
Automated workflows for martial arts academies and dojos
Automated workflows for martial arts academies and dojos
Streamline bookings, reminders, and payments for classes and trials so your team spends more time teaching and less time coordinating schedules.
Streamline bookings, reminders, and payments for classes and trials so your team spends more time teaching and less time coordinating schedules.
Trusted by fast-growing companies around the world
Trusted by fast-growing companies around the world
Trusted by fast-growing companies around the world
How Cal.com workflows power your academy
How Cal.com workflows power your academy
Set up automation once, then let scheduling run on autopilot for every instructor, location, and class type.
Set up automation once, then let scheduling run on autopilot for every instructor, location, and class type.
01
Create class types and availability
Publish bookable calendars for group classes, private lessons, and intro sessions. Set recurring schedules, buffers, and capacity to avoid overbooking and instructor conflicts.

02
Automate confirmations and reminders
Trigger branded email, SMS, and WhatsApp messages for bookings, reschedules, and cancellations. Reduce no shows and keep parents and students informed across time zones and devices.

03
Connect payments and follow ups
Collect deposits or full payment at booking, then send post class follow ups to convert trials into memberships and reviews. Sync data to your CRM and chat tools.

Benefits for martial arts academies
Benefits for martial arts academies
Increase class attendance, simplify admin work, and deliver a consistent, member friendly experience across all programs and locations.
Increase class attendance, simplify admin work, and deliver a consistent, member friendly experience across all programs and locations.

01
Convert more trials into members
Turn interest from searches like martial arts classes near me into enrollments. Route prospects to the right intro class, collect deposits, and auto send follow ups that nurture sign ups for kids karate classes and self defense classes.
02
Reduce no shows and late arrivals
Automated reminders via email, SMS, and WhatsApp keep parents and adult students on track. Include arrival instructions, gear checklists, and waiver links so beginners show up prepared for taekwondo classes or the first session at your brazilian jiu jitsu gym.


03
Simplify multi location and team scheduling
Manage instructor calendars, room mats, and equipment in one place. Prevent double bookings, set capacity per class, and enable waitlists to keep sessions full without manual coordination.
04
Deliver a consistent, branded experience
Every confirmation, reminder, and follow up reflects your academy brand. Personalize messages by program or belt level to create professional communication that builds trust and improves retention.

Features built for dojos and multi location academies
Features built for dojos and multi location academies
Flexible, API first infrastructure that supports growth, integrations, and self hosting when you need full control over data and customization.
Flexible, API first infrastructure that supports growth, integrations, and self hosting when you need full control over data and customization.
Group classes with capacity control
Offer recurring classes with adjustable capacity, buffers, and time zone aware scheduling for students and visiting instructors.
Payments and deposits at booking
Collect payment or deposits through integrated checkout. Reduce friction for trial signups and secure commitment for high demand classes.
Routing forms for the right class
Ask skill level, age, and goals, then route prospects to kids karate classes, adult self defense classes, or private lessons automatically.
Multi instructor and resource pooling
Use round robin or priority routing to distribute intro lessons and trials across instructors and rooms efficiently.
Branded, multi channel messaging
Customize email, SMS, and WhatsApp templates for confirmations, reminders, waitlists, and post class follow ups.
Open source and self hosting options
Deploy on your infrastructure for full control. Extend with webhooks and the Cal.com API to integrate with your CRM and member systems.
See how workflows keep your scheduling on track
See how workflows keep your scheduling on track
Watch how Cal.com Workflows simplify scheduling, automate reminders and keep your meetings running smoothly. See real examples of how teams use workflows to reduce no-shows and save time.
Watch how Cal.com Workflows simplify scheduling, automate reminders and keep your meetings running smoothly. See real examples of how teams use workflows to reduce no-shows and save time.
Watch how Cal.com Workflows simplify scheduling, automate reminders and keep your meetings running smoothly. See real examples of how teams use workflows to reduce no-shows and save time.

All your key tools in-sync with your meetings
Cal.com works with all apps already in your flow ensuring everything works perfectly together.







All your key tools in-sync with your meetings
Cal.com works with all apps already in your flow ensuring everything works perfectly together.







All your key tools in-sync with your meetings
Cal.com works with all apps already in your flow ensuring everything works perfectly together.







Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
These are some of our most frequently asked questions.
These are some of our most frequently asked questions.
Can Cal.com handle group classes with different capacities and belt levels?
Yes. Create separate event types for each program and belt level, set capacity per class, add buffers, and use waitlists to keep sessions full without overbooking.
How do reminders work for parents and adult students?
Configure workflows to send confirmations and timed reminders via email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Include directions, gear lists, and waiver links to reduce confusion and no shows.
Can we collect deposits for trial classes and private lessons?
Yes. Enable payments at booking to collect deposits or full fees. Use workflows to send receipts and reminders, and to request reviews after the class ends.
Do you support multi location academies and instructor pools?
Yes. Manage availability per location, pool instructors with round robin, and sync schedules to individual calendars to prevent conflicts.
Can we integrate with our CRM, chat, and billing tools?
Yes. Use native integrations and webhooks to push booking data to your CRM, Slack, email marketing, and billing systems. Developers can extend via the Cal.com API.
Is there a way to route prospects to the right class automatically?
Yes. Use routing forms to capture age, goals, and experience, then route to kids karate classes, taekwondo classes, self defense classes, or the first roll at a brazilian jiu jitsu gym.
Can we self host for more control and data compliance?
Yes. Cal.com is open source and supports self hosting. You retain control of data and can customize workflows and integrations to fit your policies.
Can Cal.com handle group classes with different capacities and belt levels?
Yes. Create separate event types for each program and belt level, set capacity per class, add buffers, and use waitlists to keep sessions full without overbooking.
How do reminders work for parents and adult students?
Configure workflows to send confirmations and timed reminders via email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Include directions, gear lists, and waiver links to reduce confusion and no shows.
Can we collect deposits for trial classes and private lessons?
Yes. Enable payments at booking to collect deposits or full fees. Use workflows to send receipts and reminders, and to request reviews after the class ends.
Do you support multi location academies and instructor pools?
Yes. Manage availability per location, pool instructors with round robin, and sync schedules to individual calendars to prevent conflicts.
Can we integrate with our CRM, chat, and billing tools?
Yes. Use native integrations and webhooks to push booking data to your CRM, Slack, email marketing, and billing systems. Developers can extend via the Cal.com API.
Is there a way to route prospects to the right class automatically?
Yes. Use routing forms to capture age, goals, and experience, then route to kids karate classes, taekwondo classes, self defense classes, or the first roll at a brazilian jiu jitsu gym.
Can we self host for more control and data compliance?
Yes. Cal.com is open source and supports self hosting. You retain control of data and can customize workflows and integrations to fit your policies.
Can Cal.com handle group classes with different capacities and belt levels?
Yes. Create separate event types for each program and belt level, set capacity per class, add buffers, and use waitlists to keep sessions full without overbooking.
How do reminders work for parents and adult students?
Configure workflows to send confirmations and timed reminders via email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Include directions, gear lists, and waiver links to reduce confusion and no shows.
Can we collect deposits for trial classes and private lessons?
Yes. Enable payments at booking to collect deposits or full fees. Use workflows to send receipts and reminders, and to request reviews after the class ends.
Do you support multi location academies and instructor pools?
Yes. Manage availability per location, pool instructors with round robin, and sync schedules to individual calendars to prevent conflicts.
Can we integrate with our CRM, chat, and billing tools?
Yes. Use native integrations and webhooks to push booking data to your CRM, Slack, email marketing, and billing systems. Developers can extend via the Cal.com API.
Is there a way to route prospects to the right class automatically?
Yes. Use routing forms to capture age, goals, and experience, then route to kids karate classes, taekwondo classes, self defense classes, or the first roll at a brazilian jiu jitsu gym.
Can we self host for more control and data compliance?
Yes. Cal.com is open source and supports self hosting. You retain control of data and can customize workflows and integrations to fit your policies.
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Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
Don’t just take our word for it
Our users are our best ambassadors. Discover why we're the top choice for scheduling meetings.
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
Don’t just take our word for it
Our users are our best ambassadors. Discover why we're the top choice for scheduling meetings.
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
"More elegant than Calendly, more open than SavvyCal, Cal.com works and it feels just right."
Flo Merian
Product Marketing, Mintlify
I think Cal.com has a very good chance of creating a new category around being both great and well designed."
Guillermo Rauch
CEO, Vercel
"I just migrated from Calendly to Cal.com."
Kent C. Dodds
Founder of EpicWeb.dev
"Just gave it a go and it's definitely the easiest meeting I've ever scheduled!"
Aria Minaei
CEO, Theatre.JS
"I finally made the move to Cal.com after I couldn't find how to edit events in the Calendly dashboard."
Ant Wilson
Co-Founder & CTO, Supabase
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Trusted by fast-growing companies around the world
Trusted by fast-growing companies around the world
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Our mission is to connect a billion people by 2031 through calendar scheduling.
Need Help? [email protected] or visit cal.com/help.
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Use Cases
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Cal.com® and Cal® are a registered trademark by Cal.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
Our mission is to connect a billion people by 2031 through calendar scheduling.
Need Help? [email protected] or visit cal.com/help.
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