How Long Daniel LaRusso Actually Trained With Mr. Miyagi In The Karate Kid

While everyone who's seen The Karate Kid will remember Daniel LaRusso’s epic victory at the 1984 All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, they may be shocked to learn just how little he trained with Mr. Miyagi before achieving this outstanding feat. As a 17-year-old who moved from New Jersey to Reseda, California, with his mom, it was not long before LaRusso found himself taking part in a genuine fighting competition. With the wise Mr. Miyagi as his mentor, Daniel quickly took on Miyagi-Do’s “wax-on, wax-off” philosophy.