So apparently all of those Karate classes you’ve been taking down at the local community center may actually pay off. No, they’re not going to get you a girlfriend or a sweet Lamborghini or respect from your peers, but they might get you a part in the new live-action adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Mirage Studios, 4Kids Entertainment, and TMNT Productions, the companies responsible for the bringing the turtles to life in the 21st Century, have opened up casting of the flick to the general public. That means that if you’re in the Hollywood area this Saturday morning, you can stroll down Hollywood & Highland to show off your super sweet black belt moves for a possible part as a foot soldier or something of that nature.

Full details for the casting call (courtesy of AICN) can be seen below. Nunchucks will not be provided (but don’t bring them because they’re not allowed)!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in association with Mirage Studios, 4Kids Entertainment and TMNT Productions, will host an OPEN CASTING CALL for martial arts experts to audition for theupcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, hitting theaters in 2011.

WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2009
10AM- 1PM

WHERE: Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Boulevard *At Grand Staircase
Los Angeles, CA 90028

WHO: Judges to include 2011 TMNT movie producers Scott Mednick and Galen Walker, actor and martial arts expert Ernie Reyes, Jr., and Jason Morgan from the American Taekwondo Association.

AUDITION: 30-Second Martial Arts Demo (Single Person Only)
No metal, sharp or bladed weapons of any kind allowed
Photo and updated resume with contact information
Fourteen years old or older only (under 18 needs parental consent)

Keep an eye out on TMNT25.com for more details, specific rules and regulations.