Guys, is it intimidating to you, if a female you meet, is into Karate?

Question

I’m a purple belt. Jus curious if it’s a good thing or not. Any other girls into Karate?

Smoke-n-Growls · Accepted Answer

I'm a black belt in karate. Been doing it for over ten years.

Personally, I kinda don't want to date anyone else who doesn't currently do a martial art or combat sport.

Martial arts teaches discipline and self-motivation like few other things do. I want that in a partner. I'm also so tired of being the sole "protector". I want to know my partner can protect me if I need it.

collie22 · Accepted Answer

i've been doing self defense for four years, its a mixed of the arts

razelove · Answer

Not at all, it would actually make me feel relieved. Karate may be geared more towards competitions than destroying humans, but the muscle memory to fight back is still there, along with regularly practicing it. I think everyone should carry guns, and we'd see violent crime about vanish aside from family members and lovers.

On my end it would be more intriguing and not intimidating at all. On the flip side I highly doubt you would be into me, married man pushing towards 40 who is sadistic... lol, you're too young anyway, so that works. Be yourself, be confident, and for every 9 people who may dislike or feel uncomfortable with who you are, you'll find 1 who embraces that :)

I'm fighting more of an uphill battle than you are there and find that heh.

Oigit · Answer

Not really. I think sometimes people can get weird when they find out that a person is into any kind of combat sport. It's like they suddenly get scared and intimidated once the find out. But they don't need to worry about it unless they put you in a situation where you have to defend yourself.

I have told a few people that it's not like I am going to randomly punching people because I learned to box growing up and still train today. So don't put me situation where I have to defend myself against you and it won't be an issue. But sometimes people just won't stop being scared or intimidated by you.

Wade12345 · Answer

No that doesn't intimidate me.

What style? It matters. Purple belt in most styles = green belt in Isshinryu. Purple belt in Isshinryu = black belt in most styles. First Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu = 3rd degree black belt in most styles. They do not give away belt rankings in isshinryu. If you got a paper belt ranking and can't fight, itj doesn't do you any good.

If you're not learning to spar full contact and not learning real street self defense, you need a new style and a new instructor.

lightbulb27 · Answer

red/black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I appreciate girls who have strength, both emotional and self defense skills and "street smarts". Frankly, most girls should get this training.

when I was at your age, your confidence would be intimidating. at my age, it's a plus. The real issue is... the boys and how well trained/emotionally developed they are.

cheeky_starfish · Answer

I would love to date a girl who is into karate, or some other form of martial art. I have done jujitsu and kickboxing in the past, so if I were dating you, I would want to spar with you under our own agreed rules - that would be so much fun I feel! 🥊

Losalt · Answer

I like her knowing martial arts, but not too much more than me.
I don't want her to be *sure* that she'd win a fight between us.
The odds on her side?
Maybe.
It's about D/s.
If she has too much of a edge it's hard to feel physically overpowered.
And that's a part of the toolkit when doing D/s and establishing dominance.
Still, it's not the *whole* toolkit, and you can establish dominance in other ways.

crossdressingrihno · Answer

Quite the opposite actually I find it rather appealing.

Like number one martial arts takes discipline and someone who is disciplined has my respect.
Number two I actually prefer strong women not women who are stronger than me but women who are strong

libsaretards · Answer

It would be a plus. I want to return to martial arts one day. Also, just because she may/may not be more advanced than me does NOT mean I cannot protect her if needed. I do not have to be stronger or faster than her, just her enemies. If I am willing to put my life on the line for her and the enemy is not that determined then I can still win.

ArtemisSilver · Answer

Not intimidating, I've taken a number of martial arts myself and it would be something fun to have in common. Might even encourage me to train again.

Story time,

When I was a security guard I found a pile of bricks in an old store room and would break a few on my rounds each night just for fun. Axe kick, hammer fists, palm strikes etc. I was a human weapon back then.

Sadly I don't move like I used to though, after a few accidents I'm full of pins and screws and out of shape so I'm pretty much limited to basic boxing and a bit of grappling.

Still though I could win most fights because nobody expects the wrath of the dad bod lol.

I'm getting back to regular exercise lately though, maybe I'll be back in good form in a few years.

Since my joints are all fucked up anyways I'm going to lift weights and go for more of a boxing physique.

glennos89 · Answer

No not at all! I like it! As a man you always wanne protect your girl from getting harmed in any way and sometimes you aren't there with them to be able to. So having a girlfriend who can protect herself would give me more rest and comfort knowing she's going to be ok🤗

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

It’s not intimidating it’s interesting & as for me I took Taekwondo as a kid & I had a lot of fun in the class as well & unfortunately the place closed it’s doors & I moved on with my life.

operationmakeover · Answer

No it's a plus they are in great shape they have all kinds of mental. training. they are working on it. discipline something most people lack.

DWornock · Answer

No, because typically, if they have the genetics and athletic ability to be good at martial art they are beautiful. For example Yoon Bomi was trained in the martial art of Taekwondo from the age of five and is a holder of a third degree black belt. Yoon Bomi

t-8900 · Answer

No, I was trained by my father who is a 2nd degree black belt in jujitsu, former bouncer, former private security and merc.

Intothevoid666 · Answer

No. I’m a fan tbh. If they could actually beat me up maybe still probs not but maybe. Maybe it’s force me to take some martial arts too for my self esteem lmao. but but being a purple belt in karate is not scary. Karate is like the least intimidating martial art. Take jiu jitsu or maybe Muay Thai or at least boxing or something. Karate is pretty useless in terms of an actual fight.

exitseven · Answer

No, I have dated a girl who might have been able to take me in a fair fight. I just tried extra hard not to piss her off. 😂😂😂

Fireguy17 · Answer

not at all, just the same that she would not be intimidated that I rarely miss what I am shooting at. you might not want to sneak up on her though.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Nope not at all, not sure why it would be.

my ex girlfriend was into various stuff but mainly kickboxing at competition level and also instructing.

It would be really strange to be intimidated by a sport.

Anonymous · Answer

No it wouldn’t intimidate me at all. I’ve studied many martial arts and know how to break limbs and choke the life out of people.

If anything my response would be, “Karate huh. That’s cool. What kind?” But secretly I would be thinking, “She better say kyokushin.” 🧐

TheLoneTerran · Answer

It would not intimidate me. It could even be fun. Demonstrations of technique are usually quite interesting and being able to flip over or hurl someone would be funny to see. I've not done a flip in years either, so that's an interesting thought too.

Nawlins34 · Answer

Not at all. This doesn't mean that if you state this amongst guys they will be welcoming of that fact and that's fine; you don't want them anyway. But there are plenty of guys who aren't intimated by that, keep training and keep living.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I am sure that she leaves her Karate and her belt in the arena. Unless I purposely make her angry, I have nothing to fear :D

FriendlyDrugDealer · Answer

Nope, I’m into mma and I would be so hyped if my lady was too

Agape93 · Answer

Not into karate, I'm more into pankration. But it's not intimidating, it's a plus for me.

amirhadadi · Answer

No, they are not terrible but lovable.

Does not mean that martial arts makes people violent and aggressor. It teaches disiplin and creates a good mood.
Beside, superior power in a physical conflict depends more on courage and bravery than physical strength.
Have you ever wathed the ENTER THE DRAGON movie? The rival of Bruce lee tell him an interesting sentence:
There are very few people who can be violent, because it needs special boldness and courage

Anonymous · Answer

Im a former pro mma fighter and a brown belt (next level is black) in Brazilian jiu jitsu. So I would actually like it if the girl practiced martial arts.

queenofconvo · Answer

U hope it isn't cuz tha should want their girl to be able to defend herself

genericname85 · Answer

actually that's a huge plus. cause women that fight and work out have high testosterone levesl. high testosterone causes a high sex drive. at least higher than girls who do not work out or fight.

but i don't like it, if it's that sort of MMA bloody fighting, hitting your opponent while they are knocked out on the ground untill the judge finally peels you off their face.

i understand krate is more civilized and i like that.

Freyke · Answer

It's only intimidating if you use it for the wrong reasons

Valso · Answer

I don't know about intimidating but that certainly raises some red flags. Since I'm a pacifist and don't like violence (so I avoid it all cost), she'll probably take advantage of that and will mistake me for her property.
It's good that a woman knows how to defend herself in a men's world where some men don't take "no" for an answer but having a relationship with such a woman - I don't think so. Friendship - sure, but romantically - not a chance.

EmbraceThePain · Answer

Not at all.  Even if the woman can actually beat me up, not intimidating.  Im kind of into it tbh.

HighValue · Answer

Not intimidating at all to me, just like the small black belt men that have no chance against me either.

ohshee · Answer

Absolutely not I think all women should have some form of self-defense our world is changing pretty drastic pretty fast and I try to tell every girl I know to take a self-defense class is actually kind of a turn on really

TallAnon · Answer

Not at all, I practiced myself, so we'd have something in common, that sounds fun.
Also, I practiced with world championship fighters, the women can't particularly.. do much.. I'm 6'7 and around 330lbs, so it's not entirely fair, haha.

peedy · Answer

No not at all because she'll have to be really good at it because ill still have a huge size weight and strength advantage over her, if that is what your preferring to
But I prefer not to fight because nobody wins

Smartman5 · Answer

Yes, I'm afraid she'll beat me. but if we are on equal terms i want to be with her

OneManOnly01 · Answer

It’s a very good thing. At least for me, I like the femme fatale kinda girl upto a point. Not that I want her to kick everyone in sight but it’s fun if she has a slight edge to her y’ know like she’s capable to taking care of herself.

NathanDavis · Answer

nope... my ex was into kick-boxing, more than me, actually... I sure liked that

20yearsolder · Answer

It's not intimidating to me at all, you do what you do. I got no problem with it

TheMajesticKing777 · Answer

I wouldn't say intimidating but I guess that's good for them

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Nope not at all it could be fun that means your very flexible right

Adronicus · Answer

Not at all, I took judo 12 yeats when I was younger. I'd actually like her being physical & in good shape:)

Massageman · Answer

My older daughter was in Karate Club in high school. I would welcome it - I need protection. :- )

Ekvark · Answer

Not really, more like teach me and we can recreate awesome fight scenes.

bowenw · Answer

No as long as she doesn't mind me just watching and not singing.

Iron_Man · Answer

No why would it be boxing is the best and I’m a boxer just don’t kick me in the nuts I won’t like that

isoldeskywalker · Answer

Yes, green belt. It always scares off guys from being idiots or they’re very awestruck by it. Girls too.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Nah it's not, but also don't sound my thing. So I wouldn't find it very interesting.

CloudMassacre · Answer

It’s intimidating, but being on a date is intimidating to me, so 🤷‍♂️🤣

Djaay · Answer

I'm a retired offensive arts sensei 4 years now. Have 4 different degree's under my belts so far. Not intimidating at all in fact.

Anonymous · Answer

No more intimidating than any other sport like gymnastics. My sister and I had fun learning shotokan growing up. If she does krav maga or bjj then I'd like her more because it means we'd have more fun hobbies to share

Trend-Shatterer · Answer

No? I’m sorry but why exactly would her taking up karate be scary? How dare she have personal interests? I don't know man I’ve never been scared of someone for being themselves or for having a hobby

HaveNoName · Answer

Only if she goes into that eeeee hawwwww monkey pose after every little conversation.

ImNoOne111 · Answer

No its not. There is nothing wrong with a girl who can defend herself

SunnySensei · Answer

No I don't think so miss, every person should know a little bit of self defense, nothing wrong in that.

Echosoul · Answer

No. It's interesting and good that she's in a position to defend herself should the need arise.

admles · Answer

I have two black belts in kung fu and am currently a purple belt in BJJ, so no, I’d respect it.

Deserter · Answer

Nah, that's super cool. I box, her Karate won't save her from being spanked 😏

OddBeMe · Answer

No. On the contrary I’d park in an ungentrified neighborhood then.

one1wild00 · Answer

I'd say its a good thing. it's like being armed without carrying any visible weapons. Anyone you date had better respect you for you AND what you can do.

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