Frequently Asked Questions

Kicksite has served the martial arts community since 2007 with a focused mission to simplify school operations and help owners grow—making it one of the more established platforms in this niche.

Kicksite is built specifically for martial arts schools and studios—including karate, jiu‑jitsu, taekwondo, kickboxing, and other programs. It caters to the unique needs of martial arts businesses rather than general gym or fitness software.

With Kicksite’s attendance kiosk, students can check into class using their name, a PIN number, or with a barcode in the mobile web app. Attendance history is logged for reporting, while belt rank and promotions are tracked easily with customizable progression tied to your curriculum.

Kicksite streamlines billing with automated recurring membership payments, one‑time charges for merchandise purchases, past due alerts, and integrated credit card processing through various payment partners. This helps reduce manual follow‑ups and late payments.

Yes, Kicksite includes communication tools that let you send emails and texts directly from the software. You can also set up automated messaging for membership renewals, events, reminders, and lead nurturing.

The Member Portal is a mobile web app where students or guardians can:

• View schedules and upcoming events
• Register for classes and special events
• Manage payment methods
• Check into class using an in-app barcode
• Track attendance and belt progress
• Access curriculum content and online training videos via the media library

This helps boost engagement and reduces administrative load.

Yes, Kicksite includes lead capture forms, customizable landing pages, and marketing automation tools to help grow your prospect list and convert more leads into paying students.

Kicksite’s pricing is transparent—regardless of your software tier and active student count, you get access to all features. There are no hidden fees or gated features where tools are locked behind higher priced plans.

Kicksite provides robust support and training, including:

• A dedicated onboarding specialist to provide one-on-one trainings and guidance
• Free data migration services when you switch from another software system
• A thorough Knowledge Base with hundreds of articles and videos for customer self-service
• Best-in-class customer service through phone, email, and in-software

Yes! Kicksite scales and grows with businesses of all sizes, from the smallest schools to larger operations, and its pricing and features are built to support growth, not limit it.

Kicksite websites are built with SEO best practices in mind, including mobile optimization, fast loading speeds, and local schema markup. This helps your school show up in Google Maps and local searches for martial arts classes in your area.

Yes, Kicksite can help monitor website traffic, lead conversions, and search visibility. This data allows you to adjust your marketing strategies and ensure your school is visible to local families searching for martial arts programs.

Kicksite manages your Google Business Profile and key online directories, keeping your school’s name, address, phone number, hours, categories, and photos accurate and consistent across the web.

Accurate listings and an optimized Google Business Profile help your school appear in local searches and Google Maps. This makes it easier for prospective students to find and contact you, driving more leads and enrollments.