Interlocking EVA-foam puzzle tiles, 2 ft × 2 ft each, sold in 6-tile packs (24 sq ft) that snap together on the floor without tools. Each tile is 1.25 in thick — enough cushion for grappling, BJJ, takedowns and home training. Designed in Texas; the 1.25 in grappling pack ships from the ATX Mats storefront on Amazon.
Who they’re for
Puzzle mats are the format that home garages, spare bedrooms and multi-purpose rooms use. A single person can carry, snap together and pull apart the tiles for a class; damaged tiles are replaced individually instead of retiring a whole panel. Coaches use the 1.25 in tile for grappling and hip throws, and the same floor handles stretching, warm-ups and kids’ classes.
How they install and ship
Each tile is 24 in × 24 in with puzzle-piece teeth on all four sides that snap together by hand — no adhesive, no tape. A 6-tile pack covers 24 sq ft (roughly 5 ft × 5 ft as a 2×3 grid); two border sets are included so the finished field has straight edges instead of zigzag teeth on the outside. Tiles stack flat against a wall when the room is used for something else.
Why 1.25 in
At 1.25 in, the tile has enough cushion for grappling, BJJ and Judo — including takedowns and hip throws — and the same floor works for stretching, warm-ups, home cardio and kids’ classes. The 24 in × 24 in tiles pull apart and stack when the room needs to go back to its other use.
What to look for before ordering
- How the room will be used. The 1.25 in tile covers grappling and hip throws as well as warm-ups, stretching and kids’ classes.
- How much coverage. A 6-tile pack is 24 sq ft; a 10 ft × 10 ft room takes about four packs (with border sets going on the outside edges only).
- Ships from Amazon. The stocked SKU ships through the ATX Mats storefront on Amazon — buyer protection, returns and Prime speeds come from Amazon’s fulfilment.
Puzzle mats are always EVA foam
A puzzle mat is always EVA foam — that is what the name means at ATX. Interlocking rubber tiles are a different product with a different feel and price; see rubber floor tiles. They are never called puzzle mats.
Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | EVA foam (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) |
| Tile size | 24 in × 24 in (2 ft × 2 ft) |
| Thickness | 1.25 in |
| Pack size | 6 tiles (24 sq ft) with 2 border sets |
| Interlock | Puzzle-piece teeth on all four sides |
| Pack weight | 6 lb per 6-tile 1.25 in pack (about 10.9 lb boxed) |
| Active Amazon SKU | B0DFX9KWZZ (1.25 in, 6-tile pack) |
Density (shore-C), fire rating, warranty, restock lead time and country of manufacture are open facts for the operator to confirm before this page publishes.
FAQ
Are these made in the USA?
No. ATX Mats are designed in Texas and manufactured overseas; the shipping label carries the country of origin required by law.
Can I cut a tile to fit an odd-shaped room?
Yes, with a straight-edge and a utility knife — but the interlock teeth stop working on the cut edge, so cut tiles go along the outside walls where the border set would sit.
How many tiles do I need for a garage BJJ room?
A 10 ft × 10 ft room takes about four 6-packs (100 sq ft ÷ 24 sq ft per pack, plus one pack of overhead for border trim).
How do I clean them?
Wipe daily with a diluted quaternary disinfectant; lift the tiles weekly to check for trapped moisture in the seams.
What’s the difference between these and roll-out mats?
Puzzle mats install without help and reconfigure between activities; roll-out mats give a single seamless surface but come up as whole rolls. Rooms that switch activities pick puzzle; dedicated grappling rooms pick roll-out.
Order
- In stock, ships from Amazon: shop the 1.25 in grappling pack on Amazon.
- Custom-sized floor (roll-out or drop-in, not puzzle): use Design Your Own.
