Their Results With Gymdesk

• Simplified member management and automated administrative work

  
  

• Improved student onboarding and streamlined attendance with tablet check-in

• Enhanced communication and marketing capabilities, positioning their dojo for continued growth

About Sasaki Judo

• Located in Orlando, Florida, Sasaki Judo is a leading martial arts school focused entirely on the art and tradition of judo.

• Sensei Shinjiro Sasaki, an accomplished judoka with a lifelong dedication to the sport, founded the dojo to spread judo and create a tightly knit community.

  
  
  

• Together with Coach Eric Mieles and a core group of instructors, Sasaki Judo balances elite coaching, personal attention, and an ambitious competition program, serving students of all ages and skill levels.

  
  

The Problem

As Sasaki Judo’s reputation grew, so did its membership and the complexity of day-to-day operations. Managing new student enrollments, class check-ins, communication, and billing while maintaining Sensei Sasaki’s commitment to a personalized experience began to outpace traditional and manual systems. 

Coach Eric Mieles described earlier efforts to streamline their operations as difficult. Various software products failed to simplify their workflow, resulting in an extra administrative burden on the teaching staff. This left less time to focus on their students and nurturing the close, supportive dojo culture that defines Sasaki Judo.

The Solution

Adopting Gymdesk transformed their operations. Gymdesk provided an intuitive system for managing all dojo processes from the front desk to the back office.

The iPad check-in system created a seamless, one-click attendance experience for students. At the same time, Sensei Sasaki and the team took advantage of automated billing, member communications, and easy-to-use marketing tools—freeing them from repetitive desk work. As a result, Sensei Sasaki and Coach Nellis found they could focus more on teaching, mentoring, and growing their community.

Gymdesk’s ease of use, time-saving automations, and robust features made it the perfect fit for a martial arts business passionate about people and progress, not paperwork.

With the dojo poised for further growth, including international trips and an active competition calendar, Gymdesk provides a reliable foundation, allowing Sasaki Judo to deliver exceptional student experience and pursue ambitious goals for the future.