The Karate Kid was a viral and cultural phenomenon way back in the 1980s. It was such a sensational hit that millions of kids around the world began tying headbands around their heads. Not just that; every kid wanted to master the crane kicks and recite Miyagi’s wisdom.
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We’ve seen several amazing martial arts movies since then, but only one or two (OK, maybe three) can match The Karate Kid’s impact. The movie even spawned an entire franchise! It filtered into the 21st-century with the introduction of the Netflix series Cobra Kai.