The software for Swiss BJJ academies
Paak already manages your practitioners, CHF and TWINT payments, and scheduling. For Swiss BJJ, it tackles the on-the-ground reality: no single federation, no centralised IT. Belt tracking 5 belts + IBJJF stripes, weight classes, multi-sections. You're independent — Paak comes with you.
The reality of BJJ in Switzerland — fragmented governance
Swiss BJJ has no single federation. At least 4 competing organisations coexist: SBJJNF (Swiss Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Federation), SJJA (Swiss Jiu-Jitsu Association), ISCBJJ Swiss chapter, ADCC Suisse (submission grappling). None is a Swiss Olympic member. The SJV (judo + traditional Japanese ju-jitsu) does NOT cover Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The IBJJF (international parent) is also not IOC-recognised. Consequence: no centralised mandatory registration, no unified API, no federation IT to replace.
No federation IT to replace
No Fairgate, no Sportdata, no Sports-ID on the BJJ side. You start from zero with Paak.
Fast-growing sport
BJJ is a fast-growing sport in Switzerland with numerous academies / gyms. No unified licensing: first-mover opportunity for Paak as the academy management platform.
Standalone academy management
Paak is the only tool you need for academy management. Membership, CHF/TWINT dues, communications, scheduling, performance, accounting.
Multi-section (BJJ + No-Gi + MMA)
Many BJJ academies also practice No-Gi, MMA, Luta Livre. Paak manages multiple sections under one subscription.
BJJ specifics in Paak
5 adult belts (16+)
Standard BJJ adult progression: White → Blue → Purple → Brown → Black. Stripes 0-4 per belt, awarded by the instructor. Paak tracks progression at the athlete profile with award date.
IBJJF youth belts (4-15 years)
For youths: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green (with stripes). Paak supports both systems (youth + adult) without friction. Automatic transition at 16 per IBJJF rules.
IBJJF weight classes
Galo, Pluma, Pena, Leve, Medio, Meio-Pesado, Pesado, Super-Pesado, Pesadissimo supported at SportUIConfig level. Weigh-ins tracked at the athlete profile with date.
Instructor grading, not federation
Important: BJJ does not work via federation exams. The instructor (typically the black belt heading the academy) awards belts and stripes. Paak respects that reality — each academy keeps its own register.
BJJ adult belt progression
Source: IBJJF standard, verified 2026-05-07.
Stripes: 0-4 stripes per belt (except certain academy protocols). No mandatory Swiss federation framework. No medical certificate required at grassroots level (Swiss norm, requiresMedicalCert: false in SportUIConfig CH).
Swiss BJJ, on top of everything Paak already does
- Practitioner management and dues collection in CHF (Mollie + TWINT rolling out)
- Training, open mats, competition, camp scheduling with invited black belts
- Practitioner communications by email with RSVP
- Belt tracking 5 belts + stripes at the athlete profile
- Multi-section (BJJ + No-Gi + MMA + Luta Livre at the same academy, one platform)
- nLPD-compatible hosting (the EU is on Switzerland's adequacy list)
Frequently asked questions
Is there a single BJJ federation in Switzerland?
No. SBJJNF, SJJA, ISCBJJ, ADCC Suisse coexist. No Swiss Olympic. The SJV does not cover BJJ. Verified 2026-05-07.
Is there a unified BJJ federation IT?
No. No federation platform, no mandatory registration, no unified public API. First-mover opportunity for Paak.
Is BJJ belt tracking supported?
Yes. 5 adult belts (White → Black) + IBJJF youth belts (4-15 years) + stripes 0-4. Instructor grading.
Are IBJJF weight classes supported?
Yes. Galo to Pesadissimo. No mandatory medical certificate (Swiss norm).
Why 'academy' and not 'club'?
BJJ convention. Paak does not impose the word. Multi-sections supported (BJJ + No-Gi + MMA).
Try Paak for your BJJ academy
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