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Wall padding is one of the necessities of a proper gym. You simply can’t run a safe, successful training program without them. No matter the martial arts discipline, the training you do, and the facility you have, gym wall pads are a must-have form of protection. Why?...

A single inch is not much, but it’s everything when it comes to the difference between the thickness of martial arts mats. Each type of training mat—from 2” MMA mats to 1.5” grappling mats to 1” striking mats—is ideal for a different type of training, and which one is...

You’re ready to set up a home gym BJJ space, but you’re not sure how big the space should be. You’ve come to the right place. While the BJJ gym you frequent may be 1000 square feet or more, you likely don’t have that much space in your home to set up your own BJJ...

When people talk about yoga flooring options, we hear about the usual suspects: wood, bamboo, foam yoga tiles, even carpet. What people don’t often talk about are puzzle mats—a simple, affordable, and easy-to-install yoga flooring for studios and home spaces.  Aren't...

Wall pads are an essential part of any fitness or martial arts gym. Even if you are creating a home gym, you’ll need wall pads both to protect yourself and your walls. Gym wall padding is simple to install and provides ample protection at an affordable price, but what...

Punching bags have been used for boxing and martial arts training for over 150 years, with the first patent being awarded for a training bag in 1872. As the years have gone by, manufacturers of punching bags have used different types of bag filling based on...

Bag training is one of the cornerstones of any boxing or striking training regimen, and heavy bags are the quintessential piece of equipment for bag training. These types of training bags can withstand anything you throw at them, from punches to kicks, elbows, and so...

Whether you’re remodeling your current yoga studio or building a new one, color will play an important role in the process. You likely already have a color palette in mind—from your brand colors to your own personal preferences—but there are still interesting and...

At-home training becomes more popular every year. More people every year are taking their martial arts, MMA, yoga, and fitness routines home with them. Whether you still frequent the gym and just want to supplement your training or are looking to exclusively train at...

Are your training mats too slippery? Not stable enough? Do they have odors, stains, and any other issues that throw off your training routine? There are many issues that athletes and competitors run into with their training mats. Sometimes it’s something they are (or...