Martial Art Shop

Martial Art Shop, martial arts equipment in the UK

Martial Art Shop is a British shop specialising in martial arts equipment, uniforms and training gear. According to its own presentation, it has been operating since 1999 and describes itself as founded by martial artists, with over 25 years of activity supplying martial artists across the UK. Its catalogue is organised by discipline, product type and brand, and includes both items for individuals and accounts for clubs and instructors.

Disciplines covered

The shop structures its offering around a broad list of disciplines: karate, boxing, MMA, judo, jiu-jitsu, kendo, BJJ (Brazilian jiu-jitsu), kickboxing, muay thai, ninja, kung fu, taekwondo, running, self-defence, kali, aikido, weightlifting and wrestling. It also has a specific children's section, with beginner kids' karate uniforms.

Uniforms and fight wear

The clothing section includes martial arts uniforms (karate, judo, jujitsu and taekwondo), belts and sashes, and fight wear such as shorts, T-shirts, rashguards, hoodies and MMA spats, as well as muay thai, boxing and kickboxing clothing, trousers and compression wear. In footwear it offers indoor shoes, martial arts trainers, boxing boots, wrestling boots, weightlifting shoes and running shoes. The section is completed by casual T-shirts, hoodies, tracksuits and gym wear.

Protection and combat equipment

Protection covers boxing gloves in sizes from 4 to 20 ounces, martial arts gloves, karate gloves, MMA gloves, point fighting gloves, sparring gloves and bag gloves, as well as hand wraps. Protective gear includes head guards, sparring boots, body armour, groin guards, shin guards, shin instep guards, gum shields, knee and elbow pads, ankle support and sparring equipment specific to kickboxing, karate, taekwondo and MMA, with discounted sparring sets.

Training, fitness and accessories

The training catalogue brings together focus pads, thai pads, strike shields, speed balls, punch bags (free standing, hanging and kids) and their accessories, gym equipment, training aids, breaking boards, weights, MMA grapple dummies, training mats, stretching aids, skipping ropes and yoga. In fitness there are indoor shoes, weightlifting shoes and yoga shoes, running clothing and footwear, cones and markers, ladders, leg stretchers, medicine balls, resistance bands, weighted vests, weights and wrist and ankle weights. Accessories include holdalls and kit bags, keyrings, cloth badges, gift ideas, physio supplies, MMA accessories, sports nutrition and gift certificates.

Martial arts weapons

It has a specific weapons section: nunchaku, bo staffs, jo, escrima, sai, bokken, tonfa, kama, swords, knives, training weapons, axes and cases. Available materials include wood, metal, graphite, foam, plastic and rubber.

Brands and certifications

Among the brands it sells are Adidas, Blitz, Fairtex, Bytomic, TUFF Sport, Venum Fightwear, Pro Box, Fumetsu, Top Ten, Cimac, Spirit, Arawaza and Hayabusa. The site also organises sections for AIBA, WKF, ITF and WTF approved products. It has sale sections (training, T-shirts, shorts, gloves, uniforms, clothing, accessories and weapons) and offers free UK delivery on orders over £75.

Profile and club support

The company presents itself as founded by martial artists and led by Martin Blakeway, company director and 5th dan multi-style martial arts instructor, with 28 years of experience in taekwondo, jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. In addition to retail sales, it offers club and instructor accounts and wholesale, with the stated aim of supporting martial arts schools and instructors.

Location and contact

Phone: 07951668650 · Email: sales@martialartshop.co.uk