The Modern Alternative to Kicksite
More features, better support, and transparent pricing. Discover why martial arts schools are switching from Kicksite to Dojo Champ.
Our verdict
Best for martial arts schools that want an all-in-one platform: Dojo Champ replaces Kicksite with built-in billing, marketing automation, AI churn prevention, and a family portal at a flat $199/month, no per-student or add-on fees.
Why Schools Choose Dojo Champ
Flat-rate pricing vs per-student fees
AI-powered churn prevention included
Free data migration from Kicksite
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Dojo Champ Recommended | Kicksite |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Students | Yes | Tiered by student count |
| Unlimited Staff & Admin Users | Yes | Yes |
| Belt/Rank Progression Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Billing & Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Promotion & Belt Certificates | Yes | Basic |
| AI-Powered Lead Scoring | Yes | No |
| Marketing Automation Workflows | Yes | Extra Cost |
| Public Website / Homepage Builder | Yes | Paid add-on |
| Event & Class Registration Landing Pages | Yes | No |
| Automatic Lead Capture from Landing Pages | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Channel Messaging (Email, SMS, Push) | Yes | Usage Limits |
| Event & Tournament Management | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Waivers & Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Location Support | Yes | Extra Cost |
| Payment Retry & Failed Payment Recovery | AI-Powered | Standard |
| Ask Dojo AI Voice Assistant | Yes | No |
| Dojo Master AI Business Coach | Yes | No |
| AI Churn Analysis & Prevention | Yes | No |
| Advanced Analytics Dashboard | Yes | Basic |
| Retention Analytics by Belt Level | Yes | No |
Transparent Pricing Comparison
Dojo ChampBest Value
$199/month all-inclusive, unlimited students, staff & locations
- All features included
- No setup fees
- 30-day free trial
- Cancel anytime
Kicksite
$49 to $199/month by active students
Kicksite publishes $49 (0 to 25 students), $99 (26 to 50), $149 (51 to 100) and $199 (101+), with all features at every tier and free unlimited one-way texting. Kicksite costs less below about 100 students. Dojo Champ is $199/month flat at any size, with Ask Dojo, Dojo Master and churn prevention included.
What Schools Say About Switching
"Dojo Champ is an all-encompassing management software that has made managing our school much easier. The class check-in system makes it very easy to track student progress."
Derek L.
Switched from Kicksite · Capterra
"It keeps student information, attendance, billing, and communication organized in one place. It has already saved us time and made managing our school much more efficient."
Karla L.
Switched from Kicksite · Capterra
"The automated billing is flawless and has saved us countless hours chasing payments. It understands the needs of a dojo, especially belt tracking and class scheduling."
Stacey Bessmer
Martial arts school owner · Trustpilot
Why Switch from Kicksite to Dojo Champ?
Ask Dojo & Dojo Master AI
Ask Dojo answers questions about your school by voice, and Dojo Master acts as an AI business coach that reads your real numbers and tells you what to fix next. Kicksite has nothing like it.
Churn Analysis & Prevention
Dojo Champ scores every student for churn risk and triggers automated win-back workflows before they quit. Kicksite offers no predictive retention engine.
Websites, Landing Pages & Auto Lead Capture
Your homepage, event pages, class registration pages and promotion certificates are built in, and every form automatically creates a scored lead in your CRM. Kicksite makes you bolt this on.
Predictable Pricing
Kicksite's bill steps up from $49 to $199 as your roster grows. Dojo Champ stays $199/month whether you have 40 students or 400.
Advanced Analytics
Get detailed insights into retention by belt level, revenue trends, attendance patterns, and growth metrics. Kicksite's analytics are basic in comparison.
Marketing Automation
Complete workflows for trial conversion, retention, and win-back campaigns. Kicksite charges extra for marketing automation features.
Better Support
Get support from martial arts experts who understand your business. Many Kicksite users cite slow response times as a frustration.
Faster Setup
Most schools are fully operational within 24-48 hours. We handle data migration from Kicksite for free with zero disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to migrate from Kicksite to Dojo Champ?
Most migrations complete within 1-3 business days. Our team transfers all student data, payment information, attendance records, belt records, and membership details from Kicksite with zero disruption.
Will I lose any data when switching from Kicksite?
No! We ensure 100% data integrity during migration. All student records, payment history, attendance data, belt progression, and contact information transfer seamlessly.
How does your pricing compare to Kicksite's model?
Kicksite publishes tiers by active students: $49 (0 to 25), $99 (26 to 50), $149 (51 to 100) and $199 (101+), with all features included. Dojo Champ is $199/mo flat at any size, so Kicksite is cheaper for smaller schools and the two match above 100 students.
Can I try Dojo Champ before canceling Kicksite?
Yes! We offer a 30-day free trial. You can run both systems in parallel during your trial to ensure everything works perfectly before making the switch.
What makes Dojo Champ's AI churn prevention better?
Our AI analyzes attendance patterns, payment history, engagement metrics, and behavioral changes to predict at-risk students. You get early alerts with suggested interventions. Kicksite doesn't offer AI-powered churn prevention.
Switching from Kicksite to Dojo Champ
Free white-glove migration, usually completed within a week. Here's exactly how it works.
1. Export your data
We provide a simple template, or our team pulls your students, payment history, attendance, and rank history straight from Kicksite.
2. We import everything
Our migration team loads members, families, memberships, ranks, and historical payments into your new Dojo Champ workspace, usually within a week.
3. Reconnect billing
Move recurring memberships to Stripe (included). We help schedule the cutover so no student gets double-charged.
4. Go live
Train your staff in a single session, archive Kicksite, and start using AI churn alerts, marketing automation, and the family portal on day one.