“Hey, what kind of belt do you have?” – Daniel LaRusso, The Karate Kid ... Movie Quotes Database

Daniel LaRusso

Hey, what kind of belt do you have?

Mr. Kesuke Miyagi

Canvas. J.C. Penny. Three ninety-eight. You like. [laughs]

Daniel LaRusso

No, I meant...

Mr. Kesuke Miyagi

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?

Daniel LaRusso

I think so.

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Daniel LaRusso Ralph Macchio More Daniel LaRusso quotes →

Mr. Kesuke Miyagi Pat Morita More Mr. Kesuke Miyagi quotes →

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