The Karate Kid: Crane Kick Final Fight Scene (Ralph Macchio, William Zabka)

[@nishanthsurendran7721]

A wide eyed Ralph Macchio in that crane stance is one of Hollywood's most iconic images.

[@colbs237]

It really is. I saw a montage, all about the pop culture of the 80's, it was in a post on Reddit. All the moments...Kevin Bacon in Footloose raising his fist, the Death Star blowing up, Michael Jackson moonwalking, The Police on stage, LL Cool J rapping, and there's the image of Daniel Laruso; wide eyed with the tremble of extreme focus, hands and 1 leg raised in the Crane... It's so awesome :)

[@nonrepublicrat]

Bullcrap. It was so lame that it's a joke. Didn't look real at all.

[@colbs237]

@@nonrepublicrat That is super weak. Dumb. Jesus what a putz.

[@Price70]

​@@nonrepublicrat thar doesn't make it not iconic

[@jojorockzzz1211]

@@nonrepublicrat i agree, man 80s teens were some lame people getting hyped up over nothing 😂😂

[@rucu8311]

Johnny's handing the trophy was a class move and showed he saw different to his teacher.

[@ryogahibiki7806]

And then he start throwing his life to the trash for the next 30 years

[@comicbookreviewer4856]

@@ryogahibiki7806 The fact His teacher attacked him and Unfairy Blamed Daniel for destroying his life despite the fact He made the events happened and never wanted to admit fault in his life and upbringing

[@Berettarap]

No mercy

[@danielaowow]

​@@ryogahibiki7806the trauma Was the problem Is not so difficult to urdestand

[@kevlark3184]

​@ryogahibiki7806 it's now you start but how you finish. In universe, he's looking like he's ending it pretty good.

[@southwestkinema9149]

"Get him a body bag!" Lol. 80's movie magic.

[@DEAN_23]

The irony, 34 years later....

[@nicklazo2551]

@@DEAN_23got karma lol

[@RuiLuz]

80's bravado \m/

[@rogeredwarrddeshon5000]

This comment was typical of the sychophants that attach to follow powerful others. We saw it again in 'Christine' with the slimy pieces of work that hung around Buddy Repperton.

[@bobbenbrown123]

Didn't the guy that said that just die recently?

[@wjrlawrence5505]

“Hey Mr Miyagi, WE did it”. Subtle life lessons seeping through this film. Excellent And a superb 80s soundtrack

[@dspencer425d]

Daniel acknowledging Mr. Miyagi at the end and his approval still brings tears to my eyes.

[@nonrepublicrat]

But it's just fake.

[@wrb1000]

Absolutely epic moment from 80s movie magic. If you didn't see it in a packed cheering theater, you will never comprehend the moment. People totally lost their sh*t at the kick.

[@EtoTheKay]

​@@nonrepublicratAll movies are fake then using that logic. Mr. Miyagi's proud nod... was a touching final image.

[@lexingtonwhitmooreinvestme4814]

They don't make em like this no more. Amazing movie

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

Nope,,,-they dont.❤

[@LorindaMenzies]

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[@TheAmazingPeterB]

@@LorindaMenzies​​⁠My man, the doctors should know wtf you are on if you’re going to continue saying gibberish like that from now on

[@Stallion67]

Well said.

[@markfisher8559]

One of my alltime fav movies

[@petergatsinos3260]

It almost looks like Johnny is about to cry when he takes the trophy to hand it to Daniel I’m an 80’s kid and the karate kid was watched in my house countless times incredible

[@DEAN_23]

I had always thought that when I was younger, now I realise that he was still feeling pain after that kick....

[@isaacasdreams]

My Karate Kid VHS was right next to my E.T. and T.M.N.T

[@dahlerickson7918]

Well he did just get kicked in the face :)

[@user-tz1fd1hl8t]

Well he lost his title and being kicked are a double whammy

[@adny02]

Moments like this is what movies of the 80s were about. The struggles, the pain. The heart. The respect. Those motivational endings. They just can't seem to write films like this today.

[@marcscraigslist_account8297]

I was there with my pops and yes the theater went crazy! They cheered every time Daniel scored a point on Johnny and then erupted when he scored the final point

[@keilymartinez6647]

I love how Johnny ask if Daniel was okay and that was a great match.

[@VanillaLimeCoke]

I think he said, “you are all right Mr. Larousse,” meaning he was beginning to respect him.

[@DEAN_23]

​@@VanillaLimeCokeNo, he said "You're alright Larusso - good match...."

[@kevlark3184]

​@@DEAN_23 Johnny definitely had more class of the two.

[@Windmill97]

After I saw the Karate Kid I started parting my hair like Daniel, and I went on to get my black belt. This movie had a big influence on me. Thanks Ralph.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Lots of people cheered in theaters when Daniel won.

[@wiiresortgames7643]

We’re you there?

[@BassMaster7]

I wish I could have been there for that

[@roadkill_666]

That's awesome

[@alvamccarthy3519]

Daniel Alva Baby xxxxxx the Love my love Love too You xxxxxxx

[@alvamccarthy3519]

Daniel Alva Baby xxxxxx the Love my the xxxxxx Love 😃😃😃 xxxxxx love 👩🧒

[@unclejezza]

Best thing about 80s movies - they knew when to end! Just as you're rushing on the high of the final moment. So good.

[@mcalpha3]

4:16 the ref's reaction to Daniel doing the crane. "What the hell is he doing that for?" 😂

[@EdWeibe]

I remember finding this dvd in the dirt when I was dumping some yard waste and I picked it up. Man what a great movie.

[@readysetactioncommentaries]

The Karate Kid trilogy was a damn good trilogy, but Cobra Kai was amazing! The final season of Cobra Kai is gonna be amazing! But the fact that Johnny was reluctant to “sweep the leg”, he was losing faith in his Kreese. But then Johnny handing Daniel the trophy and saying “You’re alright LaRouso.”

[@MitchellBPYao]

You have a problem with that - sensei kreese to Lawrence

[@sachc247]

Recently found out about cobra Kai and it’s amazing

[@aspirinemaga]

As a professional martial arts sensei with 32 years of experience, I can confirm this scene is as real as it gets.

[@lawman7117]

Will you please explain why a punch to the head does not award a point, but a crane kick does?

[@itsyodoom9180]

@@lawman7117 punch to the head can cause more knockouts

[@randymillhouse791]

No one cares what you think.

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

You've got to be kidding me LOL...then maybe you are a sensei in a dream world

[@robertbarker5474]

Under 18 FULL CONTACT competition? GTFOH

[@mxylote5164]

3:44 The actor Ralph Macchio actually tells really quick to the other one which leg he is going to use for the performance touching it with his hand xD

[@aaronvaldes3104]

OMG that nuts. Only saw this now.

[@MaryAnnFestin-sn7js]

Finally BEST STUDENTS ARE PRODUCT OF BEST TEACHERS/MASTERS! LOVE YOU DANIEL!!! CLAP CLAP CLAP!!!

[@rahuliyer7456]

I saw the movie in the 1980s when i was a kid. My father wanted me to see it as i was being continuously bullied at school. I was training in Tae Kwon Do. He wanted me to see what happens when the 'good guy wins' and gains confidence. I was able to turn it around for me eventually.

[@meghbanerjee4259]

Aww thats good

[@chris.fitzgerald]

The Radom fan yelling “You’re a cream puff Johnny”…,y favorite moment.

[@vxine]

For real loll

[@manuellim6284]

Mike Barnes calls him Cream Puff

[@moragag9307]

4:24 It never gets old 🔥

[@stevenhook6580]

R.I.P. Pat Marita. A.K.A. Mr.Miyagi

[@lionelherselman84]

Bonsai

[@MrGreen-jx2kw]

Bonsai

[@rotorcraft68]

My favorite point in the entire movie...Daniel saying "WE DID IT!" and the look on Miyagi's face at 04:56.

[@datdude2333]

My favorite part of the movie too. Just now noticing there was a tear that had already dropped from his left eye. Makes the shot even better.

[@EtoTheKay]

Mr. Miyagi's proud nod at the end. Still brings tears to my eye. Alot of images remind me of my childhood days of the 80s. That is one of them.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I wish I saw this in theaters.

[@denissemontserratcruzmarti919]

Oeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeo

[@shwheat6315]

I would get a Time Machine and travel to 1984 to watch the karate kid

[@Alex861697]

I wish I would get Danny boys gf

[@wrb1000]

I still remember the moment in a packed cheering theater. People absolutely lost their sh*t. It was epic.

[@reskisahira]

One of best movie i've ever seen, eventhough i saw it on TV

[@shapoopy4784]

It was an absolute honour to live through the 80s , kids today have no idea

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

Word.

[@Scoupe400]

Epic times. Kids today cringe at our 80s films; acting, effects etc.

[@adrw11]

im thirteen rn, and im extremely thankfull to have parents that dont make me watch the new bullcrap, yes i was born 2011, but i still grew up on this movie, and others like stand by me, ferris bueler, and those are just me favorites

[@halloweenjunkie666]

the kick will live on forever!

[@gregsullivan5267]

One of the greatest endings in movie 🎬 history 👏

[@UkeOne]

Totally inspirational...the underlying message here is as powerful as it gets.

[@bonniemagaddino651]

Daniel won the trophy and more important their respect👍

[@jimnfl7134]

thats why I still like Johnny giving it to him.

[@corylandolt3614]

4:55 gotta love Mr. Miyagi’s smile at the end!

[@josephmirabella1571]

At around 2:00, Johnny realizes for the first time that sensei is playing for keeps and this isn't just a game of bullying when he replies "No sensei." The character, for the first time, truly sees this for the evil it's become. Great writing and fantastic acting by Marty Kove and Bill Zabka!

[@z3r0c00l2]

Makes me cry always... 😢

[@kennysender6804]

One of the best movies in history period …

[@franciscouch8378]

Life was so good back then.

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

Get him a body bag😂 I love that guy.

[@Frankdispensa]

😂

[@zchharper]

Johnny always had that street fighter style. Absolutely preferred it.

[@TheAmazingPeterB]

4:53 this always has me feel how Mr Miyagi is like a father to Daniel and it’s just so amazing 🥲

[@adambakhane6403]

4:47

[@MasterofMonkeys16]

Man cobra Kai is amazing show, crazy to think it wouldn’t have existed if it weren’t for that kick

[@elaineslater6647]

I am pleased to have watched this film he sorted the bullies out loved it had me in tears when he won

[@alceusrydan6237]

You need space

[@_Xypes_]

wtf is that font

[@Pizzata-sc9be]

@@Montana-tw7im watch cobra kai and you will change your mind

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Imagine doing the crane kick in a real Tournament and actually winning.

[@sgt1terrence]

lyoto machida pulled it off in the ufc...was glorious

[@gailwinds]

That might work if your opponent didn't watch the Karate Kid.

[@supernova7567]

Imagine not typing all your bs in one comment.

[@denissemontserratcruzmarti919]

Ieieoeoeoeoeoeowowoe

[@KDawg92801]

Hawk did it to kyler.

[@DerekD2112]

great pulsating music when Daniel kicks him via crane

[@juicee4]

it’s so obvious johnny was more skilled and the better fighter. he dominated this fight

[@moseslalmuanpuia8988]

Actually he didn't he was getting humiliated before his master told him to sweep the leg.

[@shreyassarangi6106]

Johnny was definitely the physically stronger fighter, but there's no hard evidence that he was more skilled, Danny was up 2-0 before Johnny took advantage of the weak leg.

[@TheAmazingPeterB]

yea, obviously lmao

[@denissemontserratcruzmarti919]

Oeoeowowowoeoeoeo

[@yashbhuiya7156]

Yes he's so dominant that he lost to a kid with 6 weeks of training and a limp...

[@AhJodie]

I love the way Mr. Mariga (spelling I am sorry) teaches him by doing chores.... It helped me feel good about whatever I am doing, because it can make me stronger and more focused.

[@cambreezythecolorman0716]

They both put on an good show and good fights

[@jc_malone8217]

3:15 How he got up like that, so quicky, is the most impressive part.

[@spartanpatriot8528]

One of my favorites of all time and one of the best endings to any movie out there. Period.

[@allenbateman3518]

One of my fondest memories was when my Grandma dropped me off at the theater when this came out... What was I, maybe 10? But, it was awesome.. In todays times, I wouldn't leave my kid at theatre.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

This scene inspired me to take martial arts.

[@UnfunnyDaffenDales98775]

It’s surprising that many karate adults took karate cuz of this movie

[@anthony9343]

This a pretty accurate WW2 documentary

[@terryanndanvers4056]

Fans after seeing the karate kid: I want Daniel to win Fans after seeing cobra Kai: I wanted Johnny to win

[@nancy234ful]

I love this movie.. Rest in peace ..Mr. Miyagi...we couldn't of done Karate kid... Ralph Machio. Your awesome ... Good job.. defeat ..& 🏆 🥇 🏅 winner !!

[@artandcolours296]

This is an awesome fight. Love the movie

[@mdaddy775]

We know Mr. Miyagi is smiling and nodding down at Daniel in the TV show

[@AntPxx]

Every time I see this no matter how many times over the years I still get the same feeling like when I first saw this as a kid!!!

[@ola3100]

Man same. I'm running up the hallway with my headband on . Doing fly kicks

[@bellamichs5887]

I still remember watching this with sis Carol. That must be 1984??

[@ThatOneGuyFaker]

In 4:57 in miyagis left eye you can see a small tear rolling down his face before it’s cut to black

[@GeisonCoimbra-r7k]

Ver a carinha do seu myagui no final do torneio foi uma das cenas mais emocionantes do final. Parabéns ao saudoso PAT MORITA. 🙏🇧🇷

[@Holechaser]

The 80's were THE BEST!

[@josephgallo3241]

I have seen some debates about this movie in the comments about the crane kick being illegal and that Daniel was not the first to win the tournament back to back. If you watch the movie, Ali tells Daniel before his first match “ everything above the waist is a point, the head, the sternum, the kidneys, and the ribs”. Clearly the crane kick is to Johnny’s head , so it is legal. Regarding Daniel being the first back to back winner, that is also true. Before the final match, the announcer mentions that Johnny Lawrence is the defending champ and a 2 time winner of the tournament. That language clearly indicates that Johnny won the tournament last year but did not win 2 years in a row, otherwise the announcer would have identified Johnny as the 2 time defending champ not the defending champ. So Johnny ( who is a senior in high school) won last year and lost the previous year and most likely won his freshman year in high school. Therefore , Daniel is the first to win the tournament 2 years in a row.

[@Night_Rider83]

Also, before this scene, where there's a bunch of smaller matches going on in a montage to 'You're the best', Johnny kicks a kid in the face and proceeds on. So yeah, its legal.

[@kingchrisa4188]

No actually, Johnny won back to back in 82 and 83. The announcer in KK3 was wrong

[@josephgallo3241]

@@kingchrisa4188 Watch the first Karate Kid movie again. The announcer introduces Johnny “ Defending Champion John Lawrence of the Kobra Kai. Two time winner of the All Valley Under 18 Golden Trophy” That means Johnny won the tournament the previous year, but was not a back to back defending champion otherwise he would be introduced as the two time defending champion. He won the tournament twice but not two times in a row like Daniel did

[@kingchrisa4188]

@@josephgallo3241 No actually in cobra Kai, Johnny mentions how he won in 82 against an unknown fighter and in 83, he won without losing a single point, beating his friend Tommy in the finals. So in 84 he was going for his 3rd straight

[@josephgallo3241]

@@kingchrisa4188 This discussion is about the movies not the kobra Kai series. People asking how Daniel became back to back champions in Karate Kid 3? Clearly pointed in first Karate Kid movie by the match announcer that Johnny was a two time winner of the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament . It never mentioned he was a two time defending champion or back to back champion , so Daniel being declared the first back to back winner in KK3 is correct according to the movies. That is what this discussion is about, not the Kobra Kai series. Therefore my point is correct per the movie trilogy that Daniel was the first back to back champion of the tournament!

[@elizetes7313]

Wow will never forget that’s at the movies 1984 I believe - Brazil - people left the theatre all excited good memories the 80s

[@RS-jb1lf]

What a movie and what a time. When America was once great.

[@SalamAref-b2b]

This a classic forever

[@JuanGlz-k4g]

Excellent 👌👌 Scene. Super Thanks for Up loading it and many blessings

[@HashenPerera-pi3dk]

Johny Lawrence energy is crazy❤❤😮❤

[@Mikeaj-un6mf]

Nobody talks about how fake Daniel’s friends are. They made fun of him when he got beat up by Johnny at the beach, yet they come running up to congratulate him when he wins the tournament 😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jenp634]

Good point

[@ANAP89]

Indeed

[@kouamemireille8447]

All Dojos 1. Black Fist 2. Cobra Kai 3. Defense Karate 4. Snake Bite 5. Yellow Fang 6. King Karate 7. Tiger Fang 8. Suss Cats 9. Big Trophy 10. Miyagi-Do-Karate 11. Black Charter 12. Big Guns 13. Strong Bit 14. Espanosa Kai 15. Karate Kids 16. Eagle Fang 17. Triple-Men 18. State Fang 19. Back-Up Karate

[@mr.siloniouskitizo1150]

How do you know this?

[@alceusrydan6237]

Tiger Fang sounds way more badass than Eagle Fang lol

[@mar16able]

Ralph Macchio was 26 years old in the movie and looked like he was 17 years old

[@Bodybuilding4life56]

22

[@Morgyborgyblob]

You could tell when this had been broadcast on TV - the next day at school, all the boys were trying out the crane kick in the playground.

[@rachstark5674]

i love that film i could which all the time

[@aceknowledgable9403]

I've sparred before in taekwondo and learned facial contact is a no-no, but only if it's your fist. If it's with your foot, i.e. any kick, that's allowed. Make it make sense, anyone?

[@mauriceslonne2774]

Daniel vs Johnny the match for the ages

[@thomaswillingham4084]

I threw my drink at the screen when he won

[@MrDenzel59]

BEST FILM!!!!!

[@Christopher-tz3mr]

Such an epic moment.

[@RealCFZ]

3:13 I love this part that Daniel throws Johnny down, and Johnny punches his leg which he goes down and Johnny gets back up.

[@stubs96]

I still get tears seeing Mr.Myagi's smile after the win.

[@dandangalodangalus9082]

Admittedly a little hokey in terms of martial arts technique but such an iconic, inspiring scene.

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

Johnny is Ken from Street Fighter. But i never noticed hiw good his acting is, look at the bow, it says everything about his character.

[@GhoobVR]

4:16, 4:19, 4:22 I get chills every single time I come across these scenes

[@geraldlogue7620]

One thing that bothers me about this... Everyone says Daniel should have been disqualified for the crane kick because kicks to the face are illegal, but Johnny scores his first point with a kick to the face, and earlier in the tournament, Duitch is shown scoring a point against Daniel with a klick to the face... So I guess kicks to the face are only illegal if the hero does it...

[@musik_non_stop]

2024 and STILL freakin awesome!!!!!

[@MureedNassif]

Oh what cool action packed movie 🎥 & I thought 💭, undisputed was good 😅. Scot Atkins & Michael jay white must be proud😮.

[@frealvincentvega]

The moment Johnny looked back at Creese and stared at Daniel as if he seen a resurrection, he was mentally defeated ..first in the subconscious then the devastation begins

[@ANAP89]

This give me goosebumps ❤

[@LuciRibeiro1780]

O cinema era mágico nesse tempo.

[@hestergreen2031]

Loved this movie each episode was very enjoyable. Each actor was his best performance.

[@JamesBegg]

Jeb as Daniel son fight? But killer fast movement? Choke to death Kyle mosquito? 😊❤?

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

"Larusso are you ok? Can you go on?".......Daniel HAS to go on--!!.......the ref declares Johny winner by if Larusso can't continue!!!

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

I was picked on by a guy that looked a lot like Johnny. I had a tough time getting through this movie as a kid. Billy did a fantastic job with this role.

[@johnritcher5751]

Johnny really wasnt a bad guy. The end told us that long before Cobra Kai came along.

[@lucianapavanello4373]

Tutti tifavamo e gridammo viva daniel , grande nastro miyagi , che film negli anni 80-90 I migliori

[@Aaden66]

Love your videos

[@edilsonoliveirasantos8801]

Melhor filme que assisti na minha vida.

[@JasonScott-b9r]

What an inspiration.

[@virgilrobertsjr7870]

That was a helleva movie! ☆☆☆☆☆ ❤

[@adiands850]

Notice at 4:29 even the assistant referee lady was smiling after Larusso won with the crane technique.

[@john-og4ls]

There's a perfect balance between education and entertainment.

[@Greatermaxim]

As an author I can confirm the hero kid was going to win this match.

[@Shane661]

Why don't they use this technique in the UFC? Seems highly effective.