The Karate Kid - 'Leave the Boy Alone' - (HD) - Scenes from the 80s (1984)

Bullying is bad. TKK has many bullying PSAs including this great scene. Is Daniel, Myagi, Creese, or Johnny the bully?

CLIP SUMMARY:
Miyagi and Daniel travel to the Cobra Kai dojo to ask Kreese to "leave boy alone". The tournament challenge is set.

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CREDITS:
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Produced by Jerry Weintraub
Written by Robert Mark Kamen
Starring Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Elisabeth Shue
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release year 1984

[hisdudeness]

One thing I just realized about this scene. Miyagi wasn't just going to Cobra Kai to ask Kreese to have his students leave Daniel alone, he also wanted to see what kind of style of Karate Kreese was teaching. The way he stands there in complete silence, watching everything. He's observing what kind of martial arts Cobra Kai was. It allowed Miyagi to know what techniques to teach Daniel to counter Cobra Kai style if his attempt at diplomacy failed.

[Big_Steve]

I love the way Kreese delivers the line "but I like that"

[patrickkanas]

Pat Morita neither knew karate or had a Okinawan accent yet still was able to convince audiences that he checked both boxes. What a performance

[DSMTheEditor]

"Miyagi's words are so carefully chosen they don't give the other guy any excuse to get violent; Miyagi uses the language as carefully as his hands or arms to ward off blows and gain an advantage. It's refreshing to see a completely original character like this old man. " -- Roger Ebert

[danielceballos]

I like how Mr. Miyagi never once blinks during the conversation
Never giving his back to the enemy as he backs away

[blockmasterscott]

I always liked how the two instructors nodded to each other even though they are enemies.

[tonystark]

"You're a pushy little bastard ain't ya? But I like that, I like that" 😅 I must give Kreese credit for that line

[mandomercs]

I love the respect that Miyagi and Kreese have for each other, they both recognize they are masters, and the little bow they give each other at the end highlights it, love that

[linnycrocus]

This makes me wish Pat Morita could've been a part of Cobra Kai. I know not many people live to their late 80s and it's unrealistic to wish that. But the character of Miyagi really brought soul to this story. He is missed.

[HelloooThere]

Pat Morita was great for this movie, not only for his acting but through excellent use of his height. He showed that being small means nothing and that he was a much bigger man than the karate class instructor. His strength, courage and overall humility shined through his eyes. Great, underrated actor.

[mattg]

3:34 I love how Mr. Miyagi looks at Kreese like “You know I can take your world apart right?”

[jasongotcello]

Kreese: a man confronts you, he is the enemy, an enemy deserves no mercy, what is the problem Mr. Lawrence?
Johnny: what if a women slaps you?
Kreese: we file a restraining order

[danielceballos]

Anyone notice how Mr Miyagi keeps strong eye contact with Kreese..not even to blink..

[kungfukenny]

30 years later
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM MR DIAZ!

[jeremykrause]

“5 to 1 problem too much ask anyone.”

I always liked that line.

[gmughadam]

I love that subtle little nod Mr. Miyagi & Kreese give each other at the end. Even though they are Rivals, they still give each other the respect, acknowledging the scope of their influence & fighting ability...

[ThunderFist]

I quoted this scene when I met William Zabka and Ralph Macchio last month at a convention. I was behind a screen and didn't step into view until I called out, "What is the problem, Mr. Lawrence?" It made my life when William Zabka said he thought it was really Martin Kove screaming the lines.

[boxofnothing]

I swear Ralph Macchio never loses that same scared, Johnny Cade look on his face xDD

[godfather]

Miyagi is one of the coolest characters in the history of cinema. Pat deserved an oscar for playing him so well. And the movie is really about Kreese vs Miyagi, not Johnny vs Daniel. And Miyagi clearly being the better man, the better fighter, and most importantly the better teacher. It's why Johnny lost, and they took down all of his students. Because Miyagi is that good.

[russkate]

I like how Kreese refers to Mr Miyagi as "old man" a number of times during this scene and now Kreese is about two decades older than what Mr Miyagi was here.