Hello! Do you think this mat would be tough enough for jiu jitsu? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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It's a really fantastic mat. Much stronger and supportive than I anticipated with the perfect amount of cushion to make a fall easy - even for a 40 year-old!
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I have had no problems with the mat, and I'm not a light-weight. The mat would probably work well for you.
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Im a personal trainer. My pad has been kicked by clients from 110 lbs up to 280 lbs. It is a great product, i even strap it down and use it for kicks and use a baseball bat for wood choppers with clients. We also use it for ground and pound by trapping it with one knee. Great product that takes a beaten. It is thick but you want that so it will absorb the impact. I will buy another when it wears out.Brandon
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I personally like to have a good 1/2 inch thick, 72inch long, 30inch wide yoga mat even on top of comfy carpet, so especially on concrete. My hands and knees in particular get rough way too easy when doing certain poses and pushups and a few other things. The majority of the 1st month workouts in particular would be okay with no padding, but it is all about personal tolerance and preference. I hope that helped a little :)
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My brother owns these mats and in my opinion the are sturdy and hard. Good to protect you floor and equipment, but jumping around on them does not give much comfort, because they are hard, firm and don't give.
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If it was me, no I would not get this mat for what you have in mind. Also keep in mind also that although it says Heavy Duty....It really is not. You might begin tripping on the edges.
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Sure, it's tough and a little spongie, just make sure if you're wearing shoes that they are clean and have no gravel or thorns stuck in the treads, it's a soft, tough mat but probably would cut easily.
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I have used this for mostly stick fighting. However, I have done some sparring and contact training with it and it will take a good kick or punch. It offers pretty good protection. Hope this helps!!!
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Hi Jennifer, Our Barracuda Exercise mat is approximately the same thickness as a regular yoga mat, 1/4" Thick. It is not super squishy but does give enough padding to protect joints.
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That's actually the reason I bought mine. For sparring and such. It works well and is durable. Softens the blows while proving to be durable and easy to maneuver in.
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It's pretty thin, but the top is crinkled, so less slippery than carpet. Your weight would push whatever touches the floor down into the mat--so it might actually be worth a try.
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It's not so much thicker as less slippery. I love this mat. My hands used to slide in down dog...now I can use good form and feel strong.
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The mat is firm and the material is fairly sturdy. It should hold up for heels but it does have give to it which might cause your shoe to sink in and trip you up if you aren't careful when moving. It does show the outline of my bare feet after I've been standing on it for awhile. Tips from heels would sink in further. Didn't notice if there was a warning label on the mat re heels. Maybe an email to the manufacturer? Good luck!
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yes, I practiced with it personally for a year and I still have mine downstairs, practiced today and it worked just fine. there is a minor chip on the tip, but that was my fault, wnet to execute a min strike from Jodan no kamae and hit the wall behind me, didnt realize I was that close. The finish on the handle is rather weak, but overall the integrity of the bokken is on par with everyone of them I have seen to date. Note this is as my experience as a Blue Belt with Satori Ryu Do Kenjenutsu.
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You are really going to laugh at this answer. I bought this chilly mat for myself Karen not Gary. I suffer night sweats and this is awesome. I love it wished I had it years ago. And I did buy a small one for our male frech bully he over excites and he has his own fan I have placed his mat in front of his fan and he has started using it more. It works however he seems unsure about laying on it.
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I bought the mat for my son who is a big guy (225#). He uses it for exercise & stretching & is very satisfied with it. He has uncarpeted hardwood floors and finds the padding completely adequate.
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I've done P90X and crossfit and I would recommend this mat. I don't slide, slip, or sink like on a foam mat. And your weights won't ruin the mat.