A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

JUDO CHOP!

Or to put it properly, Atemi-waza! Personally I prefer simple old joint locks… Massaar just got this funny tattoo (“Austin Powers-ish, I know”) by Daniel Innes here in Toronto.

Comments

21 responses to “JUDO CHOP!”

  1. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    It looks like scarification from here… ?

  2. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Not sure I can quite see the purpose of having ‘Judo chop’ inked. But on the Daniel Innes link above some pretty kool art work to see there, very nice.

  3. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    I like this idea. Very cute/funny.

  4. Jp Avatar

    I thought it was a scar at first too.

    But I love this tattoo.
    Shit’s gnarly.

  5. cuntcumber Avatar

    I was tempted to comment with “That’s ace.” Then I realized that using the word ‘ace’ in that context is pretty lame.

    But that tattoo is not lame. It is awesome.

  6. Claire Avatar

    Tattoos have to have a ‘purpose’ these days?

    This tattoo made me smile =)

  7. secretdesiresx Avatar

    massaar is my friend..an unbelievably cute one at that.

    nice tattoo kid 🙂

  8. *Stitch* Avatar
    *Stitch*

    that is rad!

  9. cas Avatar
  10. Michael Feltham Avatar
    Michael Feltham

    wow thats too much… I’m kinda jelous! Daniel Innes is such a great artist, I cant wait to get more work done by him…

  11. rawr killa killa Avatar
    rawr killa killa

    oh god! i love these funny tats. massaar is one of my favorite people i’ve met through IAM! too bad he doesn’t live anywhere near me, but i’m happy he got featured here because this tattoo makes me laugh so hard! definitely modblog worthy!

  12. Chrissie Avatar
    Chrissie

    That’s great. 😀

  13. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Was this done as an Austin Powers tattoo?

  14. Lily Avatar

    KYLE OMG!
    your tattoo and mine were featured and are on the same page!!!!
    Now you can surely Judo Chop me from where you are!!!

  15. massaar Avatar

    ÈMþRê§§ – the only reason i got it done was to amuse myself, and others! no hidden meaning in this one, heh.

    lilish – nope, i didn’t go out and get it intending it to be a tribute to Austin Powers, though i’m sure sub-conciously that where i got the idea from.

    anyway, i think it’s pretty cool that it got featured!

  16. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    massaar,
    jesus did I just get a judo chop off you 🙂
    only joking, have a nice day enjoy you art work. I like your little birdies and flowers btw.
    Hugz

  17. Sitara Avatar
    Sitara

    *chuckles* If he ever did judo competatively I bet his opponants would get such a kick out of those =D

  18. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    lmao… almost pissed myself… love people with a sense of humor… the world is full of stuck-up folks who take themselves and life waaay too seriously… very refreshing

  19. jude Avatar

    fuck ya,ass hole! 8)

  20. scruffy herbert Avatar
    scruffy herbert

    do you actually *chop* in judo? i thought that was just karate?!?

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