Dec 31, 2021

Dec 28, 2021

'Cobra Kai: Card Fighter' Brings Your Favorite 'Karate Kid' Characters to Mobile Devices


 First, there was the Karate Kid. (Then a whole bunch of sequels and remakes.) Next, there was Cobra Kai. (And then a well-received video game adaptation called Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues.) Now, there's the latest installment in the crane-kicking, hard-striking franchise, a new mobile game dubbed Cobra Kai: Card Fighter

https://collider.com/cobra-kai-card-fighter-mobile-game-review/

Dec 19, 2021

Dec 18, 2021

Training Mr. Miyagi

 Black Belt Magazine 9-16-20

Mr. Miyagi, played by Pat Morita, epitomizes the standard of wisdom, patience, and pure skill anyone should be so lucky to find in a teacher.

The performance netted Morita an Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor. There is no doubt that he was a great actor, but, ironically, the man who played a karate master had no martial arts training prior to taking his famous role.

So who was Mr. Miyagi's sensei? There was another man behind the scenes, coaching Morita on how to not only be a karate practitioner, but a teacher as well. His story is as intricate, poignant and inspiring as any film could be. 

(follow link for full story)

https://blackbeltmag.com/mr-miyagi-training

Dec 16, 2021

Free Fallin'


Listen for the mention of “Reseda”.

Dec 10, 2021

Karate vinyl sticker


 Nice looking design. This would look good on the back of your car or van even if you didn't study karate.

It can be bought through Etsy 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/678505851/karate-logo-vinyl-sticker-decal

Dec 1, 2021

Darryl Vidal, 1983 All Valley Karate Champion


 After it was discovered that Daniel and Johnny had fixed the outcome of the 1983 All Valley Championship, Darryl Vidal was crowned champion and was later presented the All Valley trophy.

 (Above is a commemorative piece of artwork done by artist "letsbewater" of that trophy presentation.)

Remember, Bobby Brown had been disqualified already for illegal contact on Daniel leaving Darryl, who lost a close match to Johnny in the semi-finals, the only true champion. 

Nov 24, 2021

Nov 16, 2021

Karate Karate


 artwork by Harebrained

Nov 13, 2021

Chuck Norris vs Joe Lewis


 Follow the link for blog post about the fight history between Chuck Norris and the great Joe Lewis.

http://karate-in-english-lewis-wallace.blogspot.com/2008/03/chuck-norris-accurate-record.html

Nov 10, 2021

Johnny Angel


 Hey, that wouldn't have been a bad name instead of Johnny Lawrence. 

Oct 31, 2021

Ninja Simulator on Steam


 I know there are dozens and dozens of ninja video games but this one kind of caught my eye.

Ninja Simulator is an action-adventure stealth game, which takes place in feudal Japan. You will play as a mercenary hired for missions of infiltration, espionage and elimination. Your actions will strengthen or overthrow rival clans and change the course of history.  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1323140/Ninja_Simulator/


Oct 26, 2021

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Sep 24, 2021

Ridicule


 "Anyone who loses their temper and offends others deserves ridicule. People who are truly kindhearted think and care even for those who hate them." - Shikibu Murasaki

Sep 22, 2021

It's the day of the Ghost Dog

 Tonight I'm going to enjoy Ghost Dog, I haven't watched it in awhile.

The first day of autumn is always Ghost Dog day since that is the day Ghost Dog gets paid. If you've seen the film you'll know what I mean.



Sep 16, 2021

Engage in combat


 "Engage in combat fully determined to die and you will be alive; wish to survive in the battle and you will surely meet death." - Uesugi Kenshin

Sep 10, 2021

Sep 6, 2021

Hero or villain


 You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. 

Sep 3, 2021

Aug 31, 2021

We are lucky



Sometimes I have to stop and remember how lucky we are they decided to do this Cobra Kai series. 

Imagine if they had not. 

What would be watching, the 10,000th superhero movie?

Aug 20, 2021

Celebrity Drive: Actor Ralph Macchio



Macchio owns the '47 Ford from the Karate Kid

(motortrend.com 5-4-18)

Ralph Macchio may have said no to revisiting The Karate Kid for three decades, but he's had a daily reminder to "wax on, wax off" with the iconic '47 Ford sitting in his garage. In the new YouTube Red original series Cobra Kai, fans can see if the old Ford that helped his character prepare to beat his nemesis years ago will make a cameo.

For those who've ever wondered what happened to Daniel LaRusso after that crane kick to Johnny Lawrence's face, the show picks up more than 30 years later with LaRusso now a successful car dealer. 

As for the Ford, Macchio tells Motor Trend that "it needs a little bit of engine work, but it looks fantastic." 

(for the rest of the article follow the link)

Aug 8, 2021

Old school trading cards - the good guys




 They really should come out with some Cobra Kai trading cards.

Aug 4, 2021

Jul 27, 2021

Cobra Kai earns Emmy nomination!

 


On July 13th the nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were announced and Cobra Kai was there with a nomination for best comedy series!

Their competition will be:

ABC's "Black-ish"

Netflix's "Emily in Paris"

HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant" 

HBO Max's "Hacks"

Netflix's "The Kominsky Method"

Hulu's "Pen15"

Apple TV's "Ted Lasso"

https://deadline.com/2021/07/2021-emmy-nominations-list-1234791599/

Jul 21, 2021

Deep in the Bamboo Forest


 Training deep in a bamboo forest, the stuff of dreams.

artwork by "why haohao" on ArtStation

Jul 14, 2021

Martial arts in the park

I'm always impressed whenever I see a photo or a video of kids in Asia, usually in China, in the early morning learning martial arts in the park.

 

Jul 8, 2021

Jul 4, 2021

Obstacles


 Obstacles don't block the path, they are the path.

Jun 20, 2021

Early Cobra Kai 4 fan art


 Karate Kid 3 really was a horrible movie. 

It will be interesting to see though if they can redeem the Terry Silver character, who could have been interesting if the story had not been so bizarre, upon his return in Cobra Kai IV. 

We shall see.

Jun 15, 2021

We Kick The Competition !


 Making Daniel a car salesman for the Cobra Kai series was the perfect choice. 

Jun 9, 2021

Osensei Otake Risuke passes away at the age of 95

Osensei Otake Risuke passed away on June 7th, 2021 at the age of 95. For more information on this great martial artist please see video linked.

 http://thekaratekidblog.blogspot.com/2020/11/katori-shinto-ryu.html

Jun 6, 2021