Review Software for Martial Arts Schools
Software designed for a martial arts school, not a generic SaaS dashboard. SMS-first, low admin, and a phone-friendly interface for when you're between karate classess.
14-day free trial · No setup fees · Cancel anytime
What the Software Does for Martial Arts Schools
Six features, all built around the same job: turn a finished class into a posted review with the least possible work from you. Nothing fluffy. Nothing you'd never use.
SMS review requests
Sent the moment you finish a class. SMS gets a 90%+ open rate within minutes.
Sentiment gate
Unhappy students give private feedback. Only happy ones go to Google.
Automatic follow-up nudge
If a student doesn't respond to the first request, one polite reminder goes out a few days later. Then it stops — no nagging.
Private feedback inbox
Every low rating that didn't go to Google lands in your dashboard with its comment, so you can call the student back and fix the issue.
Conversion stats
See how many requests you've sent, how many students clicked through, and how many actually posted a review.
Bulk import past students
Upload a CSV of recent students and send a one-off request to all of them — a fast way to bank a wave of reviews.
What Software Like This Solves for Martial Arts Schools
Generic CRMs treat a martial arts school like a tech startup. Bespoke booking software costs hundreds a month and barely touches reviews. Below are the four specific problems this software was built to fix.
Parents worry about safety and aggression — reviews counter those fears
Adult beginners need reassurance they won't be thrown around
You compete with boxing gyms, MMA gyms, and traditional dojos
Student retention depends on the culture you build
Top-ranking martial arts schools typically have 25-60 Google reviews.
Why Martial Arts Schools Need Review Software in the First Place
Martial arts schools need to balance respect, discipline, and safety. Parents especially need reviews that mention controlled training, qualified instructors, and children gaining confidence — not just fighting skills. Software solves the asking problem at scale — you can't do this by hand and run a business at the same time.
"martial arts near me"
Google shows the top three results for this search based heavily on review count, rating, and recency. Most clicks go to those three.
Trust signal
For a martial arts school, reviews are the first social proof potential students see — long before they ever talk to you.
Permanent asset
Reviews are an owned, permanent asset — unlike paid leads that stop the moment you stop paying.
Designed Around the Reality of Martial Arts Work
From the busy week of a martial arts school juggling a karate classes and a jiu-jitsu training on the same day, to the slow weeks — the software pulls its weight in both.
karate classes
A student who's just had a karate classes from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
jiu-jitsu training
A student who's just had a jiu-jitsu training from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
kickboxing
A student who's just had a kickboxing from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
children's martial arts
A student who's just had a children's martial arts from you is the easiest review you'll ever ask for — when the moment is right. The system catches that moment.
Martial Arts Schools Pricing — Simple and Flat
14-day free trial on the plan you choose. Card required. Cancel from the dashboard anytime.
Lite
Enough credits for around 30 classs a month.
- Up to 30 message credits per month
- SMS review requests
- Automatic follow-up nudges (can enable/disable)
- Sentiment gate (review filtering)
- Analytics dashboard
- Email support
Starter
Enough credits for around 150 classs a month.
- Up to 150 message credits per month
- SMS review requests
- Automatic follow-up nudges (can enable/disable)
- Sentiment gate (review filtering)
- Analytics dashboard
- Email support
Growth
Enough credits for around 300 classs a month.
- Up to 300 message credits per month
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
Questions About the Software
What features does the software include for martial arts schools?+
SMS review requests, an automatic follow-up nudge, sentiment-gated routing (so unhappy students go to private feedback, not Google), a private feedback inbox, a stats dashboard showing requests sent and conversions, your existing Google reviews displayed in-app, and CSV bulk import. Nothing bolted on you'd never use.
Does it work on my phone?+
Yes — that's the point. The whole interface is built to be used between classs on a phone. Add a student in under 15 seconds.
What's the difference between this and free Google review request links?+
A static link doesn't get sent, doesn't filter unhappy students out, and doesn't tell you who hasn't reviewed yet. The software does all three.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. Monthly rolling — cancel from the dashboard with one click. No retention calls, no contracts to wriggle out of.
Software that earns its keep — for martial arts schools.
No setup fees, no annual contracts, no per-seat pricing. Just the features that move your review count up and your admin down.
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