Martialytics vs MAAT: Which One To Choose For a BJJ Gym?
Key Takeaways
Martialytics is designed mainly for traditional martial arts schools needing basic admin tools.
MAAT is built for BJJ, MMA, and combat sports, with belt tracking, gamification, and localized payments.
Both serve martial arts, but MAAT offers deeper features for BJJ and MMA academies
Introduction
Choosing the right gym management software can significantly improve operations at a martial arts academy, but not all platforms serve the unique rhythms of BJJ and MMA.
This article compares MAAT with Martialytics to understand which one is better for the specific needs of a combat sports academy.
What is Martialytics?
Martialytics is a cloud-based software solution aimed at martial arts schools of all types. It provides essentials like attendance tracking, membership management, and payment processing.
Its main strengths are that it is simple to use for gym managers, designed with traditional martial arts in mind, and works well for small dojos, karate, and kung fu schools.
The main problems are its outdated UI and design, especially for students, limited community and engagement features, and a basic belt tracking system not connected to attendance and student progress.
What is MAAT?
MAAT is a gym management App built exclusively for Combat Sports academies.
Created by martial artists, it’s designed around how BJJ and MMA gyms actually operate
MAAT focuses on:
Belt & stripe tracking connected to attendance data
Skill-based class access with progression visibility
Leaderboards and competition logs for athlete engagement
Automated recurring payments with built-in failed-payment recovery
MAAT bridges the gap between gym administration and life on the mat and gives coaches operational control while keeping athletes motivated and progressing.
MAAT gave me everything I needed
says Jon from Kent Grapple, a gym that recently switched from Martialytics to MAAT
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
1. Belt & Progression Tracking
Martialytics: Basic belt tracking without stripe nuance
MAAT: Supports detailed belt, stripe, and graduation data
When to Choose: Use Martialytics if you're a traditional martial arts dojo with simple rank systems. Choose MAAT for modern BJJ belt and stripe workflows.
2. Payment Processing
Martialytics: Limited integrations, mostly AU/NZ-focused
MAAT: Smooth EU-centric payments, automated dues
When to Choose: Martialytics may suit small schools in Australia. MAAT is ideal for gyms all around the world or those needing reliable auto-billing.
3. Student App & Experience
Martialytics: No dedicated student app
MAAT: Full student app with rankings, events, and notifications
When to Choose: MAAT is better for academies wanting digital connection with students. Martialytics may work for smaller schools with basic needs.
4. Coach/Admin Usability
Martialytics: Web-based, minimal interface
MAAT: Designed for real academy tasks, from belt reviews to trial management
When to Choose: Martialytics if you want very basic admin features. MAAT for more organized and scalable BJJ workflows.
5. Class Scheduling & Check-Ins
Both: Offer check-in tools
MAAT: Adds belt-based class filtering and class sign-ups
When to Choose: Use MAAT if your classes vary by skill level or involve events. Martialytics for basic schedules only.
6. Gamification & Engagement
Martialytics: No gamification tools
MAAT: Dynamic leaderboards and progress stats
When to Choose: MAAT if you want to build community and motivation. Martialytics if engagement isn't a priority.
7. Migration & Trial Experience
Martialytics: Manual setup, minimal guidance
MAAT: Free migration and onboarding via WhatsApp
When to Choose: MAAT if you're switching from manual management, spreadsheets or other tools. Martialytics for self-starters with time to configure manually.
8. Language & Localization
Martialytics: Primarily English, AU/NZ focus
MAAT: Built for multilingual, pan-European use
When to Choose: MAAT is the clear choice for gyms where more than one lenguage is spoken
9. Support Experience
Martialytics: Email-based, no live chat
MAAT: Rapid WhatsApp replies and direct access to the team
When to Choose: Use MAAT if you value fast, human support. Martialytics if you're okay with slower email replies.
10. Pricing & Value
Martialytics: It starts at $69/month but increases rapidly up to $199/month as your gym grows.
MAAT: 59€/month + 1% on transaction fees which can be easily be transferred to your students
Final Verdict: Which One Should You Choose?
Martialytics is a solid choice for traditional martial arts schools needing basic admin support but for modern BJJ or MMA academies, MAAT provides the depth, design, and engagement tools that help BJJ and MMA gyms grow and thrive.
