Martial arts school management
Rulla vs Kicksite
A Kicksite alternative built specifically for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
What is Kicksite?
Kicksite is martial arts school management software covering attendance, rank tracking, billing, and member communication for dojos and academies across many styles. It is a solid generalist for traditional martial arts schools.
- Traditional striking arts (karate, taekwondo) with linear rank systems
- Schools that want a long-established, general-purpose martial arts tool
- Multi-style academies that are not BJJ-focused
- Rulla models BJJ belts and stripes — and the way promotions actually work on the mats — rather than a generic rank ladder.
- A connected technique and concept curriculum designed for Jiu Jitsu, not a generic syllabus field.
- Gi and no-gi programs, plus BJJ-specific attendance and progression reporting out of the box.
Side by side
Rulla vs Kicksite for BJJ
| Capability | Rulla | Kicksite |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | General martial arts | |
| Belt & stripe progression tracking | Generic rank tracking | |
| BJJ technique & concept curriculum | Generic syllabus | |
| Gi & no-gi class management | Generic class types | |
| Attendance tied to progression | ||
| Integrated billing & payments | ||
| Branded student mobile app | ||
| Modular, pay-for-what-you-use pricing | Tiered plans |
Kicksite uses tiered plans. Rulla is modular — start with core academy management and add only the modules your academy needs.
FAQ
Rulla vs Kicksite — common questions
Is Rulla a good Kicksite alternative for a BJJ academy?
Yes. Kicksite is a capable general martial arts platform, but Rulla is purpose-built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — belts and stripes, a BJJ technique curriculum, and gi/no-gi programs are first-class, not adapted from a generic martial arts model.
Can I migrate my data from Kicksite to Rulla?
Rulla supports importing student data from most major gym and martial arts management systems, and the team can help with migration so you keep your roster, attendance, and belt history.
Try the BJJ-purpose-built alternative
Join the beta — free during beta, with exclusive launch pricing for founding academies.
Comparisons reflect Rulla’s assessment of each product’s publicly stated positioning and Rulla’s BJJ-specific focus. Competitor features and pricing change — check their website for current details. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.