26 quotes
Distinguishing True Karate from Misguided Teachings
Mr. Hideo Miyagi
That is not karate. That bad man teach bad things.
[about Kreese's methods]
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Friendship and Balance in Karate Training
Daniel
You're the best friend I've ever had!
Mr. Miyagi
You... pretty OK, too. Go, find balance.
[chuckles]
Mr. Miyagi
Banzai, Daniel-san!
Daniel
Hey, banzai!
Mr. Miyagi
Banzai!
[beat; then; louder]
Daniel
Banzai!
[louder]
Mr. Miyagi
Banzai!
[shouts]
Daniel
Banzai!
[shouts back]
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Confrontation Over Training Philosophy in Karate
John Kreese
We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition. A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy- what is the problem, Mr. Lawrence?
[notices Johnny staring at Daniel and Mr. Miyagi]
John Kreese
I hear you jumped some of my students last night.
Mr. Miyagi
Afraid the facts mixed up.
John Kreese
Are you calling Mr. Lawrence a liar?
Mr. Miyagi
No call no one nothing.
John Kreese
What are you here for, old man?
Mr. Miyagi
Come ask leave boy alone.
John Kreese
What's the matter? The boy can't take care of his own problems?
Mr. Miyagi
One to one problem, yes. Five to one problem, too much ask anyone.
John Kreese
Is that what's bothering you? The odds? Well, we can fix that. You like matching, Mr. Lawrence?
[to Johnny]
Johnny Lawrence
Yes, Sensei!
[eagerly]
Mr. Miyagi
No more fighting.
[groans]
John Kreese
This is a karate dojo, not a knitting class! You don't come into my dojo and drop a challenge and leave, old man. Now, you get your boy on the mat or you and I will have a major problem.
[getting angry]
Mr. Miyagi
Too much advantage, your dojo.
John Kreese
Name a place.
Mr. Miyagi
Tournament.
[gestures with his head to the poster behind him for the All-Valley Under-18 Karate Tournament]
John Kreese
You've got real nerve, old man. Real nerve. But I think we can accommodate you. Can't we, Mr. Lawrence?
[chuckles]
Johnny Lawrence
Yes, Sensei.
John Kreese
Fall in.
[Johnny gets back in line]
Mr. Miyagi
Ask one more small request.
John Kreese
Make it fast.
[stops, annoyed]
Mr. Miyagi
Ask leave boy alone, to train.
John Kreese
You're a pushy little bastard, ain't ya? But I like that. I like that! All right, no one touches the prima donna until the tournament. Is that understood?
[chuckles; to his students]
Cobra Kai students
YES, SENSEI!
John Kreese
But you don't show, and it's open season, on him ... and you .
[menacingly approaches Miyagi and Daniel again; points at Daniel; points at Miyagi]
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Consequences of Revenge in Karate Kid
Mr. Hideo Miyagi
Daniel-san, you look revenge that way you start by digging two grave!
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Commitment in Karate and Life Choices
Mr. Miyagi
Now, ready?
Daniel
Yeah, I guess so.
Mr. Miyagi
Daniel-san, must talk. Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later, get squished, just like grape. Here, karate, same thing. Either you karate do "yes", or karate do "no". You karate do "guess so", just like grape. Understand?
[sighs; they both kneel; makes squish gesture; makes squish gesture]
Daniel
Yeah, I understand.
Mr. Miyagi
Now, ready?
Daniel
Yeah, I'm ready.
[he and Mr Miyagi stand up again]
Mr. Miyagi
First make sacred pact. I promise teach karate. That my part. You promise learn. I say, you do, no questions. That your part. Deal?
[Daniel scratches his nose, whilst Miyagi puts the bandana on Daniel's forehead; turns Daniel around; ties one knot in the bandana; ties another knot in the bandana; Daniel turns around again]
Daniel
It's a deal.
[he holds his right hand out, as though expecting Miyagi to shake it. Instead, Miyagi bends down, takes the sponge out of the bucket, straightens up and thrusts the sponge into Daniel's outstretched hand]
Mr. Miyagi
First, wash all the car. Then wax. Wax on...
Daniel
Hey, why do I have to...?
Mr. Miyagi
Ah ah! Remember deal! No questions!
Daniel
Yeah, but...
Mr. Miyagi
Hai! Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out of mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. Wax on... wax off. Wax on... wax off.
[makes circular gestures with each hand; walks away, still making circular motions with hands]
Daniel
Hey, where did these cars come from?
Mr. Miyagi
Detroit!
[stops walking, turns around; turns around, resumes walking away, still muttering "Wax on, wax off" to himself and making circular gestures with his hands as he walks]
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Frustration with a Stupid Bike
Dutch
Looking for a shortcut back to Newark, Daniel?
Johnny
No, he wants to learn karate! Well, here's your first lesson: how to take a fall!
Dutch
Don't think about the pain.
Daniel
This damn bike. I hate this bike. I hate this frigging bike. This stupid bike! I hate it! Stupid bike.
Lucille
Daniel! What's the matter?
Daniel
NOTHING!
Lucille
Why did you throw your bike away?
Daniel
Because I felt like it, Mum.
Lucille
Please look at me when I'm talking to you (sees Daniel's bruises) Oh my god! Can you tell me what's going on? And don't tell me about another bike accident!
Daniel
What do you want to hear, ma?
Lucille
The truth is-
Daniel
No you don't want to hear the truth. All you want to hear is how great it is. Well, it may be great to you but it SUCKS for me! I hate this place! I HATE IT!! I just want to go home! Why can't we just go back home?
Lucille
Listen to me, I cannot help you unless you tell me what's wrong!
Daniel
I gotta take karate lessons.
Lucille
You took karate!
Daniel
No, not at the Y at a good school.
Lucille
But, fighting doesn't solve anything Daniel.
Daniel
Well, neither does palm trees, ma.
Lucille
That's not fair!
Daniel
Like it was fair coming over here without asking me how I felt about it. Right, that was really fair.
Lucille
You're right. I should've asked.
Daniel
Yeah, well, I just wanna go home. That's it. I don't understand the rules here and I want to go home.
Lucille
Let's clean you up and maybe we can figure out the rules here together. What about your bike?
Daniel
It's safer taking a bus. Why can't we just go home? Why can't we just go home and forget this place?
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A Mother’s Song and a Son’s Discontent
Lucille
California, here we come! California...oh, what is the matter, Daniel? You don't like my singing?
Daniel
I don't like the song, Ma.
Lucille
This is it, Daniel, end of the line!
Daniel
You're telling me.
Lucille
Will you look at those palm trees? Damn Daniel! You know what this means?
Daniel
Yeah. Watch out for falling coconuts.
Freddy
Hey, are you new here?
Daniel
Yeah, I came from Newark, New Jersey. My name's Daniel LaRusso.
Freddy
I'm Freddy Fernandez. Welcome to California. Hey, we were having an end-of-summer clambake on the beach tomorrow night, want to come?
[offers a handshake to Daniel]
Daniel
Sure!
Woman
This place is a dump. You should return to Newark!
Daniel
How did you know I was from Newark?
Woman
I overheard your conversation with Freddy. I'm a Jersey girl myself, from Parsippany. I never should have left.
Daniel
Parsippany? I got an Uncle Louie from Parsippany!
Woman
Louis Fontini?
Daniel
No, Louie LaRusso.
Woman
Don't know him.
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Emphasizing Strength and Resilience in Training
John Kreese
Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?
John Kreese
Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?
John Kreese
Defeat does not exist in this dojo, does it?
John Kreese
Prepare! What do we study here?
John Kreese
And what is that Way?
John Kreese
I CAN'T HEAR YOU!
Cobra Kai
STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY, SIR!
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Missed Opportunities in Communication
Mr. Miyagi
Oop. Miss spot.
Daniel
What spot? Hey, how come you didn't tell me you were going fishing?
Mr. Miyagi
You not here when I go.
Daniel
Maybe I would've like to have gone. You ever think about that?
Mr. Miyagi
You karate training.
Daniel
I'm WHAT?! I'm being your goddamn slave man is what I'm being! Now we made a deal here.
Mr. Miyagi
So?
Daniel
So? So you're supposed to teach and I'm supposed to learn remember? For four days, I've been busting my ass and I haven't learned a goddamn thing!
Mr. Miyagi
Hah, learn plenty!
Daniel
I've learned plenty! I've learned how to sand your decks maybe! How about wash your cars, paint your house, paint your fence. I've learned plenty!
Mr. Miyagi
Oh, Daniel-san not everything is as seems.
Daniel
Oh bullshit! I'm going home man!
Mr. Miyagi
Daniel-san! DANIEL-SAN!!
Daniel
What?
Mr. Miyagi
Show me sand-the-floor.
Daniel
I can't move my arm, alright? What are you doing? What? Ow! Ow, what are you doing?
[Mr. Miyagi claps then rubs his hands quickly; Mr. Miyagi starts massaging Daniel's arm]
Mr. Miyagi
Now show me sand-the-floor.
Daniel
How did you do that?
Mr. Miyagi
SHOW!
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Uncovering Hidden Skills Through Inquiry
Daniel
How come you didn't tell me?
Mr. Miyagi
Tell you what?
Daniel
That you knew karate?
Mr. Miyagi
You never ask?
Daniel
Well, where did you learn it?
Mr. Miyagi
Father.
Daniel
But I thought he was a fisherman.
Mr. Miyagi
In Okinawa, all Miyagi know two things: fish and karate. Karate come from China, sixteenth century, called te, "hand". Hundred year later, Miyagi ancestor bring to Okinawa, call karate. "empty hand".
Daniel
I always thought it came from Buddhist temples and stuff like that.
Mr. Miyagi
You watch too much TV.
Daniel
That what my mother tells me.
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Conflict of Expectations in Martial Arts Training
John Kreese
Bobby, I want him out of commission.
Bobby Brown
But, Sensei, I can beat this guy!
John Kreese
I don't want him beaten.
Bobby Brown
But I'll be disqualified!
John Kreese
Out of commission.
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The Importance of Eye Contact
Mr. Hideo Miyagi
Look eye! Always look eye!
[repeated line to Daniel]
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Daniel LaRusso Crowned New Karate Champion
Referee
Winner!
Ring Announcer
The new champion! Daniel LaRusso!
Lucille
Oh, Daniel!
Ali
All right!
Johnny
You're all right, Larusso, Good match!
Daniel
Thanks a lot! Hey! Hey, Mr. Miyagi! We did it, We did it! All right!
[whoops; whoops victoriously]
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Conflict Among Friends in a Heated Moment
Bobby Brown
(to Dutch) Leave him (Daniel) alone man, he's had enough!
Dutch
Shut up, Bobby!
Bobby Brown
Look at him, Dutch. He can't even stand up!
Dutch
So what?! THAT DON'T MEAN SQUAT!
Bobby Brown
Johnny! (still to Johnny and pointing at Johnny) Leave him (Daniel) alone, man, he's had enough!
Johnny Lawrence
I'll decide when he's had enough, man!
Bobby Brown
What is wrong with you, Johnny!
Johnny Lawrence
AN ENEMY DESERVES NO MERCY!
Dutch
(to Johnny) RIGHT!
Johnny Lawrence
RIGHT!
Dutch
RIGHT!
Bobby Brown
(to Johnny) You're crazy, man!
Bobby Brown
Tommy!
[slaps him with his hand]
Tommy
Bobby! Get him!
[also slaps him with his hand]
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The Importance of Balance in Karate
Mr. Hideo Miyagi
First learn balance. Balance good, karate good, everything good. Balance bad, might as well pack up, go home.
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Miyagi Encourages Daniel's Sense of Humor
Mr. Hideo Miyagi
Daniel-san, you much humor!
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The Wisdom of the Old One
Taglines
Only the "Old One" could teach him the secrets of masters.
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Miscommunication at the Competition Floor
Official
Hold it. Only teachers and students on the competition floor. I'm sorry.
Daniel
Oh, but he doesn't speak English and I can't understand his instructions without her. She's his translator.
Official
What did he say?
Ali
He said you reminded him of an uncle of his in Tokyo.
Official
Well, I guess it is all right.
[flattered]
Official
What's that?
Ali
He says you're very kind.
Official
Thank you.
Mr. Miyagi
Welcome.
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The Importance of Fresh Beginnings
Mr. Hideo Miyagi
To make honey, young bee need young flower, not old prune.
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The Effectiveness of the Crane Technique
Daniel
What were you doing on those stumps over there?
Mr. Miyagi
Called crane technique.
Daniel
Does it work?
Mr. Miyagi
If do right, no can defense.
Daniel
Could you teach me?
Mr. Miyagi
First learn stand, then learn fly. Nature rule, Daniel-san, not mine.
Daniel
Where did you learn it from?
Mr. Miyagi
Father teach.
Daniel
You must have had some father, man
Mr. Miyagi
Oh, yes.
Mr. Miyagi
Excuse me, please. Boy cold. Must leave. Kindly remove bottles.
Drunk
Kindly do it yourself, Mr. Moto!
Daniel
How did you do that? How did you do that?
Mr. Miyagi
Don't know. First time.
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A Lesson in Gratitude and Friendship
Mr. Miyagi
Go outside. Something show you.
[on Daniel's birthday, after having already given him his present, the karate gi he will wear at the tournament]
Daniel
What?
Mr. Miyagi
Number two present.
[leads Daniel outside]
Daniel
Number two present? You don't have to give me anything. You've given me enough already. No really, I'm serious.
[walking and talking; Miyagi keeps walking, silently]
Mr. Miyagi
Choose.
[stops and points to his fleet of antique cars]
Daniel
Oh, no...
[surprised and hesitant]
Mr. Miyagi
Hai! Hurt old man feeling. Choose.
[points again]
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Understanding Problems Beyond Fighting
Mr. Miyagi
Fighting always last answer to problem.
Daniel
No offense, Mr Miyajee, but I don't think you understand my problem...
Mr. Miyagi
Mi... ya... gi... understand problem perfect. Your friend, all karate student, eh?
[interrupting]
Daniel
Friend? Oh, yeah, those guys.
Mr. Miyagi
Problem: attitude.
Daniel
No the problem is, I'm getting my ass kicked every other day, that's the problem.
Mr. Miyagi
Because boys have bad attitude. Karate for defense only.
Daniel
That's not what these guys are taught.
Mr. Miyagi
Hai - can see. No such thing as bad student, only bad teacher. Teacher say, student do.
Daniel
Oh, great, that solves everything for me. I'll just go down to the school and straighten it out with the teacher, no problem.
Mr. Miyagi
Now use head for something other than target, Daniel-san.
Daniel
I was only kidding.
Mr. Miyagi
Why?
Daniel
Because I'd get killed if I showed up there.
Mr. Miyagi
Get killed anyway.
Daniel
Would you go with me?
Mr. Miyagi
No can do.
Daniel
Why? You said it was a good idea.
Mr. Miyagi
For you, good idea. For me, good idea no get involved.
Daniel
But you're already involved.
Mr. Miyagi
Very sorry.
Daniel
Well thanks for nothing then! Thanks for nothing. Like I didn't have enough problems already. Now I gotta carry your weight too. Thanks. Don't do me any more favors pal alright?
Mr. Miyagi
Daniel-san.
Daniel
What?
Mr. Miyagi
OK, I go.
Daniel
Oh thanks! Thanks Mr. Miyajee.
Mr. Miyagi
Miyagi.
Daniel
Miyagi. Hey, what kind of belt do you have?
Mr. Miyagi
Canvas. J.C. Penney. $3.98. You like?
[laughs]
Daniel
No, I meant...
Mr. Miyagi
In Okinawa, belt mean no need rope to hold up pants. Daniel-san, karate here. Karate here. Karate never here. Understand?
[laughs; then, seriously; taps his head; taps his heart; points to his belt]
Daniel
I think so.
Mr. Miyagi
Good night, Daniel-san.
Daniel
Good night, Mr. Miyajee. Miyagi! Miyagi. Tomorrow morning?
Mr. Miyagi
Ten o'clock.
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The Importance of Balance in Life
Daniel
I'm just scared. You know, the tournament and everything...
Mr. Miyagi
You remember lesson about balance?
Daniel
Yeah.
Mr. Miyagi
Lesson not just karate only. Lesson for whole life. Whole life have a balance. Everything be better.
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The Challenge of Mastery and Patience
Daniel
Wouldn't a fly swatter be easier?
Mr. Miyagi
Man who catch fly with chopsticks accomplish anything.
Daniel
Ever catch one?
Mr. Miyagi
Not yet.
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The Importance of Strict Discipline
John Kreese
Sweep the leg.
[about Daniel's injured leg]
John Kreese
Do you have a problem with that?
Johnny Lawrence
No, Sensei.
John Kreese
No mercy.
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The True Essence of Karate Explained
Taglines
He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.
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