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jimbaker · 10-22-2006, 08:05 AM

Like Clark says, it's the return. The floor doesn't mush in when you hit it; it allows the impact to dissipate and then returns to its original shape.In a sprung or foam block floor the compression rate of the floor is much faster than the rebound rate which allows the impact to dissipate more efficiently. You don't get that bouncy feeling since most of the energy is taken by the mat system and not just sent back into your body.

JIM

10-22-2006, 08:05 AM	#8
jimbaker Dojo: Aikido of Norfolk/ Aikido Society of Memphis Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 167 Offline	Re: Dojo floor plans Like Clark says, it's the return. The floor doesn't mush in when you hit it; it allows the impact to dissipate and then returns to its original shape.In a sprung or foam block floor the compression rate of the floor is much faster than the rebound rate which allows the impact to dissipate more efficiently. You don't get that bouncy feeling since most of the energy is taken by the mat system and not just sent back into your body. JIM
	Jim Baker Aikido of Norfolk