Why Beyond Jiu Jitsu Academy Switched from a Direct Debit Collector to MAAT

Beyond Jiu Jitsu Academy, based in Balbriggan, Ireland, is led by third-degree BJJ black belt Wayne Fagan.

Like many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, Beyond Jiu Jitsu faced operational challenges rooted in outdated systems.

Managing memberships, tracking attendance, and collecting payments were all handled manually or through a basic direct debit setup and this made administration time-consuming and lacked visibility into daily operations.

Before MAAT: A Manual Process with Limited Control

Before adopting MAAT, Beyond Jiu Jitsu Academy relied on a well-known direct debit service that transferred payments directly to the academy's bank account.

While common, this method left much to be desired in terms of visibility and control.

"The way I was running things was mostly through a direct debit to the bank,
and you couldn't really keep track of attendance or progress"

said Wayne.

Without real-time insights, managing missed payments, class attendance, or student communication was inefficient.
The administrative burden detracted from time spent on the mats with students.

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Breaking Point: Too Much Time Spent Off the Mats

Wayne began to feel the strain of managing backend operations with limited tools.

It was a daily challenge to keep up with who had paid, who hadn’t, or who was attending classes and how often.

There was no visibility, no central record, and far too much guesswork.

"There were a lot of challenges to run the academy,"

he shared.

"It was just too much hard work."

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After MAAT: From Reactive to Proactive Operations

Wayne decided to make the switch to MAAT.

"I took a chance and I didn’t look back"

he said.

Designed specifically for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA gyms, MAAT offered a streamlined solution that addressed every aspect of Beyond Jiu Jitsu's operations:

• Integrated Payments: Real-time tracking of successful and missed payments, with automatic alerts.
• Attendance Tracking: Easy access to class attendance logs, enabling Wayne to see who’s coming and plan classes accordingly.
• Student Communication: Built-in messaging tools within the app help keep students informed and engaged.

"It comes up if there's missed payments, it's very useful"

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The Impact: Clarity, Control, and Community Focus

Since implementing MAAT, Beyond Jiu Jitsu Academy has significantly reduced administrative workload and improved operational visibility.

The App provides Wayne with everything he needs to manage his academy efficiently, all in one place.

"MAAT features are very good. You can see who's coming to class, and you can plan.
I really think it’s a great app"

said Wayne.

"I'd recommend MAAT. I've already recommended them to a lot of people and gyms and I think the guys I recommended are still with them."

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Conclusion: A Seamless Transition from Manual to Modern

Beyond Jiu Jitsu Academy’s transition to MAAT showcases the difference purpose-built gym management software can make for martial arts academies.

With intuitive tools, responsive support, and features tailored for BJJ coaches, MAAT empowers gym owners to focus less on admin and more on growing their communities.

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