Karate surface (3)

I believe the answer is:

mat

(Other definitions for mat that I've seen before include "coaster" , "Shoe-cleaner" , "Rug; without a shine" , "Foot-wiper on which welcome may be kept" , "Small carpet" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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