AK Athletic Equipment, Inc.

AK Athletic Equipment, Inc.

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Premium wrestling mats, gymnastics mats, and wood-backed wall padding.

Over 30 years of trusted craftsmanship, custom solutions, and equipment built for safe, daily training.

06/03/2026

Backyard wrestling room? We’re here for it.

This roll-up wrestling mat gives athletes a practical space to train right at home. Whether it’s on a deck, in a garage, in a basement, or inside a dedicated workout area, more mat time can make a big difference.

At AK Athletics, we help families, clubs, schools, and programs build wrestling mat setups that fit their space. Custom sizes, colors, and graphics are available, with personal service from start to finish.

Ready to create your own training space?

Send us a message or request a quote today.

5 Facility Upgrades to Make This Summer Before Fall Sports Season 06/02/2026

Summer is the perfect window to get your facility ready before fall sports schedules fill up.

If your gym, wrestling room, field, or training space has worn padding, exposed posts, outdated graphics, or areas that need custom protection, now is the time to plan ahead.

We put together a quick guide covering 5 facility upgrades to make this summer, including:

• Gym wall padding
• Pole pads and column pads
• Wrestling room mats
• Outdoor athletic padding
• Custom colors, graphics, and measurements

Use the downtime now so your facility is ready when athletes, teams, and fall programs are back in full swing.

Read the full guide here: https://akathletics.com/blogs/articles/5-facility-upgrades-to-make-this-summer

5 Facility Upgrades to Make This Summer Before Fall Sports Season Summer is the perfect window to inspect worn padding, plan custom graphics, measure high-contact areas, and upgrade your facility before fall sports begin. Here are five practical upgrades to consider before schedules fill up.

06/01/2026

🔥 SHOW US WHERE YOU TRAIN! 🔥

Backyard gym? Garage setup? Wrestling room? Tumbling space?

Submit your photo or video for a chance to WIN your choice of:
✅ 6’ x 12’ Folding Mat
OR
✅ 10’ x 10’ Wrestling Mat

One winner picks their favorite standard color!

Enter here:
🔗 akathletics.com/pages/june-backyard-gym-contest

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

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How to Choose the Right Padding for Your Space 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

How to Choose the Right Padding for Your Space 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.

How to Design a Custom Wrestling Mat: Colors, Logos, Graphics & File Requirements 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:

How to Design a Custom Wrestling Mat: Colors, Logos, Graphics & File Requirements 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. 🇺🇸

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8015 Howe Industrial Pkwy
Canal Winchester, OH
43110

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm