Getting Started
Set up your club in Ippon System and start managing members, payments, and more.
Welcome to Ippon System! This guide will walk you through the essential steps to set up your club and start using the platform.
Setup Checklist
Configure Club Settings
Set your club name, timezone, and basic preferences
Connect Payment Provider
Set up Stripe or Square to accept payments
Set Up Classes
Add your class schedule
Create Membership Plans
Define pricing and access for different membership types
Add Waiver Templates
Create liability waivers for members to sign
Invite Staff & Coaches
Add instructors and managers to help run the club
Add Your First Members
Start adding members or share your registration link
Configure Your Club Settings
Start by setting up your basic club information. Go to Settings → Club Settings to configure:
- Club name and logo
- Timezone (affects class schedules and reports)
- Contact information
- Age thresholds for adult/minor classification
Connect Your Payment Provider
To accept payments from members, connect Stripe (recommended for online payments) or Square (great for in-person card readers).
Set Up Your Class Schedule
Add your recurring classes so members can see the schedule and you can track attendance.
Learn about class management →Create Membership Plans
Define the membership options available at your club. Each plan can have:
- A name and description
- Pricing (monthly, yearly, or one-time)
- Class access restrictions (which classes members can attend)
Create Waiver Templates
Set up liability waivers that members must sign before training. You can use our pre-built templates or create your own.
Learn about waiver templates →Invite Your Staff & Coaches
Add team members like coaches and managers to help run your club. These roles are for internal management only and are separate from your club members.
- Owner: Full access to everything
- Manager: Operational access (no billing)
- Coach: Can manage attendance, members, and gradings
Add Your First Members
Now you're ready to add members! You can enter them manually, or use your public registration page to let people sign up themselves.
What's Next?
Once you've completed the basic setup, explore these features to get the most out of Ippon System: