Martial Arts

Whether you are into karate, jiu jitsu, aikido, tae kwan do, judo, kendo, or kung fu, your training is important, but so is your safety.  Get the proper equipment and learn how to use it well. If you know about any of the equipment, please feel free to add a new buying guide!

Uniforms & Belts Adidas  Arawaza  Hakama  Kamikaze  Keikogi  Tokaido	Sparring Gear Chest Protectors  Fist Gear  Gloves  Groin Protection  Mouth Guards  Shin Guards  Striking Pads  Targets and Shields	Weapons Kendo Shinai  Bos, Jos, and Spears  Escrima Sticks  Fans  Kamas  Kubotans  Nunchakus  Sais  Sectional Staffs  Swords  Tonfa	Training Gear Bags  Conditiong Machines  Double End Striking Balls  Mats  Stretching Machines  Striking and Breaking Equipment  Targets and Shields  Wing Chun Wooden Dummy	Accessories Belt Rack  Gear Bags  Headbands  Necklaces  Posters  Patches  Weapons Cases

Additional Links

• Martial Arts Glossary -- Very helpful for beginners. And in a fun, old school programming format.
• About.com -- A directory of different martial arts styles.
• Kevin Boone -- A big, paragraph-y introduction to karate.
• Bella Online -- A martial arts guide for women.
• Atlanta Martial Arts -- Newbie guide. Very prose-y.