Are Jigsaw Mats as good as Judo Mats?
There are pros and cons. Pros They are much lighter, so easier for kids to get the mats out. You don’t get gaps between the mats as they fit together. You have red one side and green the other, so can change the colour layout whenever it suits you. Cons The surface of the Jigsaw mat is “slippier” and more abrasive (more prone to giving friction burns). It won’t absorb the shock of heavy throws as well as the Judo Mats, and they will bottom out i.e. only absorb part of the force of the person hitting the mat, when the foam doesn’t compress anymore and the force remaining is transmitted through the body of the person, it can potentially lead to injury.
