Why generic gym software doesn't work for martial arts
Most gym management tools are built for general fitness — treadmills, personal training, and spin classes. They don't understand belt systems, grading ceremonies, or the parent-child dynamics of a kids' martial arts programme.
✗ No belt or rank tracking
✗ No grading history or coach feedback
✗ No audit trail for promotions
✗ Family accounts bolted on, not native
✗ No understanding of martial arts structures
✗ Priced for large commercial gyms
Built for how martial arts clubs actually run
Belt & Rank Progression
Define your belt system, run gradings, record coach feedback, and give members visibility into their journey. Complete audit trails for every promotion.
Learn more →Class Scheduling
Recurring timetables, one-off seminars, instructor assignment, capacity limits. Kids classes, adult classes, open mats — all managed in one place.
Learn more →Family Accounts
Parents manage all their children from one login. One bill, individual check-ins, separate belt progression per child. Built for clubs with kids programmes.
Learn more →Attendance Tracking
One-tap check-in for members and parents. Attendance data feeds into belt progression decisions. See who trains, how often, and who's slipping.
Learn more →Stripe Payments
Automated subscriptions, event payments, promo codes. Members pay online; you track revenue. No more cash in envelopes or manual bank transfers.
Learn more →Reports & Analytics
Retention trends, attendance analytics, revenue forecasting. Data-driven decisions for your club, not gut feelings.
Works with every martial art
ClubForge supports any discipline with a structured ranking system.
Looking for BJJ or MMA? See our dedicated pages for BJJ academies and boxing & MMA gyms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ClubForge designed specifically for martial arts?
Yes. ClubForge was born inside a working martial arts academy. Belt progression, grading feedback, coach audit trails, and multi-discipline support are native features — not afterthoughts bolted onto generic gym software.
Does it support all martial arts disciplines?
Yes. Define your own belt/rank structure for any discipline — karate, taekwondo, judo, kung fu, hapkido, or custom systems. You control the rank names, colours, order, and promotion criteria.
Can I manage children and family accounts?
Absolutely. Parents create one account and add their children. They can check kids into classes, view each child's belt progression, and receive a single consolidated bill. A huge time-saver for clubs with kids' programmes.
How does ClubForge compare to NEST Management or Kicksite?
ClubForge offers native belt progression with coach feedback and audit trails (unique to ClubForge), modern Stripe-powered billing, a self-service member portal, and multi-location support — all at a more affordable price point. No long contracts or setup fees.
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