Martial arts school software for classes, belt programs and members
Bright Canoe is martial arts school software for dojos, academies and combat sports gyms: publish a class timetable by style and age group, run belt or grading programs as cohorts, require waivers and dojo rules, sell class passes, and follow up with students and parents from one CRM.
Today
Smart booking flow
New client request
Do you have a kids jiu-jitsu class for a 7 year old on weekday afternoons?
Bright Canoe response
Kids BJJ runs Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 PM. A parent accepts the waiver when booking.
24/7
Booking support
Less
Manual follow-up
How it works
From trial class to black belt
A student journey that keeps families informed.
Find the right class
Parents and adults browse the timetable by style, level and age group.
Book with a waiver
The booking step collects agreement to your dojo rules and waiver.
Take the roll
Instructors check students in and add walk-ins on the mat.
Grow through programs
Invite students into belt programs and gradings as cohorts.
Built for how martial arts schools run
Schools juggle kids and adult classes, several styles, gradings and parents who book on behalf of children. Bright Canoe organizes all of it.
Timetable by style and age
Tag classes with a style such as karate, taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, kickboxing, krav maga, MMA or open mat, plus an age group: Kids, Teens, Adults or Family.
Belt and grading programs
Run belt programs, gradings, seminars and camps as cohorts with capped places and a waitlist.
Waivers and dojo rules
Require acceptance of your rules and waivers before booking. The wording, time and IP address are kept with each booking.
Class passes
Sell class packs for drop-in students and return credits automatically on timely cancellations.
No-show protection
Hold cards for paid classes and charge only when free cancellation ends.
Student and parent follow-up
Keep notes, tags and history for students and families, then reach them with email campaigns and social posts.
Martial arts school facts
- Styles
- Karate, taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, kickboxing, krav maga and self-defense, MMA, kids martial arts and open mat.
- Age groups
- Kids, Teens, Adults, and Family or parent-and-child classes.
- Free plan
- Up to 3 recurring class series and 2 cohorts.
- Unlimited classes
- All-In-One Studio Suite for one location, Premium Scale for multiple locations.
Martial arts school software questions
Answers for dojo owners and academy managers.
What should martial arts school software do?
It should publish a class timetable, take bookings and payments, handle waivers, track attendance, run belt or grading programs and keep student and parent contact history. Bright Canoe does all of these and adds email and social marketing.
Can parents book classes for their children?
Yes. Parents book from the public timetable, choose classes by age group and accept the waiver and rules during booking.
Can I run belt programs or gradings?
Yes. Belt programs, gradings, seminars and camps run as cohorts with dates, capped places, a waitlist and a shareable enrollment page.
Does it support kids and adult classes separately?
Yes. Every class carries an age group such as Kids, Teens, Adults or Family, shown on the timetable.
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Put your dojo timetable online
Start free with up to 3 recurring class series and 2 cohorts.
Create Your Booking Flow