Treating And Preventing Mat Burn in Martial Arts Training Friction burns occur when you scrape a part of your body against certain surfaces and the friction causes a burn. All it may take is to simply brush your skin on a martial arts mat and you can develop rashes, blisters, and burns on your skin. […]
Picking the Perfect Foam Gym Mats Whether you are looking to outfit your own home gym or a large commercial gym, you’re going to want to pick a foam gym mat that is made from quality materials and fits great into the space. Not only can purchasing the perfect foam gym mats help protect your […]
How to cut and fit rollout mats Rollout mats are an incredibly durable and versatile athletic flooring option. Boasting an impressive ability to cushion falls from critical heights over 1.5 m, rollout mats are great to use in a martial arts training centre. In addition, they’re incredibly portable, as they can be rolled up into […]
How To Cut and Fit EVA Foam Mats Jigsaw floor mats are one of the easiest types of flooring to install, as they have connector pieces which fit into one another. They are also inexpensive, and great to use in athletic training centres because they hold up to the stresses and rigours of regular use. […]
MSDS Sheets for Martial Arts Training There’s something to be said for being prepared. If you’re anything like me, you like to have insider knowledge of the products that you’re purchasing. You want to know the chemical makeup, how to use them appropriately, and what emergency procedures to follow. If you own your own martial […]
Risk Assessments for Martial Arts Training Centres If you own a martial arts training centre, you’ve likely thought about the risk factors associated with training. Maybe you’ve experienced adverse health effects from your own martial arts training or you’ve seen people seriously injured and you’d like to eliminate hazards. Not only will conducting a risk […]
Roll Out Mats: Tips to Find the Perfect Mat Not all martial arts mats are made the same, and roll out mats are one of the most versatile mats available on the market. They’re great to use because they’re easy to deploy, and by simply rolling mats out, you can have a full fighting surface. […]
4 Tips to Become a Self-employed Martial Arts Instructor Depending on who you are, becoming a full time, self-employed martial arts instructor may not have been a linear thing. Maybe you started teaching martial arts as a hobby, as it was something you are passionate about. But now, as your side hustle has started to […]
Static Shocks and Athletic Mats Static electricity can build up and can be quite annoying for those operating high-tech electrical equipment. This can even become a problem for those who own an operate a gym, as gym goers may receive an electric shock from a static charge. It’s not only bothersome, but static electricity can […]
Tips to Pick out the Perfect Kids’ Mat You know how important it is to have a safe place for your children to play, explore, and crawl about. Most of the time, kids are durable, able to bounce back from falls and slips, but you’d still feel more comfortable if there was a soft, cushioning […]