I grew up in the San Fernando Valley, in the 70s and 80s. I remember when this kid — who nobody thought could even make the final, much less win — in the All Valley Karate Championship.
It was a really big deal. They made a movie about it.
I can’t believe that was forty years ago, yesterday.
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If do right, no can defense.
BTW just read the Star Trek: Coda books and loved the huge part Wesley had in the.
Wait–was it a true story? I mean obviously heavily fictionalized, but wow! Cool!
Dude. We are old.
Yeah. What he said. ☝️
That kid was the best around. Was never got let them get him down, either.
I feel like this movie captured my imagination in such a way. I still love Kung Fu Movies to this day. I need to rewatch it with my kids ASAP! Thanks for the post, to help me remember 😀
Oh wow I remember Ralph Macchio as the Karate Kid
It has been a very long time. People say life is short, but when I think of my 43 years, I’ve lived multiple lifetimes with so many chapters.
I’m watching the latest season of “Cobra Kai” now on Netflix. It’s surreal to find that the only relatable characters on the show are the adults, not the teenagers. But that’s what we get for being old enough to remember the original “Karate Kid” movies.
Man I feel old…
I can’t believe it as well and I went to reseda high school. When they made the film