The only software that TRULY understands karate
Paak already manages your members, payments, teams and compliance. For karate, it goes further: 5 styles natively configured, live kumite scoring with +/− buttons, kata, grades and belts.
Your karatekas, their grade, their fees, their class — in one view. Paak manages your club, not just your sport.
Before karate: what Paak does for your whole club.
- Members & families
- Fees & online payments
- Teams & convocations
- Background checks & GDPR
- Newsletter & communication
- Equipment & volunteers
5 karate styles natively configured
Shotokan / WKF
The world's most practised style. WKF rules, official scoring, Olympic weight categories.
Kyokushin
Full-contact, knockdowns, tameshiwari. Specific scoring and sanctions. See the dedicated page →
Shito-ryu
Rich in kata (over 60). Combines Shuri-te and Naha-te techniques. Adapted athlete profile.
Goju-ryu
Hard-soft style. Emphasis on breathing (ibuki) and close-range fighting. Sanchin, Tensho kata.
Wado-ryu
Fluid karate inspired by jujutsu. Evasion and tai sabaki. Integrated throwing techniques.
Kumite: live scoring, aka vs shiro
During the fight, tap the + and − buttons on the KumiteScoreboard to adjust each fighter's score in real time, from your phone. Split-screen for aka (red) and shiro (white), per-fighter sanctions, automatic ippon detection for instant win. No post-match data entry — everything happens on the mat.
| Technique | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yuko | 1 pt | Punch (tsuki) to the torso |
| Waza-ari | 2 pts | Kick to the torso (chudan geri) |
| Ippon | 3 pts | Head kick (jodan geri) or throw followed by strike |
WKF Sanctions
| Sanction | Level |
|---|---|
| Chukoku | Warning (1st) |
| Keikoku | Warning (2nd) |
| Hansoku-chui | Penultimate warning |
| Hansoku | Disqualification |
Kata: technique and athleticism
Individual kata
1 performer. Separate scores for technique (precision, power, rhythm) and athleticism (speed, balance, coordination).
Team kata
3 karateka. Synchronisation assessed. Bunkai (combat application) as complement. Combined technical + athletic scores.
Complete athlete profile
Belt
20 levels: from 10th kyu (white belt) to 10th dan (black belt). Automatic progression tracking.
Discipline
Kumite, Kata or both. Each discipline has its own metrics and rankings.
Weight categories
Youth: -30kg to +55kg. Senior: -60kg to +84kg. WKF-compliant.
Style
5 options: Shotokan, Kyokushin, Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu, Wado-ryu. Configurable per athlete.
Automatic metrics
- Average points per kumite fight
- Overall win rate
- Average kata score (technique + athleticism)
Qualifications and grades
Belts
White to Black 3rd dan. 13+ pre-configured levels with achievement dates.
Refereeing
Levels C, B, A and A International. Validity tracking and renewal.
Teaching
Sempai, Sensei, Shihan. Pedagogical grades for dojo instructors.
Karate, on top of everything Paak already does
Everything above — 5 styles, kumite scoring, kata, grades — comes on top of the full club management platform. Members, payments, teams, compliance: Paak already handles all of that.
- Member and subscription management
- Online payments (Mollie)
- Class scheduling and grading exams
- Attendance tracking
- Volunteer management
- Equipment distribution (kimonos, protections)
- Sports licences and insurance
- Emergency protocols
- GDPR-compliant, hosted in France
Sensei honorabilité — French loi du 8 mars 2024
The French law of 8 March 2024 makes club presidents personally liable for the honorabilité (background-check status) of every sensei and adult volunteer in regular contact with minors — in karate, this covers the head sensei, assistants, baby-karaté animators (3–5 yrs), club referees and any belt-rank holder teaching minors. Paak makes that tenable for a volunteer-run dojo.
- Status per sensei — valid / expiring soon / expired
- Automatic reminders 30, 14 and 7 days before each attestation expires — email to the sensei and notification to the president
- CSV export in the ministry SI Honorabilité / FIJAISV column order, one click
- FFK licence, dan grade and medical certificate on the same sensei profile
Honorabilité tracking is included in every plan, including Free. The 30/14/7-day reminder cadence runs automatically via the qualification-expiry job — no per-sensei setup.
Frequently asked questions
Does Paak support all 5 karate styles?
Yes. Shotokan/WKF, Kyokushin, Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu and Wado-ryu are natively configured with their specific scoring rules, sanctions and weight categories.
Can I score a kumite fight live?
Yes, the KumiteScoreboard provides real-time scoring with a split-screen for aka/shiro, dynamic score buttons, sanctions and automatic ippon detection.
Are grades and belts managed?
Yes: 20 belt levels (10th kyu to 10th dan), refereeing qualifications (C, B, A, A International) and teaching grades (Sempai, Sensei, Shihan).
Three plans, nonprofit rates.
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