The Mat is a unique martial arts experience
As a longtime martial arts student, I can confidently say that The Mat is a unique martial arts experience.
The bag and pad workouts are intense and fun, but I think the most important aspect of class experience is the technical expertise of Sensei Alec. He really helps students develop their techniques and makes small changes in applications, which makes all of the students better martial artists.
Additionally, the sparring classes are very well controlled, with no worries about overly aggressive people trying to show how strong they are.
Lastly, the students are a welcoming and friendly group of people, making new members feel immediately at ease. I highly recommend trying out the Mat for a workout.