Suggestions for equipment in a tradditional dojo

[elbows_and_knees]

When it comes to handpads, footpads, shin guards, etc, the students should really provide for their own. This way, they are responsible for their own equipment. A dojo could lose significant amounts of $$$ if it provides for constant replacement of handpads (and such), since sometimes they'll break, other times, some students might accidentally (?) stick them in their bags, etc.

yes, but at the same time you have to think of your students.

1. not all of them will be able to afford them.

2. you may have visitors who want to spar, have had prior training, but don't have their equipment

3. students who aren't sure about their level of committment will not run out and spend money buying equipment for something they aren't sure they will stick with.

you should tell your students that yes, ideally they ideally want to buy their own, but at the same time, you should have several pair readily available.