Has anyone here built thier own mat?

xjoshx · 03-11-2003, 08:37 AM

I really want to build a mat in my garage but i not shure how to go about doing it,buying a pre-mae mat is just too expensive,suggestions anyone?

David M. · 03-12-2003, 10:21 AM

In one of the locations where we've trained, we put 3"x3" 3/4" plywood squares about 3' apart all over the tile floor, glued with "liquid nail", then screwed 4'x8' sheets of 3/4" plywood on top of those, then covered the whole deal with outdoor carpet. I don't know if it's a great idea for grappling, but it was perfect for the large amount of BIG throwing we do... and you have to fall well or learn to quickly...

retired · 03-12-2003, 12:10 PM

i was very lucky mating out my gym as my mum worked in a primary school and they were replacing the gymnastic mats for new (they only had small holes at edges or marks) and are pretty good condition.
might be worth a try at a local school (try the care taker).

03-11-2003, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
xjoshx Novice Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2	Has anyone here built thier own mat? I really want to build a mat in my garage but i not shure how to go about doing it,buying a pre-mae mat is just too expensive,suggestions anyone?

03-12-2003, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
David M. Novice Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mid-South Posts: 13	mat/floor In one of the locations where we've trained, we put 3"x3" 3/4" plywood squares about 3' apart all over the tile floor, glued with "liquid nail", then screwed 4'x8' sheets of 3/4" plywood on top of those, then covered the whole deal with outdoor carpet. I don't know if it's a great idea for grappling, but it was perfect for the large amount of BIG throwing we do... and you have to fall well or learn to quickly...

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03-12-2003, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
retired Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: wales-great britain Posts: 886	i was very lucky mating out my gym as my mum worked in a primary school and they were replacing the gymnastic mats for new (they only had small holes at edges or marks) and are pretty good condition. might be worth a try at a local school (try the care taker).

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