The Karate Kid 1984 Filming Locations Then & Now 

It's so heartwarming to see that these places still exist, more or less, as they were. Takes you back to a better time. Thank you.

Mate, what really made this so enjoyable, other than the joy of being guided around these iconic locations is your obvious love of being there. It's clear that it means a lot to you and you come across as a sound, likeable bloke, respectful of the places you visit. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in producing this. Best wishes to you both and stay safe.👍

Its amazing how many emotions come flooding back as i watch this. I first saw Karate Kid as a 12 year old just starting my life. Now im about to turn 49, and Im past the midway point looking back on so many incredible memories. Nothing compared to being a kid in the 80s. I wouldnt trade it for anything.

This movie debuted the weekend of my 13th birthday in June 1984 and for my birthday I went twice that weekend to watch it and it literally changed my life and was the beginning of my martial arts training and lifelong love for martial arts.

“I think it was a candle shop” - Terry Silver showing the original dojo to Kreese in season 4 of Cobra Kai

The Karate Kid and its 40 minutes? What a wonderful Sunday morning it just became.

What is so cool is that, in S4:E8 “Party Time” of Cobra Kai, Silver surprises Kreese by bringing him back to the original Cobra Kai dojo from the 1985 Karate Kid movie. He said “It’s been a long time since this place has been a dojo. They’re putting it up for sale. I think it was a candle shop.” 😲 I was excited and in awe when you mentioned at 11:02 that the original Cobra Kai dojo location is actually a candle shop! 😮

I saw Karate Kid in theaters back when i was in High School!!..Great Memories!!

Loving Cobra Kai. It's bringing back all the memories of this film.

The best part of this video was Michael saying "You get one life. Once chance to live it, and your never gonna get this chance again. So just do it." I think one of the reasons I enjoy these videos so much is a chance to see and experience things that I would never have been able to.

The high-school was also the school used in Nightmare on Elmstreet 2.

They don't make films like that anymore

That "grain" in the old movies that you speak of is one of many things that made the 80s films so special. They simply cant replicate it today no matter how hard they try. And karate kid is one of my favorite movies, so thanks for taking us back to all the filming locations.

The house that the character Ali lives has not changed..wow

Mr. Miyagi's apartment was constructed where the first 3 parking spots are (leaving only 2, one of which Daniel's mom parks in). The entrance to Miyagi's apartment was where the white van is parked. The gated off walkway was still a walkway (although not gated) in the movie. Daniel walks down it when he is first looking for Miyagi.

I’m in Sydney, Australia and was lucky enough to visit the apartment when I was there in 2019. So surreal seeing something like that up close when it’s been part of a film you adore for so long. We were able to get inside through the side gate as a young couple was exiting at the moment we got there. They let us in happily and said they get asked several times a week but they enjoy that people love it so much. Great video!

I absolutely love when people make their dreams come true.

This is the best tour of the filming locations I've seen. I was sent this video by a friend that works on Cobra Kai (I've worked on it a little but not full time) and she knew I'd like it. Huge Karate Kid fan and I appreciate the time, research and effort you put into this video. Respect!

Whenever I see how much things have changed since the 80's, I feel extremely sad inside. It's everything, too. Last year I was doing a video tour of the day camp I went to back in the late 80s and early 90s. I actually filmed the swimming pool, and noticed that there is no more deep end. Deep ends and diving boards are a thing of the past. Girls join boy scouts now, and people txt instead of holding conversations. I find myself lost in this new modern world, and generally just surround myself with 80s and 90s pop culture. It's the only place I feel alive anymore. Good video, Mr Grimmlifecollective.

Fantastic movie. I saw it 3 times in the theater & then signed up to a karate class. Steve McQueen's son played one of the Cobra Kai's. The blonde curly hair one.

I really like your mood and energy in this video. I don't have anyone like Jessica to gush over, and sometimes it's hard, but your comments about doing what you can with your one life really hit home. From one goth to another, thank you.

Another thing I like about film making in the 80s is they used both the inside and outside of buildings instead of just using the exterior and something else for the interior

I’m a 17 year old boy who’s been a BIG FAN of the karate kid movie since I was 5 years old,fun fact the day the movie released in theaters in 1984,the day was June 22nd and that’s the date number of my BIRTHDAY 😱😱😱I was born on June 22nd 2004,and also I ALWAYS wanted to visit the locations they filmed at for the movie,I’m glad u made this video bro 🙏👊🏻🥋

I wish to thank you for the time and patience that you put into this video. You gave us viewers the time to absorb the locations you visited by taking your time. This patience along with your insightful narration (calm and not rushed through) made the whole experience fulfilling imo. Thanks again.

Great video, once again!! Love this movie and your video, you two!! You're right - so much has, naturally, changed since 1984, but the way you two have interspersed actual movie scenes really helps establish how the shots looked from then to today!! Just awesome and so much fun to have these nostalgic trips down memory lane!! Thanks again for sharing!!!

This is super cool. I remember going to the theater to watch this movie when it first came out. You two are so fortunate to be living there and be able to look up and go to these sites.

Great video, I've always wondered where some of these spots are, and thankfully they're all close enough to see them in a day. Thanks for this, your enthusiasm in infectious, man.

I felt like you did the first two years after I moved to California in 1994. I see your enthusiasm, and it makes me smile. It shows you how they barely change the apartments and houses in LA. It's bittersweet for me. I find things a bit run down, but in this scenario, it's cool they didn't.

I'm not even sure how I stumbled across this video, but I'm glad I did. It's so cool to see that some of the locations are still very recognizable so many years later. The coolest thing though is you. I love, not only your enthusiasm, but your gratitude for being there and mostly for the love you have for Jessica. Great words at 29:35!

That was filmed down the street where I lived in Reseda California, I watched the fighting sence in the field next to the apartment

Thanks for taking us down memory lane. I've watched a few of your vids and I like your guys' humble and insightful delivery.

I really enjoyed your video and thank you for your time and effort you put into this video. You looked liked you had a blast putting the video together. Shout out to your better half for her support, understanding and patience during and making of this video.

Many years ago when I was still living with my folks, we took a family vacation to Cali. We were just cruising down the street and I saw Golf N Stuff and recognized it from the movie. So I told my dad to pull over so I could take some pics. This was just a few years after it was released. And the water slide was still there. It's so weird to be traveling and then all of a sudden realize that you are amongst the scenery of a classic movie without even intentionally trying to be there. We were driving through Astoria, Oregon one time years back and I didnt at the time know that much of the Goonies was filmed in Astoria. So I was looking around, and I began to recognize the area. I was thinking, "this place looks really familiar". And then I realized that I was right there in the "Goondocks". Now that was surreal. :)

This is much more detailed and precise than some of the earlier "where they filmed..." Awesome stuff here brutha!! I loved your filming location for Halloween 2018-- that was really cool too!

This was awesome! Looking forward to checking out your other stuff. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it.

I'm glad you got to see these locations, and thank you for taking us along! Another really fun video and thank for showing the location, showing the scene and then showing the location again. Really let's you absorb the view. Great job as always Kurt!

Hey Michael and Jessica you do a great job on your "filming location" videos. I love the way you line up the shots in illustrating to me, the viewer, a then and now perspective. Also, your video clips from the original movies have a good picture quality, I like it. And Michael I think it is great that you love your wife, Jessica, and enjoy being with her on your adventures. Great Channel!!! Thanks!

Fantastic work! Appreciate your dedication towards making this video.

This was awesome... Thanku for the massive effort to take us on this trip down memory lane!

this was sooooo cool. thank you. growing up with The Karate Kid .. this was a blast from the past. Very nostalgic and you did an amazing job lining all the shots up from the movie. thank you

You’ve just unlocked my childhood. Ty for making this video. I loved the series so much. I stumbled on your video though reloading RU-vid. If I ever get to Cali again, I’m taking both of my wives on a tour and this video is our tour guide. Not that it matters since you have 228k subs, but you gained one out of me. Once again, Thank you for this video, for just a short 38 minutes, I went to Ali’s house and to the beach and the dojo seen was epic. Best tour video I’ve seen in years.

What a great job, tracking all those sites down. And I love how much you’re into it. I was a big fan of karate kid in the 80s. Can’t believe so many of the locations are still there, right down to the detail of signs and lockers. It’s so cool to see. Shame about mr miyagi’s house though. Why would anybody change that place 😩 gotta rewatch the movie tonight 👍🏼

I really appreciate the way take the time to edit your videos lining up shots which brings us right back to when we watched these classic movies. I was born in 1977 so the 80s was everything to me. Nice work dude

Great work guys, I love your videos, Jessica and yourself have such a cool and genuine vibe! I am so happy I found your channel! Sending love and positive vibes from your friend in Australia ❤

Thank you both for this 😊❤ Karate Kid is awesome, still one of my favorite movies 😊❤ Thanks for takin me back to my childhood in the 80s 😊👍❤

"You're the best..Around!" Very cool video, guys. You line the shots up great.😎👍

This was so well put together, and not in an offensive 'know it all' kind of way. I saw Karate kid as a teenager (49 now) and it was great to see so many recognisable spots from the movie, with your assistance of course. You are both such fun and genuinley likable people it was so lovely spending this time with you both. And that is just what it felt like, hanging out with friends. On another note, my god are you two couples goals or what!?!?! Spectacular work all round. New subscriber from South Australia. 😉 (My brother wanted to be one of the skeletons for years as well)

Great job! Heading out to visit these spots tomorrow! Thanks.

Wow!! That was awesome I loved it! Brings back memories from this era and watching Karate Kid. Everything is so in-depth, details & match up shots etc, you really can see your passion doing this👍 Thanks for the video and tour👍🙏

Wow I was literally binge watching Cobra Kai all day yesterday! I will be watching more today! Thanks so much guys, one of my faves! 👍🖤🎃

That was really an awesome video thank you. Great details with lineup shots. It brought back so many memories. Your woman Jessica is definitely a keeper willing to go and participate in the video. I wish you both great adventures and happiness.

This is such a classic and one of my all time favorite movies! I show these movies to all of my kids when they're old enough to appreciate it and they all loved it! You have to pass on what you love, to the people you love.

Show me wax on, wax off! Show me sand da floor! Show me paint da fence! *_AAAAAHHHHYYYYAAAAAAHHHH!!!!_*

I loved Karate Kid, I went to the theater over and over to watch it. You did a great job of filming these locations and narrating them too.

Awesome. The detail you show in the comparisons are huge, it was one of my favorite movies, and for you to break it down at this length is gold. I'm hooked.

Great video. It’s cool the way you are lining up the old scenes from the movie. 🎥

Thank you guys so much for filming these locations bc the karate kid is one of my all time favorite movies. It would be so awesome to meet you two, maybe one day I will get to. Keep up the good work guys. Cheers from Albany Kentucky.

That was awesome. As a kid from the 80’s, I loved this tour and can’t wait to see you guys come back to golf n’ stuff when it opens up again. Can’t wait to share this with my son. He too loves Karate Kid and Cobra Kai.

Great video! And always love the intro

What an awesome review! First video of your channel I watch. Definitely a good explanation and what a couple you are. I'm a big fan of the movie too. Hopefully, someday I can visit all those places. Thanks for the vid.

Thanks a lot for this awesome video!!

Being a HUGE KK fan, I loved this video. Jessica sounds like a keeper. All the best to you!

I recently found your channel, and I am enjoying ALL your videos..!..you have been to many places I have yet to see, and you now make me want to visit them more..You 2 are an awesome couple..🙂👍👍

Outstanding video! So glad ya finally got your feet in the Pacific. Grimm for Life!

Wow, those houses weren't there when I watched that scene where they where fighting in the field, I was sitting in the hallway next to miagies door to his maintenance room

Passionnant 👌 80's pour toujours ❤️

Great video! Loved the guided tour all around town. Takes me back to a time when I was in high school. Thanks for posting!

Thanks for sharing really enjoyed!!

You guys are KILLING It! You have great taste.

I’m glad u got too see all different places and take us with u I really liked karate kid too

Thanks for sharing this Guys its been a great watch, I was born in 84 but spent the early 90s watching all the classic 80s films and still bloody love them

Wow wow wow thank you so very much for taking me along it was fantastic I love the karate kid and now seeing all the locations was awesome and your wife reenacting the bike scene and trash can too cute !!!! And sorry about not having gas money maybe next time cause I know all that driving around is costly ! Very kind of yall both thank you and stay safe !!!!!

Bro I really enjoyed this content blessings to y’all keep shining peace and love ✌🏾✌🏾

Jessica deserves a golden globe for her part in this video.

I'm loving all your videos! Watched three today. Thank you for the thorough job!

Awesome video! Brought back a lot of memories from the movie! Welcome to CA! 🙌👊🏻

I'm soooo happy you guys love it here :)

Nice work. Love the Karate Kid. It's sweet how affectionate you are towards your partner. Nice to see. Keep up the good vids. Always wanted to go where they shot this, thanks for doing it for me.

Dude, all I can say is thank you, I have been binge watching all your videos, Awesome bro

Great video guys✊🏼

You are making me feel so nostalgic. I was in Morningside Elementary when the school front steps were used for Carrie (the orignal - I'm old) and all us kids got to sit out front on the grass and watch filming. Maybe you can do a segment on Carrie locations, even the location for a Carrie knock off filmed in NC if you get to NC 😀 I'll seve as tour guide for you and Jessica 😀

You two are awesome. You guys really bring a smile to my face. Welcome to California.🤘 if y'all are ever in the Sacramento area, look us up

This is amazing bro ! Thank you !

Awesome video Bro, cheers from Brazil!

I love the karate kid. I remember going to the movies and seeing it with my boyfriend. It was our second date. Anyway I love how you found all the filming locations for the movie. Well done. You did an excellent job

Everybody was karate kid fighting awesome video

This video was awesome. You were so happy filming this and so grateful for life and in a world full of negative people this is a breath of fresh air and I enjoyed it so much. Thank you guys.

I swear y'all have looked up all of my favorite movies from my childhood. My all time favorite that I watched every Friday night in the 80s was Back to the Future. I believe that was all made at a studio lot though, so not too many locations to visit. Loved this video! Thank you :)

RIP MIYAGI

The 80,s....❤

I like that you respect not "trespassing" in areas you feel you shouldnt. Its very very respectful (especially at Mr. Miagi's house. MOST DEFINITELY people live there. I can imagine how many requests homeowner/landowners must get to to "see movie locations". If i were one of them. I would certainly get annoyed after a while

Great video, thanks for posting.

Great video man - so cool to see this stuff

Miyagi didn't live in the apartment building. He just had his workshop there, since he was the super. But his house was where the dojo was. Also, the entry to the workshop wasn't the side entrance to the building, that is clear in the images, the entrance to the building is still visible in the movie and is even used during the filming.

Awesome stuff! I'm a total 80s and horror nerd and love your videos, guys!

As always a fantastic video! So much fun!

I've lost count how many times I've watched that wonderful movie. I like it because shows the true side of Karate. Yes it is a form of defence but the true side is sprite and only useing it when you have too. I'll have to look through my subs and there's a channel that teaches self defence or you can look though my subs and find it. I've had 14 yrs Judo/Karate, & 26 yrs in the Army. It was funny when I had to go do the self defence course in basic training. There was a Drill Sargent with an attitude 😃😂😁 I let him throw me a few times & I acted 'stupid' duh....Of course Drill 'boy' screamed at me even after I told him not too, he kept doing it so I wiped the floor with him, not bragging, I did it in a way to teach him a lesson. Of course he didn't take the hint & when he came with his stick thingie I broke it in half and said to never yell at me again. He never did, neighter did the other Drills. If they did I didn't shoot & hit anything. I was a Drill Sargent for 7 years and NEVER screamed or yelled at my troopies, and I treated them with respect, which in turn I got back, and it always paid off. No body messed with them or they messed with me and I loved everyone of them. They knew self defence after they got out of basic but they knew the sprite side of it too. Thank you for the video. You showed the sprite side of Karate. Only use it if there is no other way to go. 🤘👻💖

Muito bom, o vídeo ficou incrível! Adoro esse filme, assito sempre. Ver como estão os locais das gravações atualmente é pura nostalgia. Sou brasileiro, e aqui no meu país, esse filme fez muito sucesso .

Bro this vid was too good you bring so much memorys back you are the Best 🙏🏼

Love it. Thanks for doing this. Man you've changed since the Smokey and the Bandit video!