1.1M+
Birmingham population
120+
Martial arts clubs
2.9M
West Midlands metro
£0
Free tier available
The Birmingham Martial Arts Scene
Why Birmingham gyms need specialist management software
As the UK's second city with a population exceeding 1.1 million — and nearly 2.9 million across the wider West Midlands metropolitan area — Birmingham boasts one of the country's most diverse and active martial arts communities. The city is home to over 120 martial arts clubs spanning BJJ, MMA, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, and boxing.
Birmingham's martial arts heritage is rich and varied. The city hosted martial arts events at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, further boosting interest in combat sports across the region. BJJ has seen remarkable growth, with academies establishing themselves from Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter to Edgbaston, Erdington, and the wider West Midlands suburbs.
For gym owners in Birmingham, the combination of a large, diverse population and growing competition means that professional operations are no longer optional. Clubs that still rely on spreadsheets, cash payments, and WhatsApp groups struggle to retain members compared to those offering seamless online booking, automated billing, and clear progression tracking.
ClubForge gives Birmingham's martial arts gyms the tools to compete and grow. Purpose-built for martial arts — not retrofitted from generic fitness software — it handles everything from automated payments and attendance tracking to belt progression and multi-location management.
All-in-one platform
Everything Birmingham martial arts gyms need
Automated Billing
Stripe-powered membership billing with automatic retries, receipts, and full payment tracking. No more chasing members.
Learn more →Mobile Check-ins
One-click mobile check-ins from any device. Track attendance per class, per member, per week — all automatically.
Learn more →Belt Progression
Purpose-built belt and rank tracking with full grading history. Supports BJJ, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo and custom rank systems.
Learn more →Member Management
Complete member profiles with contact details, membership status, attendance history, and progression records.
Learn more →Class Scheduling
Live class scheduling with real-time updates, capacity management, waitlists, and recurring timetable support.
Learn more →Events & Gradings
Organise gradings, seminars, competitions, and open days with built-in ticket management and attendance tracking.
Training Content
Member portal with training videos, technique libraries, and exclusive content to keep members engaged between classes.
Analytics & Reports
Attendance analytics, retention reports, revenue dashboards, and member engagement metrics for data-driven decisions.
Everything runs under your club's branding
Your logo, your colours, your domain. Members see your brand — not ours.
Why Birmingham Clubs Choose ClubForge
Built for the West Midlands martial arts community
West Midlands Coverage
Many Birmingham clubs serve the wider West Midlands — Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Walsall. Manage all locations from one dashboard with multi-location support.
Growing Competition
With 120+ clubs across Birmingham, standing out matters. Offer a professional, modern member experience that keeps students loyal.
Reduce Admin Overload
Automate payments, attendance logging, and communications. Free up hours every week to focus on coaching and growing your club.
Affordable for Every Club
Start free, scale as you grow. No setup fees, no long-term contracts. From £0/month for new clubs to £349/month for large multi-location academies.
Software for every martial art in Birmingham
Customise belt systems, class types, and grading criteria to match your discipline.
Ready to simplify your Birmingham gym operations?
Join martial arts clubs across the West Midlands using ClubForge. 14-day free trial — no card required.