Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have looked through every mat on Amazon and I got this one and it is perfect for martial arts training....it's not too squishy where you sink into it. It is firm enough to train and soft enough to break your fall..I got the 1.5 inch thickness. It has 4 panels that fold up to one thick panel and they cannot be separated. But the size is very good for the price. One 4 panel mat could be enough for a small training session or for a children to do somersaults but two 4 panel mats would be more then enough room with some to spare. It has strong side velcro to attach multiple mats together. You could also fold the four panels in half so it's only two panels thick by two panels wide, for if you are short on space or want more cushion. It did have a plastic smell when I first opened it but the smell went away after a few weeks. These mats are more comparable to what you would find in a martial arts school or a gymnastics school. They are strongly made and will hold up well. A very small child around 3-4 years old may have a slightly difficult time with them since they are a little heavy but that's probably since they are strongly made and durable. Only one small thing I don't like is the company printed their logo name on the top of the mats which wouldn't be a problem if they had a cool name, but unfortunately the companies name is "We Sell Mats". It looks a little odd but it's something I can overlook by just flipping over the mat. Overall I still absolutely love this mat, but I wanted my review to be detailed and helpful to future buyers. Update: 5/12/15 Mat still looks great! No fading or breakdown. I use it about 2 times a week for martial arts and break falls. I still love it and recommend it.