Training mats

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Training mats

The Haunted 11-06-2006, 5:58 AM
One of the main reasons I enjoy training is that Wado-Ryu owes some of its development from Jujitsu.  This, to my mind, makes Wado a  more practical than some other techniques and offers people a real chance to learn to defend themselves.  I am always pleased when we can spend some time working on the grappling side of combat and think that this is an element often overlooked in the training of more traditional styles. 
Given that most fights will take place in a clinch and/or ground situation it is a huge boon that we can practice some of the defence (and attack) techniques from these positions.
 
In order to really get some advantage from this training, and to facilitate sparring with sweeps and takedowns, I think that it is time we invested in some training mats.  Ken and the club have already sank a great deal of time and money into equipping us with two gargantuan kick bags that I am really looking forward having a pop at.  Therefore, I am proposing that as members of the club we could contribute some of our own hard earned cash towards this equipment.
 
When you consider the negligible costs of the lessons, and through Ken's ill-fortune, that we have been able to train for free for weeks I do not think this is too much to ask.  I propose that we look to contribute between £10 and £20 per person, which has yet to be decided.  If 10 people contributed £15 that would g a long way to equipping the dojo I think.
 
Please let both ken and myself know what you think.
 
Thanks,
 
Kevin. 
The Haunted made me do it!

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Philip 11-06-2006, 6:04 AM

Count me in. Ken, what do you think?

Philip

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ians 11-06-2006, 6:09 AM
You know I am well up for this. I think we will all get a great deal out of being able to do more groundwork in our classes and as you say, given how little we currently have to contribute for our lessons, it really isn't too much to ask - given what we will get out of it.
-Ian

Guildhall Wado Kai

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GaryS 11-06-2006, 8:15 AM
Great idea, count me in.

Gary

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Kato 11-07-2006, 1:17 AM

Hi Guys,

 

You can count me in also.

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toots 11-07-2006, 4:15 AM

I do have some funding towards mats - but I would prefer the thicker mat (50 - 40 mm ) more expensive so if people are to contribute then that would be great!

After just returning from the European Wado Nationals & Japanese Master course where there was loads of grabbing/clinching then throwing (it was great to watch) in the bouts & all the stuff we do - its a great idea!

All contributions would be voluntary !

soon to be - keep on rollin' guys!

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The Haunted 11-07-2006, 4:36 AM

I was studying some takedowns this morning and considering the force you can put into them I too thought that the thicker the better.  50mm sounds like it will hurt a lot lest than 40mm, although ideally, I think that I need a 50cm mat to ensure my fragile little body escapes any damage.

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deanoson 11-07-2006, 4:47 AM
i think they do the 50cm mats in Kiddies World , maybe you can arrange some training sessions in there . Wink [;)]

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The Haunted 11-07-2006, 4:54 AM
Great idea Deanoson, but that would be in violation of my court order :D
 
On a more serious note, Ken, are you able to get 50mm mats?
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ians 11-07-2006, 5:40 AM
I've had a look around on the web quite a bit and can only really see those 40mm jigsaw mats, that seem to come in at about £30-£35, haven't seen anything thicker than that.
-Ian

Guildhall Wado Kai

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The Haunted 11-07-2006, 8:06 AM
How many mats would we need do you think?  I'm thinking 3 square meters (nine mats) or should we get enough to cover the whole Dojo?  Stick out tongue [:P]
The Haunted made me do it!

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Philip 11-07-2006, 8:12 AM

I've had a look on the web as well, and buying new it looks to be around £35-40 per square metre for the 40-50mm thickness mats. Assuming we would need around 9 square metres (i.e. 3 mats by 3 square) this works out at about £320 - 360 in total. With ten fairly regular attendees at the moment (Ken, Tommy, me, Kevin, Ian, Dave, Matt, Linda, Gary and Peter) this actually works out at about £35 per head - unless we can find some cheaper mats?

One other thought - where would we store them? Is there room in the storeroom?

Philip

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ians 11-07-2006, 8:33 AM
The other option is getting them off ebay. Can get the 40mm mats for £20 a go on there (link here)- from a reputable store not an indiviual seller. I've mailed them to see what the postage may be, or we may be able to collect them if anyone fancies going to Perivale.
-Ian

Guildhall Wado Kai

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ians 11-07-2006, 8:47 AM
OK, got a reply from the guy. Cost for 9 mats will be £195 including delivery (and all all mats come complete with edging).

I am happy to order these as I have an ebay account already set up, but only after someone has collected the money.
-Ian

Guildhall Wado Kai

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deanoson 11-07-2006, 8:59 AM

i doubt whether you would get much cheaper than that , and delivery included ...a good price i reckon ..

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