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MARTIAL ARTS EQUIPMENT
Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By Tiger Claw Inc..
Sells new for $8.49.
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No comments about Vinyl Escrima Stick Carrying Case.
Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By TITLE Boxing.
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No comments about Everlast MMA Pro Leather Open Palm Grappling Gloves.
Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By Everlast.
The regular list price is $5.99.
Sells new for $3.99.
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No comments about Everlast Hand Wraps (Red).
Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By China.
The regular list price is $54.00.
Sells new for $36.99.
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4 comments about Celtic Sword with Hardwood Handle.
- I really like this piece. I'm a Wiccan High Priest, and I use this sword in all of my rituals to cast the magick circle. It has a good look and feel and is made out of decent materials. It makes a great display piece.
- Though this sword seems to be a little cheaply made (some of the drill holes are off center) it still looks great and is just a lot of fun swinging around though I wouldnt hit anything with it.
- This product arrived quickly, but it appeared rather dirty. Still, I was happy with the purchase.
- The sword came rather quickly, and it does look great. It was a little dusty, but it cleaned pretty well. It's a very sturdy sword, nothing rattles or shakes, and the handle is indeed hardwood. If you are handling it alot, the wood may rub against your hands for some friction and a very small amount of pain. But overall, it's a great sword.
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Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By Japanese.
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3 comments about Indoor Japanese Tabi.
- These indoor tabi are excellent for budo taijutsu and ninjutsu practioners. They have cotton soles, and metal closures which is obviously the correct style. They last at least a year depending on the level of practice and are a comfortable fit. I issue these to all new students and have had good feedback from the majority of them when using them.
- I bought these tabi as a replacement for a pair that I've had for a year (same manufacturer). They're very durable and have endured many training sessions; I highly recommend them for all martial arts practitioners. They're comfortable, they provide better traction than socks (not to mention they look cooler :), and they make for a more sanitary dojo. One thing to note though, they do shrink very easily, especially if you use a dryer to dry them, so I would recommend buying a half-size to a size larger than normal, and purchasing tabi socks along with them to help fit them better if necessary (plus tabi socks will help reduce the wear on the tabi, so you can keep them longer). Also, to keep them from wearing out too quickly, I also suggest only washing them after 2 or 3 training sessions; if you wash them every time, they WILL fall apart faster.
- It's been 15 years since I was in a dojo - I bought these tabi for wearing around the home. They've worked well so far. I would generally echo recommendations from earlier reviewers, but definitely round up your half size and even go one Japanese size higher if you're wearing tabi socks. If you're looking to keep feet warm, you'll definitely need fitted tabi socks. Finally, you should should keep in mind this particular type has a cloth sole - go for a different item if you need skid proofing.
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Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By KD Elite.
Sells new for $9.00.
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5 comments about Bokken.
- This bokken is great. It is made of really sturdy hardwood and barely ever gets dents in it. Whether you are looking for a bokken to fight with or just one for show, this one is perfect for the job.
- This is a very nice bokken! Nice weight, shape, size and it's very sturdy.
My training focus is in MMA and grappling. I bought this sword to have FUN and add some variety to my workouts (I purchased the Forza Samurai workout book along with it). I don't plan on sparring or hitting any trees or rocks so I expect my bokken to last me a long, long time.
I've heard that the white rubber stopper that goes over the handguard is hard to slip in place--my solution: Vaseline (it works great!).
- I am 14.
Well to start my review is that i do not know martial arts and I was using these to swordfight with my brother. These are very strong wood and they smell nice too. They are strong and durable but the second one we ordered(we ordred them for swordfighing) snapped after our 4th fight becuase it had a wood knot and a soft spot in it. Mine didnt have any problems and was fully solid. They can replace it which we are gona do so if you order them, you should if you are a kid like me and wana swordfight. Remember if you do order it makesure you look for any knots or softspots or have your parent do that before you fight.
The handguard was easy to get on (with some spit) and if you use some bat tape to keep the handgoard down and for some grip it helps alot. By the way they are as shiny as they look.
Remember im just a kid who ordered these for some fun sword fighting
- i do VERY hard training with mine, been doing so for 15 years and i have used mine that i have had from day one of my training and still do, i have yes bought others, and made some as well, it really dose not matter one bit if it is cheep over a expensive one it is how you take care of it that matters i have had a $50 dollar Japanese White Oak Bokken shatter on me when training that was made to take the abuse and was hand selected and made, free of knots and well balanced and made by a company that has been making bokkens since before world war one, and my sensei even says as well that it really dose not matter how cheep or how expensive the bokken is but a matter of the woods quality to begin with, sanding the whole thing helps yes but is not needed, merphies oil/soap once every 4 weeks and let dry for one week is all that is needed, keeps the wood from warping and drying out and you dont have to sand all of it except the handle and even then it is not fully needed, the one i have had since the start of my training has been used and abused IN TRAINING and never broken splintered or cracked, we use live blades that have broken long before training was done in cutting exorcizer's of SIMPLE THINGS LIKE BAMBOO, IF your really worried about anything happening to your bokken or afraid of the quality of the wood AT ALL BEFORE YOU BUY IT then GET A COLD STEEL BOKKEN, and they hold up to even their own live blades with minor scratches if any, they mimic the shape of a bokken and the feel of one almost exact and you DO NOT have to treat them in any way. BUT if it was me then i would prefer to be able to look at mine in person if i could before i ever bought it to make sure that it was free of knots and dose not warp in any way. If any one thinks they know it all about swords and bokkens at all your wrong cause no one knows everything about them or anything, i know i do not know all there is myself all i know is what i have been tough from the start of my training, and that is a SWORD ( or a bokken )IS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS IT WAS MADE TO BE USED, and it is a matter of what feels right to you no one else, in then end what i am saying is what works for me might not work for some one else, buying it offline is yes great for those that do not have the ability to get them in there area, but it dose not really help you choose, it is more chosen for you and might not have the feel of what you really want it to feel like, and this is true of even swords and knives that are bought, i give this a 4 out of 5 cause i know nothing is perfect and nothing should be perfect, feel it out and know in the end it dose not matter it is more how it feels to you when using it and also what your doing with it as well, hard training, or beating things up that it was never meant to be used on, and i do and will admit A BOKKEN IS NOT A TOY they can cause serious injury EVEN DEATH to any living thing and should not be put in the hands of a child as a toy at any time OR ANY ONE THAT IS NOT WANTING TO LEARN HOW TO USE THEM CORRECTLY AND THAT IS OF SOUND MIND, if any one wants to learn how to use a sword then know that there are schools and dojos that do teach them how to use them, but most do not take children under the age of 18.
- Good quality wood for practice. It is a bit thicker, but that would makes it quite strong enough to withstand a few hard clashes. The only minor problem is that of the plastic/rubber hand guard at the handle which tends to come off loose, but its a minor inconvenience which I have seen in other similar ones too. Overall, good to practice around with, and learn new tricks as well. Feels quite comfortable in hands, and also gives u the feel of an old style way of practicing.
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Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By Tiger Claw Inc..
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3 comments about Ninja Uniform Black.
- Comfortable. Very strong. Very quiet, excellant for stealth. Great for indoors and outdoors. Grip, however, is not AS strong as expected. But overall, the advantages out-weigh the disadvantages by far. These are good quality Tabi
- I was looking for a well-made and detailed costume for Halloween, and this performed admirably. It has solid construction, and many good details. I can't speak to how it serves practitioners of ninjitsu (I practice aikido, myself), but I was quite pleased.
- This was a gift for my son's friend so that they can both dress up as and pretend that they are ninja's.
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Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By Japanese.
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1 comments about Jikatabi (Outdoor Tabi) Zip Lock Closure - Black.
- These tabi boots are a great fit and I found them to be quite comfortable. The velco is tough and slightly adjustable to make the boots tighter. The soles are very hard (you want to consider putting insoles inside the boot, just cut them to fit around the split toe) but are indeed quiter than normal shoes or boots, although it sais the split toe allows for greater manoeverability I have found it to be too tough to move to live up to this claim but you can easily climb ropes thanks to it.
Overall these are good quality tabi boots for the price offered and get the job done, whatever thay may be.
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Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By Movie Swords.
The regular list price is $119.99.
Sells new for $56.99.
There are some available for $49.99.
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No comments about Indiana Jones Khyber Bowie Knife Movie Replica Sword.
Posted in Martial Arts (Friday, July 4, 2008)
By TKO.
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Vinyl Escrima Stick Carrying Case
Everlast MMA Pro Leather Open Palm Grappling Gloves
Everlast Hand Wraps (Red)
Celtic Sword with Hardwood Handle
Indoor Japanese Tabi
Bokken
Ninja Uniform Black
Jikatabi (Outdoor Tabi) Zip Lock Closure - Black
Indiana Jones Khyber Bowie Knife Movie Replica Sword
TKO Pro Style Speedbag
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