Why MatTime? - The Only BJJ App That Actually Keeps You Training
Why Most BJJ Apps Kill Your Motivation (And How MatTime Fixes It)
After 3 years studying why 87% of grapplers quit tracking their training, we built the only app that actually keeps you coming back to the mats.
The Problem With Every Other BJJ App
📝 They're Just Digital Notebooks
BJJnotes.app and similar tools are glorified notepads. Sure, you can log sessions, but where's the motivation? Where's the community? They treat BJJ like a boring spreadsheet.
😴 They're Soulless & Generic
Most fitness apps (including BJJ Buddy) feel like they were built by people who've never stepped on a mat. They don't understand BJJ culture, terminology, or what actually motivates grapplers.
🤷♂️ They Don't Address the Real Problem
Tracking isn't the hard part—staying motivated for 10+ years is. Other apps focus on features, not on solving the psychological challenge of long-term consistency.
🔒 They Can't Handle Your Real BJJ Journey
You'll train at multiple gyms over the years, meet amazing people, and want to stay connected. But exchanging Instagram doesn't work—you're training, not posting selfies. Other apps can't track your full journey across gyms or help you stay connected with your BJJ community.
Result: You use them for 2-3 weeks, then forget they exist.
How MatTime Actually Keeps You Training
We studied what makes BJJ practitioners stick with their training for decades, not just weeks. Here's what we discovered:
Psychology-First Design
Every feature is designed around motivation science. Training streaks, micro-achievements, and visual progress that make you want to keep going.
Built By Grapplers, For Grapplers
We understand gi vs no-gi, the guard pull struggle, and why missing training hurts your soul. MatTime speaks your language.
Your Entire BJJ Network
Track training across all your gyms, stay connected with everyone you meet, and build your BJJ community through friendly competition—not awkward Instagram follows.
MatTime vs The Competition
| Feature | MatTime | BJJ Buddy | BJJnotes.app | Generic Fitness Apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for BJJ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Motivation psychology features | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Real training partner connections | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gym-specific leaderboards | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Belt progression tracking | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 10,000 hours journey visualization | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Beautiful, modern design | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
| Multi-gym journey tracking | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Safe, BJJ-focused social network | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
What You Can't Get Anywhere Else
🧠 The Motivation Engine
We've studied why people quit training and built specific features to combat each reason. Training streaks, micro-achievements, visual progress, and social accountability work together to keep you motivated.
- • 7-day, 30-day, and yearly training streaks
- • Progress celebrations for small wins
- • Visual journey toward 10,000 hours
- • Gentle reminders (not annoying notifications)
🌍 Track Your Full BJJ Journey
Your BJJ story spans multiple gyms, cities, and training partners. MatTime captures it all—from your home gym to that amazing academy you visited in Brazil. Stay connected with everyone who's part of your journey.
- • Track training across all gyms you've ever visited
- • Connect with training partners wherever you meet them
- • Build your BJJ network through shared training experiences
- • See where friends are training when you travel
📊 Intelligence That Matters
Other apps give you data. MatTime gives you insights that actually help you improve. See patterns in your training, identify weaknesses, and optimize your journey to mastery.
- • Gi vs no-gi training balance analysis
- • Technique focus area recommendations
- • Training consistency trends
- • Competition readiness indicators
🤝 Finally, a Social Network for Grapplers
Stop exchanging Instagram with training partners who never post. MatTime is designed for people like us—share your training progress, compete through friendly challenges, and stay motivated with your BJJ community.
- • Share training achievements (not lifestyle photos)
- • Friendly competition through gym leaderboards
- • Connect based on shared training experiences
- • Find training partners when visiting new cities
What Beta Testers Are Saying
Lucas Martinez
Purple Belt • Travels Frequently
"I train at different gyms when I travel for work. MatTime lets me track everything in one place and I've stayed connected with training partners from three different cities."
Amanda Foster
Blue Belt • 4 Years Training
"I've trained at 5 different gyms over the years. MatTime is the first app that actually captures my full BJJ journey and helps me stay connected with everyone I've met."
Ryan Kim
Brown Belt • Competition Coach
"The community features actually work. My students compete with each other through the leaderboards and it's created this amazing gym culture of friendly competition."
Explore MatTime's Unique Features
📝 Session Tracker
Log every training session with BJJ-specific tracking that actually understands your sport.
📈 Progress Analytics
See your improvement over time with motivation-focused progress visualization.
⏰ 10,000 Hours Journey
Visualize your path to BJJ mastery with our unique long-term tracking system.
🥋 Belt Progression
Track your journey from white to black belt with detailed milestone monitoring.
📖 Training Log
Digital logging that goes beyond simple note-taking to actual insight generation.
❓ FAQ & Support
Get answers to all your questions about MatTime and BJJ training tracking.
See detailed comparisons with other BJJ apps:
Ready to Actually Stay Motivated?
Download MatTime on the App Store and experience the only BJJ app designed for the long game.