wrestling mat

Cushioned combat floor

A wrestling mat is a thick, padded surface used for wrestling matches and practice, designed to cushion falls and prevent injuries.

Standard competition mats are circular or octagonal, marked with boundary lines and a central starting circle.

The material is typically dense foam covered in vinyl: He pinned his opponent to the wrestling mat in the final seconds.

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half nelson · pin · body lock · singlet · foam · rubber · canvas · sweat · grip · referee · headgear · cradle · sprawl · slam · circle · boundary · gymnasium · practice

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combat sport surface type

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Roped platform for pugilism

octagon

surface hardness/safety

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Solid poured building surface

asphalt · stone floor · pavement · hardwood floor · tile floor

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G