
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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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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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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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
2:54
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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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After fighting off Dre’s attacker the day before, Mr. Han brings Dre to his attackers’ training facility with the hopes of making peace.
Themes: Mercy, Fighting, Challenges, Confrontation, Peace, Cruelty, Pride, Enemy, Bullying
3:13
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After suffering an illegal blow to his knee that threatens to remove him from the tournament, Dre insists that he continue to fight to overcome his fear.
Themes: Fighting, Sportsmanship, Fear, Giving Up, Perseverance, Quitting, Overcomer, Challenges, Trials
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