Breakin’ is an energetic form of dance, which is largely improvised. It involves quite a bit of athleticism to perform the difficult dance moves, transitioning from standing up to tumbling, and everything in between. Because of the rigours of the dancing, you’re going to need specialised mats to perform on. Putting down a simple vinyl […]
The most resourceful athletes have learned how to continue to train during the pandemic, learning new ways to train skills that they once thought could only be done inside their local gym. You may be a pro when it comes to bringing your workouts into your own home, or you may just be curious to […]
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that you never thought you would buy for yourself, but they’re exactly what you need. If you have a martial artist in the family, or a close friend who is a combat sports enthusiast, they have everything they need at the gym that they train. But they may […]
Flooring For Indoor Events Whether your business is large or small, having foam flooring tiles can make all the difference when you’re setting up an indoor event, like trade shows or parties. Anti-fatigue flooring can transform any event space by creating a space for people to gather. With the wide selection of foam mats offered […]
Depending on the combat sports discipline you partake in, contact in sparring might take on many expressions. Some disciplines use free, full contact sparring in competitions, whilst others, like Karate, use a light contact point system to determine the victor in a match. Point fighting is an excellent form of light contact martial arts, which […]
Like the tools that an expert carpenter has in his toolbox, the tools of the trade for MMA gym owners is the protective equipment they use to protect themselves from their students. Putting as much pad between you and a punch or kick can allow to get up close and provide proper instruction to the […]
Buying your own punching bag is a brilliant way to increase the frequency of training by bringing it into your own home. Whether it’s MMA or boxing, training is important to developing stamina and strength, and by purchasing your own punching bag, you’ll have control over when you can work out and for how long. […]
There’s one piece of equipment that you might have overlooked for your home gym, a piece that you can make yourself. If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you might have noticed that behind the scenes each of the competitors train for their complex lifts on a weightlifting platform, also commonly referred to as a deadlift […]
The Ultimate Guide to XPE Mats Not all mats are created equal. XPE polyethylene foam mats have unique qualities that set them apart from other major foam mats like EVA, EPE and rubber. Durable, resilient, and shock-absorbing, XPE mats are quickly becoming the gold standard in athletic training. Through the use of a technologically advanced […]
Our EVA Jigsaw mats were tested by “Pony Testing International Group” with the following results; Specifications Labelled Grading Age: Ages 5 and up Age Group Applied in Testing: Ages 3 and up Tests Passed: (1) EN 71-1: 2014+A1: 2018: Mechanical and Physical Properties (2) EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014: Flammability (3) EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014: Migration of certain elements
