When The Karate Kid premiered in 1984, new students rushed to enroll in Karate Dojos across the nation. However, for anyone aspiring to learn the true ways of Miyagi-Do—or Cobra Kai as the case may be ...

To Japan’s traditionalists, karate represents qualities fundamental to the national character. But to be a modern sport, the discipline has been forced to adapt. By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno TOKYO — ...

The Karate Kid movie saga continues Friday with Karate Kid: Legends, starring Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan and Ben Wang. The film leaves the door open for a sequel if the franchise chooses to go that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. After that, Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith starred as Mr. Han and Dre Parker in 2010’s remake of ...

Like other entries in the franchise, the film does indeed conclude with a triumphant freeze frame — but test audiences wanted more. By Brian Davids Writer The Part II scene established that 400 years ...

When it comes to martial arts films, The Karate Kid was a game changer when it came out in 1984. Its lasting cultural impact was a landmark advancement for the western understanding of the martial ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. After losing his dojo and home to the Palisades fire, karate instructor Gerry Blanck has resumed teaching students ...

Taking an amusingly formulaic “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach, Karate Kid: Legends echoes the plot of both the 1984 original and the 2010 Karate Kid films with its familiar underdog story ...

The film has struggled to find its legs. 'Cobra Kai' streams on Netflix. Audiences love a good kid who loves karate! The sixth film of The Karate Kid franchise will enter theaters on May 30, 2025.

Starring Hilary Swank, Pat Morita, and Michael Ironside, and directed by Christopher Cain, The Next Karate Kid is about a grieving teen (played by Hilary Swank in her first starring role!), who has a ...