Key Takeaways

• Checkmat is one of the most prestigious BJJ affiliations in the world, known for producing world champions and building a strong international network.
• European Checkmat academies are adopting MAAT to support scalable growth, efficient operations, and inter-academy coordination.
• MAAT’s tailored features and hands-on support make it a trusted solution for high-performing martial arts teams.

Introduction: The New Backbone of Checkmat Europe

Checkmat is one of the most respected and competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliations in the world. Founded by the Vieira brothers, the team has produced numerous world champions and is known for its technical excellence, strong culture, and international presence. With affiliates across Europe and beyond, Checkmat continues to expand its reach while maintaining high standards of instruction and community.

As this network grows, so do the demands of managing interconnected academies. An organization of Checkmat’s caliber requires operational tools that reflect its scale and ambition—solutions that support consistency, connection, and professionalism across borders.

This is where MAAT comes in. Built specifically for BJJ and combat sports academies, MAAT is becoming the preferred gym management software for Checkmat gyms across Europe. From simplifying admin work to creating a shared digital infrastructure, MAAT is helping academies focus more on training and less on logistics.

👉 Check out this article to see how MAAT works and why so many BJJ academies are switching to it!
Read on BJJEE.

Checkmat Gyms Across Europe Are Making the Switch

Whether it’s Checkmat Essex in the UK, BJJ Dojo Berlin in Germany, or Nexus Academy in Spain, a growing number of Checkmat gyms are adopting MAAT.

These academies vary in size and structure, but they all share common goals: reduce administrative burden, improve student experience, and stay better connected with other affiliates.

“We have recently opened our second location in Spain and MAAT has helped us all the way to make this possible. We can manage payments for all our members with ease.”

— Marco Canha, Fightzone

Dozens of other Checkmat gyms are following suit, drawn by the software’s BJJ-specific features and its ability to scale with their growth.

Why Checkmat Academies Are Choosing MAAT

Checkmat gyms need something tailored to the realities of running a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy—and MAAT delivers on that need. Here’s what sets MAAT apart:

• Real-Time Leaderboards & Progress Tracking: Students stay motivated through visible progress markers.
• Streamlined Class Booking & Attendance: Coaches know exactly who’s coming and what level they’re at.
• Integrated Payments with Local Support: MAAT handles recurring payments and student invoicing smoothly.
• WhatsApp-Based Support: MAAT’s team, composed entirely of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, offers responsive support in the most practical channel for busy coaches.
• Custom Discount for Checkmat Affiliates: All Checkmat academies get 20% off for the first 3 months.

“We needed an easy tool to track attendance, manage payments, and organize class schedules. MAAT solved all of this with a sleek interface, our students love the app, and the leaderboard keeps them motivated.”

— Rodrigo Lima Fernandes, BJJ Dojo Berlin

Building Stronger BJJ Networks

MAAT plays an important role in unifying large affiliations like Checkmat. The software enhances the way academies within a network collaborate and grow together. For network-based gyms, this has real impact:

• Students moving or traveling can train at other Checkmat gyms with familiar systems.
• Promotions and belt tracking can follow students across locations.
• Communication between gym owners becomes easier.

“MAAT allowed me to improve so much the administration of the academy. Tracking the attendance and managing the memberships of the students now became so simple.”

— Joao Ferraz, Life Academy

This level of connectivity is especially important for affiliations with regional leadership, like Checkmat Europe.

Featured in Checkmat Europe News

MAAT’s growing presence didn’t go unnoticed. The software was recently highlighted in Checkmat Europe News, the network’s internal newsletter:

“Many Checkmat academies across Europe are streamlining their operations with MAAT, a gym management software built specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combat sports. MAAT helps gym owners spend less time on admin and more time on the mats. If you’re looking for a reliable software partner to manage your academy, we encourage you to explore what MAAT has to offer.”

This endorsement is a powerful signal that MAAT is becoming part of the Checkmat infrastructure.

Switching Is Easy and Worth It

Many gym owners are hesitant to switch systems due to fears about data loss, migration downtime, or needing to retrain staff. But Checkmat gyms who’ve made the leap to MAAT report the opposite:

• Setup is fast and supported directly by MAAT’s onboarding team.
• Migration is free and guided, with no disruption to current students.
• The software is intuitive for both coaches and students.

👉 Check out how Jon, a UK-based gym owner, switched from his old solution to MAAT for good!
Read the migration story.

A Model for Other Affiliations

While this story centers on Checkmat, the implications extend far beyond. MAAT’s ability to enhance visibility and cohesion across academies is being applied also by other large affiliations like Gracie Barra, SBG, Roger Gracie and more.

For organizations looking to:

• Professionalize their back-end operations,
• Offer consistent student experiences,
• Enable smooth inter-academy promotions,

MAAT provides the foundation.

Conclusion:

The success of MAAT within Checkmat Europe demonstrates what happens when software aligns with sport-specific needs. Rather than forcing BJJ academies to adapt to generic tools, MAAT meets them where they are, with features designed around how BJJ gyms actually operate.

And when multiple academies within a network adopt the same tool, the value compounds: communication improves, operations simplify, and students thrive.

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Whether you’re part of Checkmat, another BJJ affiliation, or an independent academy, MAAT can help you save time, streamline operations, and strengthen your community.

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