Start a Gym · Martial Arts
How to start a martial arts gym
Opening a BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, or striking academy — from lineage and mats to memberships and software.
A martial arts academy lives and dies on retention: students who show up, feel a community, and progress. The build-out is leaner than a commercial gym, but the credibility bar is higher — your lineage and coaching are the product. These guides walk the real path from concept to your first paying members, and where the right software quietly handles scheduling, billing, waivers, and promotions so you can stay on the mat.
How to Open a Jiu-Jitsu Gym
The full playbook: credentials, mats, budget, waivers, schedule, and your first members.
Read the guideHow Much Does It Cost to Open a Martial Arts Gym?
A line-by-line startup budget — what each piece really costs, as ranges.
Read the guideMartial Arts Gym Software, Built for BJJ and Combat Sports
What to look for in gym software — and where CombatScore fits combat sports.
Read the guideBuild your gym on a platform made for the mat
Scheduling, check-in, billing, waivers, rank tracking, and a branded website — one system, no stitching tools together. Explore it free while you plan your opening.
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Set up your gym on CombatScore, explore every tool, and go live when you're ready.
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