• February 27, 2024

How to Choose Taekwondo Mats?

Taekwondo is a high-intensity, competitive sport where participants often train barefoot. To ensure the safety and optimal training experience of practitioners, professional Taekwondo gyms should invest in specialized Taekwondo mats.

Kenel Taekwondo Mats are crafted using 45-degree high-density EVA and mixed foaming technology, offering novel design, high elasticity, durability, lightweight, slip resistance, waterproofing, easy cleaning, easy assembly, and aesthetic appeal. Every day during training, we have intimate contact with Taekwondo mats, and many students take every step toward success on these mats. But how much do you really know about Taekwondo mats?

The standard size for Taekwondo gym and competition mats is 100cm × 100cm × 2.5cm, with each tile covering 1 square meter. The edges are designed like building blocks, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. The standard hardness is measured at 45 degrees on the Shore scale.

1.    Taekwondo mats are reversible, coming in two types: single-color reversible and dual-color reversible, making them easy to replace and create patterns.

2.    Thickness options for Taekwondo mats range from 2cm, 2.5cm to 3cm. The specified thickness for competitions is 2.5cm, with 2.5cm thickness being the most commonly used in gyms. It is recommended not to use mats thinner than 2.5cm.

3.    Taekwondo mats come with various textures such as tatami, T-shape, diamond, five-line, leaf vein, wood grain, etc. The texture of the mats affects their slip resistance, with deeper and rougher textures providing higher friction.

4.    Taekwondo mats are available in various colors including red, blue, green, yellow, black, gray, etc., with red and blue being the most common choices. Many gyms now opt for bright combinations like black and red or gray, although yellow tends to get dirty easily and requires more maintenance.

Careful attention must be paid to the installation of Taekwondo mats, especially in training areas where mats should be tightly fitted without gaps. There have been instances where students accidentally injured their toes by getting them caught in the gaps between mats while running, resulting in sprains. Therefore, gyms must conduct regular cleaning and maintenance.