Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Movie Script
Oh, good morning, Daniel-san.
Good morning.
Welcome to Miyagi Family Dojo.
You like?
This is really something.
Who are all these guys?
All Miyagi ancestors.
Who's that?
Ah, that is Miyagi Shinpo-sensei.
First Miyagi bring karate to Okinawa.
Like all Miyagi, Shinpo-sensei was fisherman.
Love fishing, love sake.
One day, strong wind, strong sun, strong sake, but no fish.
Shinpo-sensei fall asleep off coast of Okinawa, wake up off coast of China.
The Han family took him in.
Taught him art of Kung Fu.
Since they return to Okinawa, Miyagi Karate was born.
Two culture, two martial art, two branches, one tree.
The bond that kept Han and Miyagi connected still today.
The Han family, Han Shifu Okay.
Captain.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Okay, go.
Go, go, go.
Slow down, slow down.
Han Shifu, Han Shifu.
Han Sh
ifu, Han Shifu, Han Shifu, Han Shifu.
What happened?
The doctor is here.
Take her away.
Hurry.
Go find Xiaoli.
The doctor is here.
Doctor.
The doctor is here.
Doctor.
Uncle Taiwu said you are good at horse-riding and archery.
At any time, you won't be late for practice.
Wen Zui has been practicing for more than ten years.
He wears a coat.
He only wears a coat.
He wears a coat.
He takes off his coat.
I know he asked you to take me away.
Am I right?
I didn't do that.
It's him.
I'm sorry.
This way.
Uncle.
Where's my son?
Let's have some tea.
Come on.
This way.
I'm not here for tea.
Where's Xiaoli?
Martial arts can benefit people.
Uncle.
I don't mean to offend you.
But I've already lost a son I won't repeat the same mistake.
I'll lose another one.
I understand.
I know how important Xiaoli is to you.
But I won't let her get hurt again.
Of course I know.
As long as you know martial arts can help her.
Every time life knocks me down, it's martial arts that brings me back to normal.
This is for you.
What's this?
I found a new job.
A hospital in New York.
New York?
So we can start our lives over.
Why two hats?
When Xiaoli dares to come out of it, you can give her one.
Xiaoli.
I'll see you tonight at dinner.
You're so smart.
I mean your mom.
I...
When are you going to tell me?
There you are.
I'm sorry.
Xiaoli, would you like to move to New York?
No, mom.
Our life is here.
How long are you going to keep this a secret for me?
And which one of us is keeping secrets?
Love is not fighting.
You practice violence, you give violence in return.
You of all people should know that.
Xiaoli.
There will be so many other things for you in New York.
Why are you speaking in English, mom?
New city, new language.
And you can leave all this stuff here.
What?
Hello, The boxes have arrived.
That's nice.
Go check out your room.
We'll try to find something for dinner.
Alright?
Hey, I think there's a pizza place around the corner.
Well, don't go too far.
Sure.
And be careful.
I'm always careful.
I'll
help
you.
Uh, yeah.
Do you guys have, um, like a stuffed crust?
Oh!
No.
We don't have stuffed crust.
But you know what?
I think I can help you out.
You need to get back in your car, drive through the Holland Tunnel to Jersey,
Go 20 miles in any direction, find yourself a nice, crappy little strip mall, and I'm sure you can find a stuffed crust.
Are you guys done?
Mm.
Hi.
We apologize on behalf of these morons.
Oh.
One of whom is my dad.
Um, we don't have stuffed crust.
We have plain pepperoni, sausage and peppers, grandma's Sicilian eggplant.
Uh, yeah, pepperoni.
Let's do pepperoni.
Pepperoni it is.
Anything else?
Toilet paper?
Sorry.
Context.
I just moved in down the street, so trying to pick up some stuff for the apartment.
Is there a place nearby that's open?
Preferably one where I don't have to drive an hour to Jersey because I just flew in 18 hours from Beijing.
Yeah, yeah.
There's a bodega around the corner.
Convenience store.
We call them bodegas here.
Weird.
Cool.
Thanks.
I'll be right back.
Can I get a name for the order?
Yeah, Li Feng.
Welcome to New York, Li Feng.
Thanks.
What?
Since when did you get so charming?
Someone in this place needs to be.
Fuck.
School starts at 7.
45 sharp.
You take the L train to Union Square and then I transfer to the 6 to Canal.
And then you see Miss Morgan.
Miss Morgan, she's going to give me the schedule.
I got it, Mom.
I think.
How about you?
First day at the hospital.
Ready?
I got it.
I think.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Take a deep breath and look confident.
You'll never get a second chance at the first impression.
Your mom wants you to take the college Pinterest exam, so you have a lot of work to do.
You two have a hall pass for that?
Let me help y'all.
Thank you.
Sorry, no.
It's OK.
I'm Li, remember?
From last night, your music plays.
Yeah, right.
Stubbed Crust.
Yeah, that's me.
Stubbed Crust.
How come your face is like Cla's head lighting.
Your English is so good.
Oh, well, my mom did her residency in Hong Kong, so I went to an American school while I was there.
What?
And now you're slumming it here with me?
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, thank you.
I think I got it from here.
It's alright.
I'm not doing anything.
Are you sure?
I do have a couple more subs.
Yeah, seriously, no problem.
Made that many new friends today, huh, Li?
Yeah, well, you know, day's not over yet.
This is so heavy.
These tomatoes seem really nice not having to carry all of them.
Why are they so heavy?
Great for me.
Okay, we got aprons, we got sauce.
Now we just need to make sure she's quiet, then...
Crap.
You study karate or something?
Yeah, kung fu.
I used to.
It's cool, but...
Yeah, don't do any of that anymore.
Yeah, you're clearly over it.
Just don't train here, okay?
Why not?
Because you can't.
Yeah.
Long time no see.
Not long enough.
I thought your daddy owes me a call.
Tell him yourself, O'Shea.
I tried.
The old man don't listen.
Guess I'm gonna chip off the old block, then.
Gotta go.
Who's that guy?
He owns that gym.
My dad owes him some money.
All right, just stay off this block and you'll be fine, okay?
One more stop.
Looking good, Connor.
Looking fast.
You know, I just saw your girl Mia out there.
Looks like she's moving on pretty fast, too.
What are you laughing at?
What?
It was funny.
You're right.
I need to lighten up.
Six hundred?
For a replacement part?
Twelve hundred new.
Okay, forget it.
Just these.
Excuse me, miss.
Can you give us a discount?
She's my girlfriend.
Ten hundred and fifty.
Cash.
Okay, thank you.
What are you doing?
She's gonna give it to you for four fifty.
What?
What happened to six hundred?
She didn't know that your boyfriend was from Beijing.
Wow, okay.
Look at you.
You're so proud of yourself, huh?
Yeah.
You think you're my boyfriend now because you got me a hundred and fifty off for a replacement blower?
No, no.
I'm way harder to get than that.
Oh, okay.
Really?
But I could teach you some Mandarin.
I'm serious.
If you went in there and you, like, started speaking their language, you would get so much respect.
They'd give you the local discount.
I am the local.
Not in their shop, you're not.
And in return?
I don't know.
You teach me New York.
Teach you New York?
Yeah.
What?
Dude, what?
Look around.
Like, New York is completely unteachable.
Well, they say the same thing about Mandarin, right?
Okay.
Fine.
I get off work early on Sunday.
I can show you a few spots around town.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll go with you.
What?
What does that mean?
It's a date.
No, it's not a date.
It's an educational experience.
How was school?
It was good.
You know, school.
You make any friends?
Yeah, I did.
One, I think.
Good.
What's his name?
Mia.
Mia?
You know how to ride a scooter, right?
What?
You've driven a scooter before, right?
Nah, first time.
Twins.
Come on, are you kidding me?
What's wrong?
The engine's shot.
Okay, so how do we get home?
I call...
No.
I call Mia.
I call...
I call Mia.
Perfect.
You're messing with me.
No, I'm shocked, actually.
Great.
What?
Hey, beautiful.
Hi, Connor.
What a pleasant surprise.
What's this?
Engine died.
Who's your friend?
Hi, Lee.
Connor, don't start.
Don't start what?
Where are you from, Lee?
Beijing.
You know Kung Fu?
A little.
Okay, Connor, you can keep walking now.
We're just trying to get home.
It's been a long day.
Oh, so you guys are a we now.
See, I didn't even know we were done.
Yeah, you are.
Okay, this has been really fun, but we're gonna go.
Move.
Why should I?
Because she asked you to.
Lee.
No, you guys are right.
My bad.
Come on, let's let the lady pass.
Heads up.
Lee.
Connor.
I'm so sorry.
Connor's a psycho.
He's kind of the low point of my teenage rebellion.
In my defense, he wasn't such a dick until he started training at that gym.
You can't step to guys like him.
He practices karate like 24-7.
He wins the five boroughs every year.
What's the five boroughs?
It's this insane karate tournament on the streets all around the city.
You get big prize money if you win.
But don't get any ideas.
Mr. Kung Fu.
My dad told me a thousand times not to get involved with him.
So, why did you?
Because he told me not to.
How's your eye?
Can I see it?
Sure.
What?
What?
Is it really bad?
No, it's...
Well...
Yeah.
What happened to Stuffed Crust?
Can you help him?
This is definitely going to sting for a couple of days.
Don't move.
So, where did you learn how to do makeup?
My wife.
She taught you?
No.
For nights like this, she didn't much like me fighting either.
Let me see.
Yeah, I think that'll work.
Okay, from now on, keep your guard up.
Hands, like this.
Sure.
Take a look.
Wow.
So, how long have you been fighting?
Too long.
He was the best in the city once.
Yeah.
Now I'm doing makeup on teenagers.
Ice it before bed, and then sleep with a teabag on it tonight.
Green?
Black?
Lipton.
What are you doing?
You come to America.
No fighting.
It was a simple rule.
I didn't have a choice.
You always have a choice.
Get dressed.
Who is this person?
A tutor for the SATs.
Enjoy your day.
What's so funny?
Your mom thinks you're going to get into NYU with these calc skills.
Yeah, well, I wouldn't be laughing if I were you.
Have you met my mom?
Did she do that to your eye?
R.
I.
P.
Dragon King.
Oh my god.
See?
You have to start fast.
The core of the air is the most important.
Try it.
I don't know how to do this.
You will.
One day.
What?
Yo, Beijing.
How's the eye?
Looks like it's healing up nice.
Hey, don't walk away from me.
You know the first rule of karate, right?
You always keep your guard up.
You really want to do this, Beijing?
I'll take it easy on you.
No hands.
Go!
Get up!
That was crazy.
The Dragon King.
See?
You have to start fast.
The core of the air is the most important.
Try it.
You always had all you got, Beijing.
That's enough.
Hey, you actually want to fight Beijing?
Fight me in the five boroughs where no one can save your ass.
Take it off me.
Show's over, folks.
I'm sorry.
What you
got here?
Yo, kid, get on out of here.
Hey, fella.
Why don't we let the kid go home?
We can settle whatever it is O'Shea sent you here to settle.
Yeah?
Victor, look out!
Victor!
Let's go!
And I thought I was gonna rescue you.
Here.
It helps with the healing.
Woah..
So you want to tell me what that was out there?
I used to train Kung Fu.
Would you teach it?
To who?
Me.
I took a loan from the kind of people you don't want to borrow money from.
Not a loan is due, I can't pay, and that was them coming to collect.
They're not going to stop.
So what are you going to do?
I used to be good.
Best in the city at one point, Lee.
Wow.
So what happened?
Mia happened.
Best thing that ever happened.
But it did catch me by surprise.
So I needed something steady, traded in the gloves for the apron, and the rest is history.
Most people don't know the moment their life changed forever.
I get to see mine every day.
Look.
I know a guy.
Promotes fights around the city.
He's going to set me up with a prize fight with a purse big enough I can pay my debt, keep the shop, maybe even have a little left over to pay for college.
Listen, Victor.
I can't.
Lee.
I ain't got a shot to win.
Unless...
You teach me what you know.
Speed, flexibility, how you move.
I can't.
Why not?
Because I made a promise that I wouldn't fight anymore.
I'm just trying very hard to keep it.
But you're not fighting.
I am.
Look.
I also know the moment that my life changed forever.
And I replay it over and over in my head.
Here, let me help you.
I got it.
I got it, Mom.
I don't understand why you have to go to this thing.
I never went to a temple in China.
New city, new traditions.
You look good.
Thanks.
I missed him.
Hey, Master.
It's me.
How are you, Xiaodi?
Do you like New York?
Do you like it?
I still miss Beijing.
All the students at school miss you.
Wait a minute.
Students!
We miss you!
Hey, Master.
Yes?
I made a new friend here.
He wants me to teach him Kung Fu.
Do you think Kung Fu can help your friend?
I think it can.
It's good to help others.
Sharing your knowledge is a good thing.
Hey!
How can I get you?
You're old.
And you're slow.
And your footwork's sloppy.
Anything else?
Yeah.
You take more punches than you throw, which I feel like you'd think that's a talent, but it's not.
So what are you doing here?
I can make you better.
When do we start?
All right.
Let's just do a three-minute round.
Yeah?
Full speed.
Just try to hit me however you think you can.
Lee, you're half my size.
I gotta see what you're like in the ring.
Oh, come on.
I'm not fighting a 150-pound kid.
Well, you're not.
I'm 125.
Come on.
There's no kicks in boxing.
Learn to dodge.
Since when do we close at 8 o'clock?
Have you lost your mind?
You're gonna fight again.
Really?
And you're gonna train him?
It was his idea.
He saved my ass the other night.
Yeah, you told me.
He's the Chinese Peter Parker.
I don't care.
He can show me what he knows.
Keep me light on my feet.
You haven't been light on your feet since you were 19.
Dad.
Which is exactly why I need him.
You know you're giving him false hope, right?
Better than no hope.
You sure about that?
Honey, it's one fight.
Maybe two.
I can do this, Mia.
Unbelievable.
He gets his ass kicked, that's on you.
You hear me?
Yes.
Yeah.
I think the whole neighborhood heard you.
Good.
Then we're all on the same page.
Now if you'll excuse me, apparently I have a pizza shop to run.
That went well.
First rule of Kung Fu.
Everything is Kung Fu.
The shop is Kung Fu.
Boxing is Kung Fu.
Lower.
Wrong side.
Around.
Horse stance.
So you can control over the mic.
So you can overcome the pain.
If you're gonna be making pizzas all day, you gotta be training while you're making those pizzas.
I make 100 pies a day.
I know how to make pizza, man.
Cool.
Show me.
Squat.
Don't bend.
How long am I supposed to stay like this?
How about a lunge?
Straighten it out.
Okay.
You got long arms.
But when you're in close, you're not gonna always have room to swing.
You're gonna have to learn to deliver power without moving your body.
This is called the one-inch punch.
Try it.
Don't worry so much about power.
Just focus on snapping the wrist.
We're turning you from a stone to a stream.
You strike a stone, eventually it breaks.
You strike water, it keeps moving.
Always fluid.
Always fluid.
Water up!
Alright, I got a large plain pie.
Big pizza won't get a hit for you, boss.
Punch.
You sound more New York than I do.
How about I go downtown?
I'm begging you.
Okay, okay.
Take it.
See it, see it.
This is pretty fun.
Yeah.
What about me?
Yes.
One more time.
What do you think?
You might actually survive a fight or two.
Okay.
Sorry, honey.
I didn't think anyone would be here.
I got a loan shark, a teenage daughter, and a fight in two days.
What's your excuse?
I couldn't sleep.
So you always beat the shit out of yourself in the middle of the night?
You want to talk about it?
There's an old Chinese tradition.
When someone dies, you're supposed to open all the doors and windows,
literally sweep all the death out of your house so that everyone else can go on living.
If only it were that easy, right?
My brother and I got attacked about a year ago.
It was after a big tournament in Beijing.
My brother won, but the guy he beat wanted revenge.
So we got a couple of guys and they cornered us.
We were outnumbered.
One of them pulled a knife.
Bo was screaming for me to help.
I froze.
Now I'm sure she's not, so, yeah.
I let him down.
You're going to have to let yourself out totally.
You deal with it or it's going to deal with you.
Is she making fun of me?
Is it my cardigan?
No, Alan.
I don't know enough Mandarin to make fun of you.
So, are you guys going to San Gennaro later?
I don't think I can.
I actually have to study for this test coming up.
I think my mom's on to me.
Come on.
Don't be lame.
Lee, just come.
It's like a New York rite of passage.
And you're crushing calculus, by the way.
See?
You have to come.
We'll be there.
Okay.
Maybe.
Okay.
Then maybe I will see you tonight.
Dude.
You are so in.
Okay.
We're just friends.
Also, am I really crushing calculus?
No.
No, this is all wrong.
I was just trying to make you look good.
Ciao.
Ciao.
Ciao.
Ciao.
Molto bello.
Ciao.
Did you decide how you're going to make your move tonight?
I'm not making a move, Alan.
No, no, no.
Tonight is the night to make a move, man.
It's got everything.
Music, romance, sausage, peppers, cotton candy.
Can you
smell that, man?
Love is in the air.
Who's that guy?
I told you we were just friends.
Hey, no.
You're up next, five minutes, let's go.
Good guys.
Do we need anything else?
Lee?
Why are you ignoring me?
I'm not.
Yes, you are.
I'm already really nervous and stressed about tonight.
And your weirdness is not helping.
I'm working your dad's corner tonight, not yours.
So let's just focus on that, okay?
No, not okay.
Hey, Lee, what's going on with you?
I don't know.
Why don't you ask Connor?
What is that supposed to mean?
You two seemed pretty close last night.
At San Gennaro, Alan and I showed up for a bit.
That's what this is about.
I...
Look, Lee, it's complicated, but...
It's fine.
I get it.
Actually, no, I don't get it.
Explain it to me.
He doesn't deserve you, Mia.
Not even a little bit.
You know how sometimes you have those dumb mistakes that you just keep making over and over again,
and it's like you don't even really want to keep making them, but you do because it's there and it's easy and...
Last night...
Actually, I'm good.
I don't want to...
Last night was not one of those nights, okay?
He wanted it to be, but I told him that I'm done making those same mistakes with him because...
because I met someone that I want to make new mistakes with.
So...
Is that what we're doing?
We're making mistakes?
Best way to learn.
Oh, my God!
Really?
Well, we were just...
I mean...
We were talking about fighting strategies...
I don't want to hear it!
It's just lucky I have someone else to knock out tonight.
Don't sweat this, okay?
Is your plan to pay me back?
Wouldn't bet against me, O'Shea.
I already have.
My money's on him.
Dad, if you're having second thoughts, we can still back out.
You don't have to go through with this.
I'm not having second thoughts, kiddo.
Then why are we standing here?
Because you're supposed to get the rose.
Oh, right.
Sorry.
Sorry.
One clean fight, no elbows, no low blows, and if I tell you to break, you break.
Gloves.
Welcome back to boxing.
Remember, slow.
Don't anchor the hips.
Tonight, you're water, not stone.
You look scared to death, kiddo.
I'm not scared.
I'm fine.
This is how I always look.
I got this.
Box!
Yes!
Yes!
You got it!
You got it!
You got it, Dad!
You got it!
You got it!
Keep going!
Come on!
You got this, Victor!
Keep it loose!
Keep the pressure!
Play it close.
You're taking too many hits out there.
Slip that hook!
Watch that one, all right?
This guy doesn't stop swinging.
You're the better fighter in that ring.
You've got this.
Stay focused.
Don't let him back you up.
Use the winning punch, Victor!
Yes!
Yes!
Come on!
Yes!
You can still work up.
Slow, Victor!
Big stroke!
Get over it!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
You can't do that!
Break it up!
Break it up!
That's illegal!
Knock him out!
You got it!
You got it!
Let's get in this area.
Don't move!
Don't do anything!
Out the way!
Out the way!
You want to die, don't you?
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.
No, no.
You can't do that.
You can't do that.
Lee!
Lee, what are you doing?
Come on!
Lee!
Lee!
Lee!
We need you!
How do you know this man?
I was training him to fight.
Oh, Shelley.
I thought I was clear.
No fighting.
I'll have to try to keep your friend alive.
Mom?
Mom!
Now you see me, huh?
Go!
Hey, Mom.
Hey.
Surprise.
No.
This is life in the big city.
I love your new home.
We're here.
Why are you here?
I just feel like the right time to visit.
You cannot control when life knocks you down, Shelley.
But you can control when you get back up.
We're going to see your friend tomorrow.
Tidy this room.
Dick!
Good catch.
Oh!
Hey.
Mia.
Victor, this is Mr. Han.
Hey, the legendary Shifu.
Lee's been singing your praises.
Victor, I'm so sorry about everything.
Kid, it's not your fault.
Yeah, but the Shah...
That's not your responsibility.
And, who knows, maybe it's time for us to move someplace warm.
You can't do that, Victor.
You'd be walking away from everything that you've built.
It's not walking away.
It's moving on.
Ah.
The Chinese say, a friend's problem is my problem.
We will find a way to help.
What was that?
How are we going to help?
The tournament starts in ten days.
You will fight.
I'm going to what?
In two days, you'll find us a place to train.
And where are you going?
I'm going to see my friend.
Hey!
Don't you walk!
Sorry.
Wait, you're going to what?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello, old friend.
It's been a long time.
Excuse me.
You, uh, knew Mr. Miyagi?
Last time we spoke, he said if I ever needed his help, I knew where to find him.
I'm so sorry to tell you this, but Mr. Miyagi, he passed away years ago.
I know.
How do you know I've come looking for Sensei Miyagi?
I don't understand.
I came looking for you.
What did you do to him?
I don't know.
We took this picture in 1985.
Right here in this house.
He spent the whole night talking about his best friend.
The boy who put purpose in his life.
I appreciate you coming all this way, Mr. Han, but my life now, I can't just pack up and head to New York.
I mean, there's plenty of good dojos.
Yes, but I don't want Lee to learn karate.
I want Lee to learn Miyagi karate.
Lee means to me what you meant to Sensei Miyagi.
I'm sorry, Mr. Han.
I wish I could help you.
You will.
I can't.
You can.
You're not listening to me.
I hear you playing loud.
I'm not coming to New York.
I see you in the Big Apple.
My uncle entered me into the Five Boroughs.
You're going to fight the most dangerous karate tournament in the entire city?
Don't try to talk me out of it.
No, dude, that's so awesome.
We're going to destroy that guy.
Watch out, New York!
Lee Fung's going to kick your ass!
Hey, shut up!
They don't even know karate yet.
They don't have a place to practice either.
Okay, well, we can figure this out.
How do you feel about pigeons?
These are homing pigeons.
Some kids inherit trust funds and Lamborghinis, but me, I...
I get this.
The world-famous Fetterman Gardens.
Welcome to your new gym.
Cock-a-doo-doo-doo!
Morning, wake up, time to train.
When did you get back?
Ah, there's no Han School of Kung Fu.
But this will do nicely.
Focus!
Get out!
Block?
Helps you block.
Even out?
Focus.
Check it on, check it off.
More fling.
Let's toss.
Where did you come up with this?
Asian Kung Fu powers.
Make do with what you have.
I know why you're here.
I know you don't.
Then you know I don't approve.
I know.
Get up!
Check it on, check it off.
My problem is that I see Bo every time I fight.
You still need to focus.
I'm trying to focus!
Check it on, check it off.
We'll help that kid.
Do-do-do-do!
Go!
So, we're just supposed to let him fight?
It is not about fighting.
It is about not giving up.
Not just for Xiao Li.
For both of you.
Right.
Huh?
Turn around.
Focus!
One hot dog, please.
One with the works.
Thank you.
Can I get one of those, too?
Ketchup, relish.
Thank you very much.
Here you go.
No, hot dog is a bad boy.
Never mind.
No problem.
More training.
No!
Okay, stop, stop, stop!
Okay, I know, focus, focus.
That was too wide a stance.
Karate is more upright.
We step toward our opponent.
What brings you to New York?
Don't do that.
You knew I was coming.
Xiao Li.
Don't do that.
You know I'm coming.
It's an honor.
This is interesting.
You do realize it's impossible for a student to master karate in only one week, don't you?
You have not seen a student in action yet.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh, good, good, good, good.
I'm weak, my work.
Our traditions are rooted in history.
You have a very good foundation of kung fu.
But to win the five boroughs, you're going to need karate.
We're going to keep the movement simple to start, okay?
Front block.
There you go, side kick.
Side kick.
Nice.
Front punch.
Front punch.
Good.
Han Shifu.
Yes?
Attack on three.
Me?
Mm-hmm.
And one.
I said simple.
I said simple.
These are new techniques.
Don't you think you should take it easy on them?
The opponent will not take it easy on him.
Why should I?
It's okay.
You asked me to teach him karate.
First, we're going to stand up.
God.
It's true.
My shoulder.
Again.
I already got the point, Sensei.
We don't fight for points.
We fight to kill.
No.
Fight.
Please.
Hey, Lee.
So, this is what they mean by city views.
You want to talk about it?
We kind of got into a fight, and now she's not talking to me anymore.
In life, you have only one question.
Is it worth fighting for?
She is.
You're patient.
Hey.
You guys ready to order?
We got a pipe for Broadway.
What, you want me to ride the bike?
Come on.
Hello?
Did somebody order a pizza?
Hi.
Yeah, it's...
It's me.
Blue tip bubbly for the lady.
Pepsi.
Pairs well with pepperoni.
Yeah.
Give him a chance.
Oh.
This is the new gym, huh?
Yeah.
Yeah, this is, uh...
Fetterman Gardens, where karate legends are made.
You know you don't have to do this, Lee.
You don't have to fight.
Yes, I do.
No, not for my dad.
And not for me.
I know.
I'm doing this for me.
And plus, if I win, that'd be pretty cool for everyone, right?
Give us all that fresh start.
Are you sure?
Do I have you in my corner?
It's just, uh, just one problem.
I, um...
I think I'm falling in love with Ellen.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I knew this plan would backfire.
I never want to lose it.
I don't want to give that away.
To be brave.
New York!
One!
Two!
Three!
Who's the best?
I'm the baddest.
It's 50 grand.
Mmm.
Matches are the eight points or KO.
Body shots or one-point head shots are two.
Winners!
We got this.
And here we go for the first round of the five boroughs.
Lee Fong versus Buddha Stevens.
How are you feeling?
Good!
Hey!
Yes!
Yes!
Come on!
Come on!
We've got one out of the mid-session already.
That is one-point Buddha Stevens.
Welcome to the five boroughs.
I see how hard you're recovering.
Two!
Two!
Knockout!
Winner!
Happy to be here.
Knockout Buddha!
Jabuzuki.
Punching box.
Stronger base.
Windmill block.
More dynamic.
Hey!
Everything is a kung fu.
Yeah, well, no.
What happened to two branches, one tree?
One branch stronger than the other.
Round two.
Five boroughs.
Lee Fong versus Queens Tornado.
Punching box.
Winner!
Easy win for Kanade.
Weather update.
Tornado down.
Lee Fong moving on.
That's new.
Do I get?
Yeah.
Hey!
There he is.
Why, this guy.
Her fault.
It's all this.
Congratulations.
You made it on the wall of fame.
Anything else I should know?
Round three.
This is glorified sparring session for Kanade.
Wow, making sharp work of the lion's mane.
Winner!
That's it.
Kanade advances to the final.
There we go!
Windmill block by Lee Fong.
You want some?
Let's go.
That's it. Li stuffed crust Fong advances to the final where he'll match up with Conor day.
One week from today It's off the roof of a skyscraper in midtown, Manhattan It is a showdown in the sky where one fighter will win $50,000 dollars,
- So how's the tournament going?
- Good just missing one thing.
Your uncle says this Connor kid fights like a tiger.
I have plenty of experience with opponents like that.
- You know the best way to defeat a tiger?
- Be a bigger tiger?
Set a trap.
Use your opponent's aggression against them.
No, no, no, no, no better like this. Come!
- Better like this.
- Maybe in kung-fu but in karate...
Ready?
But in the valley?
Just give me a second.
May I give way?
I'll show you this.
No, no, no, guys.
In Brooklyn, this is considered assault.
He's a good student.
He's had a good teacher.
A teacher only as good as his students.
Sensei Miyagi taught me that.
I miss him.
But every time I have the chance to pass on a piece of his legacy, it's...
Never the wrong choice.
What do you call that?
Oh, uh...
It's Feilun Cui.
It's Dragon Kick.
It's my brother's move, actually.
Are you gonna use it?
I tried it once on Connor already.
He countered it, just like that.
He saw it coming, knocked me down when I landed.
It was perfect.
What do you mean, it was perfect?
It didn't work?
That's how we're trapping our tiger.
Han Shifu, I have an idea.
What idea?
What did you tell him, huh?
Connor will be expecting a Dragon Kick, so we'll use it as bait to lure him in.
You need to learn to drop low enough to avoid Connor's kick leaving him vulnerable, then you strike.
Right.
Since they're in the mood for the Dragon Kick, you won't see it coming.
This is our tiger trap.
Wait, so you want me to drop low under that thing?
Yeah, kick through it.
Kick through it?
Yeah.
It's kind of impossible.
Have at it.
Great, now get under the kick thing.
Ow!
Hey, you okay?
You gotta get lower.
Life knocks you down, get back up.
Yeah.
I discovered this going through some of Mr. Miyagi's things.
I think it represents the history between the two families.
See, two branches, one tree.
This is why I came to train you.
So you can carry these traditions into the future and remember what you're fighting for.
Sure, sir.
Thank you, Sensei.
Good, there you go.
You gotta go faster, drop lower.
Stop hitting your head.
How much longer is this gonna go on for?
Jesus.
How is this helping?
Strengthening your quads.
Hold on tight!
Stop!
Hold
on!
Hold on!
Let's go!
It's time.
Show us the tiger trap.
Under the kick!
Jump!
Take the leg!
Woo!
The anti-storm is high at the Big Apple!
The greatest city in the world!
Charlie Wong.
I know what you're gonna say, but I have to do this.
I know.
And you won't be doing it alone.
Bo would be so proud of you.
I am too.
Now go kick his ass.
Charlie, ready?
Almost.
One more thing.
Sensei, two
branches.
One tree.
Go get
him, Shifu.
We're trumpeting a titan tonight.
Once again, here are the rules.
Eight points are in KO.
Body shots are one point, and head shots are two points.
And of course, if you get knocked out, there's nowhere to go, Beijing.
We're not going anywhere.
Fighters.
Ready?
Set.
Show them!
Side kick by Bo!
Slip by Tronaday!
Kick to the face!
Day looks a lot faster today.
Triple edge!
We thought we had a pretty hard time finding Conor Day.
Side kick to the midsection.
Conor Day is firing his curveball.
What for?
We thought he slipped.
Conor Day ground slipped with a one-arm body slip.
Down goes Bo and the ref!
Charlie, get back in there.
Come on, Wade.
This is turning out to be a wipeout.
Stay balanced.
Stay focused.
That's our move.
Classic one-inch punch.
Lee Wong is finally on the floor.
I'm used to your punches.
Nice!
That's roundhouse kick.
I told him that.
No, I told him that.
Stop!
Stand there!
No, no, no.
One!
Two!
Three!
Get up, kid!
Four!
Charlie!
Get up!
Six!
Seven!
Nine!
Yes!
This boy wins.
Let's go, Conor!
Go, champion!
Charlie!
Lee!
We are!
Lee!
We did it!
We did it.
Lee!
My head.
My head.
Okay, alright, alright.
That's enough.
Got two Sicilians and a stuffed crust?
I got it.
Game around the stuffed crust, huh?
Limited time offer.
I mean, you'd save the shop.
It's the least I could do.
Looks good?
Gonna miss you around here, Shifu.
Wrong hand, lad.
Come visit Beijing.
We open third location.
You got the money, I got the time.
We got a delivery for you, boss.
This delivery's going where?
Pizza for Daniel LaRusso.
I didn't order a pizza.
Thank you, sensei.
If you ever need my help, you know where to find me.
By the way, you owe $11 plus tip.
Lee Fong.
Alright, wise guy.
Hey Johnny, you gotta try this pizza from New York.
It's the best I've ever had.
Why would you ship pizza from New York?
Everybody knows the best pizza's in Encino.
Nah, there's no comparison, I'm telling you.
Wait, dude, that's it.
What?
Our new business idea.
What are you talking about?
We open our own pizza place.
We call it Miyagi Dough.
No, no, no.
No, get it.
Like Miyagi Dough, but dough like pizza dough.
Yeah, yeah, I get it.
It's disrespectful.
To pizza?
To Mr. Miyagi.
Mr. Miyagi didn't like pizza?
Yeah, you know, I'm gonna eat the pizza.
Miyagi Dough.
Pepperoni's your best defense.
Miyagi Dough.
Slice first, slice hard.
No anchovies.
This is a billion dollar idea, LaRusso.
Miyagi Dough.
Miyagi Dough.
Olives on, olives off.
Good morning.
Welcome to Miyagi Family Dojo.
You like?
This is really something.
Who are all these guys?
All Miyagi ancestors.
Who's that?
Ah, that is Miyagi Shinpo-sensei.
First Miyagi bring karate to Okinawa.
Like all Miyagi, Shinpo-sensei was fisherman.
Love fishing, love sake.
One day, strong wind, strong sun, strong sake, but no fish.
Shinpo-sensei fall asleep off coast of Okinawa, wake up off coast of China.
The Han family took him in.
Taught him art of Kung Fu.
Since they return to Okinawa, Miyagi Karate was born.
Two culture, two martial art, two branches, one tree.
The bond that kept Han and Miyagi connected still today.
The Han family, Han Shifu Okay.
Captain.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Okay, go.
Go, go, go.
Slow down, slow down.
Han Shifu, Han Shifu.
Han Sh
ifu, Han Shifu, Han Shifu, Han Shifu.
What happened?
The doctor is here.
Take her away.
Hurry.
Go find Xiaoli.
The doctor is here.
Doctor.
The doctor is here.
Doctor.
Uncle Taiwu said you are good at horse-riding and archery.
At any time, you won't be late for practice.
Wen Zui has been practicing for more than ten years.
He wears a coat.
He only wears a coat.
He wears a coat.
He takes off his coat.
I know he asked you to take me away.
Am I right?
I didn't do that.
It's him.
I'm sorry.
This way.
Uncle.
Where's my son?
Let's have some tea.
Come on.
This way.
I'm not here for tea.
Where's Xiaoli?
Martial arts can benefit people.
Uncle.
I don't mean to offend you.
But I've already lost a son I won't repeat the same mistake.
I'll lose another one.
I understand.
I know how important Xiaoli is to you.
But I won't let her get hurt again.
Of course I know.
As long as you know martial arts can help her.
Every time life knocks me down, it's martial arts that brings me back to normal.
This is for you.
What's this?
I found a new job.
A hospital in New York.
New York?
So we can start our lives over.
Why two hats?
When Xiaoli dares to come out of it, you can give her one.
Xiaoli.
I'll see you tonight at dinner.
You're so smart.
I mean your mom.
I...
When are you going to tell me?
There you are.
I'm sorry.
Xiaoli, would you like to move to New York?
No, mom.
Our life is here.
How long are you going to keep this a secret for me?
And which one of us is keeping secrets?
Love is not fighting.
You practice violence, you give violence in return.
You of all people should know that.
Xiaoli.
There will be so many other things for you in New York.
Why are you speaking in English, mom?
New city, new language.
And you can leave all this stuff here.
What?
Hello, The boxes have arrived.
That's nice.
Go check out your room.
We'll try to find something for dinner.
Alright?
Hey, I think there's a pizza place around the corner.
Well, don't go too far.
Sure.
And be careful.
I'm always careful.
I'll
help
you.
Uh, yeah.
Do you guys have, um, like a stuffed crust?
Oh!
No.
We don't have stuffed crust.
But you know what?
I think I can help you out.
You need to get back in your car, drive through the Holland Tunnel to Jersey,
Go 20 miles in any direction, find yourself a nice, crappy little strip mall, and I'm sure you can find a stuffed crust.
Are you guys done?
Mm.
Hi.
We apologize on behalf of these morons.
Oh.
One of whom is my dad.
Um, we don't have stuffed crust.
We have plain pepperoni, sausage and peppers, grandma's Sicilian eggplant.
Uh, yeah, pepperoni.
Let's do pepperoni.
Pepperoni it is.
Anything else?
Toilet paper?
Sorry.
Context.
I just moved in down the street, so trying to pick up some stuff for the apartment.
Is there a place nearby that's open?
Preferably one where I don't have to drive an hour to Jersey because I just flew in 18 hours from Beijing.
Yeah, yeah.
There's a bodega around the corner.
Convenience store.
We call them bodegas here.
Weird.
Cool.
Thanks.
I'll be right back.
Can I get a name for the order?
Yeah, Li Feng.
Welcome to New York, Li Feng.
Thanks.
What?
Since when did you get so charming?
Someone in this place needs to be.
Fuck.
School starts at 7.
45 sharp.
You take the L train to Union Square and then I transfer to the 6 to Canal.
And then you see Miss Morgan.
Miss Morgan, she's going to give me the schedule.
I got it, Mom.
I think.
How about you?
First day at the hospital.
Ready?
I got it.
I think.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Take a deep breath and look confident.
You'll never get a second chance at the first impression.
Your mom wants you to take the college Pinterest exam, so you have a lot of work to do.
You two have a hall pass for that?
Let me help y'all.
Thank you.
Sorry, no.
It's OK.
I'm Li, remember?
From last night, your music plays.
Yeah, right.
Stubbed Crust.
Yeah, that's me.
Stubbed Crust.
How come your face is like Cla's head lighting.
Your English is so good.
Oh, well, my mom did her residency in Hong Kong, so I went to an American school while I was there.
What?
And now you're slumming it here with me?
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, thank you.
I think I got it from here.
It's alright.
I'm not doing anything.
Are you sure?
I do have a couple more subs.
Yeah, seriously, no problem.
Made that many new friends today, huh, Li?
Yeah, well, you know, day's not over yet.
This is so heavy.
These tomatoes seem really nice not having to carry all of them.
Why are they so heavy?
Great for me.
Okay, we got aprons, we got sauce.
Now we just need to make sure she's quiet, then...
Crap.
You study karate or something?
Yeah, kung fu.
I used to.
It's cool, but...
Yeah, don't do any of that anymore.
Yeah, you're clearly over it.
Just don't train here, okay?
Why not?
Because you can't.
Yeah.
Long time no see.
Not long enough.
I thought your daddy owes me a call.
Tell him yourself, O'Shea.
I tried.
The old man don't listen.
Guess I'm gonna chip off the old block, then.
Gotta go.
Who's that guy?
He owns that gym.
My dad owes him some money.
All right, just stay off this block and you'll be fine, okay?
One more stop.
Looking good, Connor.
Looking fast.
You know, I just saw your girl Mia out there.
Looks like she's moving on pretty fast, too.
What are you laughing at?
What?
It was funny.
You're right.
I need to lighten up.
Six hundred?
For a replacement part?
Twelve hundred new.
Okay, forget it.
Just these.
Excuse me, miss.
Can you give us a discount?
She's my girlfriend.
Ten hundred and fifty.
Cash.
Okay, thank you.
What are you doing?
She's gonna give it to you for four fifty.
What?
What happened to six hundred?
She didn't know that your boyfriend was from Beijing.
Wow, okay.
Look at you.
You're so proud of yourself, huh?
Yeah.
You think you're my boyfriend now because you got me a hundred and fifty off for a replacement blower?
No, no.
I'm way harder to get than that.
Oh, okay.
Really?
But I could teach you some Mandarin.
I'm serious.
If you went in there and you, like, started speaking their language, you would get so much respect.
They'd give you the local discount.
I am the local.
Not in their shop, you're not.
And in return?
I don't know.
You teach me New York.
Teach you New York?
Yeah.
What?
Dude, what?
Look around.
Like, New York is completely unteachable.
Well, they say the same thing about Mandarin, right?
Okay.
Fine.
I get off work early on Sunday.
I can show you a few spots around town.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll go with you.
What?
What does that mean?
It's a date.
No, it's not a date.
It's an educational experience.
How was school?
It was good.
You know, school.
You make any friends?
Yeah, I did.
One, I think.
Good.
What's his name?
Mia.
Mia?
You know how to ride a scooter, right?
What?
You've driven a scooter before, right?
Nah, first time.
Twins.
Come on, are you kidding me?
What's wrong?
The engine's shot.
Okay, so how do we get home?
I call...
No.
I call Mia.
I call...
I call Mia.
Perfect.
You're messing with me.
No, I'm shocked, actually.
Great.
What?
Hey, beautiful.
Hi, Connor.
What a pleasant surprise.
What's this?
Engine died.
Who's your friend?
Hi, Lee.
Connor, don't start.
Don't start what?
Where are you from, Lee?
Beijing.
You know Kung Fu?
A little.
Okay, Connor, you can keep walking now.
We're just trying to get home.
It's been a long day.
Oh, so you guys are a we now.
See, I didn't even know we were done.
Yeah, you are.
Okay, this has been really fun, but we're gonna go.
Move.
Why should I?
Because she asked you to.
Lee.
No, you guys are right.
My bad.
Come on, let's let the lady pass.
Heads up.
Lee.
Connor.
I'm so sorry.
Connor's a psycho.
He's kind of the low point of my teenage rebellion.
In my defense, he wasn't such a dick until he started training at that gym.
You can't step to guys like him.
He practices karate like 24-7.
He wins the five boroughs every year.
What's the five boroughs?
It's this insane karate tournament on the streets all around the city.
You get big prize money if you win.
But don't get any ideas.
Mr. Kung Fu.
My dad told me a thousand times not to get involved with him.
So, why did you?
Because he told me not to.
How's your eye?
Can I see it?
Sure.
What?
What?
Is it really bad?
No, it's...
Well...
Yeah.
What happened to Stuffed Crust?
Can you help him?
This is definitely going to sting for a couple of days.
Don't move.
So, where did you learn how to do makeup?
My wife.
She taught you?
No.
For nights like this, she didn't much like me fighting either.
Let me see.
Yeah, I think that'll work.
Okay, from now on, keep your guard up.
Hands, like this.
Sure.
Take a look.
Wow.
So, how long have you been fighting?
Too long.
He was the best in the city once.
Yeah.
Now I'm doing makeup on teenagers.
Ice it before bed, and then sleep with a teabag on it tonight.
Green?
Black?
Lipton.
What are you doing?
You come to America.
No fighting.
It was a simple rule.
I didn't have a choice.
You always have a choice.
Get dressed.
Who is this person?
A tutor for the SATs.
Enjoy your day.
What's so funny?
Your mom thinks you're going to get into NYU with these calc skills.
Yeah, well, I wouldn't be laughing if I were you.
Have you met my mom?
Did she do that to your eye?
R.
I.
P.
Dragon King.
Oh my god.
See?
You have to start fast.
The core of the air is the most important.
Try it.
I don't know how to do this.
You will.
One day.
What?
Yo, Beijing.
How's the eye?
Looks like it's healing up nice.
Hey, don't walk away from me.
You know the first rule of karate, right?
You always keep your guard up.
You really want to do this, Beijing?
I'll take it easy on you.
No hands.
Go!
Get up!
That was crazy.
The Dragon King.
See?
You have to start fast.
The core of the air is the most important.
Try it.
You always had all you got, Beijing.
That's enough.
Hey, you actually want to fight Beijing?
Fight me in the five boroughs where no one can save your ass.
Take it off me.
Show's over, folks.
I'm sorry.
What you
got here?
Yo, kid, get on out of here.
Hey, fella.
Why don't we let the kid go home?
We can settle whatever it is O'Shea sent you here to settle.
Yeah?
Victor, look out!
Victor!
Let's go!
And I thought I was gonna rescue you.
Here.
It helps with the healing.
Woah..
So you want to tell me what that was out there?
I used to train Kung Fu.
Would you teach it?
To who?
Me.
I took a loan from the kind of people you don't want to borrow money from.
Not a loan is due, I can't pay, and that was them coming to collect.
They're not going to stop.
So what are you going to do?
I used to be good.
Best in the city at one point, Lee.
Wow.
So what happened?
Mia happened.
Best thing that ever happened.
But it did catch me by surprise.
So I needed something steady, traded in the gloves for the apron, and the rest is history.
Most people don't know the moment their life changed forever.
I get to see mine every day.
Look.
I know a guy.
Promotes fights around the city.
He's going to set me up with a prize fight with a purse big enough I can pay my debt, keep the shop, maybe even have a little left over to pay for college.
Listen, Victor.
I can't.
Lee.
I ain't got a shot to win.
Unless...
You teach me what you know.
Speed, flexibility, how you move.
I can't.
Why not?
Because I made a promise that I wouldn't fight anymore.
I'm just trying very hard to keep it.
But you're not fighting.
I am.
Look.
I also know the moment that my life changed forever.
And I replay it over and over in my head.
Here, let me help you.
I got it.
I got it, Mom.
I don't understand why you have to go to this thing.
I never went to a temple in China.
New city, new traditions.
You look good.
Thanks.
I missed him.
Hey, Master.
It's me.
How are you, Xiaodi?
Do you like New York?
Do you like it?
I still miss Beijing.
All the students at school miss you.
Wait a minute.
Students!
We miss you!
Hey, Master.
Yes?
I made a new friend here.
He wants me to teach him Kung Fu.
Do you think Kung Fu can help your friend?
I think it can.
It's good to help others.
Sharing your knowledge is a good thing.
Hey!
How can I get you?
You're old.
And you're slow.
And your footwork's sloppy.
Anything else?
Yeah.
You take more punches than you throw, which I feel like you'd think that's a talent, but it's not.
So what are you doing here?
I can make you better.
When do we start?
All right.
Let's just do a three-minute round.
Yeah?
Full speed.
Just try to hit me however you think you can.
Lee, you're half my size.
I gotta see what you're like in the ring.
Oh, come on.
I'm not fighting a 150-pound kid.
Well, you're not.
I'm 125.
Come on.
There's no kicks in boxing.
Learn to dodge.
Since when do we close at 8 o'clock?
Have you lost your mind?
You're gonna fight again.
Really?
And you're gonna train him?
It was his idea.
He saved my ass the other night.
Yeah, you told me.
He's the Chinese Peter Parker.
I don't care.
He can show me what he knows.
Keep me light on my feet.
You haven't been light on your feet since you were 19.
Dad.
Which is exactly why I need him.
You know you're giving him false hope, right?
Better than no hope.
You sure about that?
Honey, it's one fight.
Maybe two.
I can do this, Mia.
Unbelievable.
He gets his ass kicked, that's on you.
You hear me?
Yes.
Yeah.
I think the whole neighborhood heard you.
Good.
Then we're all on the same page.
Now if you'll excuse me, apparently I have a pizza shop to run.
That went well.
First rule of Kung Fu.
Everything is Kung Fu.
The shop is Kung Fu.
Boxing is Kung Fu.
Lower.
Wrong side.
Around.
Horse stance.
So you can control over the mic.
So you can overcome the pain.
If you're gonna be making pizzas all day, you gotta be training while you're making those pizzas.
I make 100 pies a day.
I know how to make pizza, man.
Cool.
Show me.
Squat.
Don't bend.
How long am I supposed to stay like this?
How about a lunge?
Straighten it out.
Okay.
You got long arms.
But when you're in close, you're not gonna always have room to swing.
You're gonna have to learn to deliver power without moving your body.
This is called the one-inch punch.
Try it.
Don't worry so much about power.
Just focus on snapping the wrist.
We're turning you from a stone to a stream.
You strike a stone, eventually it breaks.
You strike water, it keeps moving.
Always fluid.
Always fluid.
Water up!
Alright, I got a large plain pie.
Big pizza won't get a hit for you, boss.
Punch.
You sound more New York than I do.
How about I go downtown?
I'm begging you.
Okay, okay.
Take it.
See it, see it.
This is pretty fun.
Yeah.
What about me?
Yes.
One more time.
What do you think?
You might actually survive a fight or two.
Okay.
Sorry, honey.
I didn't think anyone would be here.
I got a loan shark, a teenage daughter, and a fight in two days.
What's your excuse?
I couldn't sleep.
So you always beat the shit out of yourself in the middle of the night?
You want to talk about it?
There's an old Chinese tradition.
When someone dies, you're supposed to open all the doors and windows,
literally sweep all the death out of your house so that everyone else can go on living.
If only it were that easy, right?
My brother and I got attacked about a year ago.
It was after a big tournament in Beijing.
My brother won, but the guy he beat wanted revenge.
So we got a couple of guys and they cornered us.
We were outnumbered.
One of them pulled a knife.
Bo was screaming for me to help.
I froze.
Now I'm sure she's not, so, yeah.
I let him down.
You're going to have to let yourself out totally.
You deal with it or it's going to deal with you.
Is she making fun of me?
Is it my cardigan?
No, Alan.
I don't know enough Mandarin to make fun of you.
So, are you guys going to San Gennaro later?
I don't think I can.
I actually have to study for this test coming up.
I think my mom's on to me.
Come on.
Don't be lame.
Lee, just come.
It's like a New York rite of passage.
And you're crushing calculus, by the way.
See?
You have to come.
We'll be there.
Okay.
Maybe.
Okay.
Then maybe I will see you tonight.
Dude.
You are so in.
Okay.
We're just friends.
Also, am I really crushing calculus?
No.
No, this is all wrong.
I was just trying to make you look good.
Ciao.
Ciao.
Ciao.
Ciao.
Molto bello.
Ciao.
Did you decide how you're going to make your move tonight?
I'm not making a move, Alan.
No, no, no.
Tonight is the night to make a move, man.
It's got everything.
Music, romance, sausage, peppers, cotton candy.
Can you
smell that, man?
Love is in the air.
Who's that guy?
I told you we were just friends.
Hey, no.
You're up next, five minutes, let's go.
Good guys.
Do we need anything else?
Lee?
Why are you ignoring me?
I'm not.
Yes, you are.
I'm already really nervous and stressed about tonight.
And your weirdness is not helping.
I'm working your dad's corner tonight, not yours.
So let's just focus on that, okay?
No, not okay.
Hey, Lee, what's going on with you?
I don't know.
Why don't you ask Connor?
What is that supposed to mean?
You two seemed pretty close last night.
At San Gennaro, Alan and I showed up for a bit.
That's what this is about.
I...
Look, Lee, it's complicated, but...
It's fine.
I get it.
Actually, no, I don't get it.
Explain it to me.
He doesn't deserve you, Mia.
Not even a little bit.
You know how sometimes you have those dumb mistakes that you just keep making over and over again,
and it's like you don't even really want to keep making them, but you do because it's there and it's easy and...
Last night...
Actually, I'm good.
I don't want to...
Last night was not one of those nights, okay?
He wanted it to be, but I told him that I'm done making those same mistakes with him because...
because I met someone that I want to make new mistakes with.
So...
Is that what we're doing?
We're making mistakes?
Best way to learn.
Oh, my God!
Really?
Well, we were just...
I mean...
We were talking about fighting strategies...
I don't want to hear it!
It's just lucky I have someone else to knock out tonight.
Don't sweat this, okay?
Is your plan to pay me back?
Wouldn't bet against me, O'Shea.
I already have.
My money's on him.
Dad, if you're having second thoughts, we can still back out.
You don't have to go through with this.
I'm not having second thoughts, kiddo.
Then why are we standing here?
Because you're supposed to get the rose.
Oh, right.
Sorry.
Sorry.
One clean fight, no elbows, no low blows, and if I tell you to break, you break.
Gloves.
Welcome back to boxing.
Remember, slow.
Don't anchor the hips.
Tonight, you're water, not stone.
You look scared to death, kiddo.
I'm not scared.
I'm fine.
This is how I always look.
I got this.
Box!
Yes!
Yes!
You got it!
You got it!
You got it, Dad!
You got it!
You got it!
Keep going!
Come on!
You got this, Victor!
Keep it loose!
Keep the pressure!
Play it close.
You're taking too many hits out there.
Slip that hook!
Watch that one, all right?
This guy doesn't stop swinging.
You're the better fighter in that ring.
You've got this.
Stay focused.
Don't let him back you up.
Use the winning punch, Victor!
Yes!
Yes!
Come on!
Yes!
You can still work up.
Slow, Victor!
Big stroke!
Get over it!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
You can't do that!
Break it up!
Break it up!
That's illegal!
Knock him out!
You got it!
You got it!
Let's get in this area.
Don't move!
Don't do anything!
Out the way!
Out the way!
You want to die, don't you?
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.
No, no.
You can't do that.
You can't do that.
Lee!
Lee, what are you doing?
Come on!
Lee!
Lee!
Lee!
We need you!
How do you know this man?
I was training him to fight.
Oh, Shelley.
I thought I was clear.
No fighting.
I'll have to try to keep your friend alive.
Mom?
Mom!
Now you see me, huh?
Go!
Hey, Mom.
Hey.
Surprise.
No.
This is life in the big city.
I love your new home.
We're here.
Why are you here?
I just feel like the right time to visit.
You cannot control when life knocks you down, Shelley.
But you can control when you get back up.
We're going to see your friend tomorrow.
Tidy this room.
Dick!
Good catch.
Oh!
Hey.
Mia.
Victor, this is Mr. Han.
Hey, the legendary Shifu.
Lee's been singing your praises.
Victor, I'm so sorry about everything.
Kid, it's not your fault.
Yeah, but the Shah...
That's not your responsibility.
And, who knows, maybe it's time for us to move someplace warm.
You can't do that, Victor.
You'd be walking away from everything that you've built.
It's not walking away.
It's moving on.
Ah.
The Chinese say, a friend's problem is my problem.
We will find a way to help.
What was that?
How are we going to help?
The tournament starts in ten days.
You will fight.
I'm going to what?
In two days, you'll find us a place to train.
And where are you going?
I'm going to see my friend.
Hey!
Don't you walk!
Sorry.
Wait, you're going to what?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello, old friend.
It's been a long time.
Excuse me.
You, uh, knew Mr. Miyagi?
Last time we spoke, he said if I ever needed his help, I knew where to find him.
I'm so sorry to tell you this, but Mr. Miyagi, he passed away years ago.
I know.
How do you know I've come looking for Sensei Miyagi?
I don't understand.
I came looking for you.
What did you do to him?
I don't know.
We took this picture in 1985.
Right here in this house.
He spent the whole night talking about his best friend.
The boy who put purpose in his life.
I appreciate you coming all this way, Mr. Han, but my life now, I can't just pack up and head to New York.
I mean, there's plenty of good dojos.
Yes, but I don't want Lee to learn karate.
I want Lee to learn Miyagi karate.
Lee means to me what you meant to Sensei Miyagi.
I'm sorry, Mr. Han.
I wish I could help you.
You will.
I can't.
You can.
You're not listening to me.
I hear you playing loud.
I'm not coming to New York.
I see you in the Big Apple.
My uncle entered me into the Five Boroughs.
You're going to fight the most dangerous karate tournament in the entire city?
Don't try to talk me out of it.
No, dude, that's so awesome.
We're going to destroy that guy.
Watch out, New York!
Lee Fung's going to kick your ass!
Hey, shut up!
They don't even know karate yet.
They don't have a place to practice either.
Okay, well, we can figure this out.
How do you feel about pigeons?
These are homing pigeons.
Some kids inherit trust funds and Lamborghinis, but me, I...
I get this.
The world-famous Fetterman Gardens.
Welcome to your new gym.
Cock-a-doo-doo-doo!
Morning, wake up, time to train.
When did you get back?
Ah, there's no Han School of Kung Fu.
But this will do nicely.
Focus!
Get out!
Block?
Helps you block.
Even out?
Focus.
Check it on, check it off.
More fling.
Let's toss.
Where did you come up with this?
Asian Kung Fu powers.
Make do with what you have.
I know why you're here.
I know you don't.
Then you know I don't approve.
I know.
Get up!
Check it on, check it off.
My problem is that I see Bo every time I fight.
You still need to focus.
I'm trying to focus!
Check it on, check it off.
We'll help that kid.
Do-do-do-do!
Go!
So, we're just supposed to let him fight?
It is not about fighting.
It is about not giving up.
Not just for Xiao Li.
For both of you.
Right.
Huh?
Turn around.
Focus!
One hot dog, please.
One with the works.
Thank you.
Can I get one of those, too?
Ketchup, relish.
Thank you very much.
Here you go.
No, hot dog is a bad boy.
Never mind.
No problem.
More training.
No!
Okay, stop, stop, stop!
Okay, I know, focus, focus.
That was too wide a stance.
Karate is more upright.
We step toward our opponent.
What brings you to New York?
Don't do that.
You knew I was coming.
Xiao Li.
Don't do that.
You know I'm coming.
It's an honor.
This is interesting.
You do realize it's impossible for a student to master karate in only one week, don't you?
You have not seen a student in action yet.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh, good, good, good, good.
I'm weak, my work.
Our traditions are rooted in history.
You have a very good foundation of kung fu.
But to win the five boroughs, you're going to need karate.
We're going to keep the movement simple to start, okay?
Front block.
There you go, side kick.
Side kick.
Nice.
Front punch.
Front punch.
Good.
Han Shifu.
Yes?
Attack on three.
Me?
Mm-hmm.
And one.
I said simple.
I said simple.
These are new techniques.
Don't you think you should take it easy on them?
The opponent will not take it easy on him.
Why should I?
It's okay.
You asked me to teach him karate.
First, we're going to stand up.
God.
It's true.
My shoulder.
Again.
I already got the point, Sensei.
We don't fight for points.
We fight to kill.
No.
Fight.
Please.
Hey, Lee.
So, this is what they mean by city views.
You want to talk about it?
We kind of got into a fight, and now she's not talking to me anymore.
In life, you have only one question.
Is it worth fighting for?
She is.
You're patient.
Hey.
You guys ready to order?
We got a pipe for Broadway.
What, you want me to ride the bike?
Come on.
Hello?
Did somebody order a pizza?
Hi.
Yeah, it's...
It's me.
Blue tip bubbly for the lady.
Pepsi.
Pairs well with pepperoni.
Yeah.
Give him a chance.
Oh.
This is the new gym, huh?
Yeah.
Yeah, this is, uh...
Fetterman Gardens, where karate legends are made.
You know you don't have to do this, Lee.
You don't have to fight.
Yes, I do.
No, not for my dad.
And not for me.
I know.
I'm doing this for me.
And plus, if I win, that'd be pretty cool for everyone, right?
Give us all that fresh start.
Are you sure?
Do I have you in my corner?
It's just, uh, just one problem.
I, um...
I think I'm falling in love with Ellen.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I knew this plan would backfire.
I never want to lose it.
I don't want to give that away.
To be brave.
New York!
One!
Two!
Three!
Who's the best?
I'm the baddest.
It's 50 grand.
Mmm.
Matches are the eight points or KO.
Body shots or one-point head shots are two.
Winners!
We got this.
And here we go for the first round of the five boroughs.
Lee Fong versus Buddha Stevens.
How are you feeling?
Good!
Hey!
Yes!
Yes!
Come on!
Come on!
We've got one out of the mid-session already.
That is one-point Buddha Stevens.
Welcome to the five boroughs.
I see how hard you're recovering.
Two!
Two!
Knockout!
Winner!
Happy to be here.
Knockout Buddha!
Jabuzuki.
Punching box.
Stronger base.
Windmill block.
More dynamic.
Hey!
Everything is a kung fu.
Yeah, well, no.
What happened to two branches, one tree?
One branch stronger than the other.
Round two.
Five boroughs.
Lee Fong versus Queens Tornado.
Punching box.
Winner!
Easy win for Kanade.
Weather update.
Tornado down.
Lee Fong moving on.
That's new.
Do I get?
Yeah.
Hey!
There he is.
Why, this guy.
Her fault.
It's all this.
Congratulations.
You made it on the wall of fame.
Anything else I should know?
Round three.
This is glorified sparring session for Kanade.
Wow, making sharp work of the lion's mane.
Winner!
That's it.
Kanade advances to the final.
There we go!
Windmill block by Lee Fong.
You want some?
Let's go.
That's it. Li stuffed crust Fong advances to the final where he'll match up with Conor day.
One week from today It's off the roof of a skyscraper in midtown, Manhattan It is a showdown in the sky where one fighter will win $50,000 dollars,
- So how's the tournament going?
- Good just missing one thing.
Your uncle says this Connor kid fights like a tiger.
I have plenty of experience with opponents like that.
- You know the best way to defeat a tiger?
- Be a bigger tiger?
Set a trap.
Use your opponent's aggression against them.
No, no, no, no, no better like this. Come!
- Better like this.
- Maybe in kung-fu but in karate...
Ready?
But in the valley?
Just give me a second.
May I give way?
I'll show you this.
No, no, no, guys.
In Brooklyn, this is considered assault.
He's a good student.
He's had a good teacher.
A teacher only as good as his students.
Sensei Miyagi taught me that.
I miss him.
But every time I have the chance to pass on a piece of his legacy, it's...
Never the wrong choice.
What do you call that?
Oh, uh...
It's Feilun Cui.
It's Dragon Kick.
It's my brother's move, actually.
Are you gonna use it?
I tried it once on Connor already.
He countered it, just like that.
He saw it coming, knocked me down when I landed.
It was perfect.
What do you mean, it was perfect?
It didn't work?
That's how we're trapping our tiger.
Han Shifu, I have an idea.
What idea?
What did you tell him, huh?
Connor will be expecting a Dragon Kick, so we'll use it as bait to lure him in.
You need to learn to drop low enough to avoid Connor's kick leaving him vulnerable, then you strike.
Right.
Since they're in the mood for the Dragon Kick, you won't see it coming.
This is our tiger trap.
Wait, so you want me to drop low under that thing?
Yeah, kick through it.
Kick through it?
Yeah.
It's kind of impossible.
Have at it.
Great, now get under the kick thing.
Ow!
Hey, you okay?
You gotta get lower.
Life knocks you down, get back up.
Yeah.
I discovered this going through some of Mr. Miyagi's things.
I think it represents the history between the two families.
See, two branches, one tree.
This is why I came to train you.
So you can carry these traditions into the future and remember what you're fighting for.
Sure, sir.
Thank you, Sensei.
Good, there you go.
You gotta go faster, drop lower.
Stop hitting your head.
How much longer is this gonna go on for?
Jesus.
How is this helping?
Strengthening your quads.
Hold on tight!
Stop!
Hold
on!
Hold on!
Let's go!
It's time.
Show us the tiger trap.
Under the kick!
Jump!
Take the leg!
Woo!
The anti-storm is high at the Big Apple!
The greatest city in the world!
Charlie Wong.
I know what you're gonna say, but I have to do this.
I know.
And you won't be doing it alone.
Bo would be so proud of you.
I am too.
Now go kick his ass.
Charlie, ready?
Almost.
One more thing.
Sensei, two
branches.
One tree.
Go get
him, Shifu.
We're trumpeting a titan tonight.
Once again, here are the rules.
Eight points are in KO.
Body shots are one point, and head shots are two points.
And of course, if you get knocked out, there's nowhere to go, Beijing.
We're not going anywhere.
Fighters.
Ready?
Set.
Show them!
Side kick by Bo!
Slip by Tronaday!
Kick to the face!
Day looks a lot faster today.
Triple edge!
We thought we had a pretty hard time finding Conor Day.
Side kick to the midsection.
Conor Day is firing his curveball.
What for?
We thought he slipped.
Conor Day ground slipped with a one-arm body slip.
Down goes Bo and the ref!
Charlie, get back in there.
Come on, Wade.
This is turning out to be a wipeout.
Stay balanced.
Stay focused.
That's our move.
Classic one-inch punch.
Lee Wong is finally on the floor.
I'm used to your punches.
Nice!
That's roundhouse kick.
I told him that.
No, I told him that.
Stop!
Stand there!
No, no, no.
One!
Two!
Three!
Get up, kid!
Four!
Charlie!
Get up!
Six!
Seven!
Nine!
Yes!
This boy wins.
Let's go, Conor!
Go, champion!
Charlie!
Lee!
We are!
Lee!
We did it!
We did it.
Lee!
My head.
My head.
Okay, alright, alright.
That's enough.
Got two Sicilians and a stuffed crust?
I got it.
Game around the stuffed crust, huh?
Limited time offer.
I mean, you'd save the shop.
It's the least I could do.
Looks good?
Gonna miss you around here, Shifu.
Wrong hand, lad.
Come visit Beijing.
We open third location.
You got the money, I got the time.
We got a delivery for you, boss.
This delivery's going where?
Pizza for Daniel LaRusso.
I didn't order a pizza.
Thank you, sensei.
If you ever need my help, you know where to find me.
By the way, you owe $11 plus tip.
Lee Fong.
Alright, wise guy.
Hey Johnny, you gotta try this pizza from New York.
It's the best I've ever had.
Why would you ship pizza from New York?
Everybody knows the best pizza's in Encino.
Nah, there's no comparison, I'm telling you.
Wait, dude, that's it.
What?
Our new business idea.
What are you talking about?
We open our own pizza place.
We call it Miyagi Dough.
No, no, no.
No, get it.
Like Miyagi Dough, but dough like pizza dough.
Yeah, yeah, I get it.
It's disrespectful.
To pizza?
To Mr. Miyagi.
Mr. Miyagi didn't like pizza?
Yeah, you know, I'm gonna eat the pizza.
Miyagi Dough.
Pepperoni's your best defense.
Miyagi Dough.
Slice first, slice hard.
No anchovies.
This is a billion dollar idea, LaRusso.
Miyagi Dough.
Miyagi Dough.
Olives on, olives off.