A dojo mat is a padded surface that covers the floor of a Japanese martial arts training hall. Japanese martial arts include Karate, Jujutsu, Judo, Aikido and Kempo (aka Kenpo) among others.

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A tatami (畳) is a type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms.

Martial Arts Mats For Home Our martial arts mats are made from a durable, shock absorbing EVA foam with an authentic tatami textured surface, giving you a comfortable workout area while protecting your floors. Floor mats measure 24” x 24” and are available in ½”, ¾” or 1” thickness.

Most martial arts mats with more than a 1-inch thickness are suitable for slams and throws, but it’s recommended to use mats that are at least a 1.5-inch thick.

The Grappling Mats are waterproof, practical, and affordable, and are absolutely a great choice if searching for the best jiu-jitsu puzzle mats that money can buy. The large size reduces the number of seams in your jiu-jitsu floor and speeds up installation. Judo Jiu-Jitsu Puzzle Mats are also 1.5 inches thick.

They are ideal with bare feet for grappling, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, or mixed martial arts training. Shoes may scuff the skin-friendly surface. Home BJJ Mats are 2 x 2 feet & 1.5 inches thick and are made of the same waterproof, reversible, durable, and long-lasting EVA foam.

For wrestling mats, the most common thicknesses are 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch thick. Research tests of cross-linked polyethylene foam indicate that it takes as much as 60% more foam to equal the impact and shock-absorbing characteristics of the PVC Rubber Nitrile foam.

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The majority of the shrinkage occurs during the curing period (the first 2 weeks after production – prior to delivery). Since we cure the mats for you, there will only be a 2-3% remaining shrinkage that will occur over the next 6-12 months. After this period of time, the wrestling mats will no longer shrink.

The mats have to absorb a lot of impact and compression without collapsing over time and becoming essentially useless, that’s what makes them expensive to manufacture.

You’ll save money: When buying a pricier mat, it costs more upfront, but it’s often because they are thicker, durable, and made from better-quality materials. A cheaper mat, in comparison, can begin to flake after less than a year’s use. In the end, you’ll actually save money since you avoid any replacement fees.

The differences between yoga mats and exercise mats are the thickness and firmness of the material. In most cases, exercise mats are thicker than yoga mats. Yoga mats, on the other hand, tend to be thinner and somewhere in the middle on a firmness scale.

If you regularly work out, whether at the home or at the gym, an exercise mat is essential. They come in handy in almost all types of workout. Some mats are used to protect gym floors whilst others protects the body during exercise. There are others that come with a non-slip surface with minimal cushioning.

Carpet and rubber floors are fine for yoga or Pilates-based floor workouts, or even strength workouts where you are only standing and lifting, not turning or twisting. But carpet and rubber floors are not a friendly surface if the class you are doing is cardio-related.

What can I use instead of an exercise mat?

• Towel. Towels are a great accessible household item that can double up as an effective substitute for a yoga mat.
• Woven Blankets. Using a large woven blanket is also an excellent alternative to a regular yoga mat.
• Fabric.
• Gloves and Socks.
• Carpet.
• Wood Flooring.
• Bathmats.

around 0.5 inches thick

• Best Personal Gym Mat: Adidas Training Mat. This mat comes with a handy strap to carry it with you once it’s rolled up and at 1cm thick, it’s both comfortable and padded enough to use with light weights.
• Best Foldable Exercise Mat: Mirafit 6ft Folding Mat.
• Best Yoga Mat: Liforme Original Yoga Mat.

We recommend a minimum flooring thickness of 20mm for the gym floor (we also offer 30mm for extra protection), and 43mm for the weightlifting area where people may be dropping heavy loads.