Generic gym software is built for yoga studios and CrossFit gyms. IpponBoard is built for dojos — with belt tracking, tournaments, a free multi-sport scoreboard, and martial arts billing built in from day one.
Free Starter plan — no credit card required
IpponBoard is the best club management software for judo and martial arts clubs that need belt and grade tracking, a free judo scoreboard, and billing built around how dojos actually operate — term fees, family memberships, and grading events. Generic gym platforms like Mindbody or TeamUp are designed for commercial gyms and yoga studios, and lack the martial-arts-specific features most dojos need.
IpponBoard is best for: judo clubs, BJJ academies, karate dojos, taekwondo schools, and any martial arts club tracking belt progressions and running term or annual billing.
Generic gym software is better for: large commercial gyms, 24-hour fitness centres, spin or yoga studios with high drop-in volume and no belt system.
IpponBoard vs generic gym management software
| Feature | IpponBoard | Generic Gym Software |
|---|---|---|
| Built for martial arts | Yes — judo, BJJ, karate, taekwondo, aikido | No — adapted from gym/yoga software |
| Belt & grade tracking | ✓ Full dan/kyu grade history and milestones | ✗ Not available |
| Free scoreboard app | ✓ Free scoreboard on Windows, Mac, iPad & iPhone — judo, wrestling, BJJ, ADCC & sambo rules built in | ✗ Not available |
| Free plan available | ✓ Free forever for clubs up to 10 members | Most require a paid plan from day one |
| Family accounts | ✓ Link parents and children in one account | Limited or unavailable |
| Term-based billing | ✓ Monthly, term, and annual billing cycles | Usually monthly only |
| Attendance & kiosk mode | ✓ Self check-in kiosk for dojos | ✓ Available on most platforms |
| Automated billing | ✓ Stripe and Square integration | ✓ Varies by platform |
| Tournament management | ✓ Yes — entries, weigh-in, draws, live scoring on every mat; intro offer: first tournament free | ✗ Not available |
| Starting price | Free (Starter Plus $25 USD/month; larger clubs from $49 USD/month) | Typically from $79–$119 USD/month to start, rising with size — check their site |
Competitor pricing verified October 2026 (Mindbody from $79 USD/month per location in the US; TeamUp from $119 USD/month for up to 100 active customers). Check each provider's website for current pricing.
Built for martial arts, and it works for more than you might think
Running several locations, hundreds of drop-ins or retail at the desk? Talk to us about a Custom plan — we'll work through what you need and tell you honestly where IpponBoard fits.
Members, classes, attendance, the check-in kiosk, billing and waivers work for any class-based studio. Belts, grading and tournaments are extras built for martial arts: use them or leave them off.
Run judo next to other programs? Classes, plans, attendance and family billing work across all of them, and your martial arts programs get belts, grading and tournaments on top.
Not sure if it fits your club? We're happy to talk it through.
📅 Book a free callIpponBoard is the best club management software for judo clubs. It is the only platform with built-in dan/kyu grade tracking, a free Olympic-rules judo scoreboard, family accounts, and billing designed around term fees and gradings. It has a free plan for clubs up to 10 members, and paid plans starting from $49 USD/month for larger clubs.
Mindbody is designed for commercial fitness studios — yoga, Pilates, personal training. It does not offer belt or grade tracking, judo scoreboard integration, or term-based billing designed for martial arts. IpponBoard is purpose-built for dojos and martial arts clubs, with belt progressions, grading milestones, and a free scoreboard app included. IpponBoard also has a free plan, while Mindbody requires a paid subscription from the start.
Yes. The Club Management platform works for any martial art with a belt or grade system — BJJ, karate, taekwondo, aikido, kung fu, and more. The Scoreboard app scores judo, wrestling, BJJ, ADCC and sambo — and you can build your own rules — and the club platform is used across many martial arts disciplines.
Yes. IpponBoard offers a free Starter plan for clubs with up to 10 active members — with full member management, attendance tracking, belt progression, and class scheduling included. No credit card required. Starter Plus adds member email for $25 USD/month, and plans for growing clubs start from $49 USD/month.
Yes. IpponBoard Tournaments handles online entries and entry fees, weigh-in, draws (IJF repechage, round robin, best of three), the mat schedule, and live scoring on every mat with the free Scoreboard — results go straight back. Intro offer: your first tournament is free. Generic gym software has no tournament tools. See tournament management. Running a national championship? Talk to us and we'll help you set it up.
Yes — and that is exactly what most clubs use it for. IpponBoard replaces spreadsheets, paper sign-in sheets, and separate billing tools with one platform. Member profiles, automated billing via Stripe or Square, attendance tracking, and belt progressions are all in one place, with no manual data entry between systems.
Free Starter plan — no credit card. 30-day free trial for larger clubs.