95 Martial Arts Puns for the Kung Fu Comedy Master in You

Martial arts puns take everyday phrases and concepts and give them a humorous twist related to martial arts. There are many themes that martial arts puns play on, with many focusing on wordplay between martial arts terms and other meanings of those words.

Some common themes seen in the puns provided include wordplay on martial arts moves like roundhouse kicks and chops. For example, “Why Did The Martial Artist Open A Bakery? To Make The Best Roundhouse Rolls In Town.” Others play on phrases associated with martial arts training like “belts” or “dojos.” An example of this is “What Do Martial Artists Use To Keep Their Pants Up? Karate Belts.” Ninjas are another common theme, playing on stealthy ninja qualities in puns like “What’s A Ninja’s Favorite Type Of Math? Subtract-Ion.”

Many martial arts puns also draw humor from the serious or disciplined stereotype of martial arts, juxtaposing it with more lighthearted topics. Puns about martial artists becoming chefs, bakers, or musicians highlight this theme.

95 Best Martial Arts Puns

1. Why did the martial artist open a bakery? To make the best roundhouse rolls in town.
2. Karate students are excellent at breaking boards; they’re really good at breaking the mold, too.
3. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of shoes? Sneakers.
4. I started a martial arts class for procrastinators – it’s called “Tai-Not-Now.”
5. Did you hear about the martial artist who became a chef? He makes killer chops.
6. Why don’t martial artists ever get mad? They know how to keep their tempers in check.
7. I got in trouble at the martial arts academy for using inappropriate language – apparently, it’s not kosher to say “karate chop suey.”
8. What do martial artists use to keep their pants up? Karate belts.
9. Why did the martial artist become a gardener? He wanted to cultivate inner peace.
10. The sensei asked me to sweep the dojo, but I told him it was beneath my black belt.
11. What do you call a martial artist who sells houses? A realtor-te.
12. Why did the martial artist bring a ladder to the fight? To reach new heights in combat.
13. I asked my karate instructor how to defend against a pineapple attack. He said, “That’s a fruitless pursuit.”
14. How do you organize a fantastic space karate tournament? You planet.
15. I tried to challenge my friend to a duel, but he declined. He was afraid I’d “kung fu-get about it.”
16. Why did the martial artist carry a pencil? In case he needed to draw his weapon.
17. What’s a martial artist’s favorite beverage? Kung Fu-tea.
18. How does a martial artist answer the phone? “Hi-ya!”
19. I started a martial arts-inspired band, but it didn’t work out – we couldn’t find the right kick drum.
20. Why did the martial artist bring a ladder to the fight? To take it to the next level.
21. How do you catch a squirrel using martial arts? Climb a tree and be a nut above the rest.
22. Why did the martial artist go to therapy? To kick his bad habits.
23. Why did the martial artist refuse to play hide and seek? Because good fighters never hide; they seek.
24. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of math? Subtract-ion.
25. I asked my sensei if I could learn the flying kick move. He said, “It’s a high-flying experience.”
26. Why did the martial artist become a chef? Because he knew how to handle chopsticks.
27. What do you call a martial artist who loves coffee? A kara-tea master.
28. I told my friend I could balance a stack of karate belts on one finger. He said, “That’s a black belt trick.”
29. What did the martial artist say to his meal? “You’re about to get a roundhouse of flavor.”
30. Why did the karate master become a comedian? His jokes had a real kick to them.
31. How does a martial artist cut their pizza? With a karate chop.
32. Why did the martial artist become a musician? Because he had a great sense of rhythm and kickin’ beats.
33. I challenged my friend to a duel, but he brought a baguette. I guess it was a “bread off.”
34. What do you call a martial artist who cooks breakfast? A “kung food” master.
35. Why did the martial artist become a gardener? He wanted to cultivate inner peace.
36. How do you greet a martial artist on their birthday? With a high kick.
37. What’s a martial artist’s favorite type of humor? Punchlines.
38. Why did the martial artist start a fashion line? He had a knack for high kicks and high fashion.
39. How do you describe a clumsy martial artist? They’re always falling for it.
40. I joined a martial arts class for cooks – it’s called “Wok-Fu.”
41. Why did the martial artist bring a ladder to the fight? To elevate his skills.
42. How does a martial artist apologize? With a high-karate.
43. What’s a ninja’s favorite instrument? The stealth-ophone.
44. I tried to become a ninja, but they said I lacked a certain “throwing star quality.”
45. Why did the martial artist become a gardener? He wanted to learn how to root out negativity.
46. What did the martial artist say to the fruit? “Prepare for a fruit punch!”
47. How does a martial artist express surprise? With a karate-gasp.
48. What’s a martial artist’s favorite type of sandwich? A roundhouse wrap.
49. Why did the martial artist bring a ladder to the fight? To take the competition to new heights.
50. What do you call a martial artist who loves to bake? A cookie puncher.
51. Why did the martial artist refuse to play cards? Too many jokers; not enough kicks.
52. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of tree? A bonsai – it’s perfect for hiding.
53. How did the martial artist greet his opponent? With a high-five, of course.
54. Why did the martial artist bring a ladder to the fight? To reach new heights in combat.
55. What’s a martial artist’s favorite breakfast cereal? Kix – because they kickstart the day.
56. Why did the martial artist open a bakery? To make the best roundhouse rolls in town.
57. How does a martial artist measure success? With a kick-scale.
58. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of movie? Anything with a good plot twist.
59. I tried to become a ninja, but they said my “sneak” attack was too loud.
60. What do martial artists do before a big test? They brush up on their punchlines.
61. Why did the martial artist bring a pencil to the fight? To draw first blood.
62. What’s a martial artist’s favorite dessert? A roundhouse pie – it’s sweet and packs a punch.
63. Why did the martial artist become a comedian? He had a knack for punchlines and spin kicks.
64. How does a martial artist break up with someone? They deliver a swift “kung fu-see ya.”
65. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of party? A surprise party – they love stealth celebrations.
66. Why did the martial artist start a bakery? To roll out the best roundhouse rolls in town.
67. How did the martial artist introduce himself to the fruit bowl? With a “kiya-fruit.”
68. What do you call a martial artist who loves desserts? A confectionery combatant.
69. Why did the martial artist become a chef? He wanted to master the art of the chopping block.
70. How does a martial artist answer the phone? With a “hi-ya!”
71. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of math? Stealth-gebra.
72. Why did the martial artist become a musician? Because he had a great sense of rhythm and kickin’ beats.
73. What do martial artists do on their day off? They kick back and relax.
74. How does a martial artist express surprise? With a karate-gasp.
75. Why did the martial artist bring a ladder to the fight? To elevate his skills.
76. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of tree? A bonsai – it’s perfect for hiding.
77. How did the martial artist greet his opponent? With a high-five, of course.
78. Why did the martial artist refuse to play cards? Too many jokers; not enough kicks.
79. What’s a martial artist’s favorite breakfast cereal? Kix – because they kickstart the day.
80. How does a martial artist measure success? With a kick-scale.
81. Why did the martial artist open a bakery? To make the best roundhouse rolls in town.
82. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of movie? Anything with a good plot twist.
83. I tried to become a ninja, but they said my “sneak” attack was too loud.
84. What do martial artists do before a big test? They brush up on their punchlines.
85. Why did the martial artist bring a pencil to the fight? To draw first blood.
86. What’s a martial artist’s favorite dessert? A roundhouse pie – it’s sweet and packs a punch.
87. Why did the martial artist become a comedian? He had a knack for punchlines and spin kicks.
88. How does a martial artist break up with someone? They deliver a swift “kung fu-see ya.”
89. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of party? A surprise party – they love stealth celebrations.
90. Why did the martial artist start a bakery? To roll out the best roundhouse rolls in town.
91. How did the martial artist introduce himself to the fruit bowl? With a “kiya-fruit.”
92. What do you call a martial artist who loves desserts? A confectionery combatant.
93. Why did the martial artist become a chef? He wanted to master the art of the chopping block.
94. How does a martial artist answer the phone? With a “hi-ya!”
95. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of math? Stealth-gebra.

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