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wu_de36
10-04-2001, 12:15 AM
Anyone ever dealt with these folks?

http://www.bltsupplies.com/

They apparently have a book I've been after for years. Pananadata Rope Fighting.. Droool.

Anyways, I understand on their site that they're in NYC Chinatown and that their phone lines haven't been restored.

I placed an order on their web page a week and a half ago, and it still hasn't been charged to my CC yet.

Is this normal, or just a result of everything that's been happening.

Any tales?

Mojo
10-04-2001, 12:20 AM
Cool
I love a good bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwitch !!! :D

wu_de36
10-04-2001, 12:25 AM
http://wackett.enc.org/~tmarker/images/smilies/thebirds.gif

Mojo
10-04-2001, 12:32 AM
I ordered and received a couple of 'tai chi rulers' from them a few months ago. As I recall, they arrived within 10 days of ordering them.
I thought that was good service.
Why don't you e-mail them and ask 'em what's the hold up ?

Cody
10-04-2001, 12:34 AM
many times over the years. I recently received email from them which I didn't pay much attention to because I don't have outstanding orders. I know they were having some sort of problem. Great help, huh? Look, if I were you, I'd give them a call to make sure your order is being processed. They are good in terms of products and customer service.

Cody

wu_de36
10-04-2001, 12:41 AM
well, i emailed a few days ago and hadn't heard anything.... their phone just rings..

i dunno how close they are to the WTC, but I'd imagine it has altered the way they do business a little.

i'll keep calling, but I'm glad to hear that they are legit.

meltdawn
10-04-2001, 03:49 AM
BLT's on Mulberry Street in Chinatown, which was not in the "fall out" zone. But some people down there are only this week finally being allowed to go back to their work places.

BLT is a small "mom and pop" shop. They probably have not gotten back up to speed after the tragedy.

I'd say pretend like you never placed your order, and keep contacting them by phone.

They have an outstanding selection of books and videos.

"Waiting is bad." - Musashi
www.lungyingjingjung.com (http://www.lungyingjingjung.com)

Stranger
10-04-2001, 03:53 AM
I know nothing about BLT Suppliers, but stay on them. I have been really burned by certain MA suppliers.

I don't get mad.
I get stabby.

MonkeySlap Too
10-04-2001, 04:33 AM
I visited the store last summer. It was a fun place.

I love NYC chinatown. Great fun!

I am a big beleiver in luck. The more I work, the more luck I have.

wu_de36
10-04-2001, 05:12 PM
I talked to someone last night who told me in an impatient way to be patient:) I'd imagine I wasn't the only person who had called.

Since they haven't charged me yet, I don't feel too bad.. I'm just panting with lust for this out-of-print book.

origenx
10-04-2001, 05:19 PM
I didn't see a Pananadata Rope Fighting book there. Did u spell it right? COuld u post a direct link to it?

wu_de36
10-04-2001, 07:01 PM
http://www.bltsupplies.com/sbookma56.html

Scroll about halfway down. It's spelled slightly wrong in my other post... I always forget how many "an"s are there :)

B81205 Pananandata Rope Fighting. Author: Amante P. Marinas $14.00

Phil Redmond
06-02-2009, 04:57 PM
Many NYC martial artists are familiar with Bok Lei Tat martial arts store.
http://www.bltstore.com/main/index.php

As early as the 70's people would meet under the large painted sign of Bruce Lee fighting Chuck Norris that hung above the store on Canal Street in Manhattan's Chinatown. The store has moved a few times. Once even to Queens. I've know the owners for years and they allowed me to teach my class in the back of the store on Mulberry St.
Well, now they've moved to Flushing Queens Chinatown. They are having some demonstrations and a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sat. June 6, 2009. We will be doing a demo there. I'm sure there will be other schools as well. All are welcome
Here's the info:
136-65 41st Ave
Flushing, NY
Hours: 1030 - 730 pm
718-321-9878

The schedule date for the Grand Opening is 6/6/09 (Saturday) from the hours of 10:00am -1:00pm. The ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 11:00am.

Phil Redmond
06-05-2009, 09:28 AM
Schedule for Grand Opening Performance

10:00am – 11:00am – Open reception

11:00am – 11:30am –
• Introduction of BLT’s Sporting World store in the Chinese
community
• Introduction of special guest of honor
• Introduction of Owners of BLT’s Sporting World
• Start Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

11:30pm – 12:00pm – Lion dancing performance by Choi Li Fut

12:00pm – 12:15pm – Kung Fu demonstration by Sifu Norman Chin - Southern Pray
Mantis School

12:20pm – 12:35pm - Tai Chi demonstration by Sifu J. Teasley

12:35pm – 12:50pm - Lion dance performance by NYFK Sport Association

12:50pm – 1:05pm – Traditional Wing Chun demo. By Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu
Academy- Master Phillip Redmond

1:05pm - Others demo.


2:00pm - Closing

Lokhopkuen
06-05-2009, 09:45 AM
I ordered some products from this company years ago and after that NEVER AGAIN.:mad:

lkfmdc
06-05-2009, 09:57 AM
I have such fond memories of the first location which was under the white crane school, and which had this huge basement full of books.

Then they moved to Queens to a location in the middle of nowhere, impossible to get to :o

The "came back to Chinatown" only to have the unfriendliest store set up ever (books literally hidden behind a counter) and the worse customer service ("what, you want to know what that is?" , "you want the price, oh, ****, wait, I'll see if I can find it" , "NO, we don't carry that, I say that to everyone why you ask?")

Back to Queens I guess.. feels like the fall of the Roman empire or something equally depressing

Mas Judt
06-05-2009, 10:39 AM
Shame, I love hitting the crazy stores when I'm in NYC. It's been a while, but still...

Lokhopkuen
06-05-2009, 10:47 AM
I ordered some spears for a few students and included a note asking for tapered, straight as possible white wax wood. Some joker sent me some of the most deformed, warped wax wood staves of my life's martial art experience. As far as I am concerned those c0cksuckers still owe me a refund plus +....

Phil Redmond
06-06-2009, 02:17 PM
Under the new management things will be different.

Mas Judt
06-06-2009, 05:47 PM
Devil Dog?

eomonroe00
06-06-2009, 07:52 PM
did you say what day this is???

TenTigers
06-06-2009, 08:40 PM
um..today is Saturday

Ultimatewingchun
06-06-2009, 11:26 PM
What section of Queens?

What's the address?

And the cross-streets?

LOL, Phil....:eek: :cool: :D

Lokhopkuen
06-07-2009, 12:36 PM
Under the new management things will be different.

Can I get my refund?:rolleyes:

tlcd_hs
06-07-2009, 01:54 PM
so how was the grand opening?

Phil Redmond
06-08-2009, 01:21 AM
Devil Dog?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil_Dog
Semper Fidelis

Phil Redmond
06-08-2009, 01:26 AM
so how was the grand opening?
It was great, traveling man. ;)

Phil Redmond
06-08-2009, 01:30 AM
What section of Queens?

What's the address?

And the cross-streets?

LOL, Phil....:eek: :cool: :D

http://www.bltstore.com/main/index.php


136-65 41st Ave
Flushing, NY
Hours: 1030 - 730 pm
718-321-9878

The schedule date for the Grand Opening was 6/6/09 (Saturday) from the hours of 10:00am -1:00pm. The ribbon cutting ceremony was at 11:00am.
I forgot to copy and paste the info I posted on the Wing Chun forum

taichi4eva
03-09-2012, 02:45 PM
Hi everyone,

I'm visiting NYC over the weekend and was interested in visiting this store.

http://www.bltstore.com/main/index.php

I tried calling them to see what time they open, but it seems that the number is not in service. Does anyone know if this store is still open?

GeneChing
03-09-2012, 03:16 PM
They are still listed as one of our distributors in our March April 2012 issue (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=1027). Call them at 212-732-8388.

taichi4eva
03-09-2012, 03:21 PM
Thanks Gene, but it says the number is not in service.

GeneChing
03-09-2012, 03:26 PM
Well, they haven't asked to update and paid their bill as of last issue. That would have been three months ago.

Lucas
03-09-2012, 03:37 PM
there is another number listed on their website under 'contact us'

718-205-3477

http://www.bltstore.com/directory/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3

TenTigers
03-09-2012, 04:40 PM
as far as I know, they are gone, but Bok Lei Po on Mott St is still open-not a large store, but they have a large selection of books and dvd's.
I believe Sifu Simon Li has taken up the reigns. He is in Flushing on Main St.

doug maverick
03-09-2012, 06:01 PM
last i hear BLT moved to queens.

GeneChing
03-09-2012, 06:30 PM
I'm checking on their account listing. Sometimes vendors forget to officially notify us with changes to their distributor listings. That's really their responsibility as billing addresses shift all the time.

SifuYui
03-09-2012, 06:46 PM
Gene,

Rik is correct; sifu Simon Li is operating BLT in Flushing and IS open for business. I visited his store about a month ago. BLT is located at 43-04 Main Street, Lower Level, Flushing NY 11355. You can contact him for more information at: nyhsk.info@yahoo.com or at 718-463-1163.

Regards.

Yui

taichi4eva
03-10-2012, 12:19 PM
Do they open on Sunday?

Da Jai
03-12-2012, 07:17 AM
they should be. my teacher stopped by on a Sunday 2 months ago.

taichi4eva
03-12-2012, 10:23 AM
I came on Sunday at around 1, and I found the place closed. I didn't know that the place also served as a Hung Sing Choy Lee Fut school. Do they have the entire catalogue on the BLT website? I ask because the place just seemed so small.

taichi4eva
03-15-2012, 05:23 AM
Sifu Yui or Da Jai

May I ask when would be the best time to come? I'm staying in the Bronx and it's an hour bus ride. Does anybody know when they practice? Thanks.

Da Jai
03-15-2012, 08:56 AM
I'm not sure about their schedule.
The school has a website with contact information.
www.nyhsk.org

lance
04-08-2012, 03:55 PM
Anyone ever dealt with these folks?

http://www.bltsupplies.com/

They apparently have a book I've been after for years. Pananadata Rope Fighting.. Droool.

Anyways, I understand on their site that they're in NYC Chinatown and that their phone lines haven't been restored.

I placed an order on their web page a week and a half ago, and it still hasn't been charged to my CC yet.

Is this normal, or just a result of everything that's been happening.

Any tales?

Wude , I would monitor BLT supplies for about a month , then keep on connecting with them . Sure they may be busy but , still they have to process peoples' orders right ? It ' s like a restaurant right ? Although the waiters and waitress , take the customers order , they still have to connect with the chef on duty and his assistant of cooks , so that the customers orders can be processed .

Because , you ' re just as important as other people , without orders they
would ' nt exist . So they have to think too . But email them .