Meet the The Martial Arts Software Built to Replace Zen Planner
Trusted by 2,000+ Martial Arts Schools Worldwide
What Are People Saying About Spark
“I’ve been using Spark now for over 4 years and in that time it’s transformed our business. Income has more than quadrupled and members doubled with Spark taking the strain of much of the repetitive admin tasks and freeing up staff and managers for the $100 and $1,000 tasks rather than the $10 ones. Great automations to nurture our leads & students, saves us hours.
Bryan Andrews - Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Acacdemy
Spark User
“Spark has been a game-changer for my martial arts business. It more than pays for itself by helping manage prospects, increase new business, improve retention, and streamline processes like mass rank promotions — something that used to take me hours and now takes the push of a button. It saves me the cost of at least one employee, and I wouldn’t be without it.”
Senshi Ryu Martial Arts
Spark User
“Spark has changed our lives. Since we started, we’ve grown our business more than we thought possible. With billing, attendance, and checkout all streamlined —plus Marketing — we’re able to focus on growing the business instead of working in it. The software does the work of a full time employee with better consistency for a fraction of the cost!”
Andy Cassady - Royce Gracie BJJ Academy
Spark User
How we’re different:
Spark Membership vs Zen Planner
Free Data Migration
Switching shouldn’t slow your school down. Spark helps transfer your data quickly, securely, and at no extra cost.
System Built for Martial Arts Growth
Spark is an all-in-one, purpose-built system for martial art schools to help manage students, leads, payments, staff, communication, and retention in one platform.
User-Friendly Software & Support
Simple to use dashboard without the overwhelm of the technical details involved. 1 on 1 software training available for free, anytime.
Spark Membership vs. Zen Planner
| Feature | Zen Planner | Spark Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Built for Martial Arts Schools | Limited — built for general fitness businesses, gyms, and studios | ✓ Built specifically for martial arts schools, academies, dojos, and studios |
| All-in-One School Growth System | Limited — focuses more on basic member management and operations | ✓ Combines operations, marketing, automation, communication, payments, retention, and growth tools in one platform |
| Lead Follow-Up & Nurturing | Basic — may require more manual follow-up or outside tools | ✓ Built-in lead nurturing, automated follow-up, trial reminders, and prospect communication |
| Marketing Automation | Not a core strength — schools may need extra marketing systems | ✓ Automated campaigns for leads, trials, members, families, events, renewals, and reactivation |
| Student Retention Tools | Limited — more focused on tracking than proactive retention | ✓ Retention-focused workflows, student notes, reminders, communication, attendance tracking, and follow-up tools |
| Belt & Rank Progression | Not a core fit — general tracking does not replace a martial-arts-specific system for ranks, testing, milestones, and student progression | ✓ Purpose-built for martial arts schools with rank progression, testing, student milestones, history, engagement, and retention tools |
| Staff Management & Accountability | Basic — may not support deeper staff workflows | ✓ Staff scheduling, task management, team accountability, and visibility across your school |
| Automated Communication | Limited — often requires more manual setup | ✓ Email, SMS, reminders, parent updates, student communication, and automated messaging built in |
| Payments & Membership Billing | Basic — handles payments, but lacks the deeper automation and school-growth workflows martial arts schools need | ✓ Billing, payments, failed-payment follow-up, membership automation, reminders, and communication all connected to your school operations |
| Data Migration & Setup | Varies depending on plan, setup, and support level | ✓ Free data migration and guided setup to make switching easier |
| Best Fit | General fitness businesses that need basic management tools | Martial arts schools that want a better alternative for growth, automation, retention, marketing, and daily operations |
"Our software will make your business run smoother, save you time and get you back to what matters most — which is running a successful business that YOU love, with less stress and more joy!"
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More reasons to consider Spark Membership
over Zen Planner Software
Intuitive and Easy To Use Dashboard
In one place, Spark makes it easy to manage all aspects of your business. Giving you real-time updates with no hassles. Easily access built-in reports, lead status and automate business communications — without losing a personal touch.
Automates and Streamline Business Functions
Focus on your core business and let the software handle repetitive daily tasks for faster business growth.
You don’t need an extra budget to hire a marketing specialist. Marketing campaigns are easily set up and managed with Spark.
No more wasted efforts and let Spark give you automated campaigns
Powerful Tools For Managing Your Staff
Spark offers efficient employee management tool with time tracking and scheduling features.
It also allows you to assign tasks and monitor progress from a single interface, giving you unparalleled visibility into your staff activities.
Take your school with you via mobile apps or tablets. Available on the Apple Store for iPhones and Google Playstore for android phones and tablets.
More Engaged Members Who Stick Around
Glitchy systems can drive even your most loyal members down the street to your competitors.
Spark simplifies life for your members with online bookings,
membership payments and automated reminders.
Build better relationships with your members,
pack out classes and reduce churn.
