My kids have taken martial arts training for years, and I love everything about it – except the expense.  I realize that the owners of the studio have to earn a living, and I love them dearly, but they are really high on the prices of uniforms and other gear that the kids need.  Another karate mom suggested to me that I look online when my kids outgrew their existing safety gear and were told that they needed all new karate sparring gear.  I am so glad that I took her advice.  I found high quality gear at really great prices.