Young’s Trading

Mr Lee’s small shop boast of all things Martial Arts! Great customer service! If you don’t find what you’re looking for in his store, he can order it! Found a Bruce Lee Gi! My husband is a happy camper! Thank you Mr Lee!

Support your local businesses :-)

this is a good place to buy your martial arts stuff. reasonable prices.

I’ve come here three times now over the years. Each time the owner has treated me like I was suspect or wasting his time. I have no idea why. I actually wanted to support the local martial arts supply store, seeing as how rare martial arts supply stores are.
Last time I tried buying some kung fu shoes for a photoshoot. I ask him the price and he acts like I’m wasting his breath. Then he follows me. It was surreal cuz I never get that kind of treatment. Especially as non-​threatening as I appear.
Prices are decent. Supplies on display are kind of low compared to Brendan Lai’s.
Wish I could rate this better but I just can’t in all honesty.

Here is the little shop that can!
Mr. Lee does it as best as he can, in what can only be defined as a «Specialty Shop». My family and I have been training in a martial art for a couple of years now, and this is where we go to get our goods. I honestly don’t know if there are any other shops of this kind in the area and I really don’t care. What we need at a fair price and with great service.
Get your gear and get out there!

Glad to find a local martial arts supplies shop. As others have said, the owner is friendly and knowledgeable, and the store is nicely stocked. My only complaints are with the people who were there when the owner was not (they were incredibly rude and condescending) and with the sword prices — some swords were not full tang, yet still pricey (a full tang extends the full length of the grip-​portion of a handle, versus a partial tang which does not). When I asked about full tang swords, the stand-​in clerk said, «Something like that would cost a thousand dollars.» Right…

I don’t know why every one is giving such great reviews because that is not the experience my fiancé and i had. My fiancé hasn’t practiced in a few yrs and decided to go back practicing tae kwon do. He has grown out of everything, so i decided to buy everything for him, meaning i was going to spend a few hundred. We walked in and started looking around and from the time we walked in he followed us like we were going to steal. I asked the guy if he could help my fiancé with sizing because we didn’t know his size. He says, «I know his size but is he going to buy.» I look at him and explain that we needed to try on uniform and sparring gear so that we can purchase and he said again but is he going to buy here. I was annoyed because he only wanted to help if we are buying. Yes we were but he should help regardless. I then proceed to inquire about belts because his black belt is too small and he again begins with well if he is going to buy here then… by that time I was pissed off and I walked out because he was extremely rude. Needless to say, I drove down to another city and made a purchase at a extremely helpful establishment and spent a few hundred dollars. I also made purchases online.

The guy who owns and runs this place is incredibly kind and helpful. I’ve gotten all my gi’s, my bo, a few pairs of arnis sticks, and several mouthguards here, plus pads of varying sizes for the self defense classes I teach and also to give as gifts to my martial arts school.

I’ve been going to Young’s for all my supplies & gear since I first started training in martial arts almost 20 years ago. I’m glad they’re still around.

I own my own Martial Arts School in Concord and I would not go anywhere else to get my supplies. The quality is great and the owner is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I know that I could order online from somewhwere else but actually seeing the products, trying them on, and the relationship I have established with the owner is something that will keep me coming back for years to come!

By golly the guy was super masterful and quick about my lack of ineptness!
I recently bought a Tae Kwon Do uniform and he knew everything from my size, my waist and, amazingly, even my belt rank (not white!). Funny thing is that he was slightly dozing off by a share in front of the door and sensed my friend and I so he quickly got up and courteously ushered us in.
Over all, job well done. It was easy-​peasy, no drama and he went right to the point. The price wasn’t all that bad too and we went on with our lives a little lighter and happier because of his attitude and gestures.
I bow to him! :D

The shop owner here is very friendly!
I feel a little bad because I tested a glove out by (with his permission) punching my Sensei in the ribs with it and it really startled said shop owner, heh! I’m sorry!
But he always will give a customer his attention and really endeavor to be helpful and help you find what you want. He is willing to order things if he does not have them in stock. He also carries some high quality stuff– I love the shinai I got here, and I also note that he is very good at judging sizes by eye– so far every estimation he has made has been accurate.
This is a great little store, and it’s also the only martial arts supply store with traditional stuff that I know of in the East Bay.

Great storew. One of a kind. Tip: diversify product and modernize store/​website and a little marketing would help this business out. They carry thai Smai (modern thai). Good quality but a little old school. In the stire its miss marked as master line which is actually the company where the producted is distributed through. Thai smai is authentic muay thai gear. Um I’d really like to see this place not go under so atleast stop in and see if they have what you want first before ordering online.

Great experience. Went with my son, to buy his first uniform, and they were very helpful. Will come again.

Young’s is great. I just picked up an extra gi, now I’m gazing longingly at the bos and sai I can come back for in a year.

Great shop with helpful service and a wide selection of items.
Highly recommended, and not just for dogs, but for anyone training in the martial arts.

If you need karate gear, this is the place to go.

After every belt test, I give myself an allowance, and let myself spend it at Young’s.
The gear is quality, and he’ll help you figure out what’s best for your budget (I started with the lower end gear, and now I’m slowly upgrading to the nicer stuff – totally worth the cash, but glad I waited till the student level stuff wore out).
Last time I was in, I bought sparring gear, a nice thick gi (love it love it love it!), and some stuff for my kwoon. He was patient, and multi-​tasked with other customers, answering all our questions, and finding the right fit for each of us. (He even talked story a little bit – old school training, no pads… sounds cool, but I’m glad for my sparring gear!)
I love to browse stuff online, but I still buy stuff at Young’s. It’s great to support a local business, his prices are more often than not very fair, and if you don’t see it, just ask, he might have it, or be able to order it. Just don’t ask for pink. He’s not big on pink. (But, hey! Nobody’s perfect, and I’ve got much respect for the old school, you know?)

Excellent customer service
Best EastBay location for all of your Martial Art supplies. If you don’t see what you want ask, they will find whatever it is you are looking for. From what I can tell the same family has owned this business for years. I was buying equipment from them in the mid-​eighties.
I recently purchased sparring pants and escrima sticks, pants were heavy cotton, excellent quality at a great price.
If you are looking for something specific might be a good idea to call in advance.

Hey, I’m just a gal looking for some foam sparring foot pads, can ya help me out? The owner was really nice, got me a pair to try on, and held them at the counter for me while I fawned over the fake swords and escrima sticks like jewelry.
The selection looks small, but it seems like the kind of place where there’s always more stuff «in the back.» For the space, they had a bit of everything: sparring equipment, heavy bags, weapons, books. It’s the one martial arts supply place I know of in Oakland, so I’ll be back, I’m sure.