We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition. A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy. What is the problem, Mr. Lawrence?
Daniel LaRusso
Ralph Macchio · 20 quotes
Mr. Kesuke Miyagi
Pat Morita · 14 quotes
John Kreese
Martin Kove · 4 quotes
Johnny Lawrence
William Zabka · 4 quotes
Mr. Hideo Miyagi
4 quotes
Dutch
Chad McQueen · 3 quotes
Lucille
Randee Heller · 3 quotes
Tommy
Rob Garrison · 3 quotes
Most scenes together: Mr. Kesuke Miyagi & Daniel LaRusso (11), Daniel LaRusso & Lucille (3), Johnny Lawrence & Dutch (2)
The Karate Kid quotes
Page 1 of 3You're all right, LaRusso. [handing Daniel the tournament trophy]
Get him a body bag, yeah!
Hey, what kind of belt do you have?
Canvas. J.C. Penny. Three ninety-eight. You like. [laughs]
No, I meant...
In Okinawa, belt mean no need rope to hold up pants. [laughs; then, seriously] Daniel-san, karate here. [taps his head] Karate here. [taps his heart] Karate never here. [points to his belt] Understand?
I think so.
How come you didn't tell me?
Tell you what?
That you knew karate?
You never ask?
Well, where did you learn it?
Father.
But I thought he was a fisherman.
In Okinawa, all Miyagi know two things: fish and karate. Karate come from China, sixteenth century, called te, "hand". Hundred year later, Miyagi ancestor bring to Okinawa, call karate. "empty hand".
I always thought it came from Buddhist temples and stuff like that.
You too much TV.
That what my mother tells me.
This damn bike. I hate this bike. I hate this frigging bike. Stupid bike.
Daniel! What's the matter? Why did you throw your bike away?
Because I felt like it, Mum.
What where you doing on those stumps over there?
Called crane technique.
Does it work?
If do right, no can defense.
Could you teach me?
First learn stand, then learn fly. Nature rule, Daniel-san, not mine.
Where did you learn it from?
Father teach.
You must have had some father, man
Oh, yes.
Wouldn't a fly swatter be easier?
Man who catch fly with chopsticks accomplish anything.
Ever catch one?
Not yet.
You're the best friend I've ever had!
You... pretty OK, too. Go, find balance. [chuckles]
Hey, banzai!
Daniel La Russo
[shouts back]
Banzai!
You're the best friend I've ever had!
You... pretty OK, too. Go, find balance. [chuckles]
Hey, banzai!
Daniel La Russo
[shouts back]
Banzai!
I'm just scared. You know, the tournament and everything...
Mr. Miyagi
You remember lesson about balance?
Yeah.
Mr. Miyagi
Lesson not just karate only. Lesson for whole life. Whole life have a balance. Everything be better.
Looking for a shortcut back to Newark, Daniel?
I think he wants to learn karate! Right?
Yeah! Okay, here's your first lesson: how to take a fall!
Don't think about the pain.
Bobby, I want him out of commission.
Bobby But, Sensei, I can beat this guy.
I don't want him beaten.
Bobby But I'll be disqualified.
Out of commission.
Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Cobra Kai No, Sensei!
Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Cobra Kai No, Sensei!
Defeat does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Cobra Kai No, Sensei!
Prepare! What do we study here?
Cobra Kai The way of the fist, sir!
And what is that way?
Cobra Kai Strike first, strike hard, no mercy, sir!
I can't hear you!
Cobra Kai Strike first, strike hard, no mercy, sir!
Sweep the leg. (referring to Daniel's injured leg)
No, Sensei.
No mercy.