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Halloween Costumes for Adult Martial Artists

From Diana Davila,
Your Guide to Martial Arts.
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What do you do when the same old vampire, mummy and witch costumes get old? What do you do when you can't get away with wearing that mask from the "Scream" movies again without people noticing? Well, if you are a martial artist, or a fan of martial arts movies or games, then you can focus on that aspect and put together some great, fun or sexy costumes that are sure to make you the center of attention.

1. Classic Ninja Costumes and the Ninja Costume from Batman Begins

This is a costume that has been done before, but what could be better than someone who actually knows martial arts doing a ninja properly? Besides a samurai, there isn't a more well known figure in martial arts legends. You have to admit, ninjas can be pretty cool.

Adult Plus Ninja Costume

Batman Begins Ninja

2. Sexy Ninja Costume

This costume certainly isn't for everyone, but for the women out there looking for a sexy costume for a Halloween party, and would like to show off their love the martial arts, this costume would be perfect. Look sexy, but remind everyone that you can still kick some butt.

Sexy, Butt Kicking Ninja Queen Costume

3. Samurai

This is a really great looking costume. If you want to get a truly impressive look this halloween, then pick up this samurai costume. This costume includes a black jumpsuit, armor and helmet. You could skip the helmet and get this great samurai wig if wanted. Add a katana, and you are all set. Once again, please, no live blades while trick or treating! If that costume isn't your style, there is the option of this samurai costume instead.

4. Dress Up the Basic Karate Uniform - Streetfighter's Ryu (or Ken)

Get yourself a basic white karate uniform, cut a couple of inches off of the pants and fray the bottoms, then remove the sleeves and fray them as well. Wear a black belt, and get a headband. Voila! Ryu from the Streetfighter video games and anime. If you have a buddy and can get a red karate uniform, then your buddy can be Ken. This is the perfect costume for video game fans, martial artists or anime lovers.

5. Blaxploitation Kung Fu Duo

This costume really works best for a couple. Get a Foxxy Cleopatra costume (from the Austin Powers movie). For the men, get a basic karate uniform, and the biggest afro wig you can find (or pick out your own if you've got enough hair), throw on a black belt and you are done. If the man has the body for it, just wear the pants, belt and afro wig, and go for the Jim Kelly/ Ron Van Clief look and flex that 6 pack.

6. Cobra Kai - Sweep The Leg!

Get a black karate uniform, cut off the sleeves. Trim the lapels with yellow. Put three smaller sized patches on bottom of the pants, the more cliche the better (eagles,tigers, pagodas). Get a nice picture of the cobra kai logo. Print it on inkjet iron on transfers. Iron the patch on to the back of the jacket and you will have an awesome Cobra Kai gi.
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