What is Tatame0 and how does it help BJJ academies?

Tatame0 is gym management software built specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts academies. It replaces paper sign-in sheets and complex spreadsheets with a fast one-tap tablet check-in kiosk, automated belt and stripe progression, and clear class scheduling.

How does belt and stripe tracking work for kids BJJ classes?

Every time a student checks in on the mat, Tatame0 updates their attendance count towards the academy's promotion criteria. The student's card displays visual belt graphics with active stripes, and instructors are notified when a student is eligible for promotion.

Does Tatame0 require specialized hardware?

No. Tatame0 runs in any modern web browser on iPads, Android tablets, iPhones, and computers. Most academies mount an iPad on a stand at the mat entrance for fast student check-ins.

Can instructors take attendance without seeing gym financials?

Yes. Tatame0 features dedicated instructor logins that allow coaches to run class attendance and award promotions without granting access to owner billing or administrative settings.

Tatame0 — BJJ & Martial Arts Gym Management Software

Q: How much does Tatame0 cost?

Tatame0 is free forever. Every academy gets full access to all features, unlimited students, and unlimited classes with no card required. Collecting tuition through Tatame0 is optional. Parents pay by bank debit or card into your own Stripe account; Stripe bills you its standard rates directly, and our fee is 1%, never more than CA$199 a month per gym. On a CA$120 monthly payment by bank debit that comes to about 3.0% all-in (CA$3.64); by card, about 4.85%.

01 / Up and running in minutes

From sign-up to first check-in.

1

Create your gym

Sign up free in under a minute. No credit card, no sales call.

2

Share link or QR

Students and parents register and sign waivers on their phones in 60s.

3

Tap to check in

One tap on the mat logs attendance — and feeds belt progress automatically.

02 / Everything to run class day

The whole gym,
one screen.

All of it included on the free plan.

Class day

One-tap check-in

The active class is already on screen. Tap a student — done. Built for a tablet on the mats.

Gamified for kids

Belt & stripe progress

Every student's path to the next stripe, tracked automatically. Promotions become a celebration.

No clashes

Simple scheduling

Weekly classes, assigned instructors, one class at a time. No double-booking, no confusion.

Your team

Instructor accounts

Owner and instructor logins. Everyone sees what they need, on any device.

FIG.02 — BELT PROGRESS

03 / Built for kids' classes

Parents see progress.
Kids keep coming back.

Stripes and belts update automatically from attendance.
See exactly who's due for a promotion this week.
A full history of every belt and stripe, per student.
Works on the phone at the desk and the tablet on the mats.

Start free →

04 / Mat-side self-service onboarding

No clipboards.
No paper waivers.
No front-desk lines.

From the door to the mat in 60 seconds.

Put your academy’s QR code on the desk or send your shortlink over WhatsApp. New students and parents complete their registration, waiver, and belt info in three quick taps on their own phones.

Zero manual data entry for coaches—and the moment they tap submit, they appear on your kiosk ready for their first check-in.

Dedicated shortlink: tatame0.com/join/alliance-bjj ready on day one.
Digital waiver & emergency contact signed right on their phone.
Instant kiosk sync: student is immediately eligible for one-tap check-in.
Print a QR standee for your entrance or drop the link in your Instagram bio.

Create your free gym →

FIG.03 — FRONT DESK QR & SHORTLINK

05 / One gym. Three focused iOS apps.

More value.
Less juggling.

One connected platform for the owner, the person on the mat, and the member at home. See the real apps in action.

Tatame0 Owner · iPad

Know your gym.
Run your day.

See students, check-ins, class schedules, and promotion progress together. The owner’s view turns a busy academy into a clear next action.

Daily pulse at a glance
Student and class oversight
Promotion readiness in view

Create your free gym

01 / The owner’s view

Tatame0 Owner iPad dashboard showing student counts, classes, and today's check-ins

Dashboard / promotions

Tatame0 Check-in · iPad

Tap once.
Class moves on.

A mat-side roster makes attendance immediate. Every check-in feeds the same student record and belt progress the rest of the gym uses.

Active class ready on screen
Large, clear student cards
Attendance connected to progress

Create your free gym

02 / The mat-side view

Tatame0 Check-in iPad screen with a grid of students and belt progress bars

Tatame0 Check-in confirmation after a student checks in

Roster / confirmation

Tatame0 Member · iPhone

Keep members
in the loop.

Members and guardians can see their student’s membership and payment history from their phone. Fewer questions at the desk, more time for class.

Membership details in hand
Payment history in one place
A dedicated member experience

Create your free gym

03 / The member’s view

Tatame0 Member iPhone app showing a student's membership status

Membership / profile

01 / 03

Swipe to explore all three

One connected gym.Owner tools, mat check-in, and member access alongside the browser platform. More of what a martial arts academy needs, without a complicated setup.

06 / Pricing

Free forever. Full access.

Every feature is free forever: every student, every class, and every check-in. No card required.

Free forever Free

Your Academy

$0 forever

Full feature access · No card · No commitment

Free forever
Unlimited students & classes
One-tap check-in tablet kiosk
Kids belt & stripe progress tracking
Conflict-free weekly class schedule
Owner & instructor logins

Create your free gym →

Set up your gym in under 2 minutes.

All Features Your whole toolkit

Everything Included

All features

No platform subscription · No card required

Everything included:
Unlimited students & check-ins forever
Automated belt promotion readiness reports
Multi-instructor logins & permissions
Parent & guardian access portal
Focused Owner, Check-in & Member iOS apps

Create your free gym →

Start in under 2 minutes.

Tuition collection · optional

Collect tuition for around 3%, all-in.

Parents pay by bank debit or card, straight into your own Stripe account. Stripe bills you its standard rates directly. Tatame0 adds 1%, never more than CA$199 a month.

On a CA$120 monthly payment
	Bank debit (PAD)	Card
Stripe processing	CA$1.60	CA$3.78
Stripe Billing (recurring)	CA$0.84	CA$0.84
Tatame0	CA$1.20	CA$1.20
Total	CA$3.64 · 3.0%	CA$5.82 · 4.85%

Stripe's published Canadian rates: bank debit 1% + 40¢ (capped at CA$5), card 2.9% + 30¢, Stripe Billing 0.7% on recurring payments. Lower tuition costs a little more in percent: CA$80 by bank debit is about 3.2%.

Why Tatame0

Built for the mat, not corporate fitness gyms

vs. Paper & Spreadsheets

No lost paper, illegible handwriting, or broken formulas. One tap on a tablet records mat attendance and automatically calculates belt progress.

vs. Zen Planner & Mindbody

One focused system for martial arts: owner oversight, mat check-in, member access, and visual belt progression. More tools for the daily work of your academy, with less setup.

vs. Generic Check-In Apps

Gamified belt visuals motivate young students and parents to keep training week after week. Promotions become celebrated milestones.

07 / Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Clear answers about how Tatame0 works on the mat and front desk.

What is Tatame0 and who is it for?

Tatame0 is a modern, lightweight gym management platform built specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, Muay Thai, Karate, and martial arts academies. It replaces spreadsheets and paper check-in sheets with a fast on-mat tablet kiosk and automated belt progression tracking.

How do new students and trial walk-ins register?

Every gym gets a custom shortlink (like tatame0.com/join/your-gym) and an instant printable QR code. Place it at your front desk, on your door, or in your social bio. New students and parents sign the digital acknowledgement of risk, enter emergency contacts, and select their class directly on their phone—instantly appearing on your check-in kiosk with zero staff typing.

How does belt & stripe tracking work for kids?

Every check-in on the mat automatically increments attendance counters toward the academy's promotion thresholds. Student cards show visual belt graphics with active stripes, so coaches immediately see who is due for a promotion ceremony.

What hardware or tablets are required?

Tatame0 runs in any standard web browser on iPads, Android tablets, iPhones, and computers. Most academies place an iPad or tablet on a stand at the mat entrance for one-tap student check-ins.

Is Tatame0 really free forever?

Create your gym and start using every feature immediately: unlimited students, unlimited classes, and unlimited check-ins. Tatame0 is free forever, with no card required.

Can coaches take attendance without seeing billing?

Yes. Tatame0 provides owner accounts with full administrative control, and instructor accounts for coaches to run classes and award belt promotions without seeing gym financials.

How much does Tatame0 cost?

Tatame0 is free forever. There are no setup fees, per-student tiers, or card requirement. Collecting tuition through Tatame0 is optional. Parents pay by bank debit or card into your own Stripe account; Stripe bills you its standard rates directly, and our fee is 1%, never more than CA$199 a month per gym. On a CA$120 monthly payment by bank debit that comes to about 3.0% all-in (CA$3.64); by card, about 4.85%.

Run the mat,
not the
spreadsheet.