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The Karate Kid screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen stated that Mr. Miyagi was named after Chōjun Miyagi, the founder of the Goju-ryu karate style, [14] and that Fumio Demura was one of the inspirations for the character.
The Karate Kid screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen stated that Mr. Miyagi was named after Chōjun Miyagi, the founder of the Goju-ryu karate style, [6] and that Fumio Demura was the inspiration for the character. [7]
Sep 24, 2020 · Fumio Demura almost played the role of Mr. Miyagi himself. Columbia Pictures. It's obviously quite cool that Demura got some on-screen time in The Karate Kid, particularly as it comes in one of...
Jun 11, 2024 · The third master who helped inspire Mr. Miyagi was Fumio Demura (1938-2023). Demura was Morita’s stunt double in The Karate Kid, as well as featured in the third and fourth sequels....
Jul 21, 2023 · Fumio Demura was stunt double for Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi, in the Karate Kid franchise. Outside of the Karate Kid Demura is one of the most revered and respected Karate masters in...
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May 1, 2018 · ALY MORITA: Fumio Demura was my dad’s stunt double at the end of that scene, where Miyagi basically kicks the Cobra Kai’s asses. THOMAS: Fumio was spectacular. He’s right up there with Bruce ...
Aug 7, 2015 · Pat Morita’s iconic sensei in ‘The Karate Kid’ was based on his mentor, Japanese legend Fumio Demura. A new documentary looks back at Demura’s astonishing, influential life.
