A fatherless teenager arrives in California to find himself bullied by a local karate expert. Helped by a wise old Okinawan man, Miyagi, Daniel-san's training includes not just the technique to face his enemies in competition but many, far more valuable, moral lessons. A charming movie with many wry and wise quips and a huge nod to zen. 'Paintdafence', 'Wax-on-wax-off' and the less well known 'Sand-da-fwoor'. Ace. find out more...

Daniel and Miyagi go to the old man's home town in Okinawa, take some sage advice, mumble a few slightly confused morality based analogies, and of course get into some choppy socky fights….oh if only life could remain so simple and pure of heart. find out more...

Daniel is blackmailed into defending his championship title, not only alienating his mentor in the process, but playing into the hands of Miyagi's vengeful enemies. Like watching your arthritic granddad show you his breakdance moves… slightly embarrassing, utterly unconvincing, yet strangely compelling. The franchise is wearing thin. find out more...