Karate Equipment - What to Look For

Welcome fellow Martial Artists!

We'll look into the following questions and comments I've received over the years. Students and teachers ask me how to identify the best karate equipment, uniforms, shoes, sparring gear, boxing gloves and punching bags. There are many things to consider when making a buying decision in the area of fitness, martial arts and karate. Here are the main factors to consider when making a buying decision:
  • Price
  • Manufacturer's Reputation
  • Brand
  • Quality of Merchandise
  • Retailer
The supply of martial arts and karate equipment have almost outgrown the demand. Gone are the heydays of the Ninja Turtles and Bruce Lee. Today, karate supply is usually imported from China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Some are manufactured in the USA, but like everything else, the supply of karate gear is coming from China. Why? Because labor is cheap and we all want to pay less for our Karate Equipment.