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By
Peter Vermeeren
The most common place to buy martial arts or self defense equipment is in the
local dojo.
Most dojos, training centers, etc., have a small store where you can buy or order
the martial arts or self defense equipment you need for your practice.
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Buying your martial arts or self defense equipment at your local dojo has
a lot of advantages.
You will get expert advise from your teacher. He knows your needs and what type
of martial arts or self defense equipment you are going to need for his classes.
He will also be the best person to advise you on the quality of the different
brands due to his years of experience with many different suppliers.
The negative part of buying martial arts or self defense equipment at your local
dojo is the price. Buying only a minor wholesaler, the discount margins are very
small and this will reflect itself in the prices your teacher has to charge for
the martial arts and self defense equipment he or she sells.
The second possibility is buy your martial arts and self defense equipment at
a local specialized store. The advantage is a lower price than in your local dojo
or gym, you can touch, feel and try on the equipment before you buy to see if
you like it and if the size fits you. You can get some advise from the salesperson
about the different brands of martial arts and self defense equipment they sell.
The downside is the fact that most salespersons in those shops are non practitioners
of the martial arts or self defense so they have no practical experience with
the equipment they sell. This may lead to mistakes that will cost you money. The
third way to buy your martial arts or self defense equipment is to shop for it
online.
There are many suppliers to be found online that will ship the goods to your doorstep.
To find them just type: martial arts or self defense equipment in google or any
other search engine and you will get thousands of listings for this term.
The advantages are obvious: no need to leave your home, low prices and shipping
to your doorstep but the inconveniences are also very obvious: You can not feel,
try or touch the equipment before finishing the payment and receiving the shipment
of your martial arts or self defense equipment. You won’t be able to get advise
from a real person, face to face. Some suppliers will be happy to assist you in
your selection of martial arts or self defense equipment by email or phone. If
you have to return an order for whatever reason you will have to take care of
the shipping and packing and refunds can take time to be paid.
So before starting to shop for your martial arts or self defense equipment take
a look at the above and consider what is the best way for you.
Some people will be limited to one or two possibilities and others can only buy
their martial arts or self defense equipment online but wherever you go to buy
yours, consider the warranty and the refund policies of all 3, the local dojo,
the specialized shop and the online supplier. This can save you a lot of headaches.
Things do break and sometimes it just isn’t manufactured as it should be so warranty
and refund policies will help you determine the professionalism of the seller
and save you time and headaches. Peter Vermeeren is a traditional martial arts
teacher for over 30 year.
His websites can be found here: Martial
Media Productions and Kamikaze
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