Discover a reliable partner for sports, training, and safe play – KATSUDO Original training tatami mat is a professional tatami floor used not only by athletes in dojos, karate, or boxing, but also in schools, children’s and rehabilitation centers. Thanks to the practical tatami puzzle system, the mats are easy to assemble, adapt to any space, and provide a safe, hygienic, and visually organized surface.
Who are the mats suitable for:
🥋 Training spaces for karate, judo, aikido, taekwondo, boxing
Tatami floors are an integral part of martial arts. They are used as shock-absorbing flooring in dojos, gyms, or sports halls. In judo and aikido, they cushion falls and rolls; in taekwondo or karate, they provide a safe surface for kicks, stances, and quick movements. Their color separation allows competition zones and boundaries to be created according to federation rules.
🏋️ Sports clubs, gyms, and home gyms
In clubs, tatami mats serve as durable, easy-to-maintain, and flexible flooring for various activities – from fitness training and cross-training to stretching or yoga areas. At home, you can create a temporary training corner that can be easily dismantled and stored after exercise. They ensure stability underfoot and protect the floor from damage.
🏫 Schools, kindergartens, and children’s playrooms
In educational facilities, tatami mats are used as a safe base for play, movement activities, and relaxation. In kindergartens, teachers use them to create play zones where children can tumble, build, or read without risk of injury. In schools, they serve as temporary gym flooring, underlay for equipment, or quiet zones for rest. The tatami puzzle system allows quick setup and storage.
🧘 Play, therapeutic, and relaxation zones
In therapy centers, sensory rooms, or rehabilitation, tatami mats are used as soft, hygienic flooring for various activities – from positioning clients and fine motor games to physiotherapy exercises. They are also used in meditation or relaxation rooms as a pleasant insulating layer. In play areas or festivals, they provide portable “soft flooring” for both children and adults.
Shared features of all variants:
- Mat size: 104 × 104 cm
- Material: high-quality EVA foam
- Double-sided color design
- Water-resistant and easy to clean
- Free of PVC and heavy metals, odorless, non-toxic
- Reversible, interlocking tatami puzzle system
- Comply with EU, USA, and Taiwan safety standards
- Each piece includes 2 border strips for creating clean edges
Technical details by thickness:
➤ Thickness 2 cm (ideal for: kindergartens, playrooms, light exercise)
- Pattern: Original – rice pattern
- Hardness: Medium (approx. 40–50° Shore C), stable enough for standing
- Use: Play areas in kindergartens, under play sets, light exercise, pilates, stretching
- Advantage: Lightweight, easy handling, simple storage
- Disadvantage: Less suitable for sports with impacts or frequent jumping
➤ Thickness 2.5 cm (ideal for: general training, fitness, light martial arts)
- Pattern: Original – rice pattern
- Hardness: Medium (approx. 40–50° Shore C), balanced between comfort and stability
- Use: Martial arts training without falls (taekwondo, karate), bodyweight workouts, school gyms
- Advantage: Compact size, good balance between cushioning and stability
- Disadvantage: Limited shock absorption for hard falls (e.g., judo)
➤ Thickness 3 cm (ideal for: Taekwondo, Karate, Boxing, children, schools)
- Pattern: Original – rice pattern
- Hardness: Medium (40–50° Shore C), provides firm support for dynamic movement
- Use: Martial arts training with fewer falls, kindergartens, schools, fitness
- Advantage: Lower weight, easier handling
- Disadvantage: Less suitable for frequent falls (e.g., judo, aikido)
➤ Thickness 4 cm (ideal for: Judo, Aikido, Jiu-jitsu, heavy impacts)
- Pattern: Original – rice pattern
- Hardness: Softer to medium (25–50° Shore C), ideal for frequent falls
- Use: Throwing techniques, heavy contact, combat sports
- Advantage: High shock absorption, greater stability
- Disadvantage: Higher weight
The mats are double-sided, available in color combinations (e.g., blue/red, blue/yellow, black/gray) and in different patterns and thicknesses. No matter which color or pattern you choose, if you keep the same thickness, the precisely cut interlocking system ensures all pieces fit perfectly.
💡 Assembly and disassembly tip: If you frequently change the mat layout after training, dismantle them carefully – lift and separate along the direction of the interlocks to avoid damaging the connecting teeth.
