Dokan

What Dokan does

Dokan Sportclub GmbH is a privately held fitness and health club headquartered at Berliner Allee 127 in Berlin Weißensee, founded in 1999 and operating under founder-management of Guido Wallmann (Geschäftsführer). The company delivers a multi-disciplinary physical fitness offering across strength and cardio training, EGYM smart circuit training with armband-based digital progress tracking, outdoor training at Weißer See, rehabilitation sports (Rehasport Orthopädie) covered 100% by statutory German health insurance, the specialized FIVE Rücken- & Gelenkskonzept, PowerPlate vibration training, fascia training, traditional Shotokan karate for adults and children, kids' dance courses, and one-on-one personal training with nutrition counseling. High-end equipment from EGYM, Hoist, Watson, Hammer Strength, and Eleiko anchors the facility, complemented by a proprietary mobile application (iOS/Android) that delivers course scheduling, training plan tracking, Bio-Age and InBody body analysis, push notifications, and membership management.

The revenue model combines recurring monthly membership subscriptions (cancelable on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contracts), per-session personal training at 60 Euro, 12 Euro day tickets, tiered Rehasport supplementary health packages at 14-39 Euro per month, and channel-based revenue from three corporate fitness benefit platforms (Wellpass, Urban Sports Club, Wellhub). Customer segments span general fitness enthusiasts, rehabilitation and orthopedic patients, karate practitioners, children and youth from age four, and members pursuing weight loss or longevity-oriented training. The affiliated association Dokan in Berlin e.V. (Institutionskennzeichen 445100148) operates Rehasport programs under BRSB affiliation, while memberships to DSSV, Landessportbund Berlin, and the Berliner and Deutscher Karate Verband extend institutional reach.

Distribution and customer acquisition combine a direct-to-consumer website and member portal (dokan.mitglied.digital), walk-in traffic at the studio, a 30 Euro referral program, free club tours, and corporate channel partnerships. The club reports 5.0/5.0 stars across 246+ Google reviews, earned coverage in Berliner Woche and BZ Berlin, and 25+ years of operating experience — signals of strong local brand equity. Dokan operates as a single-site business with no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or external institutional investment; headcount is reported at 11-50.

Name

Dokan

Legal name

Dokan Sportclub GmbH

Website

https://dokan.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dokan Sportclub GmbH is a privately held fitness and health club in Berlin Weißensee offering strength training, EGYM smart circuit training, rehabilitation sports, karate, and personal training to individual consumers and corporate-channel members, with a flexible month-to-month membership model and proprietary mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness and Health Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADAAAA

General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual)

Keywords

• Fitness studio services
• Martial arts training
• Rehabilitation sports
• Personal training programs
• Corporate fitness benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fitness Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring membership fees with flexible month-to-month cancellation (no long-term contract commitment). Members receive access to gym equipment, group classes, and standard facilities.
2. Personal Training Sessions: One-on-one coaching sessions with certified trainers. Single session costs 60 Euro. Includes personalized training plans, technique correction, and nutrition guidance.
3. Rehabilitation Sports (Rehasport): Doctor-prescribed rehabilitation sports covered by health insurance. Members receive 50 gym sessions over 18 months funded by Krankenkasse. Additional voluntary health packages available (14-39 Euro/month).
4. Day Tickets and Short-term Access: Single day tickets at 12 Euro, trial week passes, and monthly tickets for flexible short-term access options.
5. Corporate Fitness Benefit Partnerships: Revenue generated through Wellpass, Urban Sports Club, and Wellhub partnerships where members access the club via corporate fitness benefit programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dokan operates a fitness and health club in Berlin Weißensee providing strength training, cardio, EGYM smart circuit training, free-weight training, outdoor fitness at Weißer See, and 30+ weekly group fitness classes. The club additionally offers traditional Shotokan karate for adults and children, doctor-prescribed rehabilitation sports (Rehasport Orthopädie) covered by German health insurance, specialized FIVE back/joint training, PowerPlate vibration training, fascia training, and 1:1 personal training with nutrition counseling. Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contract commitment, supplemented by a proprietary mobile app for scheduling, training plans, Bio-Age calculation, and progress tracking.

Product overview

Dokan Sportclub is a fitness and health club in Berlin Weißensee offering a comprehensive suite of fitness services built around high-end equipment (EGYM, Hoist, Watson, Hammer Strength, Eleiko) and professional training. The core offerings include traditional gym training with free weights and machines, smart EGYM circuit training with digital tracking, outdoor fitness facilities, traditional karate instruction for all ages, and specialized health programs including rehabilitation sports, FIVE back/joint concept, vibration training, and fascia training. Additional services include personal training, children's programs (karate and dance), and a companion mobile app. The club operates on a flexible monthly membership model with no long-term contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fitnessstudio & Trainingsflächen (Gym Floor) High-end fitness studio at Dokan Sportclub with professional equipment from EGYM, Hoist, Watson, Hammer Strength, and Eleiko. Organized into Strength, Functional, and Mobility zones with certified trainers always present. Available to members and day-ticket visitors.
• EGYM Zirkeltraining (Smart Circuit Training) Smart circuit training system using digital EGYM devices that automatically adjust to users, track progress, and deliver personalized workout programs. Includes armband-based member recognition, 3D camera technology for onboarding, and digital progress tracking in the Dokan app.
• Outdoor Fitness Bereich (Outdoor Training Area) Outdoor training area featuring STREET-BARBELL equipment including squat racks, shoulder press, cable stations, rowing, pull-down, bench press, and assisted pull-up/dips stations, located adjacent to Weißer See lake in Berlin Weißensee.
• Karate Training Traditional Shotokan karate instruction for adults and children, taught by an experienced Sensei. Programs focus on technique, endurance, self-defense, coordination, discipline, and building self-confidence.
• Rehasport Orthopädie Rehabilitation sports program for orthopedic conditions — 50 sessions over 18 months, fully covered by German statutory health insurance (Krankenkasse). Delivered through the affiliated association 'Dokan in Berlin e.V.' with certified trainers under Institutionskennzeichen 445100148.
• FIVE Rücken- & Gelenkskonzept Specialized back and joint training concept using five dedicated machines (HIP, Back, Chest, Ischio, Trapez, Lateral, Spagat, Triggerstation) to improve mobility, posture, and reduce pain via active stretching and functional training.
• Vibrationstraining (Vibration Training) Whole-body vibration training using PowerPlate technology for muscle activation, bone density improvement, joint rehabilitation, and efficient muscle building. Activates up to 90% of muscle fibers simultaneously in a joint-friendly manner.
• Faszientraining (Fascia Training) Fascia training using foam rollers, fascia balls, stretching, and mobility flows to release adhesions, improve flexibility, prevent pain, and enhance tissue health.
• Personal Training One-on-one coaching with certified trainers including personalized training plans, technique correction, motivation, nutrition counseling, and progress tracking. Personal training session costs 60 Euro per session.
• Kids Kurse (Karate & Dance) Children's programs including traditional karate (from age 4) and dance courses that develop coordination, rhythm, discipline, self-confidence, and social skills.
• Dokan Mobile App Mobile application featuring course schedule, training plans with tracking, Bio-Age calculation with body analysis, push notifications, news, membership management, and access to the Dokan shop. Available on iOS and Android.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.0/5.0 star rating from 246 Google reviews
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EGYM WellpasscoreTechnology or IntegrationEGYM Wellpass is a corporate fitness benefit platform that enables Dokan to serve employees of partner companies. The partnership includes integration with EGYM smart fitness equipment at the studio. Members with Wellpass subscriptions can access Dokan facilities.
• Urban Sports ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrban Sports Club is a European fitness benefit platform allowing Dokan to reach members through their corporate and individual subscription programs. Dokan accepts Urban Sports Club vouchers and memberships.
• Wellhub (formerly Gympass)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWellhub is a global corporate wellness platform connecting Dokan with employees of international partner companies. Dokan is listed as a participating gym in the Wellhub network.
• DSSV (Deutscher Sportstudio Verband)minorOthersIndustry association for fitness studios in Germany. Provides professional standards, networking, and industry representation for member fitness facilities.
• BS Berlin (Behinderten- und Rehabilitations-Sportverband Berlin e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDokan is affiliated with BRSB Berlin for providing certified rehabilitation sports (Rehasport Orthopädie). The club operates under the association 'Dokan in Berlin e.V.' with Institutionskennzeichen 445100148, enabling health insurance-covered rehabilitation services.
• DKV (Deutsche Krankenversicherung)minorOthersHealth insurance provider partnership for rehabilitation sports coverage. Dokan accepts DKV insurance for Rehasport services.
• Deutscher Karate VerbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational karate federation affiliation for traditional Shotokan karate training programs. Provides certification standards and competition pathways for Dokan karate students.
• Berliner Karate VerbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional karate federation for Berlin. Supports Dokan karate program with local competition opportunities and certification for students.
• Landessportbund Berlin (LSB Berlin)minorOthersBerlin state sports federation. Provides organizational support and recognition for Dokan as a sports facility in the Berlin sports ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fit/One: Mid-market German fitness chain with broad offering including group classes and EMS. Comparable in scale, geographic footprint within Germany, and mixed-service model.
• Holmes Place: Premium fitness and wellness club chain offering group classes, personal training, and holistic wellness programming. Comparable in premium positioning, multi-service breadth, and lifestyle-led marketing.
• Fitness First Germany: Premium multi-service fitness club operator in Germany offering strength, cardio, group classes, and personal training across multiple sites. Closely comparable mid-to-premium positioning and German-market footprint to Dokan.
• Kieser Training: German-origin strength-focused training concept with medically oriented programming and standardized machines. Highly comparable to Dokan's medically adjacent offerings (FIVE concept, Rehasport) and German market presence.
• John Reed Fitness (by RSG Group/McFit): Music-and-design-themed premium fitness club format rolled out across Germany and Europe by the same group behind McFit. Comparable in elevating fitness club experience beyond commodity positioning, with overlapping Berlin presence.
• Clever Fit: German-headquartered low-cost fitness chain with broad nationwide presence and franchised growth model. Comparable peer on operational fitness delivery, though positioned well below Dokan's premium tier.

Broad incumbents

• McFit (RSG Group): Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain headquartered in Germany. Represents the mass-market incumbent competing for the same Berlin consumer with very different price positioning.
• David Lloyd Clubs: International premium family-oriented leisure club operator. Comparable in multi-generational programming (kids through adults), tennis/group classes breadth, and premium positioning, though larger and UK-centric.

Emerging players

• Bodystreet: EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) boutique training franchise originated in Germany. Comparable as a German-headquartered boutique fitness concept with medically adjacent positioning and franchised expansion model.

Regional players

• SuperFit Club: Premium independent German fitness studio chain. Comparable as single/multi-site premium German fitness operator with similar equipment-driven, service-led positioning, though with sites concentrated in southern Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dokan-sportclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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