Honest comparison

OneMat vs BJJBuddy — tracking stats or training with focus?

BJJBuddy tracks your submissions, sweeps, and taps with charts to visualize progress. OneMat takes a different approach — one focus per session, quick logging, and cycles that compound improvement. Here's how they compare.

Quick answer

BJJBuddy emphasizes quantified outcomes—submissions, sweeps, taps—and charts how those numbers trend. OneMat emphasizes training design: your log feeds an AI-suggested next focus, weekly readbacks, and 2–4 week adherence to one technical objective. Stats tell you what happened; OneMat helps you decide what to repeat on purpose.

Last updated 2026-03-21

BJJBuddy

BJJBuddy tracks submissions, sweeps, and taps per session, giving you charts and stats to visualize your progress over time. It's built for grapplers who want to see numbers.

OneMat

OneMat is a structured training companion: one focus per session, ~30-second post-roll logging, and 2–4 week focus cycles that connect every session to a clear line of progress.

Side-by-side

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature-by-feature comparison: OneMat versus BJJBuddy
Feature	OneMat	BJJBuddy
Core job	Structure your open mat with one focus + cycles	Track submissions, sweeps, and taps
Session logging	~30s with chips and counters	Count-based: subs, sweeps, taps
Progress view	Cycle adherence + weekly readback	Charts and statistics over time
Next-session direction	AI-powered focus based on your log	Not available — you interpret stats
Focus cycles	2–4 week blocks with adherence tracking	Not available
Training structure	One focus + constraint per session	Open — log what happened
Technique library	Belt-filtered, linked to your focus	Not available

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Key differences

Three lenses. Same mat.

Stats vs direction

BJJBuddy counts what happened (subs, sweeps, taps). OneMat uses what happened to decide what you should work on next.

Quantity vs quality

BJJBuddy shows trends in your numbers. OneMat focuses on deliberate practice — are you improving at the specific thing you chose to work on?

Passive vs active

BJJBuddy lets you review your data. OneMat actively structures your training with a focus, a constraint, and a cycle.

Which one should you pick?

Choose BJJBuddy if

You want to track submissions, sweeps, and taps over time
You like seeing charts and statistical trends
You already know what to work on and just want to count results

Choose OneMat if

You want structure — not just stats — for your open mat
You need direction on what to work on next
You want progress cycles that compound over 2–4 weeks

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FAQ

Common questions

Can I use both BJJBuddy and OneMat?

They solve different problems. BJJBuddy counts outcomes; OneMat structures your training focus. You could use both if you want stats and structure.

Does OneMat track submissions?

OneMat logs segments, positions, and attempts — not just outcomes. The goal is to feed your next focus, not count taps.

Does BJJBuddy help me plan training?

No. BJJBuddy tracks what happened. OneMat uses your log to plan what's next.

Which shows more data?

BJJBuddy has more charts. OneMat shows cycle adherence and weekly readbacks — focused on action, not visualization.

BJJBuddy vs OneMat: which is better for beginners?

If you want simple outcome counts while you learn what to track, BJJBuddy can feel approachable. If your problem is "what should I drill next open mat?", OneMat's focus-and-cycle workflow targets that decision directly.

Train with a plan, not just a scoreboard.

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