Purpose-Built Alternative to MyStudio
MyStudio is generic studio software. Dojo Champ is built specifically for martial arts schools with AI-powered features you actually need.
Our verdict
Best for martial arts schools that want an all-in-one platform: Dojo Champ replaces MyStudio 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
Martial arts-specific with belt tracking
AI-powered churn prevention
All features included at one price
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Dojo Champ Recommended | MyStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Students | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited Staff & Admin Users | Yes | Tier-limited |
| Belt/Rank Progression Tracking | Yes | No |
| Automated Billing & Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Promotion & Belt Certificates | Yes | Yes |
| AI-Powered Lead Scoring | Yes | No |
| Marketing Automation Workflows | Yes | Limited |
| Public Website / Homepage Builder | Yes | Paid add-on |
| Event & Class Registration Landing Pages | Yes | Basic |
| Automatic Lead Capture from Landing Pages | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Channel Messaging (Email, SMS, Push) | Yes | Email Only |
| Event & Tournament Management | Yes | No |
| Digital Waivers & Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Location Support | Yes | Limited |
| Payment Retry & Failed Payment Recovery | AI-Powered | Basic |
| Ask Dojo AI Voice Assistant | Yes | Chat add-on |
| 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
MyStudio
$79-$1,999/month + paid add-ons
MyStudio starts at $79/mo on a 24-month contract for a single location, climbs through Growth and Scale tiers, and charges extra for Website Pro and the Amplify AI assistant. Multi-location plans run $499-$1,999/mo. Dojo Champ is $199/month flat with everything included and no contract.
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 Martial Arts Schools Choose Dojo Champ Over MyStudio
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. MyStudio has nothing like it.
Churn Analysis & Prevention
Dojo Champ scores every student for churn risk and triggers automated win-back workflows before they quit. MyStudio 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. MyStudio makes you bolt this on.
Built for Martial Arts
Unlike MyStudio's generic studio software, Dojo Champ is purpose-built for martial arts schools. Track belt progressions, manage tournaments, handle discipline-specific requirements, and access martial arts-focused analytics.
AI Churn Prevention
Our AI identifies at-risk students before they quit, giving you time to intervene. MyStudio doesn't offer any predictive retention capabilities.
Marketing Automation
Complete marketing workflows for trials, conversions, and re-engagement. Automated email campaigns, SMS, and push notifications. MyStudio's marketing is basic in comparison.
Martial Arts Analytics
Get insights specific to martial arts businesses: retention by belt level, testing pass rates, attendance by discipline, revenue by program, and churn risk predictions.
Specialized Support Team
Our support team includes martial arts school owners who understand your unique challenges. MyStudio's general support team doesn't specialize in martial arts operations.
All-Inclusive Pricing
MyStudio's low headline price is a 24-month contract with the website builder and AI assistant sold separately. Dojo Champ is $199/month, month-to-month, everything included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What martial arts-specific features does Dojo Champ have that MyStudio doesn't?
Dojo Champ includes belt/rank progression tracking, AI-powered churn prevention, tournament management, martial arts discipline customization (karate, BJJ, taekwondo, etc.), retention analytics by belt level, marketing automation workflows, and advanced lead scoring. MyStudio is generic studio software without these martial arts-specific capabilities.
Is it easy to migrate from MyStudio?
Yes! Our migration team specializes in transferring data from MyStudio. We'll move all your student records, membership details, payment information, class schedules, and attendance history. Most migrations complete within 1-3 business days with zero data loss.
How does pricing compare to MyStudio with add-ons?
MyStudio starts at $199/month but requires add-ons for features martial arts schools need. Schools typically spend $150-250/month for full functionality. Dojo Champ includes all features plus AI-powered tools at $199/mo, typically saving 30-50%.
Does Dojo Champ have AI features?
Yes! Dojo Champ includes AI-powered churn prevention that identifies at-risk students, AI lead scoring for better conversion, intelligent payment retry logic, and predictive analytics. MyStudio doesn't offer AI capabilities.
Can I customize Dojo Champ for my specific martial art?
Absolutely! Dojo Champ adapts to your discipline whether you teach karate, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, kung fu, MMA, kickboxing, or any martial art. Customize belt systems, ranking structures, terminology, testing requirements, and reports.
Switching from MyStudio 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 MyStudio.
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 MyStudio, and start using AI churn alerts, marketing automation, and the family portal on day one.