So Why Did You Quit Karate? ⚡

: High-level competition can lead to social anxiety or a feeling of "not being good enough," causing even advanced brown or black belts to stop.

: It is implied that he was either kicked out of the dojo by Rudy for low ratings and lack of flexibility or that he quit on his own. So Why Did You Quit Karate?

: Some quit traditional karate in favor of combat sports like Muay Thai or BJJ because they found katas and choreographed techniques less effective for real-world self-defense. : High-level competition can lead to social anxiety