Nodonn
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
I am not a big reviewer, just seems like a waste of time when so many reviews are obviously paid.But, i wanted to jump on and write one for this mat.Like I said, I bought this in mid 2018. As a few reviewers state, it can be a bit hard, but after two years of solid use, it is perfect now.Imuse it for yoga, pushups/sits ups & tumbling, for which it is perfect. And my cats absolutely love it too.I am super surprised by Its durability over the years, and as I have used it, it has become the perfectly cushioned mat I hoped for.I keep it in front of my couch, and just rest the table on it. It is not the classiest look, but I am all about functionality, a d this works perfectly. i simply move the table, and bang, I can get into some fitness.Very cool mat for the original price, and I am glad it has lasted so long.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2017
This mat is amazing!Shipping was fast and the service was great!These mats are not too expensive either and is defidently a good envestment for young or old gymnasts!
chosebine
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2017
Those were the least expensive I could find on Amazon and I have to say that it's not the worst quality at all. I remember the ones at school had the vinyl more square and tight on the foam. But I don't see anything that would cause worries. The foam is hard so it's really high density. And on the basement the floor is cold so it's even harder than needed. The stitching is good. There's Velcro where it's needed. I bought 2 and one of them had 2 green sections. Even thought it's not what I ordered the break in color looks very nice. I'm curious to know what is the cost price for these China Exports. Because even if they were the cheapest I still find it's expensive for what it is. Polyurethane foam and vinyl. Simple shape. I guess it's an offer and demand thing.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2017
Kids are having fun. Granddaughter says they are the same as her dance mats.
Roger Rabbit
Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2016
Amazing mats, great for BJJ and kickboxing at home. I placed these directly on top of hard wood floor around my heavy bag for muay thai, these pads are firm and don't easily give way, providing a hard surface for me to push off of. The mats have a slightly matte surface that is not slippery.At the same time, they have enough cushion in them to protect you from a take down for BJJ, etc. I wouldn't suplex my training partner while on these mats, but they will serve for a good spar.These are seriously the cheapest mats I could find for the size in Canada. The only place I was able to find a comparable deal is Kijiji.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016
We picked these up so the kids can practice judo at home, and I can practice techniques for my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. The mats seem to be perfect for these applications. They are much firmer than the exercise mats we were using before, and are sufficient for throws / takedowns done cooperatively. I would not want to take a competition-force throw on these mats without additional padding underneath, but they are more than sufficient for practice and technique work.For ground-work, they are really good. The texture is a little grippier than what you'd see on tatamis or most dojo mats, but they're not so grippy as to get in the way. Two of them makes an 8'x8' area, which means it's a little smaller than the space we'd want for randori / sparring at the gym, but as long as we pay attention and don't go off the mat, we can work our techniques just fine.I would absolutely buy again, and, in fact, am likely to buy more in the future to expand our home mat space.
Jen
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2016
My kids love gymnastics and this mat is big enough for them to practice car wheels, back walkovers and front rollovers. The quality is great, folds up easily and is light enough for me to easily stick it in a corner when not in use.
LMH
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016
Nice thick and firm mat. Works great for tumbling, yoga, or any kind of stretching and exercising!!! These mats were everything I was hoping for. They are durable and firm enough that my kids can jump onto them without risk of injury. I am an acrobatics teacher and wanted a matt for the house for my daughter and for private lessons I teach! There was absolutely no smell at all, I specifically paid attention to. I couldn't be happier with them. These Matts are of excellent quality. Would absolutely buy again and recommend to other teachers and to my students for at home practice on skills that I have approved they can do. I have 1 but since they are made to connect I will be purchasing another soon! Not only do they connect but they fold up easy, and are easily moved as they are not heavy. The company contacted me shortly after purchase to ensure that I was satisfied and that nothing was damaged during transit. Quality service and quality product, I would strongly recommend this company and these mats over cheaper brands. You get what you pay for! Theses mats are nice and thick and easy enough to move around that my 10 year old has no trouble with them. She choose the purple and it is a GREAT color. I was looking for a good quality mat that also didn't have the extra chemicals in them and these were the perfect Matts for me and my students.I purchased the 1.5" thickness for Acro and I personally think they are prefect, as I transition my students to work on the floor after they have well mastered a skill. It has 4 panels that fold up to one thick panel and they cannot be separated, but as stated above they can be connected with another matt.
Inspired Reviews!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
I have looked through every mat on Amazon and I got this one and it is perfect for martial arts training....it's not too squishy where you sink into it. It is firm enough to train and soft enough to break your fall..I got the 1.5 inch thickness. It has 4 panels that fold up to one thick panel and they cannot be separated. But the size is very good for the price. One 4 panel mat could be enough for a small training session or for a children to do somersaults but two 4 panel mats would be more then enough room with some to spare. It has strong side velcro to attach multiple mats together. You could also fold the four panels in half so it's only two panels thick by two panels wide, for if you are short on space or want more cushion.It did have a plastic smell when I first opened it but the smell went away after a few weeks.These mats are more comparable to what you would find in a martial arts school or a gymnastics school. They are strongly made and will hold up well.A very small child around 3-4 years old may have a slightly difficult time with them since they are a little heavy but that's probably since they are strongly made and durable.Only one small thing I don't like is the company printed their logo name on the top of the mats which wouldn't be a problem if they had a cool name, but unfortunately the companies name is "We Sell Mats". It looks a little odd but it's something I can overlook by just flipping over the mat.Overall I still absolutely love this mat, but I wanted my review to be detailed and helpful to future buyers.Update: 5/12/15Mat still looks great! No fading or breakdown. I use it about 2 times a week for martial arts and break falls. I still love it and recommend it.