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A Decision on the Title Defense
Terry Silver
There you are.
Daniel LaRusso
Yeah. I had to do some thinking.
Terry Silver
And?
Daniel LaRusso
I've decided not to defend my title after all. You've been a great trainer, but...Well, when I hit that guy in the club, that's just not my style. I wanted to let you know all of this in person, because I figure that's the least of I owe you.
Terry Silver
You owe me a lot more than that, Danny-boy.
Daniel LaRusso
Oh, I'm sorry. I thought the lessons were for free. But--
Terry Silver
No, no; nothing's for free. You are gonna defend. You're getting in that ring.
Daniel LaRusso
Excuse me, Mr. Silver - You can't make me do something I don't want to do.
Terry Silver
Danny, Danny...from the moment you met me, I've been making you do things you didn't want to do.
[laughs]
Daniel LaRusso
What are you talking about?
[confused]
Terry Silver
Let's show him what I'm talking about!
[calls in office]
Mike Barnes
I'm what he's talking about, shithead!
[steps out]
Terry Silver
We have an agenda here, Daniel; it's really very simple...
Daniel LaRusso
You guys are crazy!
[backpedaling]
Terry Silver
...Either you fight one fight on one day, or you fight every day for the rest of your life! So what's it going to be, Danny-boy?!
[even more hyped up]
Daniel LaRusso
It's not gonna be anything, because I'm not going to be there! So just forget about it!
[starts to exit but is blocked by John Kreese.]
Terry Silver
Let's show Mr. Kreese how he's going to get his business back!
Daniel LaRusso
Hey I'm not gonna fight! You can't make me fight!
Terry Silver
You don't have to! You can just stand there and let him kick your ass! Do the Crane, Danny-Boy!
[Daniel tries to fight Barnes, but Barnes gets the upper hand]
Mike Barnes
You're doing this to yourself, man!
[attacks Daniel; He punches Daniel in the gut repeatedly, before shoving Daniel towards the door. Daniel hastily runs off, all while Silver and Kreese laugh uproariously]
Terry Silver
Do you wanna see some more?
John Kreese
I wanna see a lot more!
Terry Silver
Bring him back. You see his face? See the trail? I think he peed in his pants! Well well well, look who's here. The big war hero! What are you waiting for?
[to Mike; Barnes runs out after Daniel, Silver turns to Kreese; They laugh maniacally until they're cut short by a scream...as Miyagi tosses Barnes through the dojo doors; to Barnes]
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Daniel Faces Pressure from Friends and Foes
Daniel Larusso
Hey, hey! Come on, guys. This isn't funny anymore, alright? Come on, turn on the lights.
Snake Silver
Hey, Danny, I hope you got some good news for my friend here.
Mike Barnes
I hope so too, Daniel.
Daniel Larusso
I told you, alright? I can't help you out. Forget about it, all right? Hey, where are you going?
Mike Barnes
You mean you haven't signed the application yet?
Daniel Larusso
I'm not signing the application. I'm not gonna compete! Please, take your friends and get outta here.
Mike Barnes
Hey, Dennis! He didn't sign it yet.
[calls across the room]
Daniel Larusso
Hey! Hey, come on; guys, this getting out of hand now. Don't you get it? I'm not signing the application!
Mike Barnes
Sure you are. You are if you know what's good for you.
Daniel Larusso
No! I'm not gonna be there, alright? You're wasting your time; so take off, alright?
[He and Dennis get into a shoving match]
Dennis
You take off!
Mike Barnes
Come on, Dennis, take him out!
Snake
Pull his eye out! Yeah, Dennis, wreck him!
[Daniel takes out Dennis with a couple of well-placed blows, while Jessica trips Snake to the floor. Then Mike drops Jessica with a kick to the ribs. Then Daniel angrily attacks Mike, who fends him off with ease and then counterattacks...knocking Daniel hard to the floor]
Mike Barnes
Come on, punk! Let's see what you've got! (Daniel tries to kick Mike) Nice kick...not bad...getting better...good but still not good enough! (pushes/kicks him) COME ON! GET UP! Why are you being so stubborn? I'm running out of patience, LaRusso! Now, let's get on with it. SIGN THE APPLICATION! I'll be back, LaRusso! I'm gonna get you, man! You're finished, you hear me? Finished!
[Daniel punches him feebly, Mike says “Don’t do that.” and Daniel is tossed into more furniture, which is broken as a result; Jessica says “Mike, STOP IT!” and goes “Just get outta here!”, Mr. Miyagi shows up, Mike says “Save it to the tournament!”, “NAIL HIM!” and “COME ON, OLD MAN!” and Mr. Miyagi ejects all three troublemakers, who speed off in their red Ferrari]
Snake
Yeah! You can't watch him forever, Buddha-head!
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Expansion of the Dojo Empire
Terry Silver
What did I tell you, my man? The minute you step off that plane, you're the biggest dojo operator in the valley!
John Kresse
What do you mean? What are you talking about?
Terry Silver
I bought 20 locations today, signed, sealed, 100%. You are back, my man; bigger and badder than ever!
John Kreese
You're a sweetheart, that's great. But what about those two jerks?
Terry Silver
Those two jerks" are taking up 100% of my time from now on. So have patience, my friend. I'm just getting everything rolling. When I'm finished with that kid, he'll be begging me to be his teacher! And you know what he's going to learn from me?! Pain in every part of his body, and fear in every part of his mind! And here's the kicker: he's going to thank me for it!
[laughs]
John Kreese
What about the old man?
Terry Silver
Him I hurt through the kid. Johnny, by the time that little twerp steps into the ring to defend his title, I'm going to have him thinking he's invincible. And then he's gong to find out what pain and fear really mean... ...right in front of a thousand people!
[smiles a bit more evilly]
John Kreese
How do you know he'll compete?
Terry Silver
He'll compete. Don't worry about it; you just have fun. Go give Mamona and her girlfriend a squeeze for me.
John Kreese
How do you know about Mamona?
[smiling]
Terry Silver
I know! Anything else?
[laughs]
John Kreese
Yeah. Make his knuckles bleed.
[looks at his hands]
Terry Silver
Hey! Hey, I like that! Oh, I like that, Johnny! I'm going to use it!!
[shocked/amazed; laughs maniacally]
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Negotiation Under Tension
Daniel Larusso
Hey! Pull us up!
Snake
First give us the application.
Daniel Larusso
No! I'll give it to you when we get up there.
Mike Barnes
Oh yeah!?
[lets Jessica fall for 1/2 second. She's fallen 5 feet]
Daniel Larusso
All right! All right!
Daniel Larusso
Here.
Mike Barnes
Check it out.
Snake
It's cool.
[does]
Mike Barnes
Hey, don't even think about backing out, man, cause then I'll really be pissed. And this, this will all seem like a happy memory compared to what I do to you and what we all do to her.
[points at Daniel, lecturing; looks at Jessica]
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The Importance of Strength and Resilience
Terry Silver
A man can't stand, he can't fight.
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The Necessity of Breath in Combat
Terry Silver
A man can't breathe, he can't fight.
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Rejection and Corruption in Negotiation
Margaret
And in conclusion, I reject your final offer. If you proceed, I will sue your collective asses accordingly.
Terry Silver
Best to Lorna and the kids. Sincerely, Blah-blah-blah." Yeah? Oh, good. Bring him in. What else?
[takes a phone call; hangs up]
Margaret
Uh, the grand jury? What do you intend to do about them?
Terry Silver
Bribe them, as usual.
Margaret
Mr. Silver!
[aghast]
Terry Silver
Lighten up, Margaret. Who's the D.A. on the case?
Margaret
Mr. Cole.
Terry Silver
Oh good! Uh, let's invite Willie to dinner Tuesday night and let's make sure we have his favorite. What is it? Uh, poached salmon?
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Understanding Tournament Karate Versus Real Fighting
Daniel Larusso
I know you don't believe in fighting, but tournament karate isn't exactly fighting.
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Invitation to Join the Competition
Snake
Room for one more down there?
[entering the Bonsai Shop]
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Focus on Your Inner Strength
Mr. Nariyoshi Miyagi
You stay focused. Daniel-san, your best Karate is still inside you...now Time let out!
[Miyagi tells Daniel something before Sudden Death Overtime]
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Terry Silver's Threat to Daniel
Terry Silver
Now the real pain begins, Danny-boy.
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A Debt of Gratitude in Combat
Terry Silver
I owe you, man.
John Kreese
You don't owe me anything.
Terry Silver
Oh, bullshit! I don't owe you anything? What about Vietnam, huh? How many times did you save my ass?
John Kreese
I don't know. I lost count.
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Vision and Combat in Martial Arts
Terry Silver
A man can't see, he can't fight.
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Tension Over a Disputed Agreement
Daniel Larusso
Hey! Get out of here, man, I signed it (some application?), alright?!
Mike Barnes
What'd you call the cops for?
Daniel Larusso
What'd you steal the trees for?
Mike Barnes
No proof.
Daniel Larusso
Oh, who left the application/applications, the tooth fairy, huh?!
Mike Barnes
There's nothing you've got that I can't counter/count her (Jessica), your karate's a joke.
[steps on Daniel's throat; Terry Silver enters]
Terry Silver
Let him up, punk!
Mike Barnes
Who are you? His mother?
Terry Silver
Maybe.
Terry Silver
Get your hand off. Get the hand off me.
Terry Silver
I ever even see you on the same street as this kid I will seriously mess you up. You understand?
Mike Barnes
Okay...
Terry Silver
YOU UNDERSTAND?!
Mike Barnes
YES!
Terry Silver
Alright. Now get the hell out of here!
[lets him go; literally kicks Barnes out...on his butt]
Terry Silver
Who is that guy?
[helping Daniel up]
Daniel Larusso
That's the lunatic that wants my title. I was hoping you would have killed him.
[lame chuckle]
Terry Silver
No, no. That's not what karate's about. It's for defence.
[honourably and wisely]
Daniel Larusso
Yeah, yeah, I know, you're right.
[feeling suitably ashamed]
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Character Perspectives on a Shared Opinion
Terry Silver
So what do you think?
Margaret
Oh, he's obnoxious.
Terry Silver
Yeah. He's perfect!
[laughing]
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Summer Plans and Family Connections
Daniel Larusso
Hey Mom, how are you back in New Jersey?
Lucille Larusso
I am here with your Uncle Louie in Parsipanny. I may have to spend the whole summer with him. Oh, but my son will be starting college!
Daniel Larusso
Yeah I know Mom. Here I will put Mr. Miyagi on.
Lucille Larusso
Thanks. talking to Mr. Miyagi Thanks so much. Are you sure you are okay with watching after Daniel? Oh no, I have to go.
[Uncle Louie rings a bell]
Mr. Miyagi
That is fine by me. You just help Uncle Louie. Nice mama! Good mama.
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Confidence vs. Reality in Competition
Terry Silver
What, you think you can rely on that crane crap?
Daniel Larusso
Did pretty well with it last time.
Terry Silver
Hey, wake up and smell the coffee, Mr. LaRusso! Last time you weren't fighting this.
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Rising Tensions Among the Characters
Daniel Larusso
Hey!
Snake
Yes, sweetheart?
Daniel Larusso
Pull us up, man!
Mike Barnes
The stakes just went up. Give us the tree.
Jessica Andrews
No, Daniel, don't!
Daniel Larusso
All right, but just be careful.
[does anyway]
Dennis
What are you going to do with it?
[laughing evilly]
Snake
SHUT UP!
Snake
Down there!
Daniel Larusso
NO!
Jessica Andrews
NO!
Daniel Larusso
Please don't.
Mike Barnes
Alright, alright, Enough. Gimme it! Okay. Now you want it, right?
[disgusted; takes it]
Daniel Larusso
Yes!
Jessica Andrews
Yes!
Mike Barnes
Okay, Daniel.
Mike Barnes
Make a wish.
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The True Meaning of Karate
Mr. Nariyoshi Miyagi
If karate used defend honor, defend life, karate mean something. If karate used defend plastic metal trophy, karate no mean nothing.
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Terry Silver's Mocking Greeting
Terry Silver
Well well, look who's here; The big war hero!
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Strong Roots Lead to Resilience
Daniel Larusso
Mr. Miyagi?
[tentatively]
Daniel Larusso
Will it be okay?
[worried, sad]
Mr. Kesuke Miyagi
Depend. If root's strong, tree survive.
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Enjoying the Competition's Intensity
Terry Silver
I love it when he pounds him!
[watching Barnes fighting Daniel]
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Seeking Increased Ownership in Dojo Deal
Mike Barnes
Remember on the phone, when you said if I come down here and beat LaRusso in the All-Valley Tournament, that you'd give me 25 percent ownership of your new dojos? Well, I've been giving it some thought. To perform my best, which is what I want to do, I'm afraid I'm gonna need 50 percent.
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Mike Barnes Challenges LaRusso's Dominance
Mike Barnes
You're next LaRusso! I own your ass!
[in Semi-Final fight, winning 2-0]
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Strategic Plan for Victory and Pain
Terry Silver
Remember the game plan. First you win a point, then you lose a point. Keep the score 0-0, pulverize him for the full 3 minutes, then in sudden death you get the point, we win. I want him to experience pain. First he suffers.
[to Mike Barnes before the match]
John Kreese
Then he suffers some more.
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Business Challenges and Changing Regulations
Terry Silver
Johnny, every business has a slump at one time or another. Look at this. Ten years ago, nuclear was the preferred waste. You could dump it anywhere! Now everybody's a detective. I'm lucky if I make one deal a year without being indicted.
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Terry Silver's Promise of Revenge
Terry Silver
What's his name, Miyagi, and that punk kid...I'm gonna get them for what they did to you. They made you suffer, so I'm gonna make them suffer... and suffer and suffer, and when I think they've suffered enough, then I start with the pain!
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Confrontation and self-assertion in conflict
Mike Barnes
I'm what he's talking about, shithead.
[appears in front of Daniel as Terry Silver reveals his true nature]
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Confronting Fear and Embracing Determination
Terry Silver
Visualize: this is not a bunch of sticks and pipes anymore; this is a living, breathing wrecking machine who wants to detatch your head from the rest of your body!
[at the climax of Daniel's training]
Terry Silver
It's blood. So what? Make believe it's his! This guy wants to break you! Humiliate you! STOMP YOU INTO THE GROUND! NOW WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?!
Daniel Larusso
...NAIL HIM!
Terry Silver
THEN DO IT!
Terry Silver
YES! You nailed him! You're ready!
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Miyagi's Longing for Daniel-san's Return
Mr. Nariyoshi Miyagi
Hope confusion end soon, Daniel-san. Miyagi heart empty without you.
[Miyagi stares wistfully at a picture of him and Daniel together]
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Embracing Assertiveness in the 80s
Daniel LaRusso
You know, this is the 80s, Mr. Miyagi; you can't be so damn passive!
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