• February 27, 2024

What to Consider When Installing Taekwondo Mats?

Taekwondo mats are made from EVA Foam, providing excellent cushioning and shock absorption effects to protect practitioners during training. The surface of these mats features various patterns for anti-slip purposes.

Before purchasing mats for your gym, it's important to measure the dimensions of the space and carefully plan the layout of the mats. This ensures a visually appealing and functional result, while also serving as a unique promotional tool.

1.       You can lay the mats according to standard competition area sizes, facilitating students' familiarity with competition dimensions.

2.       If your gym's name is simple, you can display the full name or a phonetic abbreviation for a novel and distinctive appearance.

3.       Different colored mats can divide the area into two zones for graded training.

4.       Mats can be arranged in a grid or other patterns to facilitate organized game activities.

5.       If there are pillars in the gym, mats can be used to cover them. Cut the mats to the width of the pillar and wrap them with colored soft leather for protection.

6.       Excess mat material can be used to fill gaps between the mats and the walls. However, be cautious not to pack the edges too tightly against the walls, as foam products may expand and contract with temperature changes, causing the mats to bulge if too tightly compressed.

Meticulous attention should be paid to mat installation, especially in training areas, to ensure tight seams and no gaps. There have been instances where students' toes got caught in gaps between mats during running exercises, leading to fractures. Therefore, regular cleaning and inspection of the gym are essential to maintain a safe training environment.