Martial Arts Mats

We have all been there before, laying on the ground soaked in sweat and our bones aching from just getting thrown onto the ground again by our opponent. However, with one fleeting through we truly appreciate that we have a soft mat to land on. Then we drag ourselves back up off the ground and leave that though behind. Well if that soft martial arts mat wasn't there you might have not been able to get back up. Its something we all take for granted but is truly one of the most important pieces of equipment in a martial arts training facility.

2 Kinds of Martial Arts Mats

Heavyweight MMA Mat - these mats are 2 inches thick and no other mat can compete on quality, safety, durability, or performance. This martial arts mats are designed for the professional MMA or fight school that requires the ultimate protection from high falls, slams, and throws; yet, is firm enough for stand-up martial arts training. It eliminates the need for a sub-floor as the added protection is built right into the mat. They are usually available in the typical Gray, Blue, Red, Black and Red.

Standard Martial Arts Training Mats are identical to their heavyweight counterpart with the exception of being a 1/2" thinner providing with a little less protection. The 1.5" standard martial arts mats are specifically designed for MMA type training, meaning with “No-Gi” Grappling, Jiu-Jitsu, and also Law Enforcement Training. These mats are typically available in Gray, Blue, Red and Black.

Where to Get Martial Arts Mats:

You can find martial arts mats at The MMA Zone like the Zebra mats which are the most well known are made with a high-quality multi-density rebonded foam core that provides superior impact protection (six times more foam protection than the competition), while its softer foam core makes it perfect for those lengthy rolling and grappling sessions.

The life expectancy of a martial arts mats is approximately 15 years.