where to get Aikido 'suit' for 7 & 8 year olds?

[ernest]

Sorry, don't know the name for the white Aikido jimmy jammies. Anyone know where I can get these from, and how much they cost by any chance. In NW Kent if that helps?

The name for them is a Gi

We got DS's from a martial arts shop in London, Welling, if that helps at all. I can't work out where NW Kent is in relation to SE London (though is Welling in Kent..not sure)

Ds needs a new one now, but I don't know where to get them in Hants. DH also does Aikido but obviously as he doesn't grow too much he doesn't replace them often.

As for cost, kids ones are only around 8 - 10 pounds.

DH got her gi ordered by the instructor when she started karate. cant quite remember the price, think it was about 20 quid .

thansk, squirdle 8 - 10 sounds good Any more details about this shop by any chance?

I had a quick google, if you can't find a real shop theres a few internet eg
www.aikido-shop.co.uk

If your DC is in a club though, there may be some second hand kit available from older kids...

Thnaks, yes, they do go to a club, but they don't have them small enough for my 2, could probably order them, but was just wondering if I could pop into a shop and just buy them. I also looked on internet & they all come up as £25+, so was quite interested in £8 - £10 price tag...
Ta for making the effort

Ernest, I can't remember the name of the shop atm, DH will know, but you'd have to wait til he's home

I do know it's in Welling and is a black painted shop on the corner of the main shopping road. If that helps at all. T'would be easy to find if you went there. I'm just wondering if we still have any old suits of DS1. If I can find any, I'll send them to you.

Judo suits are the same thing too, don't be conned into buying specific Aikido suits..they are exactly the same. I think if you were buying them from the instructor the prices may well be bumped up.

I will try very hard to find out the name of the shop for you.

Your boys will love Aikido, DH is an instructor and very dedicated and DS1 is very keen too, has been doing it for 5+ yrs, did karate before that.

I got DS1's karate Gis on eBay (new) for about £11-£12 inc postage.

Found it, it's called Blitz...prices seem to have risen since I last went there though!

Here is the link anyway...if i can do it!

www.blitzsport.com/

I will speak to DH, he may know somewhere else that is cheaper.

Blimey I did a link!!

Thats a good idea Lyra, never thought of that!

DS's is a Blitz Gi.

thank you all! Was not expecting so much help and good tips. fingers crossed I manage o get a couple. I'll let ya know