From TeamUp to MAAT: Atenea BJJ’s Story

Atenea Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, founded in 2022 in Madrid, is one of the fastest-growing academies in Spain. With nearly 200 students and an ever-increasing number of newcomers each month, the gym has quickly become a reference point in the local BJJ scene.

Behind this success are Professors Renzo Martínez, Eibert Rengel, and Aitana Moreno, the latter of whom also handles all the administrative and operational work for the academy.

But as Atenea grew, so did its challenges, especially when it came to managing students, memberships, and day-to-day logistics.

This is the story of how they moved from using TeamUp to MAAT, and why that decision has made all the difference.

Before MAAT: Growing Pains with TeamUp

When Atenea BJJ opened its doors, they opted to use TeamUp to manage student registrations and class schedules. However, as the student base expanded rapidly, it became clear that TeamUp couldn't keep up.

“We had a huge volume of students, and TeamUp just didn’t have the features we needed to manage that. It became too limited for us”

explains Aitana.

Key issues included:

• A complicated registration process for students, which required constant hand-holding from the staff.
• Inefficient payment workflows, leading to more manual work and confusion for new members.
• Lack of critical features like attendance tracking and student profiles with belt rankings.

On top of that, the cost was significantly higher than what they would later find with MAAT. Atenea needed more functionality, better automation, and fewer headaches. Something had to change.

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The Breaking Point: “Enough is Enough”

The tipping point came when administrative tasks started to consume too much time; time that could have been spent on the mat or with the students.

“We were spending hours just helping people register or explaining how to use the app. That’s not sustainable when you have 200 students”

says Aitana.

They needed a solution built specifically for combat sports academies, something intuitive, affordable, and scalable.

Why Atenea Chose MAAT

Atenea explored several options, but MAAT stood out immediately.

It wasn’t just another generic gym software. It was built by people who truly understand the needs of combat sports academies because they’re part of that world too.

Here’s what won them over:

• Automation-first design: students can register, book classes, and pay, all without needing staff intervention.
• Attendance tracking: finally, a clear way to see who’s training regularly.
• Student profiles with pictures and belt tracking: a visual, personalized way to manage growth and recognition.
• Direct support via WhatsApp: not just for setup, but even for things like Stripe configuration, family plans, and discounts.
• A more affordable price point, without sacrificing features or support.

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Before the Migration: “I Was Really Scared”

Aitana admits she was hesitant about making the switch.

After two and a half years with TeamUp, they had built up a massive database of student information.

“I was worried about losing data. We had information on nearly 200 students, and starting over would have been a nightmare.”

The fear of migration is common, but as Aitana would soon learn, MAAT had a plan.

After the Migration: “It Was Super Easy”

From the first meeting, MAAT team walked her through the process step-by-step. They didn’t just send her instructions, they did the heavy lifting.

“They asked for the information, I sent it, and they handled everything else. I didn’t have to worry about a thing.”

The migration was smooth and stress-free. All the critical data was preserved, and the academy transitioned with zero disruption to classes or payments.

A New Era for Atenea BJJ

Since switching to MAAT, Atenea’s operations have completely changed for the better.

“Now everything is automated, way easier for our students, and it saves us so much time.”

They now rely daily on features like:

• Attendance tracking: essential for managing a large student base.
• Student profiles with belt data and photos: helps coaches and staff stay connected with students.
• Integrated payments: a smoother, faster process for both staff and members.

The administrative load has dropped dramatically.

And with MAAT’s ongoing support, Atenea has even optimized their payment plans and discount structures.

Conclusion: “Don’t Worry, Just Do It”

For other academy owners still on TeamUp or any other generic software, Aitana has a clear message:

“Don’t hesitate. Really, don’t worry about it. The support team at MAAT is amazing. They helped me not only with the migration but with everything afterward too.”

If you’re worried about losing data, having to re-train your staff, or upsetting your students, don’t be.

Atenea BJJ made the switch and never looked back.

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