Anyone used small jigsaw mats?

patjunfa

Has anyone used the small eva jigsaw mats before (2ftx2ft x1.3cm)? Basically I have a good number of used Judo mats that need a lot of repair. I'm thinking that the jigsaw mats over the judo mats would work and look well. My only concern is someone told me that the teeth and corners on the small mats can end up turning up becoming a toe breaking liabiality..Anyone experience with this?

The alternatives I considered were covering the mats with a tarp, or canvas, either with contact adhesive or with eyelits and stringing them. Quite a bit of work and doesn't seem ideal.
They'd be used for stand up, throws, ground work ...

Pontificatus

patjunfa wrote: »

Has anyone used the small eva jigsaw mats before (2ftx2ft x1.3cm)? Basically I have a good number of used Judo mats that need a lot of repair. I'm thinking that the jigsaw mats over the judo mats would work and look well. My only concern is someone told me that the teeth and corners on the small mats can end up turning up becoming a toe breaking liabiality..Anyone experience with this?

The alternatives I considered were covering the mats with a tarp, or canvas, either with contact adhesive or with eyelits and stringing them. Quite a bit of work and doesn't seem ideal.
They'd be used for stand up, throws, ground work ...

Jigsaw mats over old judo mats would be fine especially if you box them by edging the matted area.

Are you teaching MMA?

patjunfa

Hiya

Have you seen them used and how they have weathered over time?
I'm teaching Kung Fu, which includes Sanshou, so stand up work and throws. Because I've done some MMA and love rolling, I'll be showing them some groundwork.

Thanks

P

Pontificatus

patjunfa wrote: »

Hiya

Have you seen them used and how they have weathered over time?
I'm teaching Kung Fu, which includes Sanshou, so stand up work and throws. Because I've done some MMA and love rolling, I'll be showing them some groundwork.

Thanks

P

They are durable and will last. The better you look after them the longer they will last

Poly

Hey Lads,

I working on setting up a business in industrial coatings.
I have experimented with coating foam mats and sponge with a durable, washable, waterproof and flexible coating. I was working on this for the equine industry, just saw your post here and I think I could come up with something.

What kind of dimensions would you be looking at? Can you leave the mats in place or would you take them away in a van after the class?

When I am up and running, I would gladly supply a mat or two free of charge for testing, all I would ask is for is some feedback and referrals.

Jason McCabe

Poly Ethylene?

They'd be ok I reckon in the short term, over the longer term though I'd really recommend getting your hands on some tiger mats or something.

Are they thick enough?

patjunfa

Hi

I'd be interested to see how you might cover the mats Poly. I've sent you a PM. This is something I've looked at a bit. It seems such a waste and such a product of our disposeable culture to think that when something is worn that it should just be replaced. Thats why I have been looking at either covering the mats individually, or as a whole with these jigsaw mats. It seems the jigsaw mats should do fine as long as I look after them, but would probably have a shorter lifespan than the original judo mats, or well covered mats.

thedevils

Get the thicker one as they stay together a lot longer.