Swain Hybrid Mat System 

Mike Swain (World Judo Champion, 4x Olympian) has been in the mat business for over 25 years. After many years of research he found that a majority of his customers had mixed feelings about the “Tatami Texture” vinyl on his mats. The “Tatami Texture” was perfect for the traditional martial arts practitioners, providing a non-slip surface that was the safest mat for pivoting without “sticking.” It was also a mat with some of the best impact absorption rates for big Judo throws. With that being said, many people in the grappling/wrestling community were not happy with the surface do to mat burns and increased work load trying to keep the mats clean.

Mike Swain and his team of engineers had to come up with a solution to meet the needs of all martial arts practitioners. The product was the Swain Hybrid Mat. All of the same quality workmanship and material that went into his mat for the last 25 years with a specially designed low profile tatami vinyl. This low profile tatami provides the ultimate flooring surface. Think 50% smooth 50% tatami. This new surface allows for pivoting on kicks, no slip, less mat burns and easier to clean. The hybrid mat puts an end the difficult options of smooth or tatami vinyl. School owners prefer it because it eliminates odors, enhances appearance, and is versatile enough for any style. Parents take comfort in it, knowing that their children are training on a forgiving floor.

The Swain Hybrid Mat is the only choice for instructors who are serious about using the highest quality flooring system for their schools.