During this week on Weapons Wednesday, Amanda and Mel wanted to see how durable mall ninja items can be in our latest video.  The wanted to test the sharpness of the blades, the tips and even how strong they are against cinder blocks.  Make sure to view the video to see which one did the best, you will be shocked when you see the winner!

On this week's Weapons Wednesday, Amanda and Mel wanted to really test out some swords with different types of steel.  They made sure to really bash them to really see what happens with them.  Check out the video to see the interesting results!

This week for Weapons Wednesday, Amanda and Mel wanted to really test out some of our knives to see what they can withstand.  Everything from a two story drop to a cinder block crush was done.  See the video to watch the end results!

On this week's Weapons Wednesday video, Amanda and Mel reviewed five of our most awesome weapons that we currently have in our warehouse.  They tested out everything from a small pocket baton to a massive saber sword.  Even though they are all awesome, the best is the Hidden Icepick Escrima made by KOMBATIV.com.  See the video to get the full review on each weapon!

This week for Weapons Wednesday, Amanda and Mel took a look at the newest weapons that we just recently released on our website.  There were everything from karambits to kamas, and we even tested a stun gun!  Be sure to watch this shocking video on our KarateMart.com YouTube channel.

For this week on Weapons Wednesday, we took a look at some of our newest bladed weapons that would be great to survive on a deserted island. From an axe, a bowie knife and a short sword, it will be difficult to choose.  Watch the video to see which bladed weapons that we chose! 

On this week of Weapons Wednesday, Kyle had an announcement to make.  He is taking a break from filming the videos for a little bit and Amanda is going to be the new host with Melanie.  Check out their review and test of our newest and coolest weapons, which includes the Modern Tactical Khopesh.  View the video to see their inputs!

This week for Weapons Wednesday, I reviewed the Steampunk Gun Blade and Other Unusual Weapons that we recently got in our warehouse.  These weapons really are unique and are very exciting to say the least.  Watch the video to see what they can do!

This week for Weapons Wednesday, we took a look at our Dark Battle Pike along with some of the newest weapons that we just started carrying.  We made sure all of these weapons were able to withstand the damage that we put them through as well.  View the video to see them really tested out!

Halloween is coming, and it wouldn't hurt you to stand out with a cool Halloween costume. And that's where our selection of urban ninja costume gear can help. These costume accessories will allow you to mix and match to make your own unique urban ninja costume.

We sell a lot of swords, but how can you know which is the right one for you? Let us show you with a handy list.

Not all ninja weapons are created equal, and while you can do a lot of damage with many of our ninja weapons, we thought we'd highlight a few that stand out as particularly awesome.

Two customer questions have long kept us up at night: Can We make a six foot version of the Collapsibel Bo Staff and can we make one that separates in the middle? We can rest easy now that the answer is yes.

Something has been brewing in the KarateMart.com Ninja Forges. Now we're ready to unveil our newly redesigned steel bo staffs. Come take a look at how we've used the lessons of the past few years to improve on our high-quality original metal weapons.

With more and more people purchasing online instead of at retail stores, the sales tax laws needed to be changed to affect e-commerce businesses and Amazon resellers, but the way this was done has already begun forcing many small businesses to close their doors.  

 Global Martial Arts University (GMAU), an online martial arts training website, used one of our metal bo staffs to create an awesome total bo exercise video. Come see the details.

It was only a matter of time. Our ninja forges are now churning out nunchucks that glow in the dark! 

Our forge ninjas have been hard at work and now we've got a a bo that glows in the dark. Come check it out! 

Who is brave enough to put their bodies on the line to test our ninja accessories? We are.

 Do martial arts groin guards help with direct attacks? We decided to investigate.

 Yes, we have batons. But what's the deal with collapsible batons? How about a stick that you can carry with ease?

 We got some fun names for our new red and blue kunai. Now it is time to announce the winners and the names of these new throwing knives. 

 Our forge ninjas are at it again. This time we've made some solid metal tonfa out of high-quality aluminum. Come check it out the video where we feature them.

 We've got some throwing weapons looking for a home. Why not compete for the chance to win them?

 Holy shuriken! You need to plan a party for your little ninja but there's so little time! Not to fear, KarateMart.com is here to save the day. With one simple order and a little planning, you can make a wicked ninja-themed party.

Now is the time of discovery. Specifically, your discovery of this new video we've got on breaking boards.

It is said that one learns best by doing. That's what Products Guy Ian and Corbin the Formal Ninja, decided to do to with nunchucks. What could go wrong? 

The best offense is keeping your target from putting up their defense. That's why KarateMart's selection of hidden, stealth, and concealed weapons are such a great idea for ninjas. 

What's this? A high-quality katana with a sharpened Damascus steel blade? This samurai sword is a work of art, which is why we decided to do something special with it as a way to demonstrate the power and versatility of this samurai weapon.

 We've got sharpening stones that are designed for taking a sharp edge and making it sharper. When we decided to use them, it turned into a great adventure. It also turned out to be great for you, dear readers, because we've got a giveaway contest for anyone who likes sharp things.

We made something new in our ninja forges! It's the Metal Competition Kama. Come see the video on it.

KarateMart has some new trick chucks available now, but if you are unfamiliar with what tricking even means, you might not know what they're for. Luckily, KarateMart is here to help.

 Non-lethal weapons are all the rage nowadays, especially if you want to be an upstanding hero who captures and incapacitates fleeing culprits without killing them or endangering nearby civiliants. Now KarateMart makes a series of entangling weapons called bolas for just that very purpose!

What's the deal with these black grip nunchaku? They're made out of solid metal but also have black rubber grips. We actually have a whole video on them, if you're interested. 

 2017 Was a crazy year for KarateMart, but 2018 will have some great twists and turns. We even have a video talking about it.

Buying clothes online can be hard. You can't try anything on and so you don't know what will fit. What if the material is too thick or too thin? We strive to make shopping with KarateMart as painless as possible, which is why we have now made new sizing charts that are a little more detailed than what you see on our product pages.  

 Come see how to Make your own Iron Fist Costume with costumes and accessories available at KarateMart.com

Our innovation ninjas never fail to deliver. This time, we have improved on a product everyone has come to love: The Collapsible Bo Staff. Are you ready to learn about what changes we have made to this unique weapon, found nowhere else?

We sell lots of products here at KarateMart. But we are often so busy designing new weapons and simply running our website for our loyal customers that we don't devote enough time and energy to show off our weapons and what awesome ninja moves can be done with our exclusive weapons. This is why we are proud to present to you Shinobi Sean, Karate Mart's newest brand ambassador. But who is Shinobi Sean? What makes him so special?

We first found Shinobi Sean on Instagram and liked his cool moves and awesome ninja cosplay. Sean performs some impressive moves with and without ninja weapons. We sat down with Sean to ask him a few questions about who he is and what he's about.

Our parents told us not to mess with fire. They also said to avoid sharp objects. We didn't listen.

Kyle and Matt are at it again with a new video showcasing a great bo staff drill you can do if you've got a friend and at least two bo staves. Click on the video below to watch. Maybe you'll learn a thing or two.

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So it has come to this. Our new Solid Aluminum Hexagon Bo Staff has faced the test against the Steel Bo Staff. But what are the results? Come check out what happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force.

Recently at KarateMart.com, we unveiled two related nunchucks that use nylon cord instead of chain and ball bearing. These chucks are part of our series of exclusive metal weapons. For those of you familiar with unique items, you know we put a lot of thought and passion into our exclusive items. Today we'd like to explore why we made two nunchucks with cord.

In part three of our neverrending series of instructional and how-to videos, resident Bojutsu enthusiast Matt shows how you, too, can increase the speed of your bo staff spins with some handy tricks. For added flavor, he even uses our exclusive Collapsible Bo Staff, which you can only get at KarateMart.com.

Play the video below and learn a thing or two.

KarateMart.com is the source of all kinds of expertise with weapons. Our very own Kyle isn't afraid to work up a sweat to show you how to turn your nunchucks into lethal weapons. In today's video, he uses a set of rattan nunchucks to show you how to improve your aim (which is important), as well as your speed (also important).

Play the video below and start the journey to becoming a chuck-wielding killing machine.

Our resident Bojutsu Enthusiast Matt has a few tricks up his sleeve when it comes to bo staffs. So, when he found out that we now make an Ultra Light Aluminum Bo Staff, he jumped on the chance to show our loyal customers one of his favorite bo techniques: the reverse roll.  

Play the video below and see how easy and fun learning the bo staff can be!

Our Collapsible Bo Staff is not only a fearsome weapon, but also fun to swing around. KarateMart.com's very own Kyle decided to have a little fun with one and share the experience with you. Play the video and enjoy!

As much as we like to make videos, our quality and panache is nothing compared to that of our faithful customer, Tony Valente. Tony has recently made an awesome video demonstrating KarateMart.com's very own Collapsible Bo Staff. Check out the video yourself and prepare to be impressed.

 Our ninja forges have been cranking out steel and aluminum bo staffs to meet with your demand. But the burning question you all want to know is how they stack up when it comes to durability. After considerable effort, we have your answer.

Nobody wants to get in a fight with an oversized opponent. But, when someone bigger and stronger is menacing you "in the streets," you need to defend yourself. That's why Jake Mace recently put out a video demonstrating four techniques to help you get out of that situation safely and with your dignity intact.

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At KarateMart.com, we have worked hard to create new weapons in our ninja forges. We recently shared a few videos showcasing the talents of our very own Kyle with these weapons and some unlucky fruit. However, we know that the fruits of our labor couldn't compare to that of some of our fans. So we take it to you, our loyal customers, to give these weapons the awesome screen time we know they deserve. Here's how it works:

Putting money or candy in your easter eggs is old hat nowadays. Your kids want some creativity in their holiday hunt. As such, we've put together a list of alternatives to candy and money that you can put into your eggs that will not only turn your hunt up to eleven, but allow your children to experience Easter in a new way.

We love getting cool martial arts stuff to you, our loyal followers. But, when we get an opportunity to make our mark in the world and apply our creative talents to actually design new goods, it's much more fulfilling. We did it before with the collapsible bo staff. Today we would like to showcase the newest fruits of our labor. Here's what you need to know about our new metal weapons.

Imagine a child practicing karate. Now imagine that child continuing to practice karate for 45 more years, refining his abilities and expanding to other forms of martial arts. What you have been imagining this whole time is Chris Casamassa. A legend on the mat and on the screen, Casamassa has combined his love of martial arts and children with a series of KickNFit Kids videos.

Since we decided to rename our "polypropylene samurai sword" to the "indestructible plastic samurai sword", there has been a lot of controversy around the KarateMart.com office about whether this item is really indestructible. On the one hand, as our legal team explains it, "it's not technically indestructible, guys." On the other hand, the polypropylene material makes the sword tough and flexible so that it will weather all kinds of thrashing.

As we batted these swords around the office, it occurred to us that we didn't actually know the limit to the indestructibility of these plastic swords and that we should figure this out for you, our loyal readers. It also seemed a better use of our time than "accidentally" breaking the legal guys' coffee cups. So here are a few things that may or may not destroy your indestructible plastic samurai sword.

Jake Mace has been a full-time teacher of Tai Chi for more than a decade. His goal is to offer his students the traditions, techniques, skills and health that he has attained through Kung Fu, Tai Chi and QiGong. Jake is also an environmentalist, vegan, urban farmer and gardener, energy conservationist, animal and human rights activist inspiring people and raising awareness for environmental, human and animal, and energy causes. Jake raises awareness for the Earth, animals, people, and energy by leading workshops, leading seminars, producing videos, and living an example of the life he teaches.

The Wing Chun wooden dummy has been used for 1000's of years in traditional Chinese martial arts training.  Historically, they are very large and impractical to own, but the foot-print of our free standing model allows it to comfortably fit in almost any training space.  This modern dummy has 3 arms and 1 leg that represent various body positions and lines of force.  Watch the video below to see how this dummy is constructed and check it out on our website here.

Every year, we try to raise the bar by coming out with new products that put us on the map.  This year, we began sparring (no pun intended) with the idea of reimagining one of our best selling products, the lightweight student uniform.  After much time spent examining our previous uniforms and comparing them to other brands, we came up with what we feel is the perfect lightweight karate uniform for the modern martial artist.

It wasn't but just over a year ago that, armed only with the trailer below, the creative talents behind Kung Fury successfully Kick-started their film fantasies with a whopping $630,019 crowd-funded campaign that would allow them to complete their 1/2-hour short film.

Last month the team generously laid an incredible, 80's inspired music video upon the Internet's doorstep (Click through for the video). The promise of an imminent release was made. Now, today finally marks the day that the action-starved masses can be satiated with the full release of their beloved indie film.

In this video, our customer service guy Ian takes a closer look at some of our newest products. The Halo Reach Energy Sword, the Compact Pepper Spray Keychain, the Rubber Ninja Keychain Toy, and the Half Moon Throwing Knife Set.

Jeet Kune Do (JKD) is a hybrid combat system developed by martial arts icon Bruce Lee, whose legendary fighting talent shot this pint-sized phenomenon to fame in the 1970's. Trained in classical Chinese fighting disciplines, Wing Chun and boxing, Bruce diligently worked through these systems, but went on to develop his own style of fighting known as Jeet Kune Do or, The Way of the Intercepting Fist.

Favoring simple, unassuming forms with seamless chic movements applied at super speed to affect maximum impact, JKD took a bold step away from the exclusively rational (and largely unrealistic) approach of traditional styles. Although not developed as an improvement on Wing Chun or his other training, JKD became an exception which bested the rules from which it had evolved, and done so by virtue of its multiple fighting disciplines and the resulting intuitive adaptability which characterizes it. Its efficacy when applied in real life scenarios created JKD's definitive point of difference; this being that it was functional for real-life street fighting, since it operated beyond the limits of traditional training of the day.

One of the greatest things about working for KarateMart.com is that we get to meet so many martial artists who are constantly introducing us to new martial arts styles. Recently, a customer of ours told me about the Keysi Fighting Method. I had never heard of it before, but apparently it is being used to choreograph all sorts of Hollywood movies, so I decided that it would be perfect for this months martial arts spotlight.

The Keysi Fighting Method is considered one of the deadliest martial arts currently practiced. It is the fighting style featured in the latest Batman movies, Jack Reacher, and Mission Impossible 3. The Keysi Fighting Method made its debut in Batman Begins, and has since gained a fair amount of popularity.

It's a good day for comic-book and/or ninja fans! The new trailer for the much anticipated reboot of everyone's favorite X-man, The Wolverine, is pretty much what you'd expect. It's full of action, exotic locales, ninjas, and a grizzly Hugh Jackman.

Check out the trailer below and then let us know what you think!

These mark the last round of fights before the quarter finals begin, so it's not too late to cast your vote as the contestants dwindle. I for one have my money on Batman taking the whole show. Everybody loves batman. Unless of course the internet gathers up its collective consciousness to enact the devious plan of voting Aquaman all the way to the winner's circle. Mind you, this is an entirely plausible scenario and should not be dismissed outright.

Continue reading to check out the second fight featuring a showdown between Green Arrow and Hawkgirl.

Welcome to the Third Round of the ongoing tournament being presented by DC Comics to promote their new fighting game, Injustice: Gods Among Us. The winner of each round is being determined by internet votes, with each fight being played out after victor has been selected.

What that all boils down to is just an excuse to show you some pretty sweet footage from the soon to be released game. The above video features possibly the most loathed of all DC heroes, Aquaman, taking on Cyborg. I happen to have a soft spot for the watery warrior though, so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.

Continue reading for the second matchup of the day: Green Lantern vs. Solomon Grundy!

The following article marks the first in the 'Survival' series slated for four parts, which focuses on the nitty-gritty of real-world fighting. No showy moves will be found here, just good old-fashioned martial arts moves that are designed with only one goal in mind: survive. In a real world encounter against an attacker, there are no medals or trophies for second place, and the wrong decision at the last second could leave you seriously injured or worse.

Your child has been in the martial arts for a couple of years and now they have requested a karate theme birthday party, but what are the best martial arts party supplies to include to have a fun party for all? There are a few basics every party needs in order to be a success.

One of the most exciting things about the martial arts is all of the exotic weapons used by different styles. The interesting thing about martial arts weapons is that many originated as farming tools. During the 17th century, farmers were banned from carrying weapons, so they improvised farming tools so as to always have a weapon available at their disposal. Here is a look at three of the most popular weapons that begin as farming equipment.

Jump kicks are one of the most popular techniques in the martial arts. Undoubtedly, if you have ever attended a Taekwondo tournament or watched a martial arts movie, you've witnessed some spectacular jump kicks you wish you could perform yourself. While many martial artists have developed strong jump kicking techniques, few have developed a high enough vertical leap to bring the kick to its full potential.

Jumping higher is not rocket science, but you need the right plan in place if you want to be successful. Here is a plan you can follow to help increase your vertical leap and greatly improve your aerial kicks. Please consult a doctor before performing any of these exercises.

Recently, KarateMart.com began carrying some new lines of high quality Jiu Jitsu uniforms. We had always carried Judo uniforms in the past, but had never really considered carrying Jiu Jitsu gi because they are so similar and we didn't get many requests for them. Since adding them to KarateMart.com, one of the most common questions our customer service team answers is "What is the difference between a Jiu Jitsu uniform and a Judo Gi?". So, I figured this would be a great topic to discuss on our blog.