Martial Arts Studios AI Receptionist | Never Miss A Lead Again | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty class slot costs money. Every missed call is a lost student. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books trial classes, handles membership inquiries, and signs up new students—all while you're teaching.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Martial Arts Studios

Incoming Call...

Parent

"Hi, I'm interested in karate classes for my 8-year-old. Do you have beginner classes available?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have beginner kids' classes Tuesday/Thursday at 4 PM. Would you like to schedule a free trial class?"

✓ Trial Class Booked • Tuesday 4 PM

The Problem

MARTIAL ARTS STUDIOS
LOSE STUDENTS DAILY

You're losing potential students every day your phones go unanswered. Parents call after work, no-shows waste your time, and your front desk can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Parents Are Free to Talk

A parent finds your studio at 7 PM after work, calls, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, they've already signed their child up at the studio down the street that answered.

The Cost
$1,800/month
Lost per missed student enrollment

Your Front Desk Is Drowning in Calls

While you're teaching a class, three more calls come in. Trial class bookings, membership questions, belt testing inquiries—you can't be everywhere at once. Prospective students get frustrated waiting, and you lose enrollments.

The Cost
40+ calls/day
Per studio location

Trial Classes No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You reserve a spot in class, prepare welcome materials, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted mat space and another lost student.

The Cost
35% no-show
Rate for trial classes
$21,600
Lost annually per missed student
55%
Of inquiries happen after class hours
48 hours
To respond before losing a lead

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to enrolled student

24/7 Enrollment Chat

Parents visit your martial arts studio website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, shows available classes, and books trial sessions—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts student age, experience level, and class preferences
  • Checks real-time class availability across your schedule
  • Books trial classes directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for karate classes for my 8-year-old. What's available?"
AI
"Perfect! I have Kids Karate (ages 7-9) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 PM. Would you like to schedule a free trial class?"
"Yes! This Thursday works."
Trial Class Booked ✓
Thursday, March 14 • 4:30 PM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk at Tiger Academy. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need to reschedule my son's belt testing..."
AI: "I can help you with that right away. What's your student's name?"
✓ Belt Test Rescheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—class inquiries, schedule changes, belt testing questions. The AI understands context, updates schedules, handles follow-ups, and escalates to instructors only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Handles schedule changes and class bookings automatically
  • Recognizes students from CRM and references enrollment history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When trial classes no-show, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original chat conversation, knows their preferences, and books a new session—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules trial classes and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk at Tiger Academy. I noticed we missed you for the Kids Karate trial class on Thursday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do next Tuesday instead?"
✓ Trial Class Rescheduled
Tuesday, March 19 • 4:30 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Class Preference
Kids Karate • Ages 7-9
Student Age
8 years old
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Trial Class Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, trial class, belt test—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every parent and student.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to enrollment
  • Syncs with calendar, schedules, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire enrollment journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-trial email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-trial follow-up ready
Enrollment form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Trial Email
"Hi Sarah! Your child's trial class for Kids Karate is confirmed. Here's what to bring..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your trial class tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-trial confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on parent behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart enrollment forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide parents through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for confirmation and onboarding workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, class preference)
  • AI-guided completion for emergency contacts and medical information
  • Automatically triggers onboarding workflows on submission
AI Form
Student Enrollment
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Class (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Emergency Contacts
→ Medical Information
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and onboarding begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR MARTIAL ARTS STUDIOS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your martial arts studio. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking trial classes, handling membership inquiries. They work together 24/7 to keep your schedule full.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed trial classes. Handles membership inquiries, books trial classes, and answers questions about programs, belt testing, and class schedules automatically.

Phone Calls Class Booking Membership Info
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies prospective students, shows available class times and pricing, answers questions about martial arts styles, age groups, and start dates instantly. Books trial classes and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Class Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized trial class confirmations, belt testing reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep prospective students engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Registration Teammate

Registration Assistant
Student Registration

Pre-fills student registration forms from CRM data. Guides parents through emergency contact information and waiver agreements. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to prospective students at the right time. Makes outbound calls to trial class no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost leads and keep parents engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with parents and students. Sends class confirmations, belt testing reminders, and answers questions about schedule changes via text—98% open rate.

Class Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about martial arts programs. Click, talk, get answers about class schedules, pricing, and belt levels—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing programs.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed student and parent data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by program, student, and enrollment status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Parents and students don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes student issues (uniform orders, schedule changes, equipment needs), creates support requests, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a parent was frustrated, if a uniform issue was reported, if a trial class was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one prospect from phone call to signed membership—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for kickboxing classes for my daughter. Do you have beginner programs?"
AI: "Yes! We have a Youth Kickboxing program, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5 PM, $149/month. Would you like to schedule a free trial class?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Interest
Youth Kickboxing
Budget
$149/mo
Start Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
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2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, kickboxing interest, $149 budget, daughter's age, March 15th start date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books the free trial class. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Youth Kickboxing Trial
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Trial Class Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Trial confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-trial email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the trial class is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and membership forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Trial Class Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your trial class for Youth Kickboxing is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes early..."
Trial Class Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your trial class tomorrow! We're excited to meet you..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the trial class. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
Youth Kickboxing Trial
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her kickboxing interest, her daughter's age, her $149 budget. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the Youth Kickboxing trial on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Trial Class Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
09
Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE LOVES
THE CLASS

Alex shows up for the rescheduled trial. Her daughter loves the class. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-trial follow-up emails get queued, the membership enrollment form is ready to send, and onboarding workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just teaching the class.

TRIAL COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Youth Kickboxing
Alex Martinez
Post-trial sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Membership Enrollment • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the trial class. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a membership enrollment form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the program her daughter just tried. The AI guides her through student information and emergency contact details right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The onboarding process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Trial completed • Enrollment submitted
AI
"I remember your trial class! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about what my daughter should bring to class..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A Q

Alex is at work, thinking about her daughter's first class. She has a question about what to bring. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her trial and enrollment, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 15, 2024

ALEX SIGNS
THE MEMBERSHIP

With her questions answered, Alex signs the membership agreement. The system automatically sends welcome emails, first class reminders, and studio guidelines. Her daughter is officially enrolled.

MEMBERSHIP SIGNED
Youth Kickboxing • $149/month
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex's daughter has been training for a few weeks. She has questions: "Where do I order a uniform?" "When is the next belt testing?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! Where can I order my daughter's uniform?"
AI
"Hi Alex! You can order uniforms at the front desk or online at [link]. Youth sizes start at $45..."
Alex
"When is the next belt testing?"
AI
"Belt testing is May 18th at 4 PM. Students need 20+ classes to qualify. She's on track!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

NEED TO SKIP
TOMORROW'S CLASS

Alex's daughter is sick. They need to skip tomorrow's class. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, updates the attendance record, and offers to reschedule for next week. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just explains the situation, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
ABSENCE RECORDED
Tomorrow's Class Cancelled
Makeup class offered: Next Tuesday, 5:00 PM
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May 5, 2024

DEMO THIS
SAT

There's a student demonstration this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends studio announcements, event reminders, belt testing updates, and important news. Students stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Studio Event
Sent to All Students
EVENT
Student Demonstration
Saturday, May 10 • 2:00 PM • Main Training Floor
ANNOUNCEMENT
Belt Testing Dates
Next testing: May 18th at 4 PM. Sign up at front desk!
REMINDER
Uniform Sale
20% off all uniforms this week only!
✓ All students notified
No manual sending required
MEMBERSHIP RENEWED
March 15, 2025
Alex Martinez
Youth Kickboxing • $149/month
✓ Renewed for 12 months
Same program, same price
Why she renewed
"Always got quick answers, easy to reschedule, loved the updates about events and testing"
18
March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RENEWS

A year later, Alex renews. Her daughter had a great experience—questions were answered instantly, class changes were handled easily, and she always felt connected to the studio. The same AI that helped her find the program kept her happy as a member. That's the full journey: prospect to student to renewal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your martial arts studio

Can it handle after-hours trial class requests? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies prospective students, checks class availability, and books trial sessions—all while you're training or sleeping. No more missed opportunities at 2 AM.

How does it handle schedule changes and cancellations? +

The AI manages schedule changes automatically, collects all details (student name, class time, reason for change), and updates your system. It can reschedule students into alternative classes and notify instructors of any changes immediately.

Does it reduce trial class no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before trial classes. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed trials and converting them into paying members.

Can it book classes directly into my schedule? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most scheduling systems. The AI checks real-time class availability and books students instantly—no back-and-forth emails or phone tag needed.

How does the membership enrollment work? +

After trial classes, prospects automatically receive a membership application that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through package options, pricing, and waiver signing. When submitted, you're notified immediately to close the sale.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most martial arts studio management systems including Mindbody, Zen Planner, Wodify, and others. All data syncs automatically—prospective students, trial classes, memberships, and billing information.

Can it handle multiple locations or franchises? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your locations, class schedules, instructor availability, and programs. It can route calls based on location, handle multi-studio inquiries, and manage all your locations simultaneously with location-specific information.

What about belt testing and tournament questions? +

The AI handles belt testing inquiries 24/7, provides testing requirements, explains fees, and registers students. For tournament questions, it shares dates, registration deadlines, and rules. For complex technical questions, it immediately escalates to your instructors.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your studio size and call volume. Most martial arts studios see ROI within the first month from reduced trial class no-shows and increased membership conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing class inquiries at 2 AM. Start enrolling new students while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."