At ClearPay, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every academy has its own rhythm, its own culture, and its own challenges. These stories show how we’ve helped BJJ schools — new and established — save money, simplify operations, and grow with confidence. The connecting point? A jiujitsu black belt practitioner and business owner, talking to another jiujitsu black belt practitioner and business owner. Today, we are partners in success.
New School: Free Style Grappling Academy – Starting from day one.
New School | System Setup + Cost Control
Alex was launching Free Style Grappling Academy and needed a system that could grow with him — without locking him into high fees or rigid contracts. We helped him set up Gymdesk from day one, paired with ClearPay’s processing. The result? A clean, scalable setup that saved him hundreds in his first few months and gave him full control over memberships, billing, and growth.
“I didn’t want to overpay for features I wouldn’t use yet. ClearPay helped me start lean and grow smart.”
Midgard Grappling – Already on Gymdesk, Still Saving Big
Joe was already using Gymdesk, but his payments were running through Stripe — and the fees were stacking up fast. His biggest concern was simple: The high percentage of processing fees involved with each transaction.
“The biggest change is the amount of money we’re able to save.”
Because he was already on Gymdesk, the transition was painless — no interruptions to memberships, no billing issues, no student impact. He noticed the difference immediately
Zangief – Fixing a System That Didn’t Fit.
Gabriel’s academy was running on Kicksite, but the customer service was slow and the system couldn’t handle payment specifics for certain memberships. He needed flexibility and real support.
“I couldn’t customize billing for my students, and getting help was always a hassle.”
With ClearPay, he got direct support, flexible billing options, and a system that actually fit the way martial arts academies operate.
Mongrels, VA. Full System Change
JB had been using Mindbody, but felt boxed in by premium pricing and clunky features. His biggest frustration:
“Way too expensive for what little was offered. The interface was clunky, and any help cost extra.”
After switching to ClearPay and consolidating his systems, he saw smoother operations and major cost savings — without losing control of his memberships or student experience.
What Changed for These Academies?
No disruption to memberships or billing
Clear breakdown of fees and savings
Direct support from a fellow black belt who understands the academy mindset
Want to See the Breakdown?
If any of this sounds familiar, I’m happy to share the notes on how they did it. If not, no worries at all — I’ll see you on the mats. Martin Janica – Founder – Jiujitsu Black Belt Practitioner
