Karate fan seeks VERY specific date for sister's wedding by posting hilarious open letter... stating they must be a black belt and love Bruce Lee

  • Man known only as 'Michael' stuck posters around Waterford in Ireland 
  • Prospective plus one must like Bruce Lee and cult film The Karate Kid 
  • Has previously posted requests for personal trainer and best friend 

By Sarah Barns For Mailonline

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Are you a black belt in karate with a penchant for Bruce Lee and cult movie The Karate Kid? You could be in luck. 

An Irishman known only as Michael is seeking a date with very specific interests to accompany him to his sister's wedding by posting an open letter around his home city of Waterford. 

In the comical ad, which he posted on Twitter under the handle @Michael1979 and going by the name 'Sir Michael', he details that the prospective plus one must 'pretend to be in a relationship' with him and have a wide knowledge of martial arts.

An Irishman known only as Michael has posted a comical advertisement around his home city of Waterford in Ireland in order to find a date to accompany him to his sister's wedding 

An Irishman known only as Michael has posted a comical advertisement around his home city of Waterford in Ireland in order to find a date to accompany him to his sister's wedding 

Before the big day, the lucky lady or gentleman will need to put in a bit of study time to ensure they are on top of the 'relationship history', which Michael has outlined. 

He fabricates details such as favourite songs, most liked things about one another and pet names. 

Continuing along the karate theme, Michael has chosen 'Sensei' as the affectionate nickname, which is Japanese for teacher. 

In return for tagging along with Michael on the date, the successful partner will get a 'free meal'. 

In the comical advertisement, Michael details that the prospective plus one must 'pretend to be in a relationship' with him and have a wide knowledge of martial arts

The wedding poster, left, is not the first time eccentric Michael has taken to the streets to get things done

Responses to Michael's tweet, which has been retweeted nearly 600 times

Responses to Michael's tweet, which has been retweeted nearly 600 times

However, those hoping to knock back a few glasses of complimentary champagne will be gravely disappointed to know that there is only a paying bar at the wedding and they will have to settle with cans of warm beer from Michael's cousin Martin's car.

Before the date has even begun Michael has ruled out it becoming a long-term thing. 

Halting any blossoming love, he wrote that it is a 'one-time deal' only as he is currently too focused on his karate career to take up a girlfriend. 

This isn't the first time that the eccentric has taken to the streets to get things done. 

Michael has previously advertised for a tag team wrestling partner

Michael has previously advertised for a tag team wrestling partner

His previous (and equally specific) requests include a fitness trainer, a songwriting partner and a wrestling tag-teammate. 

The tweet has had nearly 600 retweets and more than 600 favourites.

Responses include from @AmyBlackwood who wrote: 'Shame I don't drink beer. Dammit.'

Mrs Trellis tweeted: 'Gosh, you make it sound so, so tempting.'

While Pamela Nee added: 'Pity I live 2 far away because I do karate, I'm a 3rd Dan black belt & Bruce Lee is my Fav martial artist + I love Karate Kid.' 

Karate fanatic? You're in luck! Michael's date advertisement in full

Wanted: Wedding Partner 

Hi. I am Michael and I need a partner for my sister's wedding on Friday. If you are interested, I will pick you up here on Friday at 1pm. All you need to do is pretend to be in a relationship with me and answer any questions my relatives ask about us. Here is a history of our relationship that you will need to memorise:

- We met in a karate dojo last January 

- We are both good at karate ("black belt")

- Our favourite film is The Karate Kid (you will need to watch this Friday in case anyone questions you on it)

- My favourite thing about you is your smile 

- Your favourite thing about me is my leg sweep 

- Our favourite historical figure is Brice Lee

- Your pet name for me is "Sensei"

- Our favourite song is "You're The Best Around" by Joe Esposito 

In return, you will get a free meal. It is not a free bar but my cousin Martin will have cans of beer in his car and I will get you one (two at most). This is a one-time deal. I am not interested in a relationship at the moment because of my karate career. 

Michael

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