The Karate Kid

“The Karate Kid” is a classic martial arts film released in 1984, directed by John G. Avildsen. The film tells the story of Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio), a teenager who moves to Southern California and struggles to fit in at his new school. After being bullied by a group of karate students, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita), a smart and humble Japanese worker.
Mr. Miyagi teaches Daniel karate, not only as a form of self-defense but also as a way to practice discipline, balance and respect. Through unique training methods such as “waxing, waxing”, Daniel gradually becomes proficient in karate. The film culminates with a high-stakes karate tournament where Daniel faces off against bullies and proves his newly learned skills.