Martial arts
Check-in software for karate schools
Gradings, kata practice, and kids' programmes on one platform. Built for schools running Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Kyokushin, and open syllabi — attendance that holds up when the examiner asks.
What keeps karate schools up on a Tuesday
- Attendance on a paper register that's never where you need it on grading day.
- Kata-focused training blocks that need separate tracking from sparring-heavy ones.
- Kids' classes where the parent's question is "did my kid actually go last Wednesday."
- Grading fees that are separate from membership and have to go through their own checkout.
How SessionHQ fits karate schools
Grading-ready attendance
Every member's attendance history is one click away. Exports as PDF or CSV for the grading panel.
Kids + adults under one roof
Same platform, different pass scopes. Kids pass only works on kids classes; adult's pass covers adult sessions.
Grading fees at the desk
One-off charges for gradings, belts, and gear are Square-native — not a second payment system.
Built around how you already talk
- —"Kyu" and "dan" ranks live on the student's profile; SessionHQ tracks attendance, you award the rank.
- —"Gradings" can run as one-off ticketed sessions with their own price.
Typical passes for karate schools
- Unlimited monthly
- Kids' term enrolment
- 2x/week membership
FAQ
- Can I export attendance for a grading?
- Yes. Pick a student and a date range, export as CSV. Ready for the grading panel in seconds.
- Can I sell belts and gradings through the same system?
- Yes — one-off charges (belts, gradings, patches) go through the same Square integration. No second payment processor.
- What about sensei discounts for instructors' own kids?
- Discount codes or a zero-price pass for specified members.
Run your karate schools on SessionHQ
One flat monthly price, unlimited members, Square-native payments.
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