# MatNotes: Jiu-Jitsu

> Jiu-jitsu technique retention app for students and coaches using spaced repetition. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Weaver.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnotes-jiu-jitsu/id6789731505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Weaver](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789731507)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnotes-jiu-jitsu/id6789731505/reviews.md

## What is MatNotes?

MatNotes is how a jiu-jitsu academy makes the details from class actually stick.

Coaches film a technique right after teaching it. Sixty to ninety seconds, phone propped on the mat. Students get it that night, then again on a spaced schedule (day 1, 3, 7, and 21), the same rhythm your memory needs to hold onto something new. Instead of "I saw that grip once and forgot it," the move keeps coming back until it is theirs.

FOR STUDENTS
- A simple checklist of what to review, not an endless feed
- Watch tonight, then again each time the app brings it back
- Slow any video to half speed and loop the exact section you are stuck on
- Tap a moment in a video to ask your coach a question, with the timestamp attached
- Keep private training notes and track the techniques you have drilled

FOR COACHES
- Film once, and the app resurfaces it for every student on the right days
- See your students' questions, with the exact video moment, before class starts, so you know what to clean up
- Spot where the room got lost on a technique and reteach it
- Everything you have filmed, captioned and searchable by position, in one place
- Your academy's name and colors throughout

MatNotes is used by a whole academy under one plan. Coaches set up and manage their gym on the MatNotes website. Students join with a link from their coach and use the app for free.

Questions? Visit thematnotes.com

## Key features

- Spaced repetition for technique review
- Video playback with slow-motion and looping
- Timestamped questions for coaches
- Private training notes and progress tracking
- Searchable technique library for coaches
- Academy branding

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnotes-jiu-jitsu/id6789731505/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Such a helpful app!!!

*2026-07-16*

Love the idea of this app and it helped me retain the small details for moves I learned in class

## Frequently asked questions about MatNotes

### How does MatNotes help me remember techniques?

MatNotes uses a spaced repetition system, showing you videos of techniques on a schedule (day 1, 3, 7, and 21) designed to reinforce your memory. You can also slow down videos and loop specific sections to focus on difficult parts.

### Can I ask my coach questions through MatNotes?

Yes, you can tap any moment in a video to ask your coach a question, and the timestamp will be attached. Coaches can then see these questions before class to address common difficulties.

### Is MatNotes available for coaches too?

Yes, MatNotes is designed for both students and coaches. Coaches can film techniques, and the app will resurface them for students. They can also manage their gym and view student questions through the MatNotes website.

### What devices does MatNotes support?

MatNotes is available on iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its support for iOS devices. It is designed for mobile use on these platforms.

### How often is MatNotes updated?

The latest version of MatNotes was released on July 16, 2026, with the same date listed for its last update. This suggests it is a new application with its initial release.

### What is the age rating for MatNotes?

MatNotes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. This rating indicates it contains no content that would be inappropriate for children.

### Does MatNotes have ads?

No, MatNotes does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not display any ads to its users.

### How much does MatNotes cost?

MatNotes is completely free for students to use. While coaches manage their gym through a plan on the MatNotes website, students can join with a link from their coach and access the app without charge.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-07-22

Faster to start, easier to study.

- Set up your academy right in the app, free, no card needed
- Browse the technique library by position, type, and gi or no-gi
- Tap "Loop 6s here" to drill the exact detail you missed
- Portrait videos now fill the screen instead of shrinking into bars
- Tapping a MatNotes link now opens the app directly
- The app icon badge clears when you open the app
- iPad: landscape support and a full-width layout
- Coach insights: weekly review trends and where students get stuck

### 1.0 — 2026-07-16

No release notes.

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