Mugen Dachi Company Tatami Omote

High Quality Targets at an Affordable Price

The mats that are made for the Mugen Dachi Company are made from hand-sorted, selected materials, and assembled to our requirements. We only use the rush material that is young and soft, and poses no increased risk of scratching your sword. Our supplier then uses an overlapping construction and tight weaving to produce the best quality tatami omote at the lowest possible prices.

Our mats measure 90cm by 180cm and are brand new, not used. This unique feature assures you that each and every mat will consistently cut the same, target after target. These tatami roll very cleanly and they soak up water quickly. Another benefit of using our new mats is that, if you choose, you can make two targets from a single mat. Cutting your cost in half and making your cutting practice even more affordable.

Don´t confuse our tatami omote with the thinner, more flimsy mats that are being sold elsewhere for tameshigiri. Our tatami omote is the traditional covering used in Japan and is purchased from a Japanese company. A target made from one full piece of our tatami omote is equal to three or four thin mats rolled together and is equivalent of an average quality used mat.

There are many materials that you can use for your cutting practice. None of them will give you a more challenging cut, or the ability to check your technique, better than tatami omote. And even though tatami omote is slightly more expensive, students who are serious about improving their cutting ability know the value of a great target and that the quality is well worth the extra cost.

We have a minimum order of 30 mats (one bundle seen above).

Please observe that our price include VAT and shipping cost. You will get the mats to your house for the money - no extras. This offer is limited to Europe only!

30 mats (including VAT and shipping) 180 euro

total cost per mat = 6 euro

60 mats (including VAT and shipping) 350 euro

total cost per mat = 5,83 euro

90 mats (including VAT and shipping) 450 euro

total cost per mat = 5 euro

120 mats (including VAT and shipping) 580 euro

total cost per mat = 4,83 euro

Step up to more mats?

Then contact us for discount (300 mats or more)

How to roll a target

1) Take your half, full, or double/triple mat and lay it flat on the floor.

2) Fold 1/2 of the mat back on itself and flatten the fold with your hand or a wooden dowel. Make this fold as flat as you can.

3) Using the peg that fits your cutting stand, start to roll the folded end of the target, around the peg, towards the unfolded end. Keep the mat rolled onto the peg as tightly as possible.

4) When you have rolled the mat to the end of the folded section, grab the opposite edge and fold the second half back on itself until the ends almost touch each other. Do not overlap the ends and do not flatten out the second fold yet. Note: this second fold helps to keep "rooster tails" from occurring. For targets made with two or more mats do not make this second fold, continue with step 5.

5) Continue rolling the mat until you have no more mat to roll, at this point, with the mat rolled as far as possible, you can flatten out the second fold. For targets made with two or more mats you will not have the second fold.

6) The peg should slide in and out of the target with a little resistance, but should not fall out on its own. You should be able to pull it out with just your thumb and finger. If the peg is too loose you can tighten up the target by rolling it like wrapping paper. If the peg is too tight you can loosen up the target by rotating the peg and working the tatami around the other way.

7) Tie a string approximately 2 inches from the end of the target, start with the end that has the peg in it. Now you can remove the peg and use it to repeat the process at the other end. Be sure to check the tightness of the peg at the second end. With the two ends tied, you can tie another string around the center of the target. For a more traditional look you can tie the target in two more places, between the center tie and each of the end ties. Heavy-Duty rubber bands (like the ones on your Sunday paper) will work almost as well as the string ties. Remember to remove the peg!

8) When it is dark green our tatami omote draws up water very quickly, 4 to 6 hours should be sufficient minimum time for soaking if the targets are fully immersed. As the tatami ages the color lightens and the targets may require longer soaking times. Increased soaking time will not hurt the tatami andwill make softer targets. Multiple mat targets should be soaked for 12 to 24 hours, or longer, depending on the number of mats used. Stand the targets up vertically for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting to drain off excess water.