If you're referring to Pat Morita, he did not study martial arts. He may have picked up a few basic moves for his role in Karate Kid, but he was not a studier. He also spoke very good English, despite the way his characters spoke.
He learned Wing Chun kung fu in Hong Kong.
In the original movies, the sensei to the hero was played by Pat Morita. In the new version of the movies, the part was played by Jackie Chan. Morita never studied Martial Arts and Chan learned his at the Chinese acting school.
In the original movies, the sensei to the hero was played by Pat Morita. In the new version of the movies, the part was played by Jackie Chan. Morita never studied martial arts and Chan learned his at the Chinese acting school.
The Karate Kid was a 1984 Martial Arts drama film starring Ralph Maschio as the titular Karate Kid. It also starred Elisabeth Shue and Noriyuki Morita as Mr. Miyagi.
The Karate Kid was a 1984 Martial Arts drama film starring Ralph Maschio as the titular Karate Kid. It also starred Elisabeth Shue and Noriyuki Morita as Mr. Miyagi.
Pat Morita's birth name is Noriyuki Morita.
Roy Morita's birth name is Roy Chiharu Morita.
No, Pat Morita was not a martial artist. He also spoke very good English, but just did it brokenly for his character in the karate kid movies.
Shoma Morita died in 1938.
Shoma Morita was born in 1874.
Tomomi Morita was born in 1984.
Takashi Morita was born in 1967.