Mr. Miyagi
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Nariyoshi Miyagi (June 9, 1925 – November 15, 2011), commonly known as Mr. Miyagi, is a fictional character in the original films (1984–1994) of the Karate Kid franchise. He is a Karate master (portrayed by Pat Morita) who mentors Daniel LaRusso and Julie Pierce. Although he died in 2011, Miyagi is frequently referenced in the series Cobra Kai (2018–present), which is itself thematically structured via The Miyagi-Verse (characters who knew Mr. Miyagi).
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Mr. Miyagi | |
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The Karate Kid character | |
First appearance | The Karate Kid (1984) |
Last appearance | Cobra Kai (2018) |
Created by | Robert Mark Kamen |
Portrayed by | Pat Morita |
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Stunt double | Fumio Demura |
Born | June 9, 1925 |
Died | November 15, 2011 (aged 86) |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Nariyoshi Keisuke Miyagi |
Alias | Hideo Miyagi, Miyagi-san Miyagi-sensei |
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Affiliation | Miyagi-Dô Karate |
Fighting style | Gōjū-ryū (Karate) |
Family | Miyagi Chōjun[citation needed] (father) |
Spouse | Minnie Miyagi, Mrs. Miyagi (unnamed and deceased) |
Significant other | Yukie |
Children | unnamed Miyagi (deceased) Daniel LaRusso (adopted son) |
Relatives | Miyagi Shimpo (ancestor, Gōjū-ryū inventor) |
Religion | Shinto |
Nationality | Okinawan American |
Teacher | Miyagi Chōjun |
Students | |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart Presidential Unit Citation Army Good Conduct Medal American Campaign Medal European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal |
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