Looking for some mats

[bdparsons]

Looking for a brand recommendation to purchase some throwing mats. They need to be portable as they won't be stored where I work out. They also need to be thick enough for hard throwing and takedowns (they'll be used over slab concrete). Don't want cheap, but don't want to give up the firstborn either, moderately priced. Anyone have any preferences or recommendations? Thanks in advance.

Respects,
Bill Parsons

 

[michaeledward]

I was surprised to find mats available at SamsClub.com


They look like industrial quality stuff, but they ain't all that cheap.

EDIT ***

I was looking down the list of new posts ... and there is someone further down that list selling two mats.

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[Rich Parsons]

Mr. B.D. Parsons,


Here is a link: http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13330

Yet, this is in Denver Area. Not sure if the distance and size are what you are looking for?

Good Luck

 

[7starmantis]

We use these puzzle mats, they are a bit expensive but very portable.

http://www.centuryfitness.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=10051&productId=65570&langId=-1&product_parentId=13752&crumb=13501&categoryId=13752&parent_category_rn=13512

7sm

OK, that link didn't go directly to them, but they are from Century.

 

[lvwhitebir]

I use Swain mats for all of my grappling. They come in various thicknesses.

http://swainsportsintl.com/f_flooring.htm

WhiteBirch

 

[markulous]

We use these puzzle mats, they are a bit expensive but very portable.

http://www.centuryfitness.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=10051&productId=65570&langId=-1&product_parentId=13752&crumb=13501&categoryId=13752&parent_category_rn=13512

7sm

OK, that link didn't go directly to them, but they are from Century.

Puzzle mats rock. We got ours pretty cheap from a freight company. I think it was like $100 for the whole room.

 

[bdparsons]

Just wanted to jump start this thread again to see if I can get any further recommendations.

Respects,
Bill Parsons
Triangle Kenpo Institute

 

[James Kovacich]

Get yourself some old rugs to put under your mats. It will save them big time. I train on concrete all the time and I collected a few throw rugs to use until I found some (free) rugs that are in good condition (not raggedy).

The cement will tear the mats and the mats will slide while grappling. The rugs are a must. :asian:

 

[Black Bear]

To my deep annoyance, 7*m is correct again.

Puzzle mats are awesome. Rugs underneath are probably a good idea if the surface is cement, as akja says. We ourselves have our mats over a carpeted area.