Owner Gifford would not let my children use their own, previously purchased, sparring gear. He said that I have to purchase Safety America gear for $175 a set (I have 3 children). He would not allow them to continue classes unless I purchase their gear. Same sparring pads sell for $50 - $70 online and at Academy. When I questioned why I have to purchase ""his"" gear he replied that I either buy his gear or my kids can go some place else. I reminded him that this was not in the one year contract that we signed upon registration. How can he expect parents to pay so much when we are already paying $130per child per month for lessons? In front of my children, he barked that I can either buy his gear or go somewhere else. (Thus breaking the contract ) He further said that it was his business and if I didn't like it I could sue him. BTW, he does not take credit cards, cash only system. I was stunned by the lack of professionalism he displayed in front of my kids. Very sad role model for children.
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