Mr. Miyagi — The Karate Kid Part III Character Profile

About Mr. Miyagi

Wise Okinawan war veteran and karate master who teaches balance, discipline, and self-defense.

Mr. Miyagi — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Okinawan karate, Healing techniques, Wisdom, Gardening

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9.5/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Mr. Miyagi

Full Name

Nariyoshi Keisuke Miyagi

Occupation

sensei, karateka, mentor

Nationality

Okinawan American

Mr. Miyagi's Known Relations

• Daniel LaRusso — Student

Mr. Miyagi appears in 4 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

Pat Morita

Appears in

The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

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

  Wise master and resilient student who rebuild their mentorship after a period of estrangement.

• Mr. Miyagi — Conflict Mentor — Mike Barnes (Sean Kanan)

  Wise master and aggressive champion who clash physically when Miyagi intervenes to save Daniel.

• Mr. Miyagi — Conflict Shop Owner — Snake (Jonathan Avildsen)

  Bonsai shop owner and vandal who suffer property destruction and theft from Silver's crew.

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• Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio)
• Jessica Andrews (Robyn Lively)
• Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith)
• Announcer (Rick Hurst)
• John Kreese (Martin Kove)
• Uncle Louie (Joseph V. Perry)
• Mrs. Milo (Frances Bay)
• Snake (Jonathan Avildsen)
• Delivery Man (C. Darnell Rose)
• Self (Glenn Medeiros)
• Sparring Partner #1 (Randell Dennis Widner)
• Man #1 (Patrick R. Posada)