Mention the sport of wrestling in the UK and what usually comes to mind is professional wrestling from the United States. But there is very little in common with what we see on our television screens as professional wrestling, like the WWE, and the sport of Olympic freestyle wrestling that we witness every four years […]
Rubber mats are highly versatile flooring solutions. All you need is a flat, even surface, and you can place the mats down. Vulcanised rubber is nonporous, so it can be installed outdoors. Concrete floors are well suited for the installation of rubber flooring, taking glue especially well, providing a permanent flooring solution to a shed, […]
When it comes to designing your own martial arts centre, the possibilities are limitless. You get the opportunity to make it look exactly how you want it, from the colour of the mats to the specific mat layout of the training area. You can tailor it to the needs of the trainers and athletes. […]
Anyone who has ever sat down to plan out a bespoke flooring plan can attest to the difficulty involved. From measuring to find the total square metres to discovering that the flooring you’ve bought will need to be cut to fit, you’ll have to juggle several factors when you’re looking to purchase new athletic mats […]
Minimising the environmental impact of the products and goods that we purchase is incredibly important. This isn’t a recent issue, however. From the first day that foam was produced and cut to size, the discussion of what to do with the scrap from the manufacturing process has been on the minds of industry experts and […]
Those who take part in combat sports aren’t averse to risk or pain. Cuts, bruises, muscle strains, and even broken bones are the cost that many martial artists pay for participating in the sport that they love, and scars tell a story about the fights that they took part in. However, although the risks of […]
There will always be someone bigger and stronger than you, and if you rely on simple brute strength to win a fight, then you might be in trouble. But there are always ways to out-think an opponent, and to use his own strength against him. This is the core tenant of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Helio […]
The Ultimate Guide to Judo tatamis There is no one solution to prevent injuries from critical heights in martial arts, but one of the best things that you can do is to get the right foam mat underneath to dissipate the kinetic energy that a falling athlete produces. It’s always better to be proactive than […]
There is nothing scarier for a coach or gym owner than one of their students being injured. Wall pads are designed to minimise the risk of injury by absorbing impact. If you haven’t already purchased wall mats for your gym, you need them in your gym as an added level of protection. The wall mats […]
Outfitting your gym is an enormous investment. Not only are you pouring your time into researching the best mats, but you’re also putting your money on the line, hoping to find durable, long-lasting mats for a decent price. But with every new decision, as you weigh the pros and cons of different sports flooring, you’re […]