Student retention software for martial arts schools
Know which martial arts students are slipping before they quit
RetentionOS tracks engagement, flags at-risk students, and keeps parents connected — built specifically for martial arts schools by a martial arts school owner.
RetentionOS gives you the system to stop students from slipping away unnoticed.
Your student data is encrypted and never sold. Learn more →
RetentionOS is part of MatOS, the floor intelligence platform for martial arts schools.
Activity recorded in Retention OS
1,981
student records
3,032
class sessions
21,350
attendance entries
6,158
engagement events
Production records as of September 25, 2026; includes historical activity.
From a school using it.
“We've been using it since June. It's now September and we still get emails back — parents saying thank you so much, we've been struggling with this at home and it means a lot that you see this.”
Jeremy Splawn
5th Degree Black Belt
Cox Martial Arts
“At the beginning of class, students who haven't been recognized in a while are highlighted. So I know I need to connect with this student today.”
The problem
Students don't announce they're quitting
They just stop showing up. By the time you notice the pattern it's already too late to save them. Most schools lose students they could have kept — because nobody saw it coming.
Instructors can't track 20 students and teach
Your best instructors know every student by name — but they can't remember who hasn't been recognized in two weeks or whose parent hasn't heard anything in a month. That's not a people problem. It's a systems problem.
Parents who feel out of the loop leave
Parents are the real decision-makers. When they don't hear what their child is learning or how they're progressing, they start questioning whether the tuition is worth it. And then they cancel.
Built by martial arts school owners
Zach Hayden · Founder, ATA Excellence Martial Arts · 20+ years in the industry
We know what it's like to lose a student you thought was doing fine. We built Retention OS because we needed it ourselves. → Read our story
See Zach's martial arts schoolBuilt for martial arts schools — not general fitness studios or yoga. If you run karate, taekwondo, BJJ, ATA, or any other martial arts program, this is for you.
How it works
Set up in minutes
Import your student roster, create your programs and belt order, and you are ready to run your first class. Most schools are fully set up in under 15 minutes — no training required.
Track every class in real time
During class instructors tap to recognize students, log attendance, award stripes, and note behavioral observations — all in under 3 seconds per student. No clipboards. No memory required.
The system tells you who needs attention
Every day RetentionOS surfaces the students most likely to quit — based on attendance patterns, recognition gaps, stripe progress, and behavioral signals. Parents get personal updates automatically after every class.
Watch retention improve
Schools using RetentionOS stop losing students to drift. When every student feels seen, every parent feels informed, and every instructor has a system — retention follows.
Everything you need to keep students engaged
Real-time session tracking
Tap to recognize students, log attendance, and award stripes during live class — in under 3 seconds per student. Your instructors stay focused on teaching while the system captures everything.
Daily at-risk student alerts
Every morning RetentionOS shows you exactly which students need attention today — ranked by quit risk based on attendance, recognition, stripe progress, and behavioral signals your instructors logged in class.
Personal parent emails after every class
Parents receive a recognition email written in your instructor's voice after every session. Not a generic newsletter — a personal note about their child's specific win that day. Parents who feel connected stay enrolled.
Show parents their child moving forward so they stay enrolled
Track every student's rank, stripe progress, and testing history across every program you run. Parents see their child moving forward. Students feel the momentum. Both stay longer.
Catch a fading student before the parent sends a cancellation
Instructors can log a quick vibe check on any student during class — a 1 to 5 scale that takes 2 seconds. When a student's energy drops week over week the system flags it before the parent sends a cancellation email.
Built for multi-location schools
Manage up to three schools with Pro. Switch between schools to view each one's at-risk students, recognition activity, and retention reports separately.
Still not sure if it's worth it? Run the numbers for your school.
What is retention worth to your school?
Move the sliders to see what improving retention means for your revenue.
Currently losing $7,200 per year to churn.
Save 1/mo
$150/mo
$1,800/yr
2.1x returnMost likely
Save 3/mo
$450/mo
$5,400/yr
8.2x returnSave 5/mo
$750/mo
$9,000/yr
14.3x returnAll figures shown after RetentionOS cost of $49/month
RetentionOS costs $49/month. At $150 per student, it pays for itself the moment you keep just 1 student who would have otherwise quit.
See it in action
A quick walkthrough of how Retention OS works in a real class.
Simple pricing
Starter
For single-location schools getting started
One school with up to 75 active students
- One school, up to 75 active students
- Session recognition and attendance
- At-risk student dashboard
- Parent email notifications
- Weekly highlights
- Belt and stripe tracking
- Exit surveys, TV display, and class planning
- Instructor tools and retention reports
Growth
For schools serious about retention
One school with no student cap
- One school, unlimited students
- All Starter tools, without the student cap
- Session recognition and attendance
- At-risk student dashboard
- Parent emails and belt/stripe tracking
- Instructor tools and retention reports
Pro
For multi-location operators
For owners running up to three schools
- Up to 3 schools
- All Growth tools at each school
- Switch between your schools
- Unlimited students per school
Plans are billed monthly. Start with a 14-day free trial; no credit card required.
Frequently asked questions
How is RetentionOS different from my current studio management software?
Most studio management tools handle billing, scheduling, and attendance. RetentionOS handles what they ignore — tracking student engagement during class, flagging at-risk students before they quit, and keeping parents personally connected to their child's progress. It works alongside your existing software, not instead of it.
How long does setup take?
Most schools import their roster, create their programs, and run their first class session in under 15 minutes. There is no training required for instructors — if they can tap a student's name they can use RetentionOS.
Do my instructors need to learn a complicated new system?
No. The session screen is designed for use during live classes with one tap per action. Recognition, attendance, stripe awards, and behavioral observations all happen on the same screen in under 3 seconds per student. Most instructors are fully comfortable by their second class.
Do parents need to download an app or create an account?
No. Parents receive personal email updates automatically after every class — written in their instructor's voice. There is nothing for parents to download, install, or sign up for.
How does the at-risk scoring work?
RetentionOS combines attendance patterns, recognition frequency, stripe progress, belt testing history, behavioral observations logged by instructors, and parent communication engagement into a single retention score per student. Students whose scores drop get surfaced on your daily dashboard so you can act before they decide to quit.
Can multiple instructors use it at the same time?
Yes. Each class session is assigned to an instructor and recognition emails reference that instructor by name. Owners can see recognition and session stats broken down by instructor.
Do I need to replace my current student management software?
No. Keep your current billing and scheduling software. Import your roster from any system by CSV, or connect through our API to keep student records in sync automatically.
Is my student data safe?
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell or share your student data with third parties. You own your data and can export it at any time.
What happens when my free trial ends?
You choose a plan and continue or your account switches to read-only mode. Your data is always safe and accessible. You can reactivate anytime.
What if RetentionOS doesn't work for my school?
You have 14 days to try it completely free with no credit card required. If it is not the right fit just let us know — no pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer a personal walkthrough?
We'll personally help you get your first retention snapshot set up.
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