Murphy's Martial Arts Laws

• The wimp who made it through the eliminations on luck alone will suddenly turn into Bruce Lee when you're up against him. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• The referee will always be looking the other way when you score. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• You will have trouble with the ties on your gi pants when members of the opposite sex are in class. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• The sensei will be sick the day you leave work early to make it to class on time. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• The sensei will only use you during demonstrations for joint-locking techniques. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• If you have to use your training in self-defense, your attacker's father will be a lawyer. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• After a flawless demonstration, you will trip on your way back to your seat. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• After years of training without a single injury, you will pull a groin muscle the night before your black belt exam. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• The other person in an otherwise vacant locker room will have the locker next to yours. Sent by Emily Stewart.
• No matter how often you take care of it before your promotion exam, you will invariably have to go to the bathroom when it's your turn. Sent by Emily Stewart.