For the first time, the fish-out-of-water Karate Kid has a genuine martial background. Prior to getting the part, Wang studied Karate and Kung Fu, along with the Korean styles of Taekwondo and Kumdo.

To coincide with the latest movie in the franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends,” I wanted to take a look at the first three movies of the series. And, even though I already revisited the 1984 classic in ...

Back in 1984, Daniel LaRusso pulled off a surprise, knocking out Johnny Lawrence with a crane kick in the movie Karate Kid — the first in a series of films and shows that followed. But that kick, an ...

The latest movie in the “Karate Kid” franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends,” ended with a dramatic fight — that included hundreds of background actors. “We had 650 extras in there on the ...

The newest movie in the “Karate Kid” franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends,” initially seemed like it was leaving Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) by the wayside. However, by the end of the movie ...

West Coast Karate. Martin has worked his way to a brown belt in three years. Quinn Finegan, 9, has a green belt but is working towards a brown. She joined the dojo to learn self-defense.

Nine standout students from Tri-Valley Karate in Pleasanton are training to test their skills against the country's best at ...

In the original “Karate Kid” movie, which came out more than 40 years ago, Pat Morita was the only main Asian American cast member even though it takes place in California’s San Fernando Valley.