The Next Karate Kid

Revealing mistake: In the fight between Julie and Ned, when she does the last kick to take him down, it's obvious that she doesn't actually kick him.

Revealing mistake: One of the monks bowls a gutterball which jumps out at the last second to become a strike, but as it does the 10 pin begins falling before the ball contacts any of the pins.

Revealing mistake: When the monk bowls the gutterball, you can see a lever pop out in the gutter and guide the ball back onto the alley.

Revealing mistake: In the fight between Julie and Ned, when she does the last kick to take him down, it's obvious that she doesn't actually kick him.

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Sergeant Kesuke Miyagi: Boys are much easier.

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Trivia: In this movie Mr. Miyagi's first name is revealed for the first time.

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Question: Mr Miyagi said he taught Julie's grandfather Karate but in the first movie he never taught anyone before Daniel. Can someone explain this to me please?

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Answer: Likely the filmmakers deliberately changed the plot details to fit the new storyline, either hoping or not caring if the audience noticed. It's not uncommon for films to do this in sequels.

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