Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about shipping, martial arts gear, training, and store policies.
Yes! We regularly serve customers across Canada and also ship internationally.
Please note that international shipping charges, duties, and customs fees may apply depending on the destination country.
Please call us at 1-800-563-3338 and we can help arrange alternative shipping methods through Canada Post or courier services.
Absolutely.
You may place your order online and select “Pick Up In Store” during checkout, or simply visit our retail location in person:
701 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Return your item within 1 month of purchase in new condition and original packaging with the receipt for a full refund.
If the original receipt or packaging is missing but the item remains in new condition, we may offer store credit of equal value.
There is no single “best” martial art.
Every martial art has evolved over years of testing and training for specific situations and goals.
The better question is:
“What situation are you intending to train for?”
That depends entirely on your goals and what you hope to learn.
Every gym has its own culture, training style, and instructor strengths.
Most gyms offer free trials or allow you to observe classes. We recommend visiting 3–4 local gyms to see:
- How classes are structured
- Which instructors you connect with
- What training environment feels right for you
The Gi serves several important purposes.
- Improves hygiene by reducing skin-to-skin contact
- Simulates real-world clothing grips
- Develops technical grappling control
- Provides durable reinforced gripping surfaces
In real-life situations, people are usually wearing jackets, hoodies, belts, or sleeves — not fight shorts.
Machine wash your Gi in warm or cold water and hang dry overnight.
We recommend avoiding hot water and excessive dryer heat to prevent shrinkage, since most Gis are cotton-based.
After every single use.
Nobody wants to train with a dirty or sweaty Gi. Clean gear is part of good martial arts etiquette and respect for your training partners.
Boxing gloves should not be placed in the washing machine.
The inside of gloves can be sprayed or disinfected, but your best defense against odor and bacteria is clean hand wraps.
Wash your hand wraps after every training session to keep your gloves fresh and hygienic.
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