The Karate Kid

Daniel LaRusso moves from New Jersey to Los Angeles with his widowed mother, Lucille, as she starts a new job. Unhappy about leaving his old friends behind, he promises his mother he will try his best to adapt to his new life in California.

While at their new apartment, Daniel encounters Mr. Miyagi, the maintenance man, who seems annoyed at being interrupted while attempting to catch a fly with chopsticks. This meeting sets the stage for their future mentor-student relationship.

Daniel is invited to a beach party by Freddy Fernandez, where he meets Ali Mills. The party is disrupted when local bully Johnny Lawrence shows up and humiliates Daniel, leading to his first physical confrontation and a black eye.

During soccer tryouts at school, Daniel faces further humiliation when he is punked by Bobby, a member of Johnny's gang. This moment cements his position as an outsider in his new environment and showcases his growing frustrations.

Daniel decides he needs to improve his martial arts skills and checks out the Cobra Kai dojo. Upon arrival, he sees Johnny and his gang, which prompts a hasty retreat due to fear of further humiliation.

After a fearful encounter with Johnny, Daniel returns home to find his bicycle in a dumpster. The next day, he discovers that Mr. Miyagi has repaired it, sparking a friendship that will lead to his martial arts training.

Miyagi invites Daniel to learn the art of bonsai tree pruning. During this lesson, Miyagi shares insights about his life in Japan, strengthening their bond and establishing Miyagi as a mentor figure.

At the Halloween dance, Daniel attempts to socialize with Ali but ends up being the subject of a cruel prank by Johnny. The altercation escalates, but Miyagi intervenes and saves Daniel from the Cobra Kais.

Miyagi starts training Daniel through a series of chores that secretly teach him karate moves. Initially frustrated by the lack of direct instruction, Daniel soon realizes these tasks are instrumental in building his skills.

Daniel goes on his first date with Ali, but the experience is tinged with embarrassment. However, they have a fun time that helps build their relationship further despite the awkward moments.

Daniel witnesses Johnny kissing Ali, which shatters his confidence. After an embarrassing moment at the country club, Ali stands up to Johnny, revealing new layers to her character and paving the way for reconciliation.

The day of the tournament arrives, and with the support of Ali and Miyagi, Daniel prepares to face Johnny and the Cobra Kais. He surprises everyone by advancing through the rounds, demonstrating the skills he has learned.

During the tournament, Daniel faces injury from Bobby's illegal kick, putting his chances of competing in jeopardy. Despite this setback, he receives encouragement from Ali and Miyagi, pushing him to fight back.

In the climactic final round, Daniel utilizes the 'crane technique' he learned from Miyagi. Drawing on his training and newfound confidence, he executes a decisive kick that wins him the match and the championship title.

After winning the tournament, Daniel is celebrated by the other competitors, including Johnny, who begrudgingly shows respect. With a new sense of balance and confidence, Daniel has truly transformed through his experiences.