Kampfsportschulen Randori-Pro

What Kampfsportschulen Randori-Pro does

Randori-Pro (legal entity Randori Pro Management GmbH) is a privately-held German chain of seven martial arts schools (Kampfsportschulen) operating across Berlin and Brandenburg, with an additional operating entity, Sportschule Randori in Spandau GmbH, tied to its Spandau location. The schools collectively offer more than 320 weekly courses spanning 28 combat sports and fitness disciplines including Judo, Karate, MMA, Kickboxing, K1, FreeFight, Allkampf, Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling, and Taekwondo. The core customer base comprises children, adults, and competitive athletes, with secondary offerings in personal training (individuals or groups up to four) and music-based fitness conditioning.

The business operates as a traditional brick-and-mortar service provider with no proprietary software platform, app, or AI/ML technology layer. Its primary revenue stream is recurring membership dues paid by students enrolled in the schools' courses, supplemented by personal training fees and income from in-house events such as the twice-yearly Randori-Pro Fight Night and quarterly children's ground-fighting tournaments. Acquisition of customers occurs through a free, non-binding Probetraining (trial session), word-of-mouth referrals, public demonstrations at shopping centers, and earned media coverage on regional broadcasters (ARD, RBB24, Radio eins). Distribution is exclusively through direct walk-in enrollment at the seven academies; the company does not employ any digital or third-party channel.

Randori-Pro's competitive position rests on a 30-plus-year operating history, federation-level entrenchment (board representation in DJJR, GEMMAF, and IBK Deutschland), national-team coaching staff, and a documented track record of 300-plus national and international championship titles produced by its athletes. The chain expanded to seven locations with the 2020 integration of Kampfsportschule Bushido as Randori-Pro Tegel, and added an online course offering during the COVID-19 second lockdown, delivering 970 sessions over roughly 100 days. The company is founder/management-owned under Managing Director Lutz Heyden, with no external institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Kampfsportschulen Randori-Pro

Legal name

Randori Pro Management GmbH

Website

https://randori-pro.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Randori-Pro operates a chain of seven brick-and-mortar martial arts schools across Berlin and Brandenburg, Germany, delivering more than 320 weekly courses in 28 combat sports and fitness disciplines to children, adults, and competitive athletes via recurring membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADADAA

Traditional Martial Arts Schools (Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, etc.)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

SECONDARYHSADADAC

Grappling & Submission Arts Training (Judo, BJJ, Wrestling)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

SECONDARYHSADADAB

Combat Sports Gyms (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

SECONDARYHSADADAG

Kids & Youth Martial Arts Programs

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

SECONDARYHSADADAE

Reality-Based Self-Defense Programs (Krav Maga, Combatives)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Martial Arts & Self-Defense Training

Keywords

• Martial arts schools
• Self-defense training
• Combat sports instruction
• Fitness group classes
• Personal training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Martial Arts Course Memberships: The primary revenue stream is membership/dues for enrolling in martial arts, self-defense, and fitness courses across the chain's seven schools. Courses span 28 disciplines for children, adults, and fitness clients. Additional revenue comes from personal training sessions and organized events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Randori-Pro operates a chain of seven martial arts schools (Kampfsportschulen) in Berlin and Brandenburg that deliver in-person combat sports, self-defense, and fitness instruction for children and adults across 28 disciplines. Its offerings include Erwachsenenkurse (adult courses), Kinderkurse (children's courses), Fitnesskurse (music-based fitness training), Personal Training (individual/small group sessions up to four persons), Wettkampfförderung (competition training), and Milon strength training equipment access. The company supplements instruction with signature events such as the twice-yearly Randori-Pro Fight Night and quarterly children's ground fighting tournaments.

Product overview

Randori-Pro is a chain of seven martial arts schools (Kampfsportschulen) in Berlin and Brandenburg, Germany, offering over 320 courses across 28 different combat sports disciplines. The core offering consists of martial arts and self-defense training for children and adults, fitness courses, and personal training services. The portfolio includes Erwachsenenkurse (adult martial arts/self-defense training), Kinderkurse (children's programs), Fitnesskurse (music-based fitness training), Personal Training (individual/small group sessions), and Fitnessgeräte (Milon strength training equipment). For advanced athletes, Randori-Pro provides Wettkampfförderung (competition training) with over 30 years of experience and 300+ national/international championship titles. The schools host signature events including the twice-yearly Randori-Pro Fight-Night tournament and quarterly children's ground fighting tournaments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erwachsenenkurse (Adult Courses) Martial arts and self-defense training courses for adults, including competition preparation and general fitness training, delivered at all seven Randori-Pro schools across Berlin and Brandenburg.
• Kinderkurse (Children's Courses) Martial arts and self-defense training for children, focusing on physical fitness, coordination, and positive social behavior development, offered at all Randori-Pro schools.
• Fitnesskurse (Fitness Courses) Music-based intensive conditioning and fitness training combining fun with effective workout routines, delivered at Randori-Pro facilities.
• Personal Training Individual or small-group (up to four persons) martial arts, self-defense, and fitness training sessions delivered at Randori-Pro schools.
• Fitnessgeräte (Milon Strength Training Equipment) Milon strength training equipment access provided at Randori-Pro facilities for member strength and conditioning workouts.
• Wettkampfförderung (Competition Training) Elite competition training program with national and international tournament preparation across 28 martial arts disciplines including Judo, Karate, MMA, Kickboxing, K1, Allkampf, Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, and Grappling, backed by 30+ years of experience and 300+ championship titles.
• Randori-Pro Fight-Night Twice-yearly in-house martial arts tournament event where competitors from various combat sports disciplines showcase their skills at the Spandau location.
• Kinder-Bodenkampfturnier (Children's Ground Fighting Tournament) Quarterly in-house ground fighting tournament for children, designed to introduce young athletes to competitive fighting in a structured setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ national and international championship titles across athletes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Kampfsportschule Bushido (now Randori-Pro Tegel)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Kampfsportschule Bushido was integrated into the Randori-Pro chain in 2020 and now operates under the new name 'Randori-Pro Tegel'. The integration expanded Randori-Pro's presence to seven locations in Berlin and Brandenburg, continuing high-quality training and competition preparation under the Randori-Pro brand.
• DJJR (Deutscher Jiu-Jitsu Ring Erich Rahn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRandori-Pro has deep ties to the DJJR, with Vorstandsmitglieder (board members) from Randori-Pro serving on the DJJR board. The school hosts Berlin children's grappling championships under the DJJR umbrella and trains athletes for DJJR competitions.
• GEMMAF (German Mixed Martial Arts Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEMMAF is Germany's national MMA federation affiliated with the UFC. Randori-Pro's National Head Coach Lutz Heyden and National Coach Harry Werz serve as coaches for the GEMMAF national team. Randori-Pro athletes compete under GEMMAF at international IMMAF events. Randori-Pro is also a driving force behind GEMMAF's push for MMA's inclusion in the Olympic Sports Confederation.
• IBK Deutschland (International Bodenkampf Kontakt)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRandori-Pro has board-level representation within IBK Deutschland. The school hosted the IBK Wintercamp 2020, which featured multiple training sessions and two Dan (black belt) examinations. IBK organizes grappling and ground fighting competitions in which Randori-Pro athletes participate.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• McFIT: Germany's largest low-cost fitness chain with several hundred studios. Adjacent incumbent that increasingly bundles combat/MMA-style group classes and competes for the same urban, value-conscious member.
• John Reed Fitness Music Club: Music-themed boutique fitness chain by RSG Group with Berlin locations. Comparable as a youth-oriented subscription fitness brand competing for the same 18–35 demographic Randori-Pro targets.
• Fitness First Germany: Premium fitness club operator in major German cities including Berlin. Overlaps with Randori-Pro in Berlin for members seeking fitness and group training, and competes for premium real estate and instructor talent.
• Clever Fit: German discount fitness chain with 200+ studios. Comparable as a mass-market subscription fitness operator that overlaps in target demographics and price points in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

Direct peers

• Premier Martial Arts: US franchise platform operating martial arts schools under multiple brands. Comparable as a chain business model combining multi-discipline curricula, kids and adult programs, and tournament-driven marketing.
• Krav Maga Worldwide: Network of Krav Maga self-defense schools. Comparable to Randori-Pro in offering reality-based self-defense instruction through a structured school/membership network serving general-consumer members.
• Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts: Long-standing US chain of 50+ martial arts schools offering karate, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu with a membership model. Most directly comparable as a multi-location martial arts school chain built on competitive-athlete credibility.
• Gracie Barra: Global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu franchise with hundreds of academies. Comparable as a federation-aligned martial arts school chain that competes on instructor lineage, belt progression and competition outcomes.
• AKS Banzai Kampfkunstschule: German martial arts school chain with multiple locations across Germany. Highly comparable as a directly competing German Kampfkunstschule chain operating on a similar membership and multi-discipline basis.

Regional players

• Kampfkunst-Akademie: Regional martial arts academy in Germany offering multiple disciplines. Comparable as a multi-discipline martial arts school with similar course structures, though operating primarily outside the Berlin core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/randori-pro
• Facebookfacebook.com/randori.pro
• Instagraminstagram.com/randori_pro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kampfsportschulen-randori-pro

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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