Character Relationship Map: Showdown

Characters

• Billy Grant (played by Billy Blanks) — protagonist

  Former police officer turned high school janitor. Haunted by the accidental death of a thug's brother, he secretly tracks an illegal martial arts ring run by Lee. He mentors Ken in self-defense, inter...

• Julie (played by Christine Taylor) — supporting

  High school student who becomes Ken's love interest. Initially the girlfriend of bully Tom, she breaks up with him after he becomes increasingly aggressive. She supports Ken, worries about his safety...

• Mike (played by John Asher) — supporting

  Ken's new friend at school who initially warns him about Julie. Later becomes Ken's training partner, learns basic martial arts from him, and attempts to alert the police about the underground fight....

• Lee (played by Patrick Kilpatrick) — supporting

  Ruthless martial arts instructor and owner of a dojo that fronts an illegal fighting ring. Driven by revenge for his brother's death, he sends hitmen after Billy and coaches bully Tom. He is ultimatel...

• Kate (played by Linda Dona) — supporting

  Lee's loyal henchwoman who manages the dojo's operations. She recruits Ken into the illegal fighting ring by offering him money, but he refuses. After the final fight, she attempts to escape but is in...

• James (played by Nicholas Hill) — minor
• Thug (played by Ray Gamboa) — minor

Key Relationships

• Billy Grant → Julie (Narrative Protector & Protected)
• Julie → Mike (Social Friends)
• Mike → Kate (Conflict Opponent)
• Billy Grant → Mike (Professional Mentor & Student)
• Billy Grant → James (Conflict Target & Assassin)
• Lee → James (Professional Employer & Hitman)
• Lee → Kate (Alliance Master & Henchwoman)
• Lee → Thug (Family Brother)
• Billy Grant → Lee (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Billy Grant → Thug (Conflict Arch Enemy)

Story Analysis

A former cop turned janitor confronts a ruthless martial arts master to dismantle an illegal fighting ring and redeem his past.

Plot Progression

1. The Fatal Mistake
2. Shadow of the Dojo
3. Blood and Betrayal
4. The Tournament
5. Justice Served