The Karate Kid (1984) Movie Reaction - THIS IS SO WHOLESOME! - First Time Watching

First time watching the timeless tale of The Karate Kid (1984) In this video we share our first-time reaction. Join us as we embark on a journey filled with friendship, perseverance, and the art of martial arts. Watch us experience the iconic story of Daniel LaRusso, brilliantly portrayed by Ralph Macchio, and his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, played by the legendary Pat Morita.
The training montages and the heartwarming bond between the characters is something that is gonna stick with us! The film's message of determination and overcoming adversity was so wholesome. Daniel's journey to face his bullies and compete in the All-Valley Karate Tournament might seem impossible at first, but with hard work and dedication the thrill of victory is only a few car detailing gigs away.
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[@OfficialMediaKnights]

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[@ToniMcGinty]

Great reaction! Part II is personally my favourite, but ALL the films pale in comparison to Cobra Kai!

[@BallBros]

Will Cobra Kai be on Patreon soon?

[@jason42080]

the abrupt ending was meant to happen for 2 reasons 1st reason to give it the classic sport victory of the underdog story in case the movie was a 1-time movie deal... 2nd reason to pick right back up where it ended for the sequel if the movie did really well box office wise...mainly since the movie was designed to be just like the Rocky films but with a teen as the underdog...well it earned the right for a sequel right away after raking in 110 million.

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@jason42080 Plus, the Rocky films end in pretty much the same way. Most of them at least.

[@Ak-mi8si]

Reaction to KGF

[@charlize1253]

Both Miyagi and Kreese (the Cobra Kai sensei) are combat veterans, but they took very different lessons from their wartime experiences. Kreese displays a cutout of himself in uniform at the door of his dojo trying to show how tough he is, Miyagi never mentions his experience even though he won a Congressional Medal of Honor. Miyagi was not only the bigger person, but the braver soldier.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

So true! What a parallel! Thank you for pointing that one out 😃

[@raymonddevera2796]

You never win the the Medal of Honor, you are awarded it. It's never called the Congregation Medal of Honor, just the Medal of Honor. Congress and the President approve the citation.

[@mageeaaron2624]

Amen! 🙏🏽💪

[@jillfromatlanta427]

FYI...no one wins a CMOH. They receive it from the President and Congress..

[@razausman107]

@@OfficialMediaKnights are you guys going to react to cobra kai

[@maximus451]

1:30 Ladies and gentleman, the unsung hero of this entire franchise. The guy who made it all possible and who set it all in motion and changed the lives of countless people forever: Freddie Fernandez! If he hadn't been behind that gate at that exact moment, NONE of this would've happened.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha that is so true though!! Freddie was the real MVP of this entire adventure!

[@BIGxBOSSxx1]

Freddie Fernandez for Cobra Kai final season

[@Fred-gv3kh]

Huh. Never thought of that before, but you're right! Daniel might never have met Alli... then again they went to the same school, and were in a class together, so they probably would have... but would they have dated? Hmmm. 🤔 I think we can all agree Freddie turned out to be a do#chebag though, abandoning his friend when he was down and not hanging out w him anymore because he lost a fight (w a TWO-TIME All Valley Karate Champion). And I say that as someone named Fred!!! LOL. He seemed so friendly at first... but now that I think about it, I'm glad his face got smacked by the door. Haha.

[@LoDoFilmUnlimitedMedia]

lol

[@judydayot626]

Oh yes, I agree!

[@richardrobertson1886]

Johnny’s backstory is told in Cobra Kai. It is sad and it’s heart warming how that series allows Johnny to heal from all his wounds.

[@rayl7903]

Cobra kai is such a great show. I have watched it through a ridiculous amount of times at this point. They do a really good job with character arcs for sure.

[@lajeteefan]

I saw this in the theater when I was 9, and when the final kick happened, the audience erupted into cheers and applause. This is considered one of the most iconic movies on the 80s.

[@bidishah]

FIRST MUMMY, NOW KARATE KID??? Y'all are watching my entire childhood ❤

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Nice! Haha it’s good to hear we’re catching up with the good stuff 😄thank you for watching! ❤️

[@joellenglass2344]

Mine too!!

[@fanatic709]

Missing the last starfighter. Plus movies all cables kids shouldn't have had access to like porky's, hardbodies and the like.

[@angelfishluva291]

It was an abrupt ending because the opening scene to 2 was supposed to be the ending to 1. They cut the scene after training them and decided to have the actors come back for the 2nd movie and film it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahhh that makes sense!

[@augustcanyon3438]

@@OfficialMediaKnights You need to watch Karate Kid 2 and New Karate Kid with Hilary Swank.

[@ukguy]

​@@augustcanyon3438Karate Kid 3 was better than 2 imo

[@hansolav5924]

they couldn't have it 'reprise'? stupid choice. you need the 'aftermath' of something like that. There is a reason nobody else treats their movies like this.

[@tonyyul703]

​​@@OfficialMediaKnights Marshall Arts is a way of life..... That's why you inconsiderate it into daily LIFE, activities especially with HARD WORK... The next time you're HARD at work on your feet doing something in repetition... Stop, and ask yourself, what motions with what I am doing can help defend myself ? Then practice that as a form of DEFENSE..... BALANCE AND DEFENSE is first part of Marshall Arts... Once that has been established then you add in the offensive motions (Punches, kicks, ECT.) The basics of are Martial Arts are SIMPLE.... First learn what ways you can use to defend yourself using the first examples already mentioned, then PRACTICE THEM REPEATEDLY UNTIL IT'S ALL YOU KNOW, then worry about the ATTACKS or the OFFENSE.... Hears a secret to true MARTIAL ARTS, READY?!!! there are none..... AAAAAAAALL the Martial Arts " Styles" you've seen were all at one time IMPROVISED. They came up with it while doing every day things... whatever worked they kept, whatever didn't it got discarded or changed up in order to adapt to each opponent.... These are keys to TRUE MARTIAL ARTS, how do I know...... I eat BRUCE LEE, and that's all the man talked about in terms of Martial Arts... There really are no greater Martial Arts Techniques except for one, YOU PERSONALLY CREATE OR REFINE...

[@TheRPGInsomniac]

The best reaction I’ve seen to this movie! Instant subscriber. The look on your faces when Mr. Miyagi revealed the true purpose behind Daniel’s 4 days of chores … absolutely priceless. Keep up the great work!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahh man! Thank you for the massive compliment. It means the world ❤️ That reveal was awesome! Everything had its purpose!

[@Cindrbell]

Agreed. Priceless

[@tonyyul703]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsone of the things you got to do in the karate kid series is pay attention to every detail in the scene where lorusso's talking with his mother you can see Cobra Kai in between in the window...

[@tonyyul703]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsone of the reasons why I enjoy this film series is how they show what REAL MARTIAL ARTS is taught...

[@tonyyul703]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsone of the things that is very important especially in this is the quote "too much advantage, your dojo." Basically what that means is even if Mr. Miyagi was to fight and beat everyone inside of the Cobra Kai's dojo, Sensei Kris can press charges against Miyagi I can put him in jail... All Martial Arts fights should be on NEUTRAL GROUND. That way if someone actually gets hurt either side can't sue.... This is why Miyagi chose the All Valley Tournament...

[@havok6280]

Worth noting: Miyagi's wife and son died in an internment camp while Miyagi was fighting for this country...

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That part was devastating! We definitely got a bit emotional during that segment

[@Cindrbell]

Y r u giving plots away?

[@kaizen5023]

​@@Cindrbellmost ppl miss it and/or don't know about the internment camps. It's a good trivia bit. Not giving away a major plot point.

[@havok6280]

@@Cindrbell what did I give away? It's implied if not explicitly stated in the first movie.

[@Cindrbell]

@@havok6280 much, before others got to view.

[@zeroknight4517]

I remember one thing about this movie. When it came out, everyone wanted to have a Bonsai tree :D It's pure nostalgia and Mr. Miyagi remains one of the best characters ever created. Fun fact is, Daniel and Johnny have been good friends ever since (in real life). Also, I'm totally IN for Cobra Kai reactions (even though you might've do it as a binge watch, since especially first seasons are short). Cobra Kai is one of those extremely rare examples where the follow up story is even better than the original and they did an incredible job with implementing the old story for a new audience and what they did with Johnny (as a main character) is Masterclass of writing. You will LOVE it and I can't wait for it :DD

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha honestly we're seriously considering getting a little treelet for our studio 😂😂😂 This is so good to hear, and now we're even more pumped for Cobra Kai! We've heard so many great things about it!!

[@torquaymouse2236]

The Bonsai tree thing is so true, Funny you refered to it I was actually thinking about that while I was watching this video.

[@monil2447]

@@OfficialMediaKnights I hope you can introduce us to this Bonsai tree when you have adopted it. You could name him Mr. Miyagi and show it off with the launch of Cobra Kai...

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha whaaat that is an amazing idea!!! We are definitely gonna introduce y'all to Baby Miyagi when we have him!!

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

Another fun fact, Pat Morita had never taken karate classes in his life before this film.

[@specialforcesoffaith8585]

Fun fact: Mr. Miyagi's karate is based on moves found in Goju-ryu. This particular style not only focuses on striking but also some grappling and throwing that you would find in judo and jujitsu. Kreese's style is based on the Korean style of Tang Soo Do, also known as "Korean Karate". Also, Pat Morita's stunt double in the teen fight scene was world renowned karate champion and expert Fumio Demura who was a role model for many action stars like Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal and Pat Johnson (the referee in the movie).

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh wow! They had a karate champion on set! That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing these fun facts 😄

The Goju Fist is shown in _The Karate Kid II_ , the villain dons it in the final fight on his uniform on the chest position. The Goju Fist also is my profile pic ✊🥋.

[@richardlewis4288]

Thank you that was awesome information.

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

You guys are SO sweet and SO genuine. I'm loving these reactions - can't wait for more. Elisabeth Shue (Ail) is a lead in the fantastic 80's movie Adventures in Babysitting. It's a super fun movie to watch with an incredible soundtrack. Would love to see a reaction to it. Cheers from Canada! :)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my gosh, thank you!!! That's honestly so sweet, this made our day!! Loving the recommendation as well, we'll definitely add it to our list!! Cheers back to Canada! 😊

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

@@OfficialMediaKnights It's my pleasure :). License to Drive with Corey Haim and Feldman is one more incredibly fun one to watch with a killer 80's soundtrack.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Shue was also in a great movie called Heart and Souls with Robert Downey, Jr.

[@shawnstephens1251]

One of the biggest movies with Elizabeth Shue in the eighties was 'Cocktail', with Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise is known to most as an action star today, but he had a whole string of eighties movies.

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

@@shawnstephens1251 One of my biggest guilty pleasure movies - with the BEST soundtrack.

[@jimglenn6972]

One of my favorites! I spent a year in Japan partly because of these movies. In the next one, off to Japan. Pat Morita was a stand-up comedian before this and he also a role in “Midway” about the WWII battle, the younger sister movie of “Tora!Tora!Tora!”. I think it is the definitive film about Pearl Harbor. Ralph Macchio also starred in “My Cousin Vinny”, a hilarious comedy. Nice reaction.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for watching! Also visiting Japan has been on our list for a while now! Can’t wait! Aiming to get that done soon. Adding the movies you mentioned on our list. It would be great to see both of them in different roles 😃

[@chrisstory563]

Ralph also co-starred in a underrated drama comedy with Nick Nolte called Teachers.

[@waterbeauty85]

Doing menial chores to test a student's patience and to develop strength and muscle memory is a standard trope in Asian martial arts movies. The ones that stick with me the most are from a movie (the title of which I can't remember) where the ensemble of main characters go to the Shaolin Temple to learn kung fu. One is put to work in the kitchen stirring giant vats of noodles with a long pole, and he becomes an expert in staff fighting. Another is put to work stoking the furnace using his bare hands to tear chunks of wood into smaller pieces to feed to the fire, and he becomes an expert in the tiger claw technique. If anyone in the comments recognizes those and can tell me the name of the movie, I'd be grateful. I remember it being a pretty good movie and would love to look it up so I can watch it again.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ohhh that sounds awesome, hopefully the comment section can work its magic!! Definitely loved how they incorporated the mundane tasks to reutilize them for the actual fighting technique, so creative and smart!!

[@waterbeauty85]

​@@OfficialMediaKnights Even if that particular movie doesn't surface, one of the most reliably entertaining sub genres of kung fu movies is those which either end or begin with the Manchu army's attack upon and destruction of the Shaolin Temple ( the English dubbed line "Those damn Manchus!" became a familiar trope from those movies). One of the best of these is 1982's "Shaolin Temple" which gained international praise for its high production values, its fight choreography, and its presentation of genuine classical kung fu techniques. It used a cast of actual wushu champions and was the movie that introduced Jet Li to movie going audiences and gained him enough recognition that he went on to headline the popular "Once Upon a Time in China" series of films.

[@waterbeauty85]

I just found out that the movie with the soup and firewood for training was also called "Shaolin Temple," but this one is from 1979.

[@JeffMeyers-zm2lh]

It's called muscle memory. Repetitive motion. He taught Daniel defense. I love Daniels look of disbelief/revelation of what happens when Miyagi has him go through the moves wax on, sand the floor, paint fence, paint house. This car was actually given to Ralph from the producer. He still has it and it makes an appearance in Cobra Kai. It is a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe convertible. Wonderful reaction. You think this movie has heart Karate Kid II has even more.

[@Skye_Writer]

Exactly. Not only building muscle memory, but also muscle _mass_ which Daniel is lacking. He's been teaching himself karate out of books and "a couple of months at the Y," and from his exercises it looks like he's been concentrating on kicking. Miyagi-sensei needs to build up some arm strength for him so he can learn to block, not just kick.

[@Sagplaya]

Im crying. Watching this as a child it’s nostalgia rewatching it with 1st timers like yourself. We all need a Mr. Miyagi un our lives. RIP Pat Morita

[@monil2447]

The revelation of the purpose of the waxing and the painting had impressed me so much when I was a kid that this scene remains one of my most memorable moments in cinema. Whatever I do, I always take the time to perfectly master the basics because I consider that this painful moment is an investment that will pay off sooner or later. I often think Karate Kid played its part. Mr Miyagi instructed me 😎. But I would never have seen this movie again without this community. I really thought it was for the kids and I had moved on. Another great classic that I enjoyed seeing again thanks to you 😀.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It truly is a timeless classic! What an amazing lesson to learn through film. The reveal was executed perfectly. Because even though we knew the chore days were all gonna be Chekhov's gun they still surprised us with how they utilized it. So freaking creative! And such wholesome writing. Thank you for watching this with us and for being part of this community ❤️

[@TheAchillesShield]

I've never seen your channel before, but I'm so happy you're watching it, and hope you continue on in the universe. This series is so incredibly special to me and I hope you guys enjoyed it. You did a wonderful reaction.

[@IceSword1728]

same here... first time I've seen any video from this channel and I really enjoyed their reaction..

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much! @TheAchillesShield that means the world to us. We will definitely continue to watch this series. The first one was such an amazing time and now we’re invested in the characters. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

@IceSword1728 thank you for showing some love and support ❤️

[@margaretsmith756]

I saw this film in the theater when it came out and it was my first experience with an entire theater audience simultaneously jumping up and cheering when Daniel did that crane kick at the end. LOVED your reactions; this film was so important to many of us younger folk at the time, and probably some older ones as well. An instant classic. It was directed by John G. Avildsen, the same man who directed Rocky for which he won an Academy Award. You can DEFINITELY see his hand in it and a connection between the two films. Despite the sequels not being as powerful as the first film, I still think you would enjoy the next two -- especially the second where we get to see some more in-depth storytelling about Mr. Miagi's backstory. Great job, guys. Subscribing. ;)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahhhh that must have been such an amazing moment in theatres! That moment truly is a timeless one! We are so glad you enjoyed our reaction, it brightens our day to read comments like these! We adored this one so much, we will definitely check out the second one as well! Thanks so much for your kind words and support!! We are so glad to have you with us!

[@hallieharker4384]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsWhen my Mom, my brother, and I saw it in the theater back in 1984, my Mom was 25, my brother was about 8, and I was 6. At that last kick, my Mom stood up right there in that theater and CHEERED!

[@derick_d5344]

The illegal head kick crane kick?

[@mageeaaron2624]

This is where the fun begins!!!! I love the Karate Kid franchise!!!! Hope you two like it! 🙏🏽💪

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We hope you enjoy our reaction! This was a blast! We’re so excited to continue watching Daniel’s journey 😄

[@judydayot626]

Fun fact: Ralph Macchio was so convincing to play a high schooler in this movie, the mere fact that he's almost 23 years old when he did this. Awesome!❤

[@Dust468]

People always think that Daniel is younger because he is so small, but he’s actually 4 years older. Here’s their current ages Daniel 61 Johnny 57 and Ali 59

[@cjonesufc]

Every time the kid say “I really like your car, Mrs. Larusso!” I think to myself that I do, too. 69 Chevelle wagon with a V8 and a stick shift would make for a unique and cool street rod.

[@yulie135]

Love the reaction of the reveal that Daniel was being trained without knowing it. ❤

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed!!

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

As Bruce Lee said "I don't fear the man that has practiced 10000 kicks one time. I fear the man that has practiced one kick 10000 times" All the work movements was to quickly train muscle memory.

[@Anthony-pl2hk]

Lets be honest. If, nowadays, someone kicked open a door like that and it hit someone, that person would probably sue lol people back in the day just just chill af Great reaction guys, one of my favourite movies, glad ye enjoyed it!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha ain't that the truth, back then they didn't gaf 😂 Thanks so much for your kind words, we're so glad you enjoyed our reaction!!

[@Anthony-pl2hk]

@OfficialMediaKnights it was a vibe, shame 😅 see you both soon 👍

[@djnkosi]

I've known this movie practically my entire life and it still brings me to tears. I love it so much. Great reaction to this legendary film. Subscribed! 👍🏽

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for watching this with us! Truly an incredible film. And to see how passionate, loving and kind the fan base is makes this experience even more wholesome ❤️

[@redwolf1668]

So fun fact about that crane kick at the end of the movie. The guy who plays Johnny, genuinely took that kick to the face because the filmmakers didn't think they could find any other way to get a more realistic reaction. He agreed to it of course but it still hurt, A LOT Haha Also i found your channel because of your Hunger Games reactions on a random whim to see people reacting to the movie and you two have fast tracked to being my favourite reactors i've ever watched 👍

[@andreadeamon6419]

Actually it was the kick that Daniel got after the Halloween dance. Ralph and William didn't talk for years cause Ralph thought he did it purposely.

[@redwolf1668]

@@andreadeamon6419 I heard it from the DVD commentary of the first movie that William Zabka actually took that last kick full contact. I never heard about Ralph taking a full kick though until you mentioned it

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thanks so much for such a great comment and for sharing some of that trivia with us! We appreciate your support, it means the world to us!

[@Fred-gv3kh]

When a woman (or the occasional man) starts her response to you with, "Actually", there's a pretty good chance she's trying to prove something (that she knows more than you, or is smarter than you are), and that there are ego/insecurity issues she's dealing with. In my experience, anyway... Mr *Miyagi* would NEVER start a sentence with "Actually"!!! LOL. He did respond to Kreese at one point saying, "Afraid facts mixed up..." (because they WERE)-- but no "Actually"!!! 😊@@redwolf1668

[@jpeyton85]

So not sure if many know this but Pat Morita's character has a very real and very famous name in the world of karate. Miyagi, as in Chōjun Miyagi. Not only did karate originate in Okinawa but one of the major and original founding schools of modern karate was the Gōjū-ryū style created by Chōjun Miyagi in the early 1900s.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh wow, we did not know that actually!! Thanks so much for sharing this, it's always a pleasure to learn more about backgrounds of movies, but also the cultures that are mentioned therein!

[@julieb.5860]

beautiful reaction. reminds me of the first time i saw it. thanks!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely loved this film!

[@Kos_barajas]

I grew up on these movies! Karate kid was one of the first underdog movies that is still relevant to this day and age. You guys have to watch 2 & 3 and get straight into cobra Kai! You will love it!

[@rtypepe]

Pat Morita was nominated for an Oscar for this role

[@erinking2717]

He should've won it, too. RIP Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita

[@carriesmith742]

This movie encapsulated my childhood, Including 5 years of Karate lessons. Love the trilogy and MASSIVE Cobra Kai fan! Hope to see you guys watching it soon. One of my favorite nostalgia. For a show that starts by taking place in 2018 there's a ton of 80's nostalgia. Cobra Kai takes place in 34 years later from Johnny's prospective. It's GREAT! If you guys have even The Boys, you'll see Ali playing a GREAT villain.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Can’t wait to check out Cobra Kai! Loved this first film. It was everything we expected and more! So wholesome! Thank you so much for watching this with us 😃

[@valogden]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsI liked the Karate Kid movies the first and second ones. When I came across Cobra Kai I was hesitant to watch it. It's one of the best shows! Any weakness in any of movies' plots are fixed and the martial arts are incredible! You will really love it!

[@hassansulaiman3848]

@@valogden what about the third movie

[@valogden]

@hassansulaiman3848 I wasn't a huge fan of the third movie. Cobra Kai fixed what I wasn't a big fan of. It was OK. I like it a lot more with the first conversation with the 2 main "villains".

[@barrycohen311]

The mini-series Cobra Kai goes way into the back-story of these characters. Sensei Kreese was bullied as a teenager and has PTSD from Vietnam combat.

[@jaimesamuraie]

I don't know if anyone else posted this, but in the Halloween scene, did you notice that during Mr. Miyagi and Daniel's conversation, in the background are the curtain, the showerhead, and the metal ring used for Daniel's costume? Just a fun piece of trivia. Nice video!

[@shallowgal462]

Same director and composer as Rocky. The screenwriter wrote the script semi-autobiographically. If memory serves, the kid who was the most merciful and remorseful grew up to become a priest or minister.

[@waterbeauty85]

28:04 Mas Oyama, founder of the kyokushinkai style of karate, could actually catch a fly with chopsticks. However, he didn't just randomly snatch at it with his sticks until he got. He started with a fly with a piece of fishing line glued to it so it wouldn't just fly away never to be seen again, and he watched it over and over as it evaded his chopsticks until he could predict its flying patterns.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That’s an awesome detail! Thank you so much for sharing! 😃

[@kaizen5023]

Kinda sounds like some BS that senseis say 😊

[@syn420951]

Also was able to wrestle bulls to the ground and chop off a horn…

[@tiffymcconkey]

Growing up in the 80s the karate kid movies(3) were everything. Cant wait for you two to watch the next one. Awesome reaction as always.

[@Satsu_jinn]

funfact, it wasnt planned daniel would actually catch the fly with the chopsticks, it magically happened xD

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

Learning proper technique through repetition and muscle memory. When Daniel realizes that he actually learned something, it always gets me.

[@EP3mentalist]

Why aren't people who work at carwashes all ninjas then?

[@jasonm8017]

Love this movie ❤ in real life. I came home with black eye, my mom said “who’d you piss off?”

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha oh dear! Yeah our moms weren't too chill about that stuff 😂😂😂

[@markwang77]

as someone that has seen countless reactions to this classic, this one was the best. i saw this movie in the theater when i was 12 and it was one of those life moments that stay with you - your reaction was like reliving that moment for me - thank you! also, you're right about the psychological manipulation and abuse about Kreese and Cobrai Kai (without giving any spoilers, that is the core premise of the 'Cobra Kai' TV series which i also think you'll greatly enjoy) 👍

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Wow this is such a huge compliment!! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that they're delving more into that aspect in the show, and we're so excited to get into it as soon as we can!

[@_nauticaldisaster_]

As an 80's kid, Karate Kid gets you an instant Sub.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

80s movies rock hard 🤘 thank you for showing us some love ❤️

[@_nauticaldisaster_]

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsI even turned on my notifications 🤓

[@john.c.munoz04]

i haven’t even finished the video yet. i know this is a shit ton of months late so yall probably won’t see but i’m so glad i stumbled upon yall video. y’all’s reactions over this movie, a staple of my childhood, really brings such joy and i saw yall have jaws up too which is my favorite “horror” movie. much love

[@ricardorgomez]

Watched your reaction again.... Yes, the reveal was amazing... When we watched it in the theater, people were just blown away and cheering... What a moment....

[@J_Rossi]

Miyagi is one of the best cinematic father figures ever portrayed. Kudos to Robert Mark Kamen (screenwriter) and Noriyuki "Pat" Morita for bringing such a bright soul off the page.

[@jamesfriesen191]

All that work that Daniel did was a perfect example of setting up your payoffs and paying off your set-ups. Same goes with Daniel and Mr. Miyagi practicing the crane kick.

[@BigBWolf90]

Heartwarming fact: Ralph Machio still has that car

[@robertzamora4282]

Daniel brought a lot on himself

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Don't quite agree - he defended himself and fought back when he was bullied, regardless of what the bullies' background or reasons were!

[@robertzamora4282]

@@OfficialMediaKnights when you get fouled playing soccer its out of line to punch the guy....at the dance, there was no need to dump water on Johnny...when you do such things you must expect a reaction

[@LivingInElysium]

It's been years since I've watched this movie and omg for the first time, I burst into tears at the end. Please do the sequels!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Awww but those are the good kind of tears, rewatching movies after some time really can let you see things in a whole new light! We are definitely continuing the journey for KK!

[@_nauticaldisaster_]

John G. Avildsen isn't a well known name but he's an amazing director. Aside from Rocky and Lean On Me he also did a movie called The Power of One which is similar to The Karate Kid in many ways. It's a beautiful movie as well. Worth adding to your catalogue of gems here.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Definitely should be more known!! We're definitely adding those to our list of things to react to!!

[@subitman]

Karate Kid I & II are the best. The others are so so. I still look forward to your reaction. I used to be in US Navy. After training, my first duty station was in Pear Harbor. I live in Virginia. It was a dream assignment. GPS was not prevalent in those days. I bought an Atlas, planned my drive with only 8 hours a day driving an stops I wanted. I drove across the US, let the Navy pay for my car to be shipped. Then flew to Hawaii. I was there for 3.5 years, longer than the standard 2 years for sea assignments. I didn't mind. I wanted an assignment to Singapore because I could speak Cantonese (native language) plus I learned Spanish and German in high school. Instead I was transferred to NSAWC (school next to Top Gun) training pilots and NFOs on how to conduct strike air warfare. It wasn't great and I left after ten years. Leaving base and there was a snow storm chasing me. I drove almost non-stop to keep ahead of. I would stop at rest stops for an hour and then drove again. It took me almost 2 days but well worth it.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Wow, what an incredible story you have! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us! Hawaii must have been beautiful! The drives must have been amazing too, it's one of our favorite things - just views, music and a smooth ride! So good for you that you took on so many changes and challenges, those moments enrich our lives so much! We will definitely check out the second one as well, so stay tuned for that!

[@subitman]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Another good movie is Good Morning Vietnam. It starred Robin Williams a US Army radio DJ in Saigon. My family is Chinese and we lived in Saigon. After the war, even though China supported them, the Vietcongs started rounding up Chinese because they were afraid of spies. My family escaped by paying smugglers. We left on a wooden boat sitting on the floor with about several dozen people shoulder to shoulder. The ship grounded off of Malaysia and we rounded in a refugee camp with just a plot of land next to other refugees. It was barely an acre. My father and 2nd brother borrowed a machete or barter to borrow, then cut down branches to make a bed so we wouldn't sleep on the ground, then a roof with palm leaves to keep out the rain. We had a fire eventually because it was difficult to keep one going with monsoon season. My mother was pregnant with my youngest brother and got to go the hospital. We couldn't see her as we had no transportation. She came back with our youngest brother. r. Eventually, a church in the US sponsored us and that's how the family eventually became US citizens.

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

Fun fact, Ralph Macchio actually got that car after the movie and still has it, it even returns in Cobra Kai.

[@puzzled_pelican3626]

42:13 that Dutch double crescent kick is so smooth 😩👌

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeah! He didn’t see that kick coming right back that quickly!

[@puzzled_pelican3626]

@@OfficialMediaKnightsjust found your channel love your reaction to hunger games. Keep up the great content!

[@ricardorgomez]

I think every teenage boy in America fell in love with Elizabeth Shue when the movie was released! I certainly did. ❤ This is such an amazing movie. There are no flaws. We can all relate to many of the characters. It's about real life. And yes... Sometimes, you NEED the win..... Well done folks. 🙏🏻

[@NimpanZ]

Very late to the party but I just want to say this is one of those rare karate kid reactions that saw the value of keeping in the scene where Daniel bows to Mr Miyagi after he's passed out drunk. It's an incredibly powerful and meaningful scene as Daniel has learned of his friends tragedy and has also just discovered that Mr Miyagi is a war hero after seeing his medals for valor. Daniel privately offers his respects to a man who was his friend and sensei 5 minutes ago but now means so much more to him. It's a truly beautiful moment and I'm glad you saw fit to include it in your reaction.

[@Sgt-Gravy]

PTSD can mess people up like the dojo teacher. War is hell

[@Iscm4]

When he called it the Magic Rubs I bursted out laughing 😂🤣🥹

[@moisesherrera75]

Mr. Miyagi life lessons and advices are so fire.... even till this day! When flashbacks of Mr. Miyagi advices from Karate Kid 1,2, n 3 come on on Cobra Kai, it really makes it have a deeper meaning.

[@dragonray9450]

One of the heart felt movies of the 80's. RIP Pat Morita

[@Vampagan]

My favorite all time movie. I have literally memorized it start to finish, including the soundtrack. My 8th grade English teacher even taught the movie in his class because it had all the elements of story structure. Needless to say, I aced the test in under 10 minutes and watched the rest of the class scribble for a while longer. It's nice to see others appreciate the Karate Kid. If you decide to watch Cobra Kai, I suggest watching Karate Kid 2 and 3 first. Lots of callbacks to the three films. I also suggest NEVER watching the 2010 Karate Kid remake. It's a horrible and blasphemous rendition. Some films should never be touched: The Godfather, The Karate Kid, and The Princess Bride. Have a wonderful day. BONSAI!!!!

[@user-pp5in1im4x]

I was Eleven when this came out.Was my Favorite movie for years.Thank You for reacting to this .

[@I_See_U_Gabriel]

One of my favorite movies watching when I was a kid, reason why I took martial arts class, also love ur videos keep up the good work I just love the movies u all watch it also gives me the time to see movies that I have never seen before and watching it with u guys make it so much better.

[@WanderingRoe]

You guys are awesome, I loved this reaction! The Karate Kid movies are addicting, there’s something so fun about watching these 80’s movies. Thanks for giving us this video. 😄👏

[@jtoland2333]

When the mom says, "I'll make much more working in the restaurant than I would in computers!" , I giggle a little. 😊

[@priscilabee583]

'Way back in 1994' cries in 80's baby tears

[@lou7139]

Nothing in life is free. Daniel paid for Mr. Miyagi's teachings with labor. A fair trade.

[@bunchastuff14]

literally just watched this for the first time a few days ago and I LOVED IT danny's such a cool nice kid

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha that's so cool! Such a great movie, and Daniel truly is a gem!!

[@OtakuMainer]

How is there a living soul on the planet that hasn't seen this classic?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We were too busy watching the movies coming out during our time growing up! We’re catching up with all of the classics from other decades 😃

[@bigbark4627]

These R such a good series of films, widely loved. U 2 come across so warm and UR reactions R excellent 👍

[@bloodnthuner]

Times were different back when this movie came out. We didn't have a flood of movies being released all the time so when a great movie like this came out, everyone went to see it and and it would stay in theaters for months. It was quality over quantity back then.

[@MichaelLesesne]

Fun fact: when I was about 8 years old back in 1985, this either aired on cable or my parents rented it. I was on punishment and my mom wouldn’t let me come out of my room to watch it with them. She finally relented and let me come out during the final fight scene at the end. Btw, I was on punishment for not doing my homework and going outside to play as if I had already done it. 😆

[@terryv2006]

I studied karate for a little while. I was fortunate enough to train with a master from Japan for one day. He spoke of the sun and moon and how it applies to fighting and it was inspirational.

[@HandlesAreStupid2024]

Literally everyone born in the 80s was practicing their Crane Kick for years and years.

[@ukguy]

Anyone else think that Daniel is the true bully in this movie?

[@Maxlicore]

How?

[@angelfishluva291]

You guys will LOVE Cobra Kai, but to get the most of it you do need to watch all 3 movies first. ( There are 2 KK's that most fans dont include in the series, the ones with Jaden Smith and Hilary Swank). Cobra Kai is a reboot done RIGHT. I for one vote many many times for you guys to watch Cobra Kai.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ohhhh that's so great to hear!! We've gotten a bunch of recommendations for Cobra Kai over the months so we'll definitely add it to our list!! Thanks so much for your recommendation!!

[@jose9593]

Pat Morita got an Oscar nomination for this iconic performance (Best Actor in a Supporting Role)

[@Will008]

We need a “Miyagi“ film or series. I would love to see how he came up to become a great man, teacher & mentor that he was.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That is actually an excellent idea! I’d love to see an origin series that ends with him meeting Daniel full circle ❤️

[@Will008]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Exactly!

[@mattdrago4660]

Loved this reaction from you both. So glad you enjoyed a film that means so much to countless fans. It's a masterpiece.

[@tru3sk1ll]

It's so nice to see fresh eyes watch this, "wax on wax off" was so ubiquitous in my childhood you couldn't escape it, it's super cool to have the reset

[@TheNextStep851]

Great reaction, it's an instant sub from me. Looking forward to seeing you both react to Karate Kid II, it's a brilliant sequel.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Can’t wait to jump back into the dojo! Thank you so much for watching and for your support!

[@erosgarcia6284]

The second one is fantastic, the third one is not as good but the villain is really good. You should watch Cobra Kai after the first three movies, a fantastic show and a brilliant sequel series!. There's a fourth movie which is canon but it's not relevant to watch Cobra Kai (at least up until now).

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Good to know! Definitely gonna continue watching! We had such a great time 😄

[@mikesterling688]

You guys are great. This was my first time watching one of your reactions. I thoroughly enjoyed it. New subscriber!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for showing some love! Welcome and we hope you enjoy it here 😄

[@ramon.rnt1992]

Dudes Great reaction to this movie. Mr.Miyagi was the childhood goat of the 90's. I dont think there was a kid in the 90's that saw this movie and didn't want to learn martial arts. Also we dont get that many movies nowadays about learning discipline and delayed gratification like how this movie does!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Duuude thank you!! It made our day reading that you enjoyed our reaction!! You are so on point with that comment - that was something we realized watching this as well, they took the time to show Daniel doing all those tasks without jumping straight to the 'Aha' moment. That just makes it so much more powerful!! There's this notion that our generation has such 'short attention spans' when all we crave is the good stuff that's not scared to take its time!!

[@michaelgatheringdust]

Howdy again! I have been watching Karate kid every year or two since getting it first on VHS, then laserdisc and finally dvd. Yet watching your reaction has shown me a new perspective of this film. I tended to see it from the antagonistic viewpoint with the Cobra Kai getting on Daniel's case. You bring out the real wholesomeness in the Daniel/Miyagi relationship. I knew it was there but your reaction really hit it home for me. I see this film in a very new light now. I thank you! 👌

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Heya!! Good to have you back again!! This movie is such a gem and definitely one of those that you can rewatch over and over without getting bored!! We are so glad that our reaction gave you a slightly different perspective - that's a huge compliment!! Thanks so much for your support and kind words, we truly appreciate it!

[@omgbygollywow]

Karate Kid 2 was filmed in Hawaii and I remember seeing the movie set when I lived on the island of Oahu back then. I wish I had the time to visit the set and possibly meet Ralph Macchio (Daniel) and Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi). I was busy with school and work at the time, but really regret not making the time to meet Ralph and Pat. Now I will never have the opportunity to meet Pat Morita, but someday I hope to meet Ralph Macchio.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hawaii has actually been a destination we’ve both been meaning to visit! Must be beautiful! We really do hope you get to meet Ralph Macchio someday!

[@omgbygollywow]

@@OfficialMediaKnights If and when you ever get to Hawaii, you should visit the areas where they filmed Karate Kid 2. You can just Google it. Anyway, it is a beautiful place. Lots of movies and TV shows were filmed there, like Jurassic Park, Magnum, P.I., Hawaii Five-O, Lost, King Kong, Pearl Harbor, From Here to Eternity, Jumanji, etc.

27:35 Lol 😂, the wax-in wax-out and the Japanese sanders are both circular movements but they are not the same. The wax movement is from the inside towards the outside while the sanders'one start from the outside towards the inside, both movements are actual karate blocks/deflections, the wax is called “Kake Uke” while the sanders' is called “Teisho Uke”. In the movie Miyagi is conditioning both arms/hands of Daniel San to block/deflect straight attacks out of the line of harm by using Kake Uke (Wax Training) or Teisho Uke (Sanders Training). Just imagine your arms like windshield's wipers, the wax always wipes outwards while the sander always wipes inwards.

[@Realmasterorder]

The first 2 are the Best one of he top all time classic martial arts flicks with a Heart and very nice teachings

42:50 Johnny Lawrence's rival here is the actual martial arts trainer of the whole cast, the film choreographer, and a real-live tournament professional. The whole cast of actors have zero martial arts experience, all movements are theatrical imitations, but still they had to drill the punches and kicks to make it look real, including Pat Morita (Miyagi).

[@Bartrim]

The guy that Johnny fights in the semi finals is Darryl Vidal. He is actually a skilled martial artist and did a lot of fight choreography and stunts, including when Mr Myiagi was on the post doing the crane kick.

[@tylerellis7633]

As a 43 year old I love watching your reactions from 80s/90s movies. Goonies? Stand By Me? Beverly Hills Cop? More recent but still old A Beautiful Mind

[@SarcastSempervirens]

For my entire childhood, every kid I ever knew tried out the Crane Kick :D Back then the Karate Kid was practically a phrase you as a kid used for any martial artist or the epithome of karate, especially here in the Balkans. He was a legend you wanted to be. My generation was about 8 when we saw the movie for the first time on video in the 1990.

[@hayatofury8580]

those sanding and painting were also for the muscle memory, thats the only permanent way to learn something like karate.

[@himanshurana4404]

Thanks for bringing the childhood back 🥲

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for all the support! So happy to hear you enjoyed ❤️

[@philmullineaux5405]

Pat Morita...RIP...was a regular on TV shows MASH and Happy Days! Ralph was in outsiders and my cousin Vinny, but not much after that until the net show, Kobra Kai. She was in lots of 80s movies, back to the future 2-3, and the 80s classic, Adventures in Babysitting! In part 2, u find out what happens between the teachers!😮😮😮

[@Pecos1]

My first point fighting tournament, they put me up against a guy who was 6'5". I'm 5'5". At one point, the other guy had 5 points to my two (win was 7 points). My sensei told to do an inverted punch. I complained he kept tapping me on the head, getting points. When the ref yelled, "fight!", and my sensei yelled repeatedly, "inverted punch!", over and over. I decided to disqualify myself just so I could let the other guy know my frustration, so as he stepped toward me, I did a thrusting sidekick (in point fighting, moves are supposed to be snapping moves because thrusting move are illegal). Well, I caught him a bit below the stomach. The opponent flew 15 feet off the mats. The ref came up to me and said, "Oh that was a beautiful sidekick! It was just a little low", which meant no point for me. I couldn't bei got away with it without being disqualified, but I didn't care. I knew I would lose, but I felt my 'point' was made. After the match, my sensei took me aside and said, "That REALLY was a beautiful kick." Yeah, he was proud of me. My next point tournament was an exhibition. Many different styles, including Shaolin Kung Fu. Well, it was decided I would face off against a brown belt... from my own dojo. I was still a white belt. The guy was taller and much heavier than me, but he was slow. I lost by one point. Both the ref and my assistant sensei came up to me immediately after and asked me what happened. BOTH of them were sure I was going to win. I told them he kicked me twice in the groin, and they both looked at each other then at me and said, "So?" I looked at them both and said, "I'm not wearing a cup." They froze, then after a long pause the ref said, "Oh hell no. You definitely won." I have an ... unusual... tolerance to pain. I earn both my senseis respect that day. They never ever treated me poorly, but after that day, they knew I would never stop, even in excruciating pain. After that, I was regularly paired up with the assistant sensei for matches at the dojo. My dojo was a full contact dojo. Point fighting tournaments were merely a break from our rigorous training regimen.

[@TischTosh]

I saw this in the theatre when it came out. At 46:02 the whole audience stood up and cheered, standing O. whole theatre. amazing moment

[@davejennings9460]

That was an amazing reaction to an incredible movie. Now you need to watch KK 2 and 3 and then move on to the Cobra Kai series from the beginning. This will be a great experience for you and your subscribers!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha thank you so much for that, we're so glad you enjoyed our reaction!! We're definitely reacting to KK2 very soon so stay tuned!

[@obibyn]

Whats crazy to me is I have loved this movies since its release in 84...seen it countless times. But while watching your reaction I only now just realized the move he makes at 44:34 is the exact same move Miyagi did against him at 36:55

[@jomojojo6603]

You can't imagine for how many years after this movie you'd hear "Wax on. Wax off" everywhere.

[@mangerinegirl]

I haven’t seen the other Karate Kid movies but I have been watching Cobra Kai from the start and absolutely love it. I’d love to watch the show with you guys! Also if you watch the 2nd & 3rd movie, that gives me a good reason to finally see them too! Really enjoyed your reaction to this. 😊

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

There you go! Let’s watch 2 and 3 together. Can’t wait to get to Cobra Kai as well. This first movie was excellent. Thank you for watching this with us❤️

[@JamieNeill]

Worth watching the full versions of both of them since characters in Cobra Kai are in part 2 and 3. Awesome - big part of my childhood.