Led by the ruthless (William Zabka), these students study an aggressive form of karate under the guidance of Vietnam veteran John Kreese (Martin Kove). After being constantly bullied—including a brutal beating during a Halloween dance—Daniel is rescued by Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), the humble caretaker of his apartment building, who demonstrates incredible, hidden martial arts skills.
The resurgence of the franchise via Cobra Kai (streaming on Netflix) has caused a massive spike in searches for originals. Karate Kid Full