The Karate Kid Series (1984-1989)

The Karate Kid Series (1984-1989)

Kayvon Mosby, Contributor

The Karate Kid series is not only a classic but also one of the best series I have ever watch. Going on 5 years, one kid who went from being a scrawny nobody to two-time fighting champion.

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Senior Daniel LaRusso moved to Los Angeles, California, but little did he know that this will end up changing his life forever. With 2 months of training from Mr. Miyagi, Daniel was able to single-handedly beat all of Johnny’s friend who jumped him, to to the championship round. Despite fighting with a bruised knee and leg, he was able to beat Johnny Lawerence fair and square.

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After the All Valley Karate Tournament, Mr. Miyagi and Daniel go to Okinawa, Japan to handle family matters. Unfortunately, Daniel ends up getting in trouble with Chozen, the nephew of the village owner. After he was “disown” by his uncle for not saving a little girl. Chozen decides to take Kumiko, Daniel’s love interest, hostage and forces Daniel to fight him to the death. With the help of the villager’s drum, Daniel was able to defeat Chozen.

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The Cobra Kai got shut down. Josh Kresse is determined to revive it again with the help of the owner Terry Silver. Daniel and Mr. Myiagi return from Okinawa. Now that the tournament has come back around and Daniel rejects it. Terry Silver hires karate “bad boy” Mike Barnes to aggressively convince Daniel to compete.

The finals approached, Terry instructs Mike to keep the score tied and to mutilate Daniel as well. In the sudden death round, Daniel uses a secret kata and finally beats Mike. Ending the Cobra Kai business and making Daniel the first-ever 2-time champion.

Overall I would rate this series a perfect 10/10 and the best movies I have ever watched. The action, emotion, and story are unbelievable. Definitely recommend these movies to anyone who has never watch them before.

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