Martial arts
Management software for
martial arts schools
Grading schemes, class scheduling, memberships, attendance registers, and bulk announcements — one platform for BJJ, karate, boxing, MMA, and kickboxing gyms.
What martial arts schools deal with
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Grading records are still on paper
Award schemes track belt levels and grading milestones digitally. Students see their progress; instructors mark completions from the platform.
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Members and drop-ins on two different systems
One platform handles recurring memberships and pay-as-you-go. Each student uses whatever they've signed up for.
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Class registers are a spreadsheet
Digital registers per class. Instructors mark attendance in seconds. You see attendance patterns in reports without lifting a pen.
Key modules
Award Schemes (Grading)
Configure your grading framework: belts, stripes, Kyu/Dan levels, or any scheme. Instructors record promotions. Students track their progress. Certificates generate automatically on promotion (Pro).
- —Configurable belts, stripes, Kyu/Dan levels
- —Instructor promotion recording portal
- —Auto-generated PDF certificates on Pro
Group Classes
Schedule classes with capacity, pricing, and instructor. Students book from your public timetable. Add classes by style (BJJ, striking, fitness) and level (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
- —Schedule by style and level
- —Public timetable with online booking
- —Per-class capacity and pricing
Memberships
Recurring monthly memberships with class allowances. Unlimited plans, limited plans, or class-count memberships. Billing is automated via Stripe Connect.
- —Unlimited, limited, or class-count plans
- —Automated monthly billing via Stripe
- —Failed payment retry and notification
Session Packages
For non-members or trial students. Sell class packs of any size. Sessions deduct automatically. Students see their remaining balance.
- —Class packs of any size
- —Sessions deduct automatically on booking
- —Remaining balance visible to students
Student Progress Notes
Instructors record technique notes after sessions. Students can see instructor feedback from their profile. Useful for tracking development over time.
- —Post-session technique notes by instructors
- —Student-visible feedback on their profile
- —Development history over time
Bulk Messaging
Announce grading events, schedule changes, or seminars to the whole school, a class, or a belt group. Email and SMS.
- —Target whole school, class, or belt group
- —Email and SMS delivery options
- —Full send history logged
Common questions
Can I track belt gradings and promotions?+
Yes. You configure award schemes to match your grading structure — belts, stripes, Kyu levels, Dans, or any framework. Instructors mark promotions from the platform after grading events. Students see their current level and what's required for the next grade. PDF certificates generate automatically on promotion (Pro plan).
How do I manage members and drop-in students together?+
Unstack handles both. Recurring membership students are billed monthly via Stripe. Drop-in students buy class packs or individual sessions. You can run both simultaneously — each student sees the options they've purchased.
Can students book classes online?+
Yes. Every school gets a public booking page at your-school.unstack.co.uk (custom domain on Pro). Students log in, see the class timetable, and book available slots. You control who can book (members only, or open to all).
How does attendance tracking work?+
Instructors take digital registers for each class from their portal or mobile browser. Attendance is logged against every session. You can see who attends regularly, spot drop-off patterns, and identify students who might be churning.
Is there a contract or minimum term?+
No. Unstack is month-to-month on all plans. The Solo plan is free (1% per transaction). Studio is £29/month + 0.5%. Pro is £79/month + 0.2%. You can upgrade or cancel any time. The first £100 of platform fees is waived for every new school.
Built for the way martial arts schools actually work
Free to start. No contracts. Pay only when your students pay you.