Pacificshore Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Ok, How many have either worked out on/own either one of the mats listed? What are some of the pros and cons for either based on your experience? I currently have the jig saw type mats for my garage, and the pro was the cost/storage. The con is the set up and break down. Plus sometimes pivoting can be a pain(you stick when you don't want too ). I'm now considering the folding type mats for quicker set up/break down. Plus I'm thinking with the vinyl cover, foot manuvers would be easier. Let me know your experiences so that I can decide if it's worth it to change out. Thanks! Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumite988 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Well the folding mats slide around a lot more and have to be rearranged all the time so it gets kinda annoying. They can also be hard to pivot on if you have a sweaty foot. I'd stick with the jig saw mats cause I dont think the folding kind would be too much faster to set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedictbm Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I have trained on both. Jigsaw- sturdy wont move under ya, but they have a funky texture on them(the ones i trained on). there is also the chance of sticking your toe in the place between the mats. Folding- If you can keep them from moving i would actually prefer these, but as Kumite988 they can slide. as for the sweaty feet i havent myself experienced to many slips in thre years although they were a lil bit painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Well, we don't do footwork on either. We use th folding mats because we can set them out quick, do the falling, then put them away for spin kicks, etc. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Thanks for all the input! Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate-ka Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 When you say jugsaw mats you are referring to the soft-ish foam ones right? Those things are nasty when it comes to burns!!! ouch!! Patience is a grand- either you can learn it or I can make you learn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted August 19, 2003 Author Share Posted August 19, 2003 yep that was what i was referring to Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tote Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 I've been training on the jigsaw mats for years and have never had a problem exsept a student breaking a toe every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 breaks can happen on any mat, as your toes can stick to the surface. A good practice is to put baby powder on your feet after you step on the mat. Also, when mats are poorly put together and there are gaps between each piece, your toes may get stuck in them while moving, pivoting, etc. and they may break. jigsaw mats aren't very padded - you can practice controlled breakfalls on them, but alot of people would be hesitant about actually being thrown on them, as they are so thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJA Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I own a set of jigsaw mats and they are the closets thing to falling on the ground - if that's your preference in training- When I go to other schools the other mats feel soooo soft. But you do get Burns from them from time to time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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