Film
The Karate Kid (1984)
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
Overview
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
One more line
Connections
The Karate Kid
- The Karate Kid (1984) — this film
- The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
One more lesson to share. The price of honor. The power of friendship. And the way you must fight when only the winner survives.
- The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
First it was teacher to student. Then it was father to son. Now, it's man to man.
- The Next Karate Kid (1994)
It's ancient wisdom against teenage spunk. 1,000 years of karate tradition is about to get a kick in the pants.
- The Karate Kid (2010)
A challenge he never imagined. A teacher he never expected.
- Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
When masters unite a new legacy begins.
Top billing
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel
- Pat Morita as Miyagi
- Elisabeth Shue as Ali
- William Zabka as Johnny
- Martin Kove as Kreese