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Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn't fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several who belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers. Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys' violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins, Daniel doesn't understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate. Written by
John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters.
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Goofs
In the scenes showing Mr. Miyagi wearing his Army Uniform, the award ribbons are incorrect as the ribbon signifying the Medal of Honor is always worn at the top and on a row by itself. It appears to the left on the first row.
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Quotes
Daniel:
I don't know if I know enough karate.
Miyagi:
Feeling correct.
Daniel:
You sure know how to make a guy feel confident.
Miyagi:
You trust the quality of what you know, not quantity.
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" (BOP BOP) ON THE BEACH"
Written by
Mike Love
Produced by
Mike Love, Adrian Baker and
Brooks Arthur
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This is a classic coming of age story. A story about a boy who has to face his fears, girls, and moving to a new environment. Daniel, who is a big up stater, clashes with the rich people of the Cali high life and learns that not all people are who they seem. The Kobra Cai, as they are called in the film, bully Daniel and Daniel just seems like he has no choice but to take revenge. So he learns the next best thing--KARATE. Even though he has no idea what hes doing. He goes with the flow. Mr. Mayagi teaches him respect, discipline, and anyone can over come their fears. This is one of the best films of the 80's. It even has classic names of the 80's, like Johnny, Daniel, Tommy, and my favorite, Bobby. So if you don't have anything better to do, then check out Karate Kid. You might even learn a thing or two about a thing or two.