
Daniel LaRusso is new in town, and is getting picked on by the local bullies, who all are adept in karate. Determined to stick up for himself, Daniel begins to teach himself karate, only to discover that the caretaker at his apartment seems to be a grand master in karate. Agreeing to teach Daniel, Mr. Miyagi shows Daniel that there is more to karate than violence, and perhaps the best way to solve the problem he has with the bullies is in the All Valley Karate Championship.
MPAA: Rated PG
Principal Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue
Director: John G. Avildsen

After being attacked by schoolmates, Daniel and Mr. Miyagi hope to make peace by visiting the karate dojo where the attackers train.
Themes: Mercy, Fighting, Challenges, Confrontation, Peace, Cruelty, Pride, Enemy, Bullying
3:18
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Mr. Miyagi finally agrees to teach Daniel karate, as long as Daniel follows instructions without question.
Themes: Teaching, Mentor, Learning, Discipline, Training, Obedience, Discipleship, Coaching, Martial Arts
2:54
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Upon seeing Mr. Miyagi attempting to catch a fly with chopsticks, Daniel gives it a try and catches it.
Themes: Focus, Concentration, Patience, Luck, Talents, Determination, Effort, Unlikely
1:31
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When Daniel gets angry after weeks of performing seemingly meaningless tasks, Mr. Miyagi shows Daniel that he has been learning karate all along.
Themes: Lessons, Disrespect, Perspective, Learning, Focus, Trust, Coaching, Training, Understanding
3:18
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Mr. Miyagi teaches Daniel that one learns karate not for fighting, but rather to avoid fighting.
Themes: Learning, Discipline, Teaching, Foundation, Mentor, Training, Coaching, Fighting, Peace
3:18
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After suffering an illegal blow to the knee, Daniel contemplates whether to give up competing further in the karate tournament.
Themes: Fighting, Sportsmanship, Fear, Giving Up, Perseverance, Quitting, Overcomer, Challenges, Trials
2:56
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