Zebra Athletics

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 1997
HQ: Osseo, Minnesota, United States
Employees: ~29
Parent: REGUPOL (subsidiary: REGUPOL ZEBRA Athletics)

Indexes

Boxing/MMA Martial Arts

Overview

Zebra Athletics is a supplier of flooring, mats, and training equipment for martial arts facilities, yoga studios, fitness gyms, and home training spaces. The company specializes in tatami-style martial arts mats and related facility products, serving customers from individual practitioners to professional athletes. The brand positions itself as an established player in the martial arts and fitness equipment market with a focus on durability and safety.

History

Founded in 1997 by Michelle Brouxhon, Zebra Athletics began by supplying tatami-style martial arts mats to small business owners across the United States. The company was the first flooring company to market premium quality mat systems for multiple martial arts disciplines. Over 25 years, Zebra expanded from martial arts mats to a comprehensive product line serving yoga and fitness communities. The company is now operated as a subsidiary under REGUPOL, a building materials manufacturer.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Martial Arts Mats	Premium tatami-style mats for combat sports	$500 - $3,000
Yoga Flooring	Specialized flooring for yoga studios	$300 - $2,000
Fitness Flooring	Durable flooring for gym facilities	$400 - $2,500
Training Equipment	Accessories and equipment for martial arts gyms	$50 - $1,500
At-Home Training Products	Consumer-grade mats and equipment for personal use	$100 - $800

Manufacturing

Zebra Athletics operates as REGUPOL ZEBRA Athletics in North America, leveraging REGUPOL's manufacturing capabilities for mat production. The company serves the USA and North American markets with products designed to meet requirements of various martial arts disciplines. Specific details on in-house versus outsourced manufacturing are not publicly detailed.

Notable Products

Tatami Martial Arts Mats - Premium mat systems designed for multiple martial arts disciplines including judo, karate, and MMA
Yoga Studio Flooring Systems - Specialized flooring solutions for yoga facilities
Gym Flooring Solutions - Durable flooring systems for fitness and training facilities
Home Training Mats - Consumer-grade mats for personal martial arts and fitness training
Facility Consultation Services - Expert design, consultation, and installation services for training facilities

Reputation

Zebra Athletics is recognized as an established supplier in the martial arts and fitness equipment sector with over 25 years of market presence. The brand is known for pioneering premium mat systems for martial arts and maintaining focus on product durability and safety. The company serves a diverse customer base from children to professional athletes, suggesting credibility within the martial arts community. Limited public information on criticisms or competitive positioning relative to other suppliers is available.

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