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Ultimate Play Raves About Greatmats Jiu Jitsu Mats for Kids Play Zone

By Paige Cerulli

Created: Jun, 2025

When running a public play place, choosing a safe, quality flooring that can withstand the high amount of foot traffic the space will see is essential. Soft play mats offer cushion and create a forgiving surface, but the flooring must also be durable and easy to install.

Ultimate Play Chooses Jiu-Jitsu Mats for Indoor Playground

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When Meg, co-owner of Ultimate Play, was looking for flooring for the indoor playground, she needed a product that could be installed over a concrete subfloor and that offered the cushion and protection necessary to keep kids and toddlers safe. Additionally, she wanted a quality cushioned product that would help keep parents comfortable as they sat in the play zone. A surface that was durable and simple to clean was also important to Meg.

Meg found the right product in the Jiu Jitsu Mats Interlocking. “We used them in the toddler play zone,” says Meg. “They help cushion the kids when they take tumbles; it softens the ground a ton.” The mats, designed to absorb impacts, are comfortable to sit and stand on, offering the impact absorption that a play space needs.

Since the mats are designed for an easy installation, Meg’s husband was able to install them himself in a few hours. The mats could be placed directly on top of the playground’s concrete subfloor, and their interlocking edges make it easy to connect the mats together.

Additionally, the mats offered the durability that Meg was looking for. “The thickness and material of the tatami pattern seemed like it would not show smudges as easily,” Meg says. “These are super easy to clean, and they wear well. We have other mats that we got from someone else that are not nearly as easy to clean, not as thick, and not as durable.”

Meg is very happy with her purchase and says that these mats are ideal for the type of playground business she’s running. She says she would absolutely recommend the mats to others. “We’re super happy with our purchase,” Meg says.

Why the Jiu Jitsu Mats Interlocking Are Ideal for Indoor Playground Flooring

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The Jiu Jitsu Mats Interlocking may be designed for martial arts, but they make excellent indoor playground flooring. These foam mats feature many qualities that are ideal for indoor playgrounds, which is why they were a great solution for Meg’s needs in quality soft play mats for Ultimate Play.

Shock Absorption and Cushion



These foam mats measure 1.25 inches thick and offer the shock absorption needed to keep adults and kids safe. They offer cushion without being so soft that you can’t stand up on them, and if kids take a tumble, the mats can help prevent injuries and take the sting out of a fall.

Since the mats feature a tatami surface, they can help prevent skin burns, too, so they’re perfect for kids who may be crawling on them or who might fall while playing.

Durability



The mats may be cushioned and forgiving, but they’re also durable. Kids and athletes can wear shoes while on the mats, making them a long-lasting investment in a playspace.

Since the mats are designed for martial arts studios, which see lots of use, they also do well in commercial playground settings, like Ultimate Play. They can withstand plenty of foot traffic, and the mats are backed by a one-year limited warranty.

Easy Installation



These soft play mats feature interlocking puzzle edges, making them very easy to install. Like Meg described, the mats can be easily connected together, making for a simple DIY installation that can be quickly completed.

Easy Cleaning



These mats are also very easy to clean, an essential feature when running a playground. They can be damp-mopped with hot water for quick but thorough cleanups. The mats can also be vacuumed, but be sure to test your vacuum on an inconspicuous area before using it on the entire mat surface.

Easy Replacement



These mats are highly durable, so they can be used in indoor playgrounds and play spaces for years. If a mat becomes damaged or stained, though, it’s easy to replace that one mat to keep the flooring in optimal condition.

Since the mats can be installed with no adhesive, you can remove and replace a single mat as needed. This easy replacement helps minimize any downtime and saves playground facilities the cost of replacing an entire room or a large section of flooring, like what would be necessary with a solid floor design.

Order Your Soft Play Mats from Greatmats

At Greatmats, we carry not only these Jiu Jitsu mats, but we also have a wide assortment of soft play mats suitable for residential and commercial spaces. Our customer service team would be happy to learn about your project and suggest some products that may be best for your needs. Contact us today, and we’ll help you find the right product and answer any questions you might have.
Ultimate Play
Doylestown PA 18901