As many of you know, I spend a great deal of time in the Dominican Republic and will be spending more over the next few years.
There are a few martial arts schools down here with some very dedicated students and, believe it or not, some excellent instructors in various styles.
One thing missing is equipment. The guys down here improvise (rolled up kimono as a focus pad, etc), but there's only so much you can do, and most students simply don't have the funds to buy or import new equipment. Kimonos for karate are no big deal, but BJJ gi's are hard as hell to come by and obviously necessary to the art.
So, I'm asking for a bit of help. Any gyms in the Montreal or Ottawa area with used, beat-up pads, or any BJJ-ers who've upgraded to a new gi because they really wanted a blue one to go with the spiffy new belt, please let me know. I'll be happy to pick it up and bring it down with me next time, and your cast-offs will be gratefully received by schools and students down here.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Cheers!
Joe
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TTT for you!
hey canadajoe, this is the first time I saw this thread. I have at least a kimono that I can donate, it's a toraki (A3) and in relatively good shape. If you come to Ottawa/Ronin, let me know.
Mark@ronin-mma.com
Justinbruckmann@aol.com
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hmeboy: thanks a million! I'll be in Ottawa in May, but if Wade shows up to train before then, I'm sure he wouldn't mind bringing it to MTL and holding on to it for me.
Loaf: did your posting of your email mean you want me to email you?
I can also be reached at joeneurauter@videotron.ca
Guys, chip in! What many of you consider throwaways will be greatly appreciated. People down here don't mind duct taping the crap out of a focus mitt if it means they actually have a mitt to focus on! I'll even send or post pics of people kicking ass in your castoffs...
Cheers!
Joe
no problem my friend, I'll look around to see what else I have..I think I may have some bag gloves that I don't use any more as well.
Joe,
We have a bit of stuff at GAMMA we can donate. Does that mean you will actually train here again?
Et tu, Brutas?
will be by to take my beatings like a man in May. Hope you can all wait that long...
Cheers!
Joe
NbaJHR -- You've got mail
Loaf -- You've got mail
Don't have to be a gym to have old crap to donate...
Cheers and TTT
Joe
tippity top
dude! put up your email and I'll see what I have!!
It's there, about half way up, but here it is again...
joeneurauter@videotron.ca
Cheers!
joe
tippity toppity, give my your old crappity!
Drop us a line. We at Showdown would love to donate some quality gear for you and your guys.
Email us at shooter@showdowncombatsports.com
Anything we can do to help would be great.
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You guys rule (and have mail)
Cheers!
Joe
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Joe; I have a used Jukado judogi that is in decent shape that I can donate, if you want it. I am in Toronto, and I am not sure if you can arrange for mail or pickup, but if you want it, it's yours. You can email me at kingdarb@rogers.com. -Brad