About
Mattime is a purpose-built mobile app for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes who want to train smarter and stay accountable. Where generic fitness apps fall short, Mattime speaks the language of BJJ — from Butterfly Guard entries to Single Leg Takedowns — letting users log every technique they drill and mark their skill level from Novice to Pro. At its core, Mattime solves a fundamental grappling problem: your brain may know 1,000 techniques, but your body only remembers the ones you actually practice. By tracking which techniques you work on most, the app helps you identify gaps and build real muscle memory where it counts. The app includes one-tap session logging, automatic mat-time tracking, and beautiful dark-mode dashboards showing weekly and monthly progress. Community features — including gym leaderboards, achievement badges, and shareable milestones — create a competitive social layer that keeps athletes motivated between classes. Daily motivational messages add a lighthearted tone, reminding users to hit their weekly goals with BJJ-specific humor. Mattime is aimed at BJJ practitioners of all belt levels who want a dedicated, distraction-free training log rather than a generic fitness app. It connects gyms worldwide and is positioned as the go-to progress-tracking companion for the grappling community.
Key Features
- Technique Logging: Log every technique you practice — from guard passes to takedowns — and rate your skill level from Novice to Pro to track improvement over time.
- Mat Time Tracking: One-tap session logging with automatic time tracking, helping you monitor progress toward long-term goals like the 10,000-hour milestone.
- Gym Leaderboards: Weekly and monthly leaderboards let you compete with training partners and share achievements, adding a motivating social dimension to your training.
- Progress Analytics: Detailed dashboards show mat time trends, technique frequency, and weekly goal completion so you always know where to focus next.
- Daily Motivation & Dark Mode: BJJ-themed daily motivational messages keep you consistent, while a sleek dark mode interface makes planning late-night sessions effortless.
Use Cases
- A BJJ blue belt logs every training session and technique drilled to identify which positions they are neglecting and need more mat time on.
- A gym instructor encourages members to join the gym leaderboard, boosting class attendance and creating friendly competition among students.
- A purple belt tracking their journey toward 10,000 hours uses Mattime's mat-time analytics to stay on pace with their long-term mastery goals.
- A BJJ competitor uses technique logging to ensure they are actively drilling their A-game submissions and sweeps in the weeks before a tournament.
- A training partner group uses shared achievements and weekly leaderboard standings to hold each other accountable and reduce training drop-off.
Pros
- BJJ-Specific Design: Unlike generic fitness apps, Mattime is purpose-built for grapplers with terminology, features, and culture that resonate with the BJJ community.
- Social & Competitive Layer: Gym leaderboards, badges, and shareable achievements create peer accountability that keeps athletes showing up and training harder.
- Clean, Intuitive Interface: Beta testers praise the app's simplicity — powerful tracking without overwhelming complexity or unnecessary features.
Cons
- iOS Only at Launch: Currently available only on the App Store, leaving Android users without access until a broader platform rollout.
- Niche Audience: The app is tightly focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, making it less useful for practitioners of other martial arts like wrestling, judo, or MMA.
- Early-Stage Community: As a growing platform, the leaderboard and social features are most valuable once your gym or training group adopts the app together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Mattime different from a generic fitness tracker?
Mattime is designed specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu culture. It includes BJJ-specific technique categories, belt-level progression tracking, and gym-based leaderboards — none of which exist in generic fitness apps like MyFitnessPal or Apple Fitness.
How do I track my BJJ mat time with Mattime?
Mattime features one-tap session logging and automatic time tracking during training. After each session, you can log the techniques you drilled and your perceived skill level, building a full training history over time.
Can I track my own custom techniques?
Yes. In addition to a built-in library of common techniques like Butterfly Guard and Single Leg Takedowns, Mattime allows you to create custom technique entries to match your school's curriculum or personal game.
How do the gym leaderboards work?
Once connected to a gym, athletes can see weekly and monthly mat-time rankings among their training partners. The leaderboard resets periodically to keep competition fresh and reward consistent training habits.
Is Mattime free to use?
Mattime offers a free tier to get started, with premium features available via a paid plan. Check the Pricing page on mattime.app for the latest plan details and what's included at each tier.
