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Jun 11, 2024 · The third master who helped inspire Mr. Miyagi was Fumio Demura (1938-2023). Demura was Morita’s stunt double in The Karate Kid , as well as featured in the third and fourth sequels. Demura was...
Jun 21, 2024 · Fumio Demura was also another inspiration especially for Morita. The martial art masters was Morita’s stunt double for The Karate Kid, the third and fourth one. Morita and the film in...
2 days ago · Reportedly, Morita based his accent on Demura. Demura, who died in 2023 at the age of 84, was instrumental in shaping Mr. Miyagi’s character, especially his fighting style, which Demura informed with his own knowledge of the Okinawan Kobudō style. Despite remaining behind the scenes for the most part, he had forged a reputation for himself.
Jun 22, 2024 · Paul Godshaw started training in 1965 with Mr. Dan Ivan and Fumio Demura. Under their tutelage, he had earned a Yon-Dan (4th Dan) Black Belt. And, by strict examination of the Masters of the International Martial Arts Federation, Mr. Godshaw has also been awarded a Kudan (9th Dan Black Belt in Karate-Do).
Jun 24, 2024 · Martial Arts study is ultimately about cultivating character: FairnessTreating everyone in a just and accepting manner HonestyBeing trustworthy, sincere and truthful EmpathyUnderstanding how someone else feels RespectValuing self, others and our world CourageFacing the challenge IntegrityDoing what is right and honourable CompassionShowing care and consideration ResponsibilityBeing reliable ...
Jun 11, 2024 · Robert Mark Kamen, the screenwriter behind The Karate Kid, studied Goju-Ryu.He took up the martial art after getting beat up by bullies at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, just like Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio).
Jun 17, 2024 · Wildcatdojo Conversations on Apple Podcasts. 250 episodes. Karate is for everyone. So, join us each week for a 20 to 25 minute conversation on all types of subjects. We go from managing the distractions of daily life, through martial arts history and people, and common sense concepts to add to your self defense armor.
