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More Sonny Chiba than Bruce Lee, the Arrogant Kung Fu Guy is a loner. He's simply too mean to have friends. Unparalleled in combat, he has The Gift. His interpersonal skills are nonexistent, and his temper is best described as "volcanic." Living in a constant state of aggravation, his only joy comes from Trash Talking and putting "foolish fools" in their place (if you can even call it joy). He may not actually enjoy fighting, or want to if he can help it, but it's all he knows. Their view of the world means they can never understand the concept of the Worthy Opponent, as they are either better than you or you are the roadblock standing in the way of greatness.

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  • More Sonny Chiba than Bruce Lee, the Arrogant Kung Fu Guy is a loner. He's simply too mean to have friends. Unparalleled in combat, he has The Gift. His interpersonal skills are nonexistent, and his temper is best described as "volcanic." Living in a constant state of aggravation, his only joy comes from Trash Talking and putting "foolish fools" in their place (if you can even call it joy). He may not actually enjoy fighting, or want to if he can help it, but it's all he knows. Their view of the world means they can never understand the concept of the Worthy Opponent, as they are either better than you or you are the roadblock standing in the way of greatness.
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  • More Sonny Chiba than Bruce Lee, the Arrogant Kung Fu Guy is a loner. He's simply too mean to have friends. Unparalleled in combat, he has The Gift. His interpersonal skills are nonexistent, and his temper is best described as "volcanic." Living in a constant state of aggravation, his only joy comes from Trash Talking and putting "foolish fools" in their place (if you can even call it joy). He may not actually enjoy fighting, or want to if he can help it, but it's all he knows. Their view of the world means they can never understand the concept of the Worthy Opponent, as they are either better than you or you are the roadblock standing in the way of greatness. With this character, Failure Is the Only Option. They are almost always defeated by The Hero and are never The Protagonist (except when they are). Much of the time, they aren't as talented as they let on. If taken seriously, they might defeat The Hero or a member of the supporting cast, only to be defeated by The Protagonist in a rematch. As kung fu (or gungfu) is a phrase that can refer to any skill, not just eastern martial arts, this Trope has wide application. If this character is the protagonist, expect them to learn An Aesop that true mastery comes from patience, discipline and humility. Often an Arrogant Kung Fu Guy has a Foil in a Martial Pacifist, the inverse of this Trope. See also Smug Super, Jerk Jock, and Thug Dojo. Contrast/See also Cavalier Competitor and Insufferable Genius. Opposite of Miles Gloriosus who has the social skills to maintain a facade but zero bravery or combat skill to back it up. Examples of Arrogant Kung Fu Guy include:
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