![]() And then there’s your full-time job … your family obligations … and all the other responsibilities that take up your time. You want to master a highly valued, worthwhile skill … but you don’t have a lot of time to get there. Often, this meant starting as early as 6:00 a.m. Miyagi agreed to start training Daniel for the tournament, he set a strict schedule for Daniel to follow. Whatever your situation may be, just make sure you come up with a deal that’s both good for you and your instructor.Įstablish a consistent daily routine and stick with it. Or … you can help your instructor with other things he may need in exchange for his time and expertise. Perhaps you can make a “barter” deal – skill-for-skill – with your instructor. Maybe you possess a skill that your instructor lacks … and wants to master himself. However, you can make other arrangements, too. Often, this means simply paying your instructor for his time. Just make sure it’s a “win-win” deal for both you and your instructor. Think of how you can get mentored by a master … no matter what your craft. For mastering most skills, there’s nothing better than being in the hands of a master teacher, either one-to-one or in a small group.” George Leonard, author of the book Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment, wrote, “There are some skills you can learn on your own, and some you can try to learn, but if you intend to take the journey of mastery, the best thing you can do is to arrange for first-rate instruction. To achieve mastery, nothing beats high-quality instruction from a master instructor. ![]() Miyagi begins to train Daniel, his skills improve so rapidly that only a few months later, he’s able to defeat many brown belts and black belts. However, he learned it from a cheap book printed in black and white … and a few classes at the local YMCA back in Newark, New Jersey. In the movie, Daniel knows a little karate before he starts training with Mr. Who wins? Watch the movie! In the meantime, here are a few ideas borrowed from the movie that you can use to master any highly valued, worthwhile skill: In the final scene, Daniel goes on to face the toughest, most skilled karate student in the “All-Valley Karate Tournament” championship. Daniel soon learns how these simple, repetitive exercises are preparing him with the moves he’ll need to defend himself in karate. The training is unorthodox, to say the least … but it works. Miyagi asks Daniel to sand the floor, and then paint a large fence … all while using strict and specific motions … “Side to side … up and down …” and so on. “Wax on … wax off … wax on … wax off …”Īfter many hours of waxing cars, Mr. To begin, he asks Daniel to start waxing his collection of antique automobiles, using a strict, circular motion. Miyagi to train him so he can defend himself from further punishment. Miyagi’s ability to beat up a bunch of well-trained karate buffs without breaking a sweat, so he begs Mr. Miyagi” (played by Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) comes out of nowhere, completely manhandles the thugs, and saves Daniel.ĭaniel is astonished at Mr. Then one night during a routine beating, a seemingly old, frail Japanese man, “Mr. In the beginning of the film, “new kid in school” Daniel (played by Ralph Macchio) spends his time getting pummeled by a gang of pretty boy thugs. This famous line from the 1984 hit movie The Karate Kid rings a bell with most movie goers.
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