Mats and wall padding
Flooring, tatami mats, wall padding and post protection for boxing, MMA and martial arts clubs
The essentials: everything to floor and secure a combat gym. Professional tatami in 40, 50 or 60 mm (rice-straw finish for gi work, smooth vinyl for grappling), EVA puzzle mats from 25 to 50 mm, fitness tiles, Flexi-Roll matting by the roll, dedicated ring and cage floors, adhesive or screw-fixed wall padding and post protection. Customisation in your colours and logo, free floor layout plan, bespoke manufacture and delivery included.
The floor and the padding are the foundation of a martial arts gym: they take the falls, protect the practitioners and give your club a professional look. Esprit Boxe brings together a complete range — flooring for every use, wall and post protection — built for boxing, MMA, judo, wrestling and fitness clubs, from recreational level to competition.
🥋 Flooring for martial arts and combat
EVA puzzle tatami mats. The most economical way to a tatami surface: interlocking 1 m² EVA tiles, reversible, edging included, in 25, 30, 40 or 50 mm. Ideal for a multi-purpose dojo (karate, taekwondo, gymnastics, children's areas). See the EVA puzzle mats.
Rice-straw tatami. A textured grain surface that grips the gi: the reference for judo, aikido and ju-jitsu. In 40, 50 or 60 mm, density 180 or 230 kg/m³, 11 colours. See the rice-straw tatami.
Smooth vinyl tatami. A smooth surface for no-gi ground work: MMA, wrestling, grappling and BJJ. Same thicknesses, same densities and same colours as the rice-straw version. See the smooth vinyl tatami.
Flexi-Roll matting by the roll. Unrolls and stows in seconds: perfect for temporary or multi-purpose spaces. In 3, 4 or 5 cm thickness, 1 roll = 15 m². See the Flexi-Roll matting.
MMA cage flooring. Pre-cut to the diameter of your cage, from 4 × 4 m to 9 × 9 m, customisable, compatible with every cage. See the MMA cage flooring.
Boxing ring flooring. Customisable Flexi-Roll covering to dress the surface of a ring, from 4 × 4 m to 7 × 7 m. See the ring flooring.
🏋️ Flooring for fitness, home gym and cardio
- EVA fitness tiles 100 × 100 cm — large 1 m² format, fewer joints, cushioning for strength work and home gyms. In 20, 25 or 30 mm.
- EVA fitness and yoga tiles 30 × 30 cm — packs of 4, 8 or 16 tiles at 10 mm, light and easy to handle, for a small cardio or yoga area.
- Yoga and fitness mat 183 × 61 cm — individual double-sided non-slip TPE mat, in 6 or 10 mm, with a carry strap. 10 colours.
- Sprint and agility track — marked synthetic turf lane for conditioning work, sled included.
🧱 Wall padding
Quick-fix wall padding — faux leather and premium foam panels in 2.5 or 5 cm, mounted on adhesive strips: no drilling, installed fast.
Gym wall padding — rigid panels with an OSB core and 5 cm of foam, screwed onto battens: structural, durable protection. Formats 120 × 60 and 180 × 60 cm.
🛡️ Post protection
Square post padding — a padded sleeve in foam and PVC with hook-and-loop closure, 200 cm tall, for internal sections from 30 × 30 to 60 × 60 cm. Makes posts safe inside the training area.
🥊 Dressing a ring
The floor of a ring is only part of the equation: the canvas and the surround matter just as much in the final look, especially for a club that films its bouts.
Ring canvas — the cover over the fighting surface, customisable in your colours and logo, in cotton, vinyl or cordura depending on how hard it is used.
Ring skirt — the surround, fixed with hook-and-loop and customisable: it is the most visible surface in photographs and on video, and the prime spot for partner logos.
📐 Which thickness should you choose?
This is the first technical criterion, ahead of colour and sometimes ahead of price: thickness determines how much a fall is absorbed, so which discipline the floor suits. The more throws involved, the more thickness you need.
| Product | Thicknesses available | Density | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice-straw tatami | 40, 50, 60 mm | 180 or 230 kg/m³ | Judo, aikido, ju-jitsu: throws |
| Smooth vinyl tatami | 40, 50, 60 mm | 180 or 230 kg/m³ | MMA, wrestling, grappling: ground work |
| EVA puzzle mats | 25, 30, 40, 50 mm | EVA foam | Multi-purpose dojo, karate, taekwondo, children |
| Flexi-Roll by the roll | 30, 40, 50 mm | XPE foam | Temporary areas, rapid deployment |
| Fitness tiles 100 × 100 | 20, 25, 30 mm | EVA foam | Strength work, home gym, cardio |
| EVA tiles 30 × 30 | 10 mm | EVA foam | Small yoga and cardio spaces |
| Individual yoga mat | 6, 10 mm | TPE | Yoga, pilates, stretching |
| Adhesive wall padding | 25, 50 mm | Foam and faux leather | Walls, no-drill fitting |
| Screw-fixed wall padding | 50 mm | OSB, foam and PVC | Walls, structural fitting |
Simple marker:230 kg/m³ is the reference density for judo, the only one that takes repeated throws without packing down. 180 kg/m³ is perfectly suited to stand-up and ground work without heavy throws.
📊 How to choose
| Your need | Recommended product | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-purpose dojo, small budget | EVA puzzle mats | Easy to lay, easy to move, reversible |
| Judo, aikido, ju-jitsu (gi) | Rice-straw tatami | Textured surface that grips the gi |
| MMA, wrestling, grappling (fixed floor) | Smooth vinyl tatami | Smooth surface for no-gi ground work |
| Temporary area, rapid deployment | Flexi-Roll by the roll | 15 m² per roll, unrolled in seconds |
| Home gym, strength work | EVA tiles 100 × 100 cm | Large format, fewer joints |
| Yoga, cardio, small space | 30 × 30 cm tiles or a yoga mat | Light and easy to handle |
| Sprint, conditioning | Agility turf track | Marked lane, sled included |
| Inside an MMA cage | MMA cage flooring | Pre-cut to your cage diameter |
| Boxing ring surface | Ring flooring | Flexi-Roll from 4 × 4 to 7 × 7 m |
| Ring canvas and surround | Ring canvas and skirt | The most visible surfaces on video |
| Securing walls without drilling | Quick-fix wall padding | Adhesive strips, installed fast |
| Securing walls (structural) | Gym wall padding | OSB core screwed onto battens |
| Protecting a post | Square post padding | Padded sleeve, 200 cm tall |
🔥 Materials and intensive use
Floors are selected by use: EVA foam for tiles and puzzle mats, PU foam and vinyl in 180 or 230 kg/m³ density for tatami, XPE foam for Flexi-Roll, TPE for individual mats. Non-slip, washable surfaces built for intensive club use.
Have a floor plan? The layout drawing is free. Send us your gym plan with the dimensions: we calculate the exact area, produce the layout drawing and come back with a quote on a sliding scale. Write to info@esprit-boxe.com.
🎨 Customisation in your colours
Tatami and flooring in 11 colours, padding customisable in your shades and with your logo (club and partners): ring and cage floors, canvases, skirts, wall and post padding can all carry your identity. Our team approves the artwork with you before manufacture.
🚚 Quotes, delivery and bespoke work
Standard delivery included (indicative lead time of around 2 months depending on the product). Need a non-standard format? Most of our floors and padding can be made to measure — dimensions, colours, cut-outs. Request your quote at info@esprit-boxe.com, answered seven days a week.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What thickness of tatami should I choose?
It depends on the falls the floor has to absorb. Our vinyl tatami comes in 40, 50 and 60 mm: 40 mm suits stand-up and ground work without heavy throws, 50 mm is the most common club compromise, 60 mm becomes necessary as soon as throws are frequent. EVA puzzle mats run from 25 to 50 mm, fitness tiles from 20 to 30 mm, which is enough for strength work where nobody falls.
180 or 230 kg/m³: which tatami density?
230 kg/m³ is the reference density for judo: it is what takes repeated throws without packing down season after season. 180 kg/m³ is softer and perfectly suited to stand-up, ground work and disciplines without heavy throws. Both densities are available in rice-straw and smooth vinyl.
Which flooring should I choose for a martial arts gym?
EVA puzzle mats for an economical multi-purpose dojo, rice-straw tatami for judo and gi disciplines, smooth vinyl tatami for MMA, wrestling and grappling, and Flexi-Roll by the roll for temporary areas to be deployed quickly.
What is the difference between smooth and rice-straw tatami?
Same construction, different surface: smooth vinyl suits no-gi practice (MMA, grappling, wrestling), while the textured rice-straw finish grips the gi for judo, aikido and ju-jitsu. Both come in the same thicknesses, densities and 11 colours.
How do I protect the walls of a boxing gym?
Two solutions: quick-fix wall padding, bonded with adhesive strips without drilling, available in 2.5 or 5 cm, or gym wall padding with a 5 cm OSB core screwed onto battens for a structural fitting. Posts are protected with a padded hook-and-loop sleeve, in sections from 30 to 60 cm.
How do I clean and maintain a tatami?
Vinyl and EVA surfaces are washable: a damp mop with a neutral detergent is enough after sessions. Avoid aggressive products and solvents, which dull the vinyl and weaken the welds. Let it dry before training resumes, and check periodically that the edging and joints stay firmly in place.
Will the flooring protect my existing floor?
Yes. The foam spreads the load and absorbs impact, which preserves the concrete, tiles or wooden floor underneath.
Can floors and padding be customised in our colours?
Yes. Ring and cage floors, ring canvases and skirts, wall and post padding can all be customised in your colours and with your logo. The artwork is approved with you before manufacture.
Do you calculate the area and the layout?
Yes. Send your gym plan with the dimensions: we produce the layout drawing, the exact area and a quote on a sliding scale. This service is free.
What are the delivery times?
Standard delivery is included, with an indicative lead time of around 2 months depending on the product and the level of customisation.
🏆 The Esprit Boxe world
- MMA cages — made to measure, to pair with pre-cut cage flooring.
- boxing rings — fixed, wall-mounted, folding or inflatable.
- punching bags — to equip the striking zone of your gym.
- focus mitts and Thai pads — the coach's target kit.
- groin guards and body protection — groin guards, body protectors and chest guards.
- boxing gloves — from beginner to competitor.
- boxing arcade machines — to bring a space or a sports bar to life.
Setting up a club and unsure which disciplines to offer? Our guide on which combat sport to choose sets out the equipment each one needs. A question or a full fit-out project? Write to info@esprit-boxe.com, or see our boxing equipment guide.