When fans debate the best Karate Kid movies, Part III often gets pushed to the side. Sandwiched between the beloved original and the nostalgic Next Karate Kid , this 1989 sequel is frequently labeled the black sheep of the franchise. But after rewatching it recently, I think it’s time we give Daniel LaRusso’s darkest chapter a second look.

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This time, Mr. Miyagi refuses to train Daniel for competition, believing karate is for defense, not trophies. So Daniel falls for Silver’s trap – joining the corrupt Cobra Kai dojo, learning brutal techniques, and nearly losing himself. It’s painful to watch our hero get beaten down both physically and emotionally, but that makes his eventual return to Miyagi’s philosophy all the more powerful.