Today, after 10 years of intense training, I earned a black belt in karate. When I told my mom, she asked how long it took me, then laughed and sarcastically remarked, "Wow. SO impressive," whilst slow-clapping. FML
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Today, I found out that my mom withdrew me from karate at the insistence of my my fucking stepdad, who's a wimpy sissy pacifist who is against violence. I was so close to getting my black belt. FML
Today, I told my dad I was going to the gym. He stood up and clapped. FML
Today, my mom told me to do karate with her, and so I said no. Now my mom won't let me do anything until I go do karate with her. FML
Today, I told my dad I started taking jiu-jitsu lessons. He responded by laughing and saying, "Martial arts are for pussies, you should just get a gun." FML
Today, I got proof that martial arts don’t really work, I’ve supposedly worked my way up to my black belt, and I challenged my brother to a match. He floored me with one punch before I could do anything, and he only weight lifts to keep in shape, he’s never done martial arts in his life. FML
Today, I competed in a Tae Kwon Do competition. I came third with my team in the sparring event. My mum said as a joke, "Were there only 3 teams?" There were. FML
Today, at a family dinner, my mother-in-law talked me into showing off some moves that I've learned in martial arts. I gently did a restraining hold on her. She screamed that I was trying to break her wrists, and kept the wounded act up all night, smirking as everyone gave me death glares. FML
Today, we did board breaking at a karate demonstration. I was nervous about failing in front of everyone, but I kept my cool. Good news, I broke the board. Bad news, I started crying like a baby because it hurt my hand. I'm 26. FML
Today, I received a package. When my mom asked what I had bought, I had told her that I had ordered dumbbells and was going to start lifting. She laughed her way into the kitchen. FML
Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML
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MidnaLink 35
“Wow, screw you too mom”.
doomsdayaddams 6
Wow. Being hateful and rude to your child who’s a black belt? Mean AND stupid. Way to go, Mom.
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Comments (27)
Mungolikecandy 19
Did she get one in six months? If so I can see the reason for her disdainful approach.
MidnaLink 35
“Wow, screw you too mom”.
doomsdayaddams 6
Wow. Being hateful and rude to your child who’s a black belt? Mean AND stupid. Way to go, Mom.
Mona Roblin 5
Has your mother done anything even that close to amazing? Probably having you. You should be proud of yourself. Black belt is amazing.
Arvainium 3
Haha I train too and to expect anything quicker is just ridiculous. I thought it was the kids that were unrealistic 😂.
postinspector 3
10 years??? it takes between 3 and 5 years for most schools
onceuponatime456 16
Not in any reputable school!
Charlie Given 28
In a true martial arts Temple / school you live there & study 10 to 14 hours a day 6 days a week and I have seen with my own eyes a whole bunch of local black belts and their instructor from classes in town get their asses kicked buy a bunch of second years from the temple that we lived by outside of town, and even a natural at martial arts might be able to get his black belt in 5 years at living at a temple but they would have to be extremely good.
James Acosta 8
at a temple the belt is solely to keep your cloths on. they dont study and train martial arts 10 to 14 hours a day. they do meditation, cook, clean, study history then for a hour or maybe 2 do actual martial arts combat training. the belt system was added many years later to give schools reasons to charge as a way to progress students and keep them paying to come back. I have seen black belts of 15 years with multiple degrees also get thier ass kicked by someone that had 2 months training. personal level of commitment and ability is all that matters. not how many years.
RichardPencil 32
You should show her a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick that brushes an inch from her face. That’d impress her!
Ilmoran 20
"Wow. You missed. SO impressive..."
Nic1330 5
😂😂😂
onceuponatime456 16
Get the bitch out of your life. She may be your mother but she is worthless if she treats you like that!
TumblrweedPasses 11
Who cares what she thinks Wear that belt with pride
1ninjanina 7
Sometimes achievements are only appreciated by those who know better. I’ve not practiced martial arts, but I know from experience in other sports. It’s rude of her to belittle your hard work, but her opinion may not mean anything. Not too comforting, I know, because you always want your mothers approval. Try to take pride in your achievement, knowing the hard work it took to get there, and in the appreciation from peers and instructors.