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[ConorDeane404]

Hey guys,

For a few months now I've been looking for mats to buy for training. They would be used for BJJ, Judo and MMA in general.

I dont have an exceptionally large budget, so that very much limits what I can get. Most mats are expensive as shit.

I've also looked into making my own ( the Gracie method ) but the materials are not available where i live (small town in Ireland).

So think i have settled on CannonUK mats. They are 40mm tatami jigsaw mats. Free shipping to where i live as well.

So i have two questions,

1. What do you think about the mats, will they be good for MMA (take downs, Groundwork, etc..)

And,

2. Is 3 meters by 3 meters enough are for MMA sparring? I know more would be better, but i cant afford more than 9 mats (they're 1m x 1m each).

Hope you guys can help me,
Thanks a lot!

** For referance here is link to the site with the mats: Jigsaw Mats, Judo & Martial Arts Mats Specialist - Cannons UK **

 

[nomilkforsanta]

do what most american "backyard wrasslers do" and build a ring/stage.

get a bunch of tires (same thickness) and lay them equidistant from each other on the ground. Place plywood over it, than carpet foam, then carpet, then your mats.

You can also use foam or interlaced wood instead of tires.

 

[Fenderson]

I use 40mm jigsaw mats for bjj and they've been fine. I also only have 3x3. You'll always want more room, but it's ok and better than nothing.

 

[ConorDeane404]

I cant build a ring... and even if i could thats not what im looking for as its indoors.

So they work good? Are you able to do takedowns on them well?

i really wish i had the money for 4x4... but thats the great thing about these mats, i can always buy more!

 

[Fenderson]

I cant build a ring... and even if i could thats not what im looking for as its indoors.

So they work good? Are you able to do takedowns on them well?

i really wish i had the money for 4x4... but thats the great thing about these mats, i can always buy more!

Takedowns are fine aslong as your not slamming the shit out of each other and you know how to break fall. However 3x3 won't be big enough for a decent wrestle, there won't be enough room. But you can drill and like you said buy more later on.

 

[ConorDeane404]

Is the area big enough to spar on though?

 

[Fenderson]

Is the area big enough to spar on though?

Just. Like i said before I use 3x3 jigsaw mats. There is a video on here of me and my brother sparring muay Thai. Check it out to get a rough idea of the size.

if your are going to watch it watch the second video. It's a better view.

 

[ConorDeane404]

I'd love to, can i get a link?

 

[Fenderson]

I'd love to, can i get a link?

I don't know how to link mate but it's dead easy to find anyhow.

Click on my screenname
Click on all threads started by fenderson
And it's the second one down
Watch the second video for the better angle

 

[ConorDeane404]

Nice video!

So ive decided to get a 4 x 4 area, of 20mm mats. I plan to put a 10mm layer of carpet underlay, beneath the mats.

Will it be ok for falling and such? I know i can slam on it but just for bjj i think it should be good!

Also the 4 x 4 area will be much better for sparring!

What are your guys opinion on this?

 

[snowman22]

Did you get them? What are the mats like?

 

[snowman22]

Anyone used cannons for their mats?