Last week I finally started thinking about a Christmas gift for my best friend, who is a martial arts enthusiast.  I know absolutely nothing about these sports, so I have been at a loss.  Fortunately for me, the owner of the local sporting goods store is very knowledgeable when it comes to martial arts supplies.  When I went into his store on Saturday, all I had to do was let him know which martial arts my friend is interested in and what my price range is.  He was able to come up with a number of suggestions for me.  The best thing is that he told me my friend can exchange his gift if it’s unsuitable.