Karate dojos need a different floor than BJJ academies — denser, slightly firmer, with smooth or lightly textured vinyl that supports kata footwork without dragging on barefoot pivots. ATX Mats builds custom karate floors for traditional dojos, after-school programs, and competition centers.
Karate-Specific Specs
- Surface: smooth vinyl for kata footwork (no toe-grab on rapid stances).
- Foam: 1.5″ multi-density, slightly firmer than BJJ.
- Color: blue (traditional), white (premium dojo), or red (competition).
- Custom rank-stripe inserts for dojo branding.
Common Karate Layouts
- Full-room dojo: 1,500–3,000 sq ft single-color.
- Competition zone: 8m × 8m square inset with safety border.
- After-school programs: 600–1,000 sq ft with portable drop-in tiles.
