Is Karate still cool?

TheFrenzy · 01-08-2018, 03:12 PM

Figured with the Polar Bear v Gorilla thread that Off-Topic might actually be returning to its light-hearted roots.

So let me ask: Is Karate still cool?

I mean, the 80s are a big thing right now and few things were cooler in the 80s than knowing karate. So is this true or is it all MMA and Tap-Out shirts now for the cool, tough kids?

calculusdork · 01-08-2018, 03:23 PM

My sons take karate. I am not cool, and they are like me, so ... using the transitive property, karate might not be cool.

rmiller1k · 01-08-2018, 03:37 PM

Karate makes you cooler, but does not automatically make you "cool"

BostonNut · 01-08-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

My sons take karate. I am not cool, and they are like me, so ... using the transitive property, karate might not be cool.

But you are cool in my book so...

kevinh1919 · 01-08-2018, 03:54 PM

Only if you can do this...

Earlsnake07 · 01-08-2018, 04:14 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS - 100%^^^^^^^^^^

Siberian13 · 01-08-2018, 04:19 PM

babyfaceposey · 01-08-2018, 04:39 PM

Ju jitsu and Judo are cool. Karate not so much.

dbackschamp2001 · 01-08-2018, 04:40 PM

Why does the poll have 3 choices for it being cool and only 1 choice for it not being cool?

alexlazarevich · 01-08-2018, 04:44 PM

Discipline comes from within.

Siberian13 · 01-08-2018, 04:47 PM

First question: was karate ever cool or just funny?

BostonNut · 01-08-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

First question: was karate ever cool or just funny?

Come here and let me karate your face. Then you can decide.

Siberian13 · 01-08-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Come here and let me karate your face. Then you can decide.

You have bigger issues to deal with based on this clip of you being attacked by your own chair

2012 SP COLLECT · 01-08-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

Figured with the Polar Bear v Gorilla thread that Off-Topic might actually be returning to its light-hearted roots.

So let me ask: Is Karate still cool?

I mean, the 80s are a big thing right now and few things were cooler in the 80s than knowing karate. So is this true or is it all MMA and Tap-Out shirts now for the cool, tough kids?

I was in karate when I was young. My brother has my nephew in Ju Jitsu. He had a choice and wanted Gracie Ju Jitsu. He has a blast and loves it.

tacoma34 · 01-08-2018, 05:27 PM

I don't think it's something to brag about or put on a resume but it's cool when you roundhouse kick some ass.

Hallco · 01-08-2018, 07:58 PM

quackhead · 01-08-2018, 08:41 PM

preakness · 01-08-2018, 08:59 PM

Still????

Clarka3 · 01-09-2018, 10:01 AM

i think it got a huge bump from the original Karate Kid.

now, there are just so many "more" fighting disciplines that are more useful to people. What I mean by that is the interconnected nature of the world has exposed people to more martial arts rather than just the Judo/Karate I was used to seeing as a kid. And if kids take a martial art to defend themselves, Karate is less and less useful. Honestly if my kid wanted to take a martial art, I'd sign her up for BJJ in a heartbeat because I think grapples/submissions/chokes are more useful than strikes.

Siberian13 · 01-09-2018, 11:06 AM

Bloodsport was better than the Karate Kid

ilovethelakings · 01-09-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Bloodsport was better than the Karate Kid

cnewby · 01-09-2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

My sons take karate. I am not cool, and they are like me, so ... using the transitive property, karate might not be cool.

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

But you are cool in my book so...

Absolute worst book to be cool in.

View Poll Results: Wax on. Wax off.
Karate is, and has always been, the coolest.	12	28.57%
Karate is for losers.	14	33.33%
Karate is only cool if you fight in a cage.	4	9.52%
Karate makes you cooler, but does not automatically make you "cool"	12	28.57%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

01-08-2018, 03:12 PM	#1
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Is Karate still cool? Figured with the Polar Bear v Gorilla thread that Off-Topic might actually be returning to its light-hearted roots. So let me ask: Is Karate still cool? I mean, the 80s are a big thing right now and few things were cooler in the 80s than knowing karate. So is this true or is it all MMA and Tap-Out shirts now for the cool, tough kids?

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01-08-2018, 05:27 PM	#15
tacoma34 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,630	I don't think it's something to brag about or put on a resume but it's cool when you roundhouse kick some ass. __________________ ISO: Earl Thomas 2014 Topps Chrome Black Printing Plate (last card needed for complete rainbow)

01-08-2018, 03:23 PM	#2
calculusdork Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nowheresville Posts: 26,683 calculusdork calculusdork	My sons take karate. I am not cool, and they are like me, so ... using the transitive property, karate might not be cool.

01-08-2018, 03:37 PM	#3
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01-08-2018, 04:39 PM	#8
babyfaceposey Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 8,304 Babyfaceposey	Ju jitsu and Judo are cool. Karate not so much.

01-08-2018, 04:40 PM	#9
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01-08-2018, 04:44 PM	#10
alexlazarevich Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 4,034 alexlazarevich*cardboardaddict alexlazarevich	Discipline comes from within.

01-08-2018, 04:47 PM	#11
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,076 shiller13	First question: was karate ever cool or just funny?

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preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	Still????

01-09-2018, 10:01 AM	#19
Clarka3 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 17,877 Clarka3 Clarka3	i think it got a huge bump from the original Karate Kid. now, there are just so many "more" fighting disciplines that are more useful to people. What I mean by that is the interconnected nature of the world has exposed people to more martial arts rather than just the Judo/Karate I was used to seeing as a kid. And if kids take a martial art to defend themselves, Karate is less and less useful. Honestly if my kid wanted to take a martial art, I'd sign her up for BJJ in a heartbeat because I think grapples/submissions/chokes are more useful than strikes. __________________ Luke Kuechly Collector pending: w8lifter28 (custom), Don't ask me how much I want to offer. Come with a price in mind. If I don't want it or think it's worth that, I will let you know.

01-09-2018, 11:06 AM	#20
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,076 shiller13	Bloodsport was better than the Karate Kid