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Studio management software for martial arts & BJJ studios

All-in-one Jiu Jitsu Software

Kids BJJ at 4. Adults Fundamentals at 6. Open Mat on weekends. One platform that handles family accounts, rank tracking, and belt progression — so you can focus on the mats.

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  • Family Accounts & Shared Billing
  • Branded Mobile App
  • SMS & Email Marketing
Kristen Oteri — Co-Owner, The Lab BJJ
Zipper has quickly become our most valuable marketing investment. I would highly recommend them to any martial arts academy or fitness business looking to grow membership.
Kristen Oteri
Co-Owner, The Lab BJJ
★★★★★
studio management software for Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu studios

Most studio software ignores the family. Martial Arts studios can't.

Jiu jitsu and martial arts schools are family businesses in the most literal sense. Parents sign kids up for Kids BJJ, then enroll themselves in the adult Fundamentals class. Students progress from white belt to blue, tracking stripes and prerequisites along the way. Most gym software simply wasn't built for this — you end up with separate accounts, separate payments, and no way to track rank across a family.

Zipper is jiu jitsu software that handles all of it in one account. One payment method for the whole household, individual rank and attendance history per student, prerequisites enforced automatically for belt testing and advanced classes. Less admin. More time on the mats.

Family accounts that actually work

One account, one payment, multiple students — each with their own rank and history.

  • Add multiple family members to one account with individual class and rank tracking
  • One payment method charges the whole family — no separate invoices per child
  • Enroll a parent and two kids in a single transaction
Marketing while you roll

Automated follow-up that runs while you're on the mats.

You're teaching multiple classes a day. You can't personally follow up with every trial student, every family that went quiet, or every member approaching belt testing. Zipper's automations handle the outreach in your voice — so you keep growing without lifting a finger between classes.

  • Trial class follow-up sequences that convert leads to paying members
  • Belt testing reminders when students meet stripe requirements
  • Family re-engagement campaigns when a household goes inactive
  • Birthday credits and milestone rewards — automatically issued
  • Unified Inbox for email, SMS, and social DMs in one place
Rank tracking and gated enrollment

Belt prerequisites enforced automatically — no more chasing who belongs in which class.

Advanced classes and belt testing events should only be visible to students who qualify. Zipper lets you set prerequisites by belt level so enrollment is gated automatically. Students see the classes they're eligible for. You don't have to police it manually.

  • Set belt and stripe prerequisites per class or event
  • Students self-service into the right level — no admin gatekeeping
  • Individual rank history per student, visible from the family account
  • Belt testing events with capacity limits and automated waitlists

More revenue, fewer tool subscriptions, less tech stress.

Zipper is jiu jitsu software that replaces your booking platform, email tool, website, and lead management with one system designed for how martial arts and BJJ schools actually run today.

  • Family accounts

    One account, one payment method, multiple family members. Kids and adults each have individual class history, rank tracking, and prerequisite enforcement — all managed from a single parent login.

  • Branded mobile app

    Your clients book, manage, and check in through an app that shows your brand only. True white-label, end to end.

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  • Reporting you'll actually use

    All your studio's data, in one place — yours to access, export, and ask questions of in plain English. No more sifting through canned reports that only tell you part of the story.

  • Unified Inbox

    Every message from every channel, in one place. Respond to inquiries faster, follow up smarter, win more clients.

  • 2-Way SMS & Email Marketing

    Two-way texting with clients, multi-step automated journeys with best practices built in, and email campaigns — all included.

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  • Belt & rank progression

    Track belt level and stripe progress per student. Set prerequisites so students can only enroll in classes or testing events that match their current rank — enforced automatically.

  • Automation that handles the details

    Automated waitlist management, cancellation and no-show fees, and custom client communications — confirmations, reminders, and waitlist alerts handled for you.

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  • Kiosk check-in

    Streamlined check-in on the iPad at your front desk. Clients sign themselves in so your instructors can stay focused on class — not on managing the roster.

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How Zipper compares as jiu jitsu software

The questions that matter for family-oriented and rank-based programs.

Feature Zipper Typical platform
Family accounts with shared payment ✓ Rare
Belt/rank prerequisites enforced automatically ✓ Manual workaround
Individual rank tracking per family member ✓ Not supported
No marketplace competing for clients ✓ Often a marketplace
Month-to-month, no contracts ✓ 1–3 year contracts
Two-way SMS included ✓ Add-on or absent
Access to your data ✓ Locked in their dashboard
Pricing

We earn your business every month

No annual contracts, no setup fees, no surprise charges. Your subscription is month-to-month — we win your business with every renewal, not with fine print. Most studios save thousands a year by replacing four or five separate tools with Zipper.

Starter
$139 /mo

For solo instructor studios with up to 100 members

  • Class, appointment & event management
  • Online booking & payments
  • Branded booking app
  • CRM & forms/waivers
  • 1% platform fee on payments
  • 1 staff account
  • Basic email & SMS automation
Studio Most Popular
$299 /mo

For multi-instructor studios up to 300 members

  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • 0% platform fee on payments
  • Up to 10 staff accounts
  • Advanced automation (1,000 SMS/mo)
  • Substitution management
  • Email & text support
Growth
$499 /mo

For large studios or multiple locations

  • Everything in Studio, plus:
  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • Up to 10,000 SMS/mo
  • Premium support & onboarding
  • API access (OpenAPI spec)
  • Additional locations $129/mo each
FAQ

Jiu jitsu and martial arts school owner FAQs

What is jiu jitsu software?
Jiu jitsu software is a school management platform built specifically for the way BJJ academies and martial arts schools actually operate — family accounts with shared billing, individual rank and stripe tracking per student, belt prerequisites enforced automatically on advanced classes and testing events, and class types ranging from Kids BJJ to No-Gi to Competition Team. Zipper is purpose-built jiu jitsu software that replaces a stack of separate tools (scheduling, billing, website, marketing, lead tracking) with one system, so you can spend more time on the mats and less on admin.
How do family accounts work in Zipper?
One parent or guardian creates a household account, adds family members, and manages everything from a single login. Each member has individual class history, rank tracking, and belt progression. Billing is consolidated — one payment method charges for all family members. You can enroll an entire family in a single transaction.
Can I track belt levels and stripe progress?
Yes. Zipper tracks belt level and stripe count per student. You can set prerequisites on classes and events so only students at the right level can enroll — enforced automatically, no admin gatekeeping required.
How do I handle kids classes vs adult classes in the same account?
Each family member has an individual profile with their own class history, rank, and age-appropriate class access. Parents see the full family schedule in one view. Kids-only classes are gated by age or enrollment type automatically.
Can I run competition team as a separate membership tier?
Yes. Competition team can be a separate membership product with its own pricing, access rules, and schedule. Members can hold a competition team membership alongside their regular all-class access — or as a standalone offering.
I'm switching from another platform. How hard is the migration?
Most schools are fully migrated in 1–2 weeks. We import your client and family data, transfer saved Stripe payment info, and set up your class structure. Your families get an email to claim their new account with their existing memberships already loaded.
How does marketing automation help a martial arts school?
Automated trial follow-up sequences convert leads to members without you manually chasing every prospect. Belt testing reminders go out when students hit prerequisites. Win-back campaigns re-engage families who've gone quiet. All of it runs in the background while you teach.
What does Zipper cost?
One transparent monthly price, billed month-to-month, with no contracts and no add-on fees. Payment processing runs at standard Stripe rates with zero markup on our Growth plan and above. See current pricing at joinzipper.com/pricing.
Do you support open mat sessions and drop-in access?
Yes. Open Mat can be a free session for active members, a discounted drop-in for non-members, or a gated event for specific belt levels. You control the rules — Zipper enforces them automatically.
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