The Academy Operating System

Enterprise-level infrastructure built for modern martial arts academies — any style. Most software manages members. MatCommand runs academies.

MatCommand dashboard
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Built for Every Martial Art

BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, Boxing, and Hybrid academies. Select your style during setup and MatCommand loads the correct belt structure, terminology, and rank progression. Fully customizable.

BJJKarateTaekwondoJudoMuay ThaiMMAWrestlingBoxingHybrid
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Core Pillars

One platform. Complete academy control.

Enrollment & Agreements

Digital contracts, waivers, and onboarding in one flow.

Ranking & Promotions

Automatic belt engine with certificates and portal sync.

Engagement & Events

Attendance, scoreboard, tournaments, and recruitment.

Communication & Marketing

Email, SMS, ads, and member portal in one place.

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How It Works

Enrollment Flow

Enrollment → Agreement → Payment → Profile Activated

Promotion Flow

Promotion → Certificate → Portal Sync → Digital Signage

Match Flow

Attendance → Opponent Selection → Live Score → History Saved

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After School Program Management

Complete PIN-based check-in/check-out. Real-time parent notifications. Route optimization. Staff clock-in and attendance tracking. Pickup logging with automated notifications.

  • PIN-based check-in/check-out
  • Real-time parent notifications
  • Route optimization
  • Staff clock-in & attendance
  • Pickup logging with alerts
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Governance & Oversight

Enterprise-level permission and session management for full control.

Real-time Session View

See who is logged in now

Role-based Permissions

Granular access control

Login Hour Restrictions

Control portal access by time

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Built for Retention

Families see progress.

Real-time belt tracking and promotion updates visible to members.

Students see recognition.

Automatic certificates, digital signage, and achievement notifications.

Parents receive automated updates.

Trigger-based email and SMS notifications for attendance and milestones.

Structure builds consistency. Consistency builds retention.

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DIY Member Migration

Import your existing member database with smart field mapping. Automated belt validation and conflict resolution. Zero data loss.

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Ask OSS — Your Academy Assistant

Every MatCommand account ships with an in-app assistant. Ask about promotions, attendance, members, waivers, billing, or settings — or open Guide Me for click-through walkthroughs of any module. Available inside both the staff app and the member portal.

Chat

Ask questions in plain language and get instant, context-aware answers.

Guide Me

Step-by-step interactive walkthroughs for every module.

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Why Academies Switch

Generic Gym SoftwareMatCommand
Membership tracking Academy operating system
Basic attendance Dynamic belt engine
Manual certificates Automatic certificates
Limited automation Smart scoreboard
No childcare system After school management
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Built to Scale

Multi-location franchises. Centralized admin dashboard. Shared billing and reporting. Individual location customization. Full audit trails.

Coming Soon
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Automated Notifications

Keep members and parents informed without lifting a finger. Built-in email delivery for every academy, plus bring-your-own Twilio SMS for text alerts.

  • Built-in email — no setup required
  • Bring-your-own Twilio SMS
  • Attendance, milestone & billing alerts
  • Delivered straight to the member portal
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Stripe Membership Payments

Accept recurring membership dues by card with Stripe Connect. Members set up and manage their own payment method in the portal. Automated billing reminders, failed-payment recovery, and downloadable invoices — all handled for you.

  • Recurring dues via Stripe Connect
  • Self-serve payment setup in the member portal
  • Automated reminders & failed-payment dunning
  • Downloadable invoices & receipts

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Professional

$200/month
  • Complete academy infrastructure. No hidden modules.
  • Unlimited members
  • All modules included

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MatCommand — The Academy Operating System for Martial Arts Schools

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