We all love the character of Mr. Miyagi in the "Karate Kid" movies for his dry-witty humor and impeccable karate skills. But did you know Mr. Miyagi has a dark backstory and is influenced by real life karate masters like Chōjun Miyagi, founder of the Goju-Ryu style of Karate, and Fumio Demura sensei to Hollywood stars and famous fighters.
This video dives deep into the history of this iconic character from his origins as a fisherman in Okinawa, Japan to his infamous job as the apartment building's handyman. We all know Mr. Miyagi wears many hats but if you weren't impressed enough, check this video out! The True Story Behind The Karate Kid's Mr. Miyagi.
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21 сен 2017
