Kettlebell Floor Mat Thickness

[PaulH]

Is there any disadvantage to down swings and TGUs on 1-1/4" thick MMA type mats vs a thinner harder type mat? I've read that wearing squishy type athletic shoes was bad for doing swings so didn't know if that also applied the flooring surface. The mats I have a pretty dense foam.

I ask because I setting up a new work out area which will be multi-use with a Wavemaster for striking, BJJ solo drills, of course my kettlebell practice. I can either setup the area with 2 5'x10' Dollamur mats that are 1-1/4" thick, which would be ideal for striking and BJJ practice, or use a single 5'x10' mat and then a thinner mat on the rest of the floor for kettlebell work.

 

[BJJ Shawn]

I would get a 10’ x 10’ 3/4” horse stall mat and roll out BJJ mats that could be put down when doing MMA but could be put away when doing strength work. Doing kettlebell work on soft mats is definitely not ideal.

 

[Ege]

Is there any disadvantage to down swings and TGUs on 1-1/4" thick MMA type mats vs a thinner harder type mat? I've read that wearing squishy type athletic shoes was bad for doing swings so didn't know if that also applied the flooring surface. The mats I have a pretty dense foam.

I ask because I setting up a new work out area which will be multi-use with a Wavemaster for striking, BJJ solo drills, of course my kettlebell practice. I can either setup the area with 2 5'x10' Dollamur mats that are 1-1/4" thick, which would be ideal for striking and BJJ practice, or use a single 5'x10' mat and then a thinner mat on the rest of the floor for kettlebell work.

Thinner is better for KB work. For TGU sth that is not slippery is quite important as well, I would prefer hurting my knees a bit than a slippery surface. Best.

 

[Bauer]

Is there any disadvantage to down swings and TGUs on 1-1/4" thick MMA type mats vs a thinner harder type mat? I've read that wearing squishy type athletic shoes was bad for doing swings so didn't know if that also applied the flooring surface. The mats I have a pretty dense foam.

I ask because I setting up a new work out area which will be multi-use with a Wavemaster for striking, BJJ solo drills, of course my kettlebell practice. I can either setup the area with 2 5'x10' Dollamur mats that are 1-1/4" thick, which would be ideal for striking and BJJ practice, or use a single 5'x10' mat and then a thinner mat on the rest of the floor for kettlebell work.

I always stand on hard surfaces for all type of KB work. However, I often place my bells on a softer surface, to protect the floor and the bells.

For TGUs I use a small puzzle mat, that I place below my arm pit of the base arm in the starting position. I will then place my base knee on it during the lunging part.

 

[TomP30]

I have a 6 x 4’ x 18mm thick Arkmat (stable mat), that is brilliant, thick enough to offer god floor protection, but not too thick or soft to be unstable.

 

[PaulH]

Thanks guys. I'll split my floor in half and run a 5x10 mat for my MMA type work and put down some hard rubber mats for my kettlebell work. I did my bag workout on a 5x10 mat yesterday and it worked out fine. Wasn't able to move around the bag as much as I was used to, but nothing I can't adapt to.