Zebra Blog

By Elisabeth Clay  After winning the IBJJF 2021 No Gi Worlds, I wanted to talk about it. This is my first black belt world title, while as a colored belt I won Gi and NoGi Worlds multiple times, having a black belt world title is different. Its the first one I can just...

Shopping for martial arts mats? If you’re confused by the sheer amount of information that is being thrown your way, you’re not alone. Outfitting your training space with new martial arts mats is a big process. There’s a lot to consider, and making the right choice is...

By Elisabeth Clay  Being in sports my whole life, especially now as an adult, this is something I see more often than I would care to admit. There are a lot of athlete’s traveling and trying to make this their life who don’t have the support of parents. Some are worse...

There are few things more exciting than opening your first facility. That is, after you have put the work into designing and building it. This creation process, while fun and exciting in its own right, is wrought with pitfalls. These facility design mistakes can make...

By Elisabeth Clay  I think this is something that can and does get looked over a lot.  Just because there is high level training there doesn’t mean the environment is necessarily the best. The environment you are in has a HUGE impact on how you perform and learn. You...

If you’re operating a martial arts, yoga, or fitness facility, you may have questions about how to install rubber flooring in your space. Zebra Fitness Rubber is available in roll-outs or puzzle tiles. The rolled rubber flooring is ideal for covering larger areas and...

There are many reasons to use foam yoga tiles instead of traditional wood or tile flooring in your yoga studio. The most critical benefits include providing a cushioned surface to protect from falls, added stability to allow for more complex yoga poses, easy care and...

Every martial arts, yoga, and fitness facility contains one common element that is a large part of members’ first impressions and is crucial to branding: the colors they see. It’s basic and simple, and yet it’s a cornerstone of every gym and studio. How, then, should...

Gyms and studios exist in a wide variety of sizes. Some are multi-room facilities, others are as small as garage gyms, which are often a first location for aspiring martial arts and fitness business owners. On the other end of the spectrum, established gyms may dwarf...

Every martial arts facility shares a common struggle: space. Whether it’s space for training, storage, or guests, space is at a premium for every facility. There just never seems to be enough of it, no matter how much you optimize the layout of your training space. ...