Everything You Need toRun Your School

From student enrollment to belt promotions, billing to attendance tracking — all the tools you need in one platform.

Discover the complete suite of martial arts school management tools designed for karate dojos, taekwondo studios, jiu-jitsu academies, and MMA gyms. No generic gym software — every feature is built for how martial arts schools actually operate.

Core Features

Powerful tools designed specifically for martial arts schools

Student & Family Management

Manage your entire student base with ease. Handle family accounts, track emergency contacts, and maintain detailed student profiles.

  • Family accounts with consolidated billing
  • Parent/guardian management for minors
  • Student profiles with photos and contact info
  • Emergency contact information
  • Notes and communication history

Belt Rank System

Create custom belt rank systems for any martial art. Track promotions, record testing dates, and celebrate student achievements.

  • Customizable belt colors and names
  • Stripe tracking between belts
  • Promotion history and testing dates
  • Belt-specific class restrictions
  • Achievement notifications

Class Scheduling

Build your weekly schedule with recurring classes. Set capacity limits, instructor assignments, and belt level requirements.

  • Recurring weekly schedules
  • Multiple instructors per class
  • Capacity limits and waitlists
  • Belt level prerequisites
  • Class cancellation notifications

Attendance Tracking

Multiple ways to check students in. QR codes, PIN codes, or manual check-in by instructors. Track attendance history and patterns.

  • QR code check-in for students
  • PIN code entry option
  • Manual instructor check-in
  • Attendance history and reports
  • Late arrival tracking

Events & Tournaments

Organize belt testing, seminars, tournaments, and social events. Handle registrations and collect payments seamlessly.

  • Multiple event types supported
  • Online registration
  • Payment collection
  • Capacity management
  • Event reminders and notifications

Billing & Payments

Automated recurring billing, custom charges, and family discounts. Accept payments securely through Stripe with direct owner payouts via Stripe Connect.

  • Recurring membership billing (monthly, quarterly, annual)
  • Custom one-time charges
  • Family and sibling discounts
  • Stripe Connect for direct owner payouts
  • Payment history and receipts

School Landing Page

Build a professional public website for your school on your own subdomain. Choose from multiple layouts and customize every section.

  • Three layout templates: Classic, Split Hero, Card-Based
  • Customizable hero, about, classes, and instructor sections
  • Testimonials with ratings and pricing tiers
  • FAQ, hours of operation, and map embed
  • Built-in contact form with inquiry management

Messaging

Stay connected with direct and group messaging. Communicate with students, parents, and staff all within the platform.

  • Direct one-on-one messages
  • Group conversations
  • Real-time message delivery
  • Message history and search
  • Mention notifications

And Much More

Additional features to help you manage every aspect of your school

Announcements & Feed

Post updates, photos, and priority announcements. Keep students and parents informed with a social feed.

Contracts & Waivers

Digital contracts and liability waivers. Collect signatures electronically and store securely.

Push Notifications

Real-time browser push notifications for announcements, messages, belt promotions, and more.

Staff Roles

Assign sub-roles like Community Manager, Billing Coordinator, and Event Coordinator to your staff.

Custom Charges

Create one-time charges for equipment, uniforms, testing fees, or anything else.

Email Templates

Customize email templates for automated communications like reminders, receipts, and welcome messages.

Stripe Connect Payouts

Collect payments directly to your bank account through Stripe Connect onboarding.

Reports & Analytics

Track attendance trends, revenue, student growth, and more with built-in reports.

QR Code Check-in

Students scan a QR code to check in instantly. Fast, contactless, and accurate.

Role-Based Access

Control what instructors and staff can see and do with granular permissions.

Custom Subdomain

Get your own branded URL like yourschool.grandmastersuniverse.app.

Student Progress

Students and parents can track belt rank progress and attendance history from their dashboard.

Why Choose GrandMastersUniverse?

Works on Any Device

Access from desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download required.

Set Up in Minutes

Import your students and start using the platform the same day.

Built for Martial Arts

Designed specifically for dojos, not generic gym software.

Ready to Get Started?

Try GrandMastersUniverse free for 30 days. No credit card required.