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Anonymous
I've decided to get off my ass and get in shape. I joined a karate dojo that hold classes a few blocks from my home.

Are there any tips I can get to prevent me from making an ass out of myself?
>> Anonymous
>>38442
Quit.
>> Anonymous
leave your ego at home. stay quite. don't make yourself noticed. and don't do stupid shit.
>> Anonymous
>>38453
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>> Anonymous
>>38442

don't attend
>> Anonymous
In the dojo: don't pretend you know more than you do. Always ask questions, and practice, practice, practice.

Outside the dojo: don't pretend you know more than you do. Some people, upon finding out you know some 'kahRAteee' will immediately ask for a demonstration or a fight, both of which you should avoid.

If you're fortunate to find another martial enthusiast, then by all means, make an ass of yourself (be open to other ways of doing things), but I believe it is preferable to not flaunt that you have any martial arts/fighting knowledge/experience. It is best kept as a secret to be used only when needed.