Ability of the Week: Use Chopsticks Like Mr. Miyagi

An necessary a part of manhood has all the time been about having the competence to be efficient on this planet — having the breadth of expertise, the savoir-faire, to deal with any scenario you end up in. With that in thoughts, every Sunday we’ll be republishing one of many illustrated guides from our archives, so you may hone your manly know-how week by week

Man who catch fly with chopstick, accomplish something.  — Mr. Miyagi, The Karate Child

The Karate Child taught children of the 80s so much about bravery, integrity, and — after all — rad chopsticks strikes. The scenes the place Mr. Miyagi and Daniel-san attempt to catch houseflies between the ideas of their chopsticks are among the many most fun moments in utensil film historical past. To get to that stage of chopstick zen mastery, you’ll want numerous observe on simpler targets, like candy and bitter hen. However, with time, you could simply end up tossing out your fly swatter. Be affected person; keep in mind, it even took Mr. Miyagi himself till Karate Child II to lastly snag a fly himself. 

After all your chopstick expertise received’t solely assist you to eliminate family pests, however to deftly eat Asian delicacies at eating places and when touring with out resorting to asking for a fork.

Illustrated by Ted Slampyak