For MMA gyms, boxing studios, kickboxing gyms, and modern combat fitness
Class booking, memberships, payments, and hybrid coaching. All inside a branded app on iOS and Android.
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Most martial arts and combat fitness studios end up in one of two setups, and both leak revenue:
Generic gym software (spreadsheets, MindBody, PayPal, WhatsApp) that treats a striking class the same as a spin class and puts someone else's brand in front of your fighters
Enterprise studio platforms that charge for franchise-scale features a boutique gym will never use
What you actually need depends on your gym: a traditional dojo needs deep belt tracking and family billing. A combat fitness gym needs class scheduling, memberships, hybrid programming, and a branded client experience. Those are two different products.
FitBudd is built for the second bucket.
The non-negotiables. Note: Some depend on whether you run a traditional dojo or a modern combat fitness gym.
If the "traditional" list matters more to you, you probably need dedicated martial arts software (see Section 9 below). If the "modern combat fitness" list matters more, keep reading.
FitBudd is a coaching platform with built-in class management, delivered under your brand.
What FitBudd gives combat fitness studios:
Honest side-by-side against the three real alternatives.
| Feature | fitbudd | Dedicated martial arts softwarePushPress, Zen Planner, Kicksite | Generic studio softwareMindbody, Glofox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | MMA/boxing/kickboxing gyms wanting a branded app | Traditional dojos with belt tracking | Multi-location enterprise studios |
| Class scheduling and booking | Yes (Elite) | Yes | Yes |
| Membership and contract management | Yes | Yes (contract templates) | Yes |
| Automated billing | Yes (Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, GPay) | Yes | Yes |
| Belt/rank tracking | No | Yes (native core feature) | Some, usually add-on |
| Attendance-based promotion | No | Yes | No |
| Family accounts / unified billing | Basic | Yes (native) | Some |
| Kids-specific features | Basic | Purpose-built | Some |
| Branded client app on YOUR business name | Yes (Super Pro) | Some (add-on, varies) | Add-on, usually enterprise pricing |
| Workout programming beyond classes | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| On-demand video library | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Nutrition + habit tracking | Yes | Limited | No |
| 1:1 and group video calls | Yes | Some | Some |
| Multi-location | Yes (Elite) | Yes | Yes |
| Starting cost | Pro from $79/mo, Super Pro from $149/mo, Elite custom (pricing) | $70-$170/mo typically | $150-$500+/mo |
FitBudd wins when you run a modern combat fitness gym and want a branded client app with hybrid coaching baked in.
Dedicated martial arts software wins when belt tracking, family accounts, and traditional dojo operations are core to how you run.
Generic studio software wins when you're franchise-scale and need enterprise ops.
From boutique studios and instructor-led practices running on FitBudd.
FitBudd isn't just another software for Input Fitness; it is a game-changer. It has made onboarding a breeze and boosted our member retention. It's key to keeping our members around for the long haul.
"I love the app. It is very simple, and adding pictures lets you customize the feel of your individual business. The class booking feature is invaluable. I rely on it heavily to manage my sessions, ensuring everything runs smoothly for my clients."
"For me, saving time is everything as someone who owns a studio, and FitBudd has really helped me manage and use my time efficiently. The support at FitBudd has been great."
"I chose FitBudd for my multinational personal training company with 100+ clients. Other software options were not nearly as custom, and after I reached 75 clients, they were too slow to handle the bandwidth."
Send us your business name and colors. Our team helps build your logo, app screenshots, and store listing so it's ready for launch. You'll set up your Apple Developer and Google Play Console accounts (Apple and Google require this; we'll walk you through it).
Add your class schedule, memberships, contracts, and pricing. Upload any programming templates or on-demand video. Configure automated reminders and waitlists.
Your branded studio app goes live on iOS and Android under your business name. Members download YOUR app, book classes, pay, and train inside your brand.
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If you're not sure which category you're in, book a demo, and we'll walk through it honestly. If your operation depends on belt tracking, we'll say so and point you to the right tool.
Join 10,000+ coaches and studios on FitBudd. Class booking, memberships, programming, and payments, all inside your brand.
It depends on your studio. For traditional martial arts schools (karate, taekwondo, judo, BJJ) that need belt tracking, family accounts, and formal rank progression, PushPress, Zen Planner, and Kicksite lead the market. For MMA gyms, boxing studios, kickboxing gyms, and combat fitness studios that want a branded app and hybrid coaching, FitBudd is a strong fit. For multi-location martial arts franchises with complex operations, Mindbody or Zen Planner cover enterprise ops.
No. FitBudd does not have native belt or rank tracking, attendance-based promotion, or formal rank progression history. If belt tracking is core to how your studio operates (as it is for most traditional karate, taekwondo, BJJ, judo, and kung fu schools), FitBudd isn't the right fit. Use PushPress, Zen Planner, Kicksite, or Martialytics instead. FitBudd works for combat fitness gyms (MMA, boxing, kickboxing, cardio boxing) where formal belt tracking isn't central to operations.
Depends on the type. Modern MMA gyms, boxing studios, kickboxing gyms, and combat fitness studios that focus on classes, memberships, and hybrid programming are a strong fit. Traditional dojos (karate, taekwondo, judo, aikido, kung fu) and BJJ academies that manage belt progression are better served by dedicated martial arts software like PushPress, Zen Planner, or Kicksite.
The core set for every studio: class scheduling, online booking, membership management, automated billing, attendance tracking, digital waivers, and in-app messaging. Traditional martial arts studios additionally need belt/rank tracking, family accounts, kids-specific features, and testing/graduation management. Modern combat fitness gyms additionally benefit from hybrid programming, on-demand video, nutrition tools, and a branded client app.
BJJ academies typically need belt and stripe tracking as core operations. PushPress, Zen Planner, and Kicksite handle this natively. FitBudd isn't a BJJ academy that formally tracks stripes and belts. It would work for a BJJ gym that runs more as combat fitness, where belt progression is casual rather than core.
For traditional karate and taekwondo schools, dedicated martial arts software is the right choice. Kicksite specializes in small traditional dojos. Zen Planner and PushPress are strong all-in-ones. MyDojang is purpose-built for taekwondo dojangs. FitBudd is not designed for traditional karate or taekwondo operations.
MMA and kickboxing gyms often don't rely on formal belt systems, so options widen. FitBudd is a strong fit for MMA/kickboxing/boxing gyms wanting class booking, memberships, hybrid programming, and a branded app. PushPress is also strong for MMA (with fight-prep performance features via Wodify integration). Mindbody works for large gyms but is priced for enterprises.
Yes. Class scheduling and group class management are included in FitBudd's Elite plan, plus access and QR-based check-in. Combined with the branded app on the Super Pro plan, you get class booking inside your own app.
Yes. This is one of FitBudd's core strengths. You run in-studio classes (booking, check-in, memberships) and online coaching (programming, video calls, on-demand content, progress tracking) inside the same branded app. Members switch between formats without leaving your app.
Dedicated martial arts platforms typically cost $70-$170/month for small-to-mid studios (Kicksite, PushPress, Zen Planner). Enterprise platforms like Mindbody start around $150-$500+/month. FitBudd's Pro plan starts at $79/month, Super Pro at $149/month (branded app + $75 one-time setup), and Elite plan pricing (which includes class scheduling and multi-location) is custom. See the pricing page for full plan details.
Yes. Solo instructors and 1-3 instructor studios don't need enterprise platforms designed for franchises. Dedicated tools like Kicksite are built for small dojos. FitBudd works for small combat fitness gyms wanting a branded app without enterprise pricing. Pick based on whether belt tracking matters more to you than a branded app.
Yes, on the Elite plan. You get admin and coach login separation so each instructor manages their own classes and clients while you keep oversight. Elite also includes multi-location access.
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