BSW Striking Arts Mats
Reliable, Versatile, Durable
BSW tatami tae kwon do
; "BSW tatami tae kwon do Martial Arts Mats")
In tae kwon do and other striking and kicking martial arts, most movements are performed standing. Accordingly, the floor has to offer a secure stance, without hindering stepping and jumping movements through too soft a base. And yet the mat must have sufficient elasticity in the event of a fall. With a thickness of 25 or 30 mm, the mats are rated for falls from a relatively low height.
Application Areas: Competition and training of tae kwon do, karate, kick-boxing, kung fu. [ more >> ]
BSW tatami professional
; "BSW tatami professional Martial Arts Mats")
BSW tatami professional is the world’s best-selling martial arts mat from BSW. For decades these mats have been used for international judo championships and Olympic Games. They have set standards worldwide with incomparable quality. BSW tatami professional combines the highest reliability with the best sporting properties and a long service life. On the basis of years of experience, it offers a finely adjusted balance between a firm surface, so that the athletes do not sink into it during combat, and impact protection, because, after all, impact heights in judo are possible up to two metres. Faulty materials can have the worst possible effects.
BSW tatami training
; "BSW tatami training Martial Arts Mats")
BSW tatami training stands out with increased force reduction, making it ideal for less experienced athletes. The softer mat helps to prevent injuries, makes it easier to learn how to fall and also cushions uncontrolled falls. Children in particular benefit from the mat which reacts appropriately to impact from athletes with low body weight, while also offering lighter-weight persons adequately secure footing.
BSW tatami special
; "BSW tatami special Martial Arts Mats")
BSW tatami special is the opposite of the soft training mat. Its two far higher foam densities form a firm, secure basis. The force reduction values of 73% and 71% lie between those of the BSW tatami professional mat and a soft, point elastic sports floor where force reduction has to exceed 50% according to the standard. The relatively hard mat provides a firm surface for kicking and striking techniques and for fast footwork, as in kung fu or kendo.
BSW tatami grab and kick
; "BSW tatami grab and kick Martial Arts Mats")
BSW tatami grab and kick is the versatile mat for martial arts that combine grabbing, throwing, kicking and striking such as jiu jitsu and hapkido. It offers secure, anti-slip standing and stepping, cushions falls from a medium height and supports the body during manoeuvres on the floor. This versatility is achieved by the low thickness of 25 mm, combined with the foam density of BSW tatami professional, which is 240 kg/m³, providing reliable cushioning for jumps and falls with low to medium impact energy. Force reduction in the mat is somewhat less than in the traditional judo mat.
BSW tatami impact
; "BSW tatami impact Martial Arts Mats")
Intensive training is needed to learn how to throw and fall properly. BSW tatami impact has been developed especially for training sessions that practice throwing and falling. Accordingly, BSW tatami impact caters to cushioning the impact on falling to reduce the burden on athletes. The mat is 80 mm thick and made up of two foam layers. The upper layer consists of foam with a density of 240 kg/m³. This corresponds to the normal hardness of most BSW tatami martial arts mats and ensures secure footing. By contrast, the second, lower layer is a soft foam with density of only 30 kg/m³. It offers extensive cushioning, yielding under strong impact and permits intensive throwing training, while helping beginners to avoid injuries. Throwing and falling can be practiced without any restrictions.
BSW MMA professional
; "BSW MMA professional Martial Arts Mats")
Mixed martial arts make particular demands of the artists, and they in turn of their equipment. The BSW MMA professional martial arts mat creates ideal flooring for top level competition. The elasticity of BSW MMA professional is rated to the versa-tility of all associated combat techniques. It ensures firm footing for sprawl-and-brawl with sufficient cushioning for falls. It protects the body during floor combat, but is firm enough not to hinder movements. BSW MMA professional is covered with a non-slip textured vinyl surface to avoid mat burns for athletes who do not wear the traditional Gi (uniform). The fabric cover is also easy to clean thoroughly. Like all BSW martial arts mats, the underside of BSW MMA consists of BSW Anti-Slip so that the mats remain absolutely firmly in position and provide a stable surface for all competitions.
BSW MMA training
; "BSW MMA training Martial Arts Mats")
BSW MMA training is basically identical to the professional mat, but has a softer foam core. It cushions falls better and offers the body more support during clinch fighting and submission grappling. BSW MMA training is also available in two thicknesses for additionally graduated levels of softness. The fabric cover and base are the same as for the professional mat. BSW MMA training mats are used on all surfaces for learning and training, while also being highly appreciated by advanced athletes.
BSW combat
; "BSW combat Martial Arts Mats")
BSW combat is the mat for serious close-combat training by armed forces. It has the same foam core as the BSW MMA professional mat, thus offering balanced protection and strength for experienced combatants. It has an especially thick, hard-wearing fabric cover that withstands training in full equipment and combat boots. The non-textured vinyl surface avoids mat burn and is easy to clean. BSW combat is used in military training centres, and also for amateur self-training under realistic conditions in everyday clothing.
