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It's pretty much a [[Dead Horse Trope]] now that Asian martial arts films and choreography have reached a saturation point in western culture. Ironically, the trope might have come full circle due to the rising popularity of [[Mixed Martial Arts]] over most classic Asian martial arts styles. |
It's pretty much a [[Dead Horse Trope]] now that Asian martial arts films and choreography have reached a saturation point in western culture. Ironically, the trope might have come full circle due to the rising popularity of [[Mixed Martial Arts]] over most classic Asian martial arts styles. |
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You might be looking for [[Suddenly Always Knew That]], which |
You might be looking for [[Suddenly Always Knew That]], which used to be called "I Know Kung Fu". |
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{{examples|I know Example Fu!}} |
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* In the first episode of season 2 of [[Lincoln Heights]], Cassie Sutton completely [[Curb Stomp Battle|demolishes]] a would be racist attacker, much to the surprise of her boyfriend Charles. Her father taught the whole family defensive tactics after the hellish season 1 the family went through. Oddly enough this is the only time any of the Sutton kids displayed any martial arts abilities despite there being numerous occasions where they are needed. |
* In the first episode of season 2 of [[Lincoln Heights]], Cassie Sutton completely [[Curb Stomp Battle|demolishes]] a would be racist attacker, much to the surprise of her boyfriend Charles. Her father taught the whole family defensive tactics after the hellish season 1 the family went through. Oddly enough this is the only time any of the Sutton kids displayed any martial arts abilities despite there being numerous occasions where they are needed. |
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* 'Armageddon Trilogy' book by Robert Rankin. This exact line is said repeatedly by [[Elvis Impersonator|Elvis]] (yes, ''that'' Elvis). In the books Elvis constantly makes reference to his character from the movie Roustabout, in which he knew Karate (it goes with the 'sickle) |
* 'Armageddon Trilogy' book by Robert Rankin. This exact line is said repeatedly by [[Elvis Impersonator|Elvis]] (yes, ''that'' Elvis). In the books Elvis constantly makes reference to his character from the movie Roustabout, in which he knew Karate (it goes with the 'sickle) |
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