Setting Up Your Home Martial Arts Gym
                     SETTING UP YOUR HOME MARTIAL 
ARTS GYM
Have you always wanted a Home Martial Arts Gym? Well, here 
we Are. In a pandemic and really missing our martial arts training. 
Some martial arts training over Zoom can be very rewarding and 
help you to Hone your techniques, basics and katas. Training from 
the comfort of Your own home can also help you build confidence 
so that when Studios open up again, you will be both fit and 
s killed!  
FIRST THINGS FIRST!
CHOOSING A SPACE
 A 10×10 space without obstacles.
 Access to internet so that you can Zoom your Martial Arts lessons. (You 
may need to get a wi-fi booster or use your phone hotspot if your workout 
space is far from your router).
 In order for your instructor to see you, you should try to choose a space 
with lighting (like a window) in front of you. This of course does not apply 
to outdoor areas. If you can’t get a window or lighting in front of you, try to 
make sure that you can close any curtains or blinds behind you
  
The Garage
 Pros:
• It won’t disturb the people in your home.
• It is out of the way.
• You can open doors for ventilation and fresh air.
• Most garages have an outlet for Zooming.
 Cons:
• You will lose space for your vehicles, tools and outdoor equipment.
• Can get cold in the winter (but you can warm it up fast with a heater)
  
• You will probably have to clean it out and reorganize.
The Basement
Pros:
• It won’t disturb the people in your home.
• It is out of the way.
• You can finish the basement and connect it to your air conditioning/heating units.
• It’s a great size.
• You will likely have internet and outlets available.
Cons:
• You will lose space for your storage.
• Some people use Basements for Laundry
• You may need to refinish it.
 • There may be ventilation and water issues  in a basement.
A Spare Room
 Pros: 
• It is already finished and doesn’t need many modifications.
• There is temperature control and some ventilation.
• Access to internet.
 Cons:
• You might disturb your house- or room-mates.
• The room may be odd shaped or too small.
 • The room doubles as a guest b edroom or office.
NEXT? - CHOOSING YOUR 
FLOORING
There are several basic options that come in different thickness 
and sizes. Checkout the Zebra website, which has different 
pre-cut options at different price points for some of the 
following:
• Roll out mats
• Flat mats
• Puzzle mats
  
Martial Arts Equipment?—CHOOSING 
YOUR TOOLS
 A standing bag—martial arts supply places offer excellent heavy 
bag choices that will only take up a 2’x2’ area. More experienced 
martial artists may want a heavy bag.
 Extensions for standing or heavy bags that can simulate arms or 
legs. Or even a human shaped standing bag. Century Martial Arts 
has an interesting one.
 Mirrors can be great because they allow you to check your form. If 
you can get a full length mirror somewhere close to your workout 
 area, that would be great!  
Electronic Equipment? - ZOOMING 
ONLINE
 If you are far from your router, make sure that you have a wi-
fi booster or use your phone hotspot.
 Wireless headset with microphone
 A larger screen or television that will allow you to see your 
instructor clearly. This can be accomplished with an HDMI 
cord.
 Lighting that projects onto your instructor can see you.
  
Talk To Us
Address: 36 S Los Robles Ave Pasadena, CA, 91101 USA
Phone: (626) 793-8575
Website: https://americankenpokarate.net/
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