hey I was recently asked by someone where to get these things for contact, so i thought i would pass them along here.

for judo pants, the best source I've seen is Chajonshim Martial Arts Supply
www.cjmas.com/index.php

they are actually hard to find seperate from the rest of the uniform, and i love dancing contact in them. They sell for $18 plus shipping

for chinese knea pads, the best i know at the moment is still contact Quarterly ... $15 plus shipping
www.contactquarterly.com/kp/kp.html

for chinese martial arts shoes (fabulous for outdoor dancing!) Martial Arts Mart ...$14 plus shipping
www.martialartsmart.net/45353l.html

happy dancing
Karl