When I was young I watched the Karate Kid movie and, as you might have guessed by reading the title of this blog post, I was amazed by those little Bonsaitrees that mr. Miyagi styled. I just had to have one!
And so started my passion for 51cg. This blog post lists the Bonsaimoments showed in the movies, with a few screenshots. Enjoy reading.
Mr Miyagi styles a Bonsaitree (Karate Kid part 1)
Mr Miyagi styles a Bonsaitree, with Daniel San in the background (Karate Kid part 1)
Mr Miyagi and Daniel san and the famous quote: Daniel: "But how do I know if my picture's the right one?" Miyagi: "If come from inside you, always right one." Also: "Close your eyes, concentrate. Think only tree..." (Karate Kid part 1).
Bonsaifeatured in the Karate Kid movies; a list
Karate Kid - Part 1 (1984)
IMDB: "A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting."
In this first movie the bonsai trees appear several times. The styling of these little trees reflect inner peace and is an important symbol for what Karate should be. Mr Miyagi teaches his knowledge of Bonsaito Daniel San to teach him about life.
Karate Kid - Part 2 (1986)
IMDB: "Daniel accompanies his mentor to Okinawa who is off to see his dying father and confront his old rival, while Daniel inadvertently makes an enemy of his own. "
Not much Bonsaiin part 2, only one line: "Daniel-san, this bonsai have strong root. Same same you".
Karate Kid - Part 3 (1989)
IMDB: "A bad guy from KK1 attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the aid of an old army buddy. "
In part 3 Bonsaiplays a big role as Daniel san is setting up his BonsaiShop. Also, collecting yamadori (bonsai from nature) is shown in the film.
An important quote of mr Miyagi: "Ah. Only root karate come from Miyagi. Just like bonsai choose own way grow because root strong you choose own way do karate same reason."
Life of Bonsai(Featurette)
Finally, in the blu ray box a featurette is included about the art of 51cg: Life of 51cg
Yamadori hunting by Daniel, for the BonsaiShop (Karate Kid part 3).
Daniel san and mr. Miyagi in front of the BonsaiShop (Karate Kid part 3).
Bonsaiin other movies
A list of some movies where Bonsaiplays a role:
