how thick should bjj mats be to avoid injury?

[TheDreamCrusher]

how thick should they be?
and what sort of rubber?

 

[omgitsrick]

thicker the better? idk

 

[Ghost Dog]

i would say minimum of 1.25". depending on the mat itself, there is always a maximum. you obviously dont want mats that sink in when you walk on them. i would ideally go somewhere between 1.5 and 2", depending on the give of the mat. if you do a lot of throws, then go bigger. if primarily jiu jitsu, then you dont have to exceed 2 inches. hope this helps.

 

[Bill_Carson]

You know the pads they use for high-juming?

 

[judofarmerbob]

tatami