The Karate Kid - 'Miyagisms' - Quotes of Wisdom by Mr. Miyagi

Featured in this compilation from the 80s teen drama THE KARATE KID, are the most prolific words of wisdom and lessons by philosophical teacher and karate master, Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita).

In 1986, Feeling Nostalgic had the opportunity to have breakfast with Mr. Morita---a chance meeting that we will never forget.

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

[mohdamiruddinsulaiman]

Daniel: Can you break the tree?
Mr Miyagi: Don't know. Never been attacked by a tree

[johndoe-bwwx]

Best Miyagi lesson ever.."Must not lose to fear!"

[Hawaiian]

“Man who work for passion more rich than man who work for money”

[myladynaynay]

"For man with no forgiveness in heart, living worse punishment than death."

[danielhaire]

I was a kid when these movies first came out and while I found them fun, I was too young to truly appreciate the wisdom they contained. Now as an adult of 41 years and watching the way the world is going, I see the fundamental wisdom of his words and wish more people knew and understood the same.

R.I.P. Pat Morita. Thank you for your lessons.

[matthewdrake]

Even though Mr. Miyagi is a fictional character his wisdom is absolutely practical and timeless in a lot of ways by not only interjecting the ethical aspects of Human Nature, But also applying Humor and Practicality to almost any scenario, My Favorite Miyagi Moment is from the Second Movie where Him and Daniel see an advertisement of Sato breaking a Log and Daniel ascertains whether or not Mr. Miyagi can doIt as well, Mr. Miyagi perfectly replies “Don’t know, never been attacked by Tree.”

[stormcloud-]

Driver license never replace eye, ear and brain. - Mr Miyagi

Thank you Sensei Miyagi San for teaching me how to not get a DUI

[rossgrigos]

“No such thing as bad student only bad teacher” This was my favorite quote. I like and admire all of Mr. Miyagi’s teachings and wisdom

[sergioaragon]

"don't forget to breathe very important" is probably the best quote I think he said.

[MMZERO]

Yep, Mr. Miyagi, Uncle Iroh and Master Oogway would have gotten along very well.

[princehunt]

In his own unique way, Mr. Miagi never lied. Always love Mr. Miagi. Rest in heaven and much respect Pat Morita

[charlieperkins]

I could imagine Mr. Miyagi saying, “Do or do not. There is no try.”

[Danny]

"don't forget to breath, very important" Wisest of Miyagisms

[jeffnelson]

I love the video, but in my opinion the best Miyagi words of wisdom was left out. When they are on the fishing boat, Miyagi says "Why, fighting is fighting, same, same." Daniel says, "But you knew karate." Then Miyagi says one of the best, most correct lines ever (and not just about karate, but about anything in else, always knows more."

[dethpooldeadpool]

Every single bit of wisdom miyagi says in this video just makes me realize how much of it Daniel doesn't follow

[Fullblown]

Best Miyagi Lesson

Daniel: Do you know how to sweep?
Mr. Miyagi: Offcourse.
Daniel: Would you mind showing me how?
Mr. Miyagi: You wait right here. I be right back.

*Comes back with a broom* 🧹

[BloodWolfe]

I study Wado-kai karate. A sensei once told me the belt in karate is just your ego. Karate is in your head, in your heart. Karate is not in your belt

[NellyOhanYacoubian-idqp]

R.I.P pat morita, your wisdom is amazing and I love your wisdom❤

[outdoors_with_liam]

The best defense:

“No be there” - Mr. Miyagi

[adamhonestyanddecency]

It makes me think of a generation of boys who grew up without fathers.