UFC FOLDING MAT

Of course, the development of modern industrial machinery has aided in improving on the original design and concept of the mat. For those looking to train in MMA, having a folding mat on the gym floor is an absolute must.

Safety

The reasons for this are fairly self-evident: folded mats reduce the potential to suffer injuries.

This does not mean that placing a folded mat on the floor is the same as placing a trampoline down. You still need to be careful and avoid reckless behavior. But, a folded mat can certainly reduce the impact of a bad fall or harsh takedown.

Friction

A folded mat also provides a safe and easy friction buffer for those that wish to spend a lot of time on the ground grappling.

Needless to say, without adequate protection on the ground when you wrestle, the issue of injuries will raise its ugly head.

Folded mats keep such problems at bay and provide a safer grappling environment.

Striking

And there are also benefits to those that wish to take part in striking training as well.

When you box or kickbox on a matted floor, you can maintain a decent level of traction. That reduces errant slips and falls which can prove injurious as well.

On a side note, you would be able to gain additional traction with wrestling shoes as opposed to bare feet. But, a quality mat will not deliver traction problems for those that are not wearing wrestling shoes.

The operative word here is, of course, quality. You do not want a cheap folding mat that undermines the safety purpose the mat is intended to deliver. This is why sticking with name brand, reliable mats is of critical importance.

Size

At first examination, the size of the individual mats can be considered somewhat small. This is not much of a problem for those that wish to train since the folding mats are affixed together through Velcro stitching.

The assembly/disassembly component to folding mats has the added advantage of easy storage when the mats are not in use.

But, since the Velcro holds the mats in place effectively, they can also be left on the floor for an extended number of weeks and they will remain in place perfectly.

Some may even glue the mats to the floor and lay a tarp over the maps. The tarp can then be stapled in place. This creates the impression of a permanent floor mat that can certainly improve the look - and safely - of a training hall.

Adding quality training mats to a MMA dojo is a must. It improves the performance environment while also enhancing safety. Consider that a top combination to integrate into a gym environment.

Specs

This is an accordion mat with five easy-folding 2' panels that are lighter weight for handling and storage.

Each side has a 2" hook/loop fastener. This allows attachment to other folding mats. It is constructed of closed-cell polyethene foam and it is covered in 18 oz. laminated vinyl fabric with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds.

Size

5' x 10'

Color

Black/Red

Shipping

This items ships within 28 hours and often the same day. It will arrive in 2-5 business days. It ships from Oklahoma UPS.


Shipping

This item ships UPS from Oklahoma. It ships the same day or within 48 hours at the latest. It will arrive in 2-5 days.