BJJ mats

[Grassshoppa]

Can you recommend me some mats to buy to use at home in the garage for my son and I?

 

[McA]

Average sized adult males need at least 10 feet by 10 feet (3 meters by 3 meters), and that will feel cramped. More is better. 7x7 meters square is desirable.

If you are doing research, start with Dollamur and Tiffin to see what high-quality mats cost, and then work downward in cost/thickness/quality. Big judo throws and wrestling slams need thicker better mats (especially if you are putting them down on concrete), but almost anything is fine just for grappling.

I suggest going on Craig's List (or whatever the equivalent is, in San Diego): search for 'mat', 'wrestling mat', 'tumbling mat', and see who is getting rid of what.

 

[andrewm2211]

I got two dollamur mats that Velcro together and I think it’s 8x8 which is indeed cramped but we put it on grass so spilling over isn’t a big deal.

The Gracie Torrance guys had a good video on how to make your own as well...

 

[Grassshoppa]

What thickness do you recommend for rolling?

 

[closequarters]

The Gracie Torrance guys had a good video on how to make your own as well...

That Gracie style is awesome. Single cover over the whole mat area is great for a couple reasons.

- Easy to mop
- Bacteria, dirt, and grime doesn’t get in the cracks of mats
- no chance of breaking fingers or toes in the cracks of mats.

 

[efficientjudo]

If you're just looking for mats to drill / roll without any takedowns, you could just use some jigsaw mats, 30mm or 40mm. Minimum of 9, for a 3m x 3m area.