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Why Yes, I Am a Chinese Gentleman

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On more cynical days, I have advised less experienced martial artists that, no matter how long and hard they train, they will never become a mysterious 19th-century Chinese gentleman–so if that is their true goal, they might as well give up.

But now the problem has been solved.

Chinese gentleman costume
Made in China, of course

I bought this costume yesterday for 60% off. Little did the shopkeeper know that I actually intend to wear it for Thanksgiving. Timing is everything.

Categories: Martial Arts Humor

4 responses so far ↓

  • 1 P.D. Anderson // Nov 5, 2010

    I wish to find stillness, bring health and knowledge to the world and live a life of continual refinement. I have a pronounced intuition and strong esoteric connections. I know sifu is no longer accepting western students. So it is

  • 2 Bob Patterson // Nov 6, 2010

    I wish to find vast wealth, bring annoyance to the world and live a life of luxury. I have arthritis and no chi whatsover. Sifu has a bone chip. Always wear pants.

  • 3 Ninjutsu Training // Nov 7, 2010

    I want to both laugh and shudder a little bit at this costume. So, why were you going to wear it for Thanksgiving?

  • 4 chris // Nov 7, 2010

    It takes a lot of work to win the best costume award on Halloween. But on Thanksgiving…

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