Equipping SDG Gym in Novi Zagreb: Premium Martial Arts Training Solutions
Introduction
When SDG Gym established their martial arts facility at Vladimira Varićaka 6 in Novi Zagreb, their vision centered on creating Croatia’s premier destination for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, and functional fitness training. As home to the South Flow Jiu-Jitsu team and an official Checkmat affiliate, SDG Gym required flooring solutions that could withstand intensive grappling sessions, accommodate diverse martial arts disciplines, and provide the safety standards demanded by professional competition training.
Located in the heart of Novi Zagreb, this specialized facility serves both recreational participants and competitive athletes, offering everything from children’s programs to elite-level BJJ training. The gym’s commitment to excellence extends beyond instruction, requiring premium equipment solutions that support their professional kinesiologist-led programs and maintain the safety standards essential for martial arts training at all levels.
The Challenge
- SDG Gym faced specific requirements unique to martial arts facilities:
- Multi-Discipline Safety – Supporting BJJ grappling, Krav Maga self-defense, functional training, and children’s programs on surfaces that prevent injuries across varied movement patterns
- Professional Competition Standards – As a Checkmat affiliate with competitive athletes, requiring flooring that meets tournament specifications for training and preparation
- High-Impact Durability – Equipment capable of withstanding daily intensive use from takedowns, throws, ground work, and functional fitness exercises
- Versatile Space Configuration – Flexible flooring solutions for different program requirements, from open mat sessions to structured group classes
- Safety & Hygiene Standards – Anti-microbial surfaces essential for close-contact martial arts training and easy maintenance protocols
The Solution
Oprema.Fit partnered with SDG Gym to deliver comprehensive DOLLAMUR Sport Surfaces flooring solutions specifically engineered for martial arts applications:
Dollamur Flexi-Connect® Martial Arts Mats – The facility’s foundation features Dollamur’s revolutionary tape-less connection system with built-in hook and loop technology, creating virtually seamless surfaces ideal for grappling arts. These mats utilize closed-cell, cross-linked athletic foam in 1-5/8” thickness, providing optimal shock absorption for takedowns and ground work while maintaining performance throughout intensive daily use.
The Flexi-Connect system eliminates unsafe seam gaps without tape, reducing setup time to minutes while providing smooth vinyl surfaces that prevent mat burns during extended grappling sessions. Each mat features anti-microbial treatment registered with EPA standards, crucial for maintaining hygiene in close-contact training environments.
Dollamur Flexi-Wall™ Pads – Comprehensive wall protection featuring the same roll-out technology as floor mats, enabling complete space padding in minimal time. Available in 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-5/8”, and 2” thickness options, these pads provide essential safety cushioning for high-impact training while offering flexibility to wrap around columns, doors, and structural elements.
The 6-foot standard height pads create professional-grade training environments with smooth vinyl surfaces matching the floor mats, ensuring consistent grip and safety throughout the facility. The semi-permanent installation using hook and loop systems allows for future facility modifications as programs evolve.
Advanced Material Technology – Both floor and wall solutions utilize Dollamur’s proprietary closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam technology, providing maximum shock absorption that won’t harden or break down with repeated use. The smooth leather-like texture prevents excessive mat burn while maintaining appropriate grip for martial arts techniques.
Custom Configuration Options – The modular Flexi-Connect system allows for custom mat sizes and configurations, enabling SDG Gym to optimize their space for different programs while maintaining seamless surfaces essential for safe grappling training.
The Outcome
The Dollamur flooring installation has established SDG Gym as one of Zagreb’s premier martial arts training destinations:
- Professional Training Environment – The seamless Flexi-Connect surface provides competition-standard training conditions, supporting SDG Gym’s reputation as a Checkmat affiliate producing competitive BJJ athletes.
- Multi-Program Versatility – The flooring accommodates diverse offerings from children’s Krav Maga classes to intensive adult BJJ sessions, women-only groups, and functional fitness training.
- Enhanced Safety Standards – The comprehensive wall padding and premium mat surfaces have significantly reduced injury risks, particularly important for the facility’s growing competitive program and children’s classes.
- Operational Efficiency – The tape-less connection system allows for rapid space reconfiguration between programs, while anti-microbial surfaces simplify cleaning protocols essential for martial arts facilities.
- Competitive Advantage – The professional-grade surfaces have attracted serious practitioners and positioned SDG Gym among Zagreb’s top martial arts facilities, supporting their growth from local gym to regional training destination.
- The flooring investment has proven particularly valuable for SDG Gym’s competitive team, providing training surfaces that replicate tournament conditions and support their athletes’ medal-winning performances at regional competitions.
Why Oprema.Fit?
- Martial Arts Expertise – Specialized knowledge of Dollamur products designed specifically for grappling and combat sports applications
- Professional Installation – Complete turnkey delivery and setup ensuring optimal mat connections and wall pad alignment
- Quality Assurance – Dollamur’s industry-leading 5-year warranty and EPA-registered anti-microbial treatments
- Ongoing Support – Continued partnership ensuring optimal flooring performance and maintenance protocols
Conclusion
SDG Gym demonstrates how specialized flooring solutions create the foundation for martial arts excellence. By investing in Dollamur’s Flexi-Connect mats and Flexi-Wall pads, the facility has established itself as Zagreb’s premier destination for serious martial arts training while maintaining the safety standards essential for programs serving everyone from children to competitive athletes.
The success of SDG Gym’s South Flow Jiu-Jitsu team and their recognition as an official Checkmat affiliate reflects the importance of professional-grade equipment in developing elite martial artists. When combined with expert instruction and comprehensive programming, premium flooring solutions become the platform for achieving martial arts excellence.
SDG Gym features Dollamur’s revolutionary Flexi-Connect® wrestling mats with tape-less connection systems, comprehensive Flexi-Wall™ padding for complete safety coverage, and EPA-registered anti-microbial surfaces – creating Zagreb’s most advanced martial arts training environment for BJJ, Krav Maga, and functional fitness programs.
