AK Athletic Equipment, Inc.

05/29/2026

Building a safer athletic or activity space? Start with the padding.

From wall padding and wrestling mats to column pads, soft play areas, and home gym setups, every space has different needs.

That’s why we created a new guide to help you choose the right padding based on your facility, activity, and users.

Read the full guide: https://akathletics.com/blogs/articles/how-to-choose-the-right-padding

SoftPlay

05/29/2026

Choosing the right padding for your facility shouldn’t feel overwhelming.

Whether you’re building out a school gym, wrestling room, home training space, daycare, sensory room, or multipurpose facility, the right padding helps improve safety, protect hard surfaces, and create a more professional space.

Our new guide breaks down:

• Wall padding
• Floor mats
• Structural padding
• Soft play areas
• Home gym setups
• Facility assessment tips

Ready to plan your space? Read the full guide and get started with the right padding solution.

https://akathletics.com/blogs/articles/how-to-choose-the-right-padding

From athletic facilities and wrestling rooms to daycares, sensory spaces, and home gyms, learn how to choose the right padding for safety, durability, and everyday use.

05/27/2026

Thinking about designing a custom wrestling mat for your school, club, tournament, or home training space?

Our latest guide walks you through what to consider before getting started, including:

• Mat colors and layout options
• Logo and mascot placement
• Custom text, graphics, and sponsor logos
• Artwork and file requirements
• The proofing and approval process
• What to send when requesting a quote

A custom wrestling mat is more than just a training surface. It helps showcase your team identity, create a professional room, and give athletes a space they are proud to train in.

Read the full guide here:

Learn how to design a custom wrestling mat with your school colors, logo, and graphics. File requirements, design tips, and ordering info from AK Athletic Equipment.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Sale is HERE 🇺🇸

Upgrade your training space and save BIG with AK Athletic Equipment! 💪

From home gyms to wrestling rooms, now is the perfect time to invest in the equipment built to perform season after season.

🔥 Save 10% Sitewide
📅 May 22–26
🛒 Shop now at AKAthletics.com

Train harder. Recover smarter. Build your space with AK. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Sale is LIVE! 🇺🇸

Now through May 26, save 10% sitewide at AK Athletics.

Upgrade your training space with savings on wrestling mats, gym wall padding, gymnastics mats, crash mats, custom padding, martial arts mats, and more.

No code needed. Your discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Whether you are building a home wrestling room, refreshing your gym, or starting a custom facility project, now is the time to save.

Shop the sale today at AKAthletics.com

05/22/2026

Save 10% sitewide during the AK Athletics Memorial Day Sale 🇺🇸

May 22 to May 26. No code needed.

Shop now at AKAthletics.com.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Sale is here!

Now through May 26, save 10% sitewide at AK Athletics on mats, wall padding, home training mats, custom graphics, and facility upgrades.

No code needed. Your discount automatically applies at checkout.

Upgrade your training space and save this weekend.

Shop the sale: https://akathletics.com/pages/memorial-day-sale

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05/15/2026

Not sure what wrestling mat thickness is best for your home wrestling room? 🤼

Choosing the right mat thickness can make a huge difference in safety, comfort, and performance during training. Whether you're building a garage wrestling setup, basement training space, or home gym, this guide breaks down the differences between standard 1 3/8" mats and thicker Ultra Shock options so you can choose the right fit for your athletes and training style.

Read the full guide here 👇
https://akathletics.com/blogs/articles/home-wrestling-room-wrestling-mat-thickness-guide

Choosing the right wrestling mat thickness matters for comfort, protection, and performance. Compare 1 3/8" standard mats vs 1 5/8" Ultra Shock mats to find the best fit for your training style.