Sep '25 (edited) • 🥋 Training Talk
Building My Gracie Garage 🥋 | Share Your Home Gym Setups
Having my own martial arts school has always been a dream. 🦁
Of course, a garage is not an academy but it's one of the first steps toward making that dream a reality.
The goal is to create a small, safe training space where I can:
✅ Drill fundamentals
✅ Get more reps
✅ Train with trusted friends
Right now, I’m deep in the setup phase:
- Choosing between 1.25”, 1.5”, or 1.875” mats
- Deciding whether to add a subfloor for safety on concrete
- Balancing budget, durability, and long-term growth
I’ve been reading reviews, watching setup videos, and talking with other garage owners to avoid expensive mistakes.
This isn’t about building the perfect gym on day one. It's about starting small, starting safe, and starting now.
Once it’s ready, I’ll share photos, costs, and lessons learned for anyone thinking about doing the same.
Shoutout to Kyle 🔎
, you posted your setup in the check-in thread and it looks solid! 💪
What mats are you using? How thick are they? Do you feel like they are safe for takedowns on concrete?
I am trying to decide between 1.25” vs. 1.5" vs. 1.875” mats, so any recommendations would really help. I'm mostly concerned about double legs and rear takedowns and such. Thanks in advance!
🥋 Your Turn
Do you have a home gym or training space?
- What mats are you using?
- Do you train takedowns at home?
- Any setup tips or lessons learned?
Drop your setups, pics, and recommendations below so we can build something everyone can learn from. 🥋🏠
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