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Foam Mats For Training

Foam Mats For Training

Foam Mats For Training is another name for EVA mats. Foam mats come in the form of jigsaw mats. So jigsaw mats and puzzle mats are often called foam mats. They are also referred to as EVA foam mats. One mats is referred to as a foam mat.

More than one mat is called foam mats. So if you require a single mat you would come to Ezymats and say “give me one foam mats” or ” one interlocking foam jigsaw mat. If you needed more then one then you would require foam mats. That is you would require the plural of foam mat which is foam mats.

Generally a person would also be more specific and call them EVA foam mats. That is because they are both foam mats but also EVA. Hence the combination or EVA foam mats are Foam Mats For Training.

Interlocking - Module Mats

Interlocking Module Mats

Interlocking Module Mats

Modular mats, also well known as interlocking tiles or interlocking floor mats, are manufactured using the “jigsaw puzzle” structure. Unlike one-piece mat, modular mat consists of numerous elements that are easily and seamlessly assembled. Compared to other types of mats, interlocking mat has several sizes, depending on the amount of pieces in one kit.

Modular mat is a good solution for non-rectangular areas where standard shape mat is helpless. Interlocking mat is commonly used on a one-time or temporary basis: fitness centres and sport competitions, trade shows and conferences. A Modular mat requires less place for storage and can be easily transported.

Interlocking Module Mats are made from EVA foam and are often referred to as rubber mats. The yard also know as gym mats, judo mats, bjj mats, jigsaw mats, puzzle mats etc.

Rubber Mats

Rubber Mats

rubber mat is a generic term for a piece of flat rubber, generally placed on a floor or other flat surface, which serves a range of purposes including:

 

  • Providing a regular or flat surface, such as a mousepad.
  • Protecting that which is beneath the mat, such as a place mat or the matting used in archival framing and preservation of documents and paintings.
  • Protecting that which is above the mat, such as a wrestling or gymnastics mat, or an anti-vibration mat.
  • Changing the state of that which passes above it, such as a doormat attracting dirt from shoes.

Using rubber mats for flooring and matting provide the benefits of safety, being environmentally friendly, and comfort. Rubber mats are for outdoor and indoor activities for children. They are synonymous with overall flexibility, resilience and sturdiness.

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Judo

Judo, meaning “gentle way” is a modern martial art, combat and Olympic sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano (嘉納治五郎). Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the objective is to either throw or takedown an opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue an opponent with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as well as weapons defenses are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata, 型) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori, 乱取り). A judo practitioner is called a judoka.

The philosophy and subsequent pedagogy developed for judo became the model for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from koryū (古流, traditional schools). The worldwide spread of judo has led to the development of a number of offshoots such as Sambo and Brazilian jiujitsu.

History and philosophy

The early history of judo is inseparable from its founder, Japanese polymath and educator Jigoro Kano (嘉納 治五郎 Kanō Jigorō, 1860–1938), born Shinnosuke Kano (嘉納 新之助 Kanō Shinnosuke). Kano was born into a relatively affluent family. His father, Jirosaku, was the second son of the head priest of the Shinto Hiyoshi shrine in Shiga Prefecture. He married Sadako Kano, daughter of the owner of Kiku-Masamune sake brewing company and was adopted by the family, changing his name to Kano, and ultimately became an official in the Bakufu government.

Jigoro Kano had an academic upbringing and, from the age of seven, he studied English, Japanese calligraphy (書道 shodō) and the Four Confucian Texts (四書 Shisho) under a number of tutors. When he was fourteen, Kano began boarding at an English-medium school, Ikuei-Gijuku in Shiba, Tokyo. The culture of bullying endemic at this school was the catalyst that caused Kano to seek out a Jujutsu (柔術 Jūjutsu) dojo training place at which to train.

Early attempts to find a jujutsu teacher who was willing to take him on met with little success. With the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate in the Meiji Restoration of 1868, jujutsu had become unfashionable in an increasingly westernised Japan. Many of those who had once taught the art had been forced out of teaching or become so disillusioned with it that they had simply given up. Nakai Umenari, an acquaintance of Kanō’s father and a former soldier, agreed to show him kata, but not to teach him. The caretaker of his father’s second house, Katagiri Ryuji, also knew jujutsu, but would not teach it as he believed it was no longer of practical use. Another frequent visitor to Kanō’s father’s house, Imai Genshiro of Kyūshin-ryū (扱心流) school of jujutsu, also refused. Several years passed before he finally found a willing teacher.

In 1877, as a student at the Tokyo-Kaisei school (soon to become part of the newly founded Tokyo Imperial University), Kano learned that many jujutsu teachers had been forced to pursue alternative careers, frequently opening Seikotsu-in (整骨院, traditional osteopathy practices).[6] After inquiring at a number of these, Kano was referred to Fukuda Hachinosuke (c.1828–1880), a teacher of the Tenjin Shin’yō-ryū (天神真楊流) of jujutsu, who had a small nine mat dojo where he taught five students. Fukuda is said to have emphasized technique over formal exercise, sowing the seeds of Kano’s emphasis on randori (乱取り randori, free practice) in judo.

On Fukuda’s death in 1880, Kano, who had become his keenest and most able student in both randori and kata (形 kata, pre-arranged forms), was given the densho (伝書, scrolls) of the Fukuda dojo.[9] Kano chose to continue his studies at another Tenjin Shin’yō-ryū school, that of Iso Masatomo (c.1820–1881). Iso placed more emphasis on the practice of kata, and entrusted randori instruction to assistants, increasingly to Kano. Iso died in June 1881 and Kano went on to study at the dojo of Iikubo Tsunetoshi (1835–1889) of Kitō-ryū (起倒流). Like Fukuda, Iikubo placed much emphasis on randori, with Kitō-ryū having a greater focus on nage-waza (投げ技, throwing techniques).

Mats

Judo practitioners use tatami vinyl mats and also EVA jigsaw mats for training. The kind supplied by Ezymats.

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.

 

 

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Ninjutsu

Ninjutsu (忍術) sometimes used interchangeably with the modern term ninpō (忍法) is the martial artstrategy, and tactics ofunconventional warfare and guerrilla warfare as well as the art of espionage purportedly practiced by the shinobi (commonly known outside of Japan as ninja). Ninjutsu was more an art of tricks, than a martial art. Ninjutsu was a separate discipline in some traditional Japanese schools, which integrated study of more conventional martial arts along with shurikenjutsukenjutsu,sojutsubōjutsu, battlefield grappling kumi-uchi (an old form jujutsu) and others.

While there are several styles of modern ninjutsu, the historical lineage of these styles is disputed. Some schools and masters claim to be the only legitimate heir of the art, but ninjutsu is not centralized like modernized martial arts such as judo or karateTogakure-ryū claims to be the oldest recorded form of ninjutsu, and claims to have survived past the 1500s.

Boxing

Boxing

Boxing

Boxing  is a combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, speed, reflexes, endurance, and will by throwing punches with gloved hands against each other. Bouts usually take place in a ring when in a professional setting. The bare knuckle variety is known to take place in different settings such a backyard, parking lot or the beach. Either way it is an exciting sport to watch which explains its popularity.

Amateur Boxing

Amateur boxing is an Olympic and Commonwealth sport and is a common fixture in most of the major international games—it also has its own World Championships. It is supervised by a referee over a series of one- to three-minute intervals called rounds. The result is decided when an opponent is deemed incapable to continue by a referee, is disqualified for breaking a rule, resigns by throwing in a towel, or is pronounced the winner or loser based on the judges’ scorecards at the end of the contest.

The origin of boxing may be its acceptance by the ancient Greeks as an Olympic game in BCE 688. It evolved from 16th- and 18th-century prizefights, largely in Great Britain, to the forerunner of modern boxing in the mid-19th century, again initially in Great Britain and later in the United States. Today it is popular as both an amateur and professional sport.

Boxing Mats

Training usually takes place on boxing mats in a group setting. They are also commonly referred to as puzzle mats due to their interlocking qualities. The mats are made from EVA foam which offers protection during training. They also help reduce injury and fatigue during long training sessions.

Contact Ezy Mats for all your gym mats needs. We are a premium supplier of mats in the Australian market. Our mats can be used for both commercial and domestic applications.

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Capoeira

Capoeira (/ˌkæpˈɛərə/Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈejɾɐ]) is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance,  acrobatics and music, and is sometimes referred to as a game. It was developed in Brazilmainly by African descendants (N’golo, or zebra dance – a kind of dance in which the participant uses their feet to kick the head of their opponent similar to how a zebra moves, hence the name) with native Brazilian influences (Maraná war fight – a kind of fight that they use all their bodies to attack the enemy), probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known by quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, spins, and highly mobile techniques; at heart is the ginga (similar to native Indian Brazilian dance until today), the back-and-forth, foot-to-foot movement that serves as the starting point for such leverage. Capoeira used in genuine self-defense situations incorporates many sweeps and low moves, whereas when played as a game there is more emphasis on high moves, demonstrations of acrobatics, full cartwheels (called au) for evasion, and flips or other exotic techniques by mestres (masters), and performing an entertaining match for the audience.

As with its early history, the origins of the word capoeira remains controversial. There is evidence to suggest that the word originates in Angola, where the word “kapwera” is the Bantu verb meaning “to fight”. The word capoeiramay have come from the Tupi language, referring to the areas of low vegetation in the Brazilian interior where the game was played (ka’a (“jungle”) e pûer (“it was”). It was practiced by slaves and disguised as a dance in order to prevent its capoeiristas from punishment or execution for learning how to fight and defend themselves, which was forbidden to those who were legally defined as property. It is nearly always practiced to traditional Brazilianberimbau music.

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Hapkido

Hapkido (also spelled hap ki do or hapki-doHangul: 합기도; Hanja: 合氣道) is a dynamic and highly eclectic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locksgrappling and throwing techniques of other martial arts, as well as kicks,punches, and other striking attacks. There is also the use of traditional weapons, including knifeswordrope, jool bong (nunchaku), cane, short stick (dan bong), and middle length staff (joong bonggun (Japanese)) which vary in emphasis depending on the particular tradition examined.

Hapkido contains both long- and close-range fighting techniques, utilizing jumping kicks and percussive hand strikes at longer ranges and pressure point strikes, joint locks, or throws at closer fighting distances. Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, redirection of force, and control of the opponent. Practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork and body positioning to incorporate the use of leverage, avoiding the use of strength against strength.

The art adapted from Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu (大東流合気柔術) as it was taught by Choi Yong-Sool (Hangul: 최용술) when he returned to Korea after World War II, having lived in Japan for 30 years. This system was later combined with kicking and striking techniques of indigenous and contemporary arts such as taekkyeon, as well as throwing techniques and ground fightingfrom Japanese Judo. Its history is obscured by the historical animosity between the Korean and Japanese people following theSecond World War.

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Kenpo / Kempo

Kenpō (拳法) is the name of several Japanese martial arts. The word kenpō is a Japanese translation of the Chinese word “quán fǎ“. This term is also sometimes transliterated as “kempo“, as a result of applying Traditional Hepburn romanization, but failing to use a macron to indicate the long vowel. The generic nature of the term combined with its widespread, cross-cultural adoption in the martial arts community has led to many divergent definitions.