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Overview of the Markets

A week of high impact data concluded on Friday night with the much anticipated Non-Farm Payroll report from the USA. The numbers did not disappoint, as employers boosted payrolls by the most in 2 years and the jobless rate plunged to the lowest since the collapse of Lehman Brothers. The report beat the expected number of 216,000 jobs as it surged to 288,000, the biggest beat since February 2012. Unemployment dropped to 6.3%, the lowest level since September 2008.

The market reaction was swift as the AUD sold off aggressively, only to bounce back within a few hours to levels that we were looking at on Friday afternoon in Sydney. This was attributed to soft wages data, with average hourly earnings, month on month and year on year numbers failing to show improvement.

The situation in Ukraine is still a concern, Barrack Obama says that more severe sanctions will be taken if the destabilisation continues.

This week is heavy on data in Australia, Building Approvals and Chinese Inflation numbers will move the market today, Trade Balance, the Cash Balance and RBA Statement are announced on Tuesday, Retail Sales Wednesday and Employment Data on Thursday. The week is rounded out with the RBA Monetary Policy Statement on Friday, all of which indicates another week of volatility is on the cards.

Obesity in Australia

Australian urged to beat obesity

Australians have been urged to beat obesity. With the portion of the population that is overweight higher then every people are being encouraged to exercise and eat better.

Australia is currently ranked one of the fattest nations in the world. The prevalence of obesity has doubled in the last 20 years and it is only getting worse.

Ezymats mats have been used by customers from all walks of life to exercise and lose weight. Activities people participate in when using our jigsaw mats include but are not limited to; cross-training, circus training, acrobatics, martial arts and combat training just to name a few.

Our 40mm jigsaw mats are ideal for impact minimisation for all jumping and ground activities. Training can take it’s toll on the body especially when you’re jumping around. EVA mats reduce the impact on the bodies joints meaning you can train harder and longer.

So whatever your activity make Ezymats jigsaw mats your first choice in training safety flooring.

 

Britain and China sign RMB pact

Britain and China have signed an agreement to set up a clearing service for RMB trading in London on Monday. The deal comes days after Germany signed a similar deal with the Chinese. The deal allows both countries to trades convertible RMD.

Trade in the Chinese currency is currently restricted to just a few countries. This is part of the reason for friction with some of its trading partners who claim restricted trade in the RMB keeps its value artificially low. The Chinese dispute this rather pointing to a gradually inclusion in global currency markets.

Eymats CEO believes that it is only a matter of time before the RMB is fully convertible thus stream-lining trade between China and it’s trading partners. “I see a gradual loosening of China’s currency trading policy which will see  China increase it’s share  for payments moving past the Swiss Franc which is currently seventh on the scale” says CEO. The American dollar or USD as it is known is the leader of the pack.

NBA owners to force sale of LA Clippers

NBA team owners have agreed to proceed with efforts to force the sale of the LA Clippers owned by the now infamous Donald Sterling. Sterling admitted to making racist comments to his mistress in a heated argument over who she brings to clippers game. The media and fans acted with outrage after hearing the tapes contents.

There has been speculation that the NBA would move to force a sale of the team which has now been confirmed. Whether they will succeed is yet to be know. Sterling stands to make a bundle if he is to sell the team. A number of people have been linked as possible purchasers including Oscar De La Hoya, Oprah Winfrey, and Sean Combs to name but a few.

Overview of the Markets

In the United States, The Dow Jones industrial average fell 21.97 points, or 0.1 percent, to 16,558.87. The S&P 500 closed 0.1% down to 1,883.68 falling slightly from the previous sessions record highs as data showed an increase in jobless claims before the government’s monthly labor report tomorrow.

In commodities news the price of Gold dropped 0.96% to $1,283.40 USD/t oz, with Silver dropping 0.67% to $19.05 USD/t oz. Crude Oil also fell by 32cents to $99.42 a barrel for June delivery as Crude stockpiles continue to grow gaining 1.7 million barrels last week to 399.4 million, the most since the Energy Information Administration began reporting weekly data in 1982.

May started with a 0.1% decline.  The AUD has fallen in May in 7 of the last 9 years. In the last 4 years the Aussie has given up 7%, 3%, 9% and 7% respectively over the course of the month with ranges of up to 13% from top to bottom.

AUD Report

 With no significant data releases domestically this week  the AUD continues to be stuck in its 50 point weekly trading range against most of the majors.

Today saw the Chinese HSBC Manufacturing numbers at 11.45am for the which were positive.  That and the negative data out of the US pushed the dollar higher before it came down again. It is expected to remain stable in the short-term.

Judo Tatami Mats

Judo Tatami Mats

Judo, literally meaning “gentle way”, was created in Japan, in 1882, by Japanese martial artist Jigoro Kano. Initially it was designed to compliment physical training for fitness but also for self defence. It gentle nature was a means for a smaller person to overcome a larger individual. Today though it is generally considered as a modern martial art which is also a popular Olympic sport. Judo is now popular throughout the world which is evidenced by the number of nations represented at international judo competitions.

The most Identifiable feature of judo is the competitive elements which come with it.  With judo the main objective is to either throw an opponent to the ground. From there one would seek to immobilise the opponent with a pin, or force an opponent into a submission like a joint lock or a choke. Strikes and thrusts by hands are not allowed in judo competition but can be used in a self defence situation.

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Judo Mats

Judo tatami mats have a tatami finish and are made of vinyl with an inner compressed sponge and anti skid bottom. They are available in 40mm and 50mm with density of 180kgs/cbm or 230kg/cbm. Sizes are either 1m x 1m or 1m x 2m.

Judo mats are great for high impact sports and judo competitions. Colours available are green, red, blue and yellow.

 

History of Tatami

The term tatami is derived from the verb tatamu, meaning to fold or pile. This indicates that the early tatami were thin and could be folded up when not used or piled in layers. Tatami were originally a luxury item for the nobility.

During the Heinan period, when the architectural style of aristocratic residences was consummated, the flooring of shinden-zukuri palatial rooms were mainly wooden, and tatami were only used as seating for the highest aristocrats.

In the “Kamakura period”, there arose the architectural style of residence for the samurai and priests who had gained power. This architectural style reached its peak of development in the “Muromachi period” zashiki (lit., room spread out for sitting), and rules concerning seating and etiquette determined the arrangement of the tatami in the rooms.

It is said that prior to the mid-16th century, the ruling nobility and samurai slept on tatami or woven mats called goza, while commoners used straw mats or loose straw for bedding.
 

Modern Tatami Mats 

Now tatami mats are widely used in judo and other japanese martial art. They tend to me constructed with vinyl and foam but have the same finish as traditional tatami mats.

The details for the mats that we have on offer are as follows:

  • Size – 1mx1mx40mm
  • Colours – Black, Grey
  • Density – 230kg/cbm
  • Finish – Tatami

 

Judo Mats Australia

Ezy Mats is the preferred supplier for these mats and other training mats though out Australia. When you think judo mats Australia think no further then Ezy Mats. We have helped dojos fit out there training areas both big and small. We have also assisted other organisations like MMA clubs, karate clubs, aikido clubs, tae kwon do clubs and kung fu clubs with there training area fit out. Each time our customers have been very satisfied with the results and you will too.

So our mats are used by all sort of martial arts organisations. Apart from Judo they are also used by jiu-jitsu, BJJm MMA, karate, wrestling and grappling just to name a few. They are made from heavy duty material and are sure to last for years to come. Our mats are used by organisations both big and small.

As well as these great mats we also offer other types of exercise mats which include:

  • Wall Mats
  • EVA Mats
  • MMA Mats

If you have any special requirement such as different colour or sizes by email us or give us a call and we will help you the best we can.

 

 

Tatami Mats

40mm EVA Foam Jigsaw mats

Pre-order your jigsaw mats now

Our latest shipment of jigsaw mats will be leaving China on the 5th May. They will take two weeks before they reach our shores by boat. The container will be delivered and unloaded at our warehouse in Belmore. In total there are 600 40mm jigsaw mats arriving with this shipment which includes shipping cartons.

Order your mats today if you would like to reserve stock. From our experience the mats will sell fact and you may miss out if you don’t reserve yours.

Call us on (02) 9718-7424 or email us at: info@ezymats.com.au

You can also visit us at: 705 Canterbury Road Belmore NSW.

Training supplies factory direct from Ezymats

Ezymats have the unique position for an Australian company of having a presence in China. As such we have able to source all your training needs direct from the factory. The quality will always be good and price excellent.

Our sourcing ability includes all MMA and martial arts training gear. Aa well a our EVA jigsaw mats we can source: gloves, hits, bag, protectors uniforms, wrestling dummies, etc. So whatever you products needs please contact us for pricing.

Delivery is usually 4 weeks as we add any order to our shipment of mats. We normally have 40′ containers so there is space to add to our shipment.

Markets Overview

In local stock markets the ASX200 finished higher with the local big 4-banks leading the charge with the benchmark index holding above the 5,500 level. The slow performer yesterday was the mining sector which saw some of the larger players such as BHP and Rio Tinto lose some ground.

In overseas markets we saw some big news in European stocks with US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer offering a merger deal with British competitor AstraZeneca. This news coupled with strong performances from other European pharmaceutical giants has seen the industry lift most of the major Euro indexes in overnight trading.

The US stock market saw some steady gains off the back of the Pfizer news and some strong performances from the tech sector but was hampered by a slide from Bank of America shares with news they are suspending dividend and buybacks.

In commodities news we have seen a slight drop in Aluminium and Copper on the London Metals Exchange while traders have started to make a move back to Gold amid rising tensions in Ukraine.

USD

A quiet day yesterday against the USD, a little bit of movement over night with a better than expected pending home sales. The main piece of economic data this week is the employment report on Friday. We may see a little movement this today with consumer confidence steady.

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