Mr. Miyagi — The Karate Kid Character Profile

About Mr. Miyagi

Wise Okinawan handyman and karate master who mentors Daniel LaRusso.

Mr. Miyagi — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Karate mastery, Healing techniques, Wisdom, Unarmed combat

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 10/10
• Influence: 9/10

Quick Facts about Mr. Miyagi

Full Name

Nariyoshi Keisuke Miyagi

Nationality

Okinawan American

Mr. Miyagi appears in 4 titles

• The Karate Kid (1984)
• The Karate Kid Part II (1986) — character page
• The Karate Kid Part III (1989) — character page
• The Next Karate Kid (1994) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Pat Morita

Appears in

The Karate Kid (1984)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Mr. Miyagi — Professional Mentor — Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio)

  Daniel seeks martial arts instruction from the eccentric handyman to defend himself.

• Mr. Miyagi — Conflict Dojo Rivals — John Kreese (Martin Kove)

  The two sensei represent opposing martial philosophies and compete for dominance.

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• Jerry (Larry B. Scott)
• Alan (Tom Fridley)
• Referee (Pat E. Johnson)
• Ring Announcer (Bruce Malmuth)
• Lucille LaRusso (Randee Heller)
• Bobby (Ron Thomas)
• Mr. Mills (William Bassett)