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! colspan="2" style="background:#F07029; border-radius:3.25px;" align="center"|<div style="margin-left:55px;">''Articles About Daniel LaRusso''</div>
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|width="15%" style="background:#66ad72; border-radius:3.25px;"|'''Main Continuity'''
|[[Daniel LaRusso|Miyagi-verse]]
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|style="background:#66ad72; border-radius:3.25px;"|'''Alternate Continuity'''
|[[Daniel LaRusso (TV Series)|TV Series]] - [[Daniel LaRusso (NES)|Video Game]]
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|-|First Form=[[File:FirstFormIze.png|right|300px]]
|-|The Karate Kid=
{{Quote|I want to let loose the power I've preserved over these long years of thawing. I can't stand just idling around.|First Form Ize}}
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|-|Second Form=[[File:SecondFormIze.png|right|400px]]
{{!}}-{{!}}Part I=[[File:KK1Daniel.png|right|380px]]
{{Quote|I've gotten a little stronger. Please don't die too easily.|Second Form Ize to Vegeta}}
{{Quote|You're the best friend I've ever had.|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
|-|True Form=[[File:TrueFormIze.png|right|380px]]
{{Quote|I learn plenty, yeah, I learned how to sand your decks maybe. I washed your car, paint your house, paint your fence. I learn plenty!|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
{{Quote|No need to be so frightened!! It'll all be over soon enough anyway!!|True Form Ize}}
{{Quote|No you don't want to hear the truth. All you want to hear about is how great it is. Well it may be great for you but it SUCKS for me! I hate this place! I HATE IT! I just want to go home. Why can't we just go home?|Daniel to Lucille LaRusso}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Part II=[[File:KK2Daniel.png|right|390px]]
{{Quote|You know... When MY father died, I spent a lot of time thinking I hadn't been such a great son. It seemed to me like I could have listened a little more, spent a little more time with him together... I felt so guilty, you know, like he did everything for me and I didn't do anything for him. Then one day I realized... that I did the greatest thing I ever did for him before he died: I was there with him... and I held his hand... and said goodbye.|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Part III=[[File:KK3Daniel.png|right|400px]]
{{Quote|Mr. Miyagi, forget about it! We did it! We did it!!|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
{{Quote|I'm sorry if you don't like it but I've got problems, okay, and if you're not going to be part of the solution, just don't give me a hard time about it!|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
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|-|Cobra Kai=
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{{!}}-{{!}}Season I=[[File:CK1Daniel.png|right|470px]]
{{Quote|Oh, [[Johnny Lawrence]] calling someone else an asshole, that's rich, man...|Daniel LaRusso}}
{{Quote|Hey, [[Mr. Miyagi]]... I know it's been a few months, but, better late than never, right? I've been thinking about you a lot lately... I, um... It's funny, when I was a kid you seemed to always have all the answers, y'know, I guess I thought when I got older I'd have it all figured out too. But now, I just... feel like I'm clueless. Makes me wonder, was it different for you, or were you just better at hiding it?|Daniel LaRusso}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Season II=[[File:CK2Daniel.png|right|470px]]
{{Quote|You figure, with two people you have twice the defense, right? Wrong. One of the cornerstones of Miyagi-Do Karate is always moving in a circle. And with the wheel technique, you'll soon see that two people can be as strong as twenty. Now, are you ready?|Daniel LaRusso to [[Samantha LaRusso]] and [[Robby Keene]]}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Season III=[[File:CK3Daniel.png|right|420px]]
{{Quote|You're not gonna do anything. Not while I'm around.|Daniel LaRusso to [[John Kreese]]}}
{{Quote|You sent them to my house?! You came after my daughter... You wanted a fight, you son of a bitch, NOW you've got one!|Daniel LaRusso to [[John Kreese]]}}
{{Quote|This is where I almost lost to fear. It was during my second tournament, I didn't even need to fight in the preliminary rounds, so I was fresh! I thought I was ready. But in the final match... my opponent was ruthless. Before I knew it, I was on that mat and fear had completely taken over. I was paralyzed, I couldn't move. The thought of getting up again and facing that guy just... scared the living daylights outta me. I just wanted to run off and hide...|Daniel LaRusso recounting his fight with [[Mike Barnes]]}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Season IV=[[File:CK4Daniel.png|right|400px]]
{{Quote|Now I'm supposed to give up my dojo and step down as a sensei... There's too much at stake to honor an agreement made with men who have none. If Cobra Kai is gonna to keep growing and getting stronger, I need to do whatever it takes to stop them. Even if that means going on offense.|Daniel LaRusso}}
{{Quote|Why? To get back at your dad? Me? Miyagi-Do? Sam? The world? Because if that's the case, I have another Miyagi-Do secret that you can slip to your friends. Never put passion over principle, because even if you win, you lose.|Daniel LaRusso to [[Robby Keene]]}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Season V=[[File:CK5Daniel.png|right|340px]]
{{Quote|Miyagi-Do existed before any of us... It'll be around long after we're gone. The roots are strong, so the tree will survive...|Daniel LaRusso to [[Terry Silver]]}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Season VI=[[File:Season6 Daniel.png|right|340px]]
{{Quote|I wish you could see this, Mr. Miyagi. A whole dojo full of kids learning your lessons.|Daniel LaRusso}}
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==Background==
==Background==
'''Ize''' is
'''Daniel LaRusso''' is the main protagonist of ''The Karate Kid'' franchise. As a bullied high school student who recently moved to Reseda, California, Daniel was taken under the wing of wise karate master, Mr. Miyagi, who taught him the principles of inner peace and balance. Using the training he received, Daniel was able to overcome his bullies, and win two consecutive All Valley Karate championships.
 
Thirty years after Mr. Miyagi changed his life forever, Daniel got married, had two kids, and became the owner of the LaRusso Auto Group. Once the Cobra Kai dojo is reopened by his former rival, Johnny Lawrence, Daniel became the sensei of his own Miyagi-Do Karate dojo, teaching students to oppose Cobra Kai's violent practices.
 
==Personality==
'''Glorifies and respects Mr. Miyagi:''' Daniel saw Mr. Miyagi as not only his sensei, [https://youtu.be/se2XgvFwko0?t=44 but a surrogate father and role model to him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 1</ref>. He respected him so much that [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddCIIfyi2Pg delayed going to college to be there for him when his father died]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjQm9liasHo outright gave up his college fund to purchase "Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees", to fulfil his mentor's dream out of a sense of gratitude]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. He is extremely protective of Mr. Miyagi's legacy, [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 violently lashing out against Johnny when he "insults" him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>. He [https://youtu.be/wN2LyPNsDjU?t=86 had almost forgotten Miyagi's own lessons of "finding your own way to grow" because of his desire to honor Mr. Miyagi's legacy and teach Miyagi-Do Karate exactly as it was taught to him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>.
 
'''Hot-headed:''' Though [https://youtu.be/nG1JXyfdGcQ?t=19 Daniel attributes his anger to Terry Silver and Cobra Kai manipulating him into something he isn't, Terry clarifies that Daniel has always been a hot-head, and that he only brought out what was already inside of him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>. This can be seen [https://youtu.be/qb7ksNMvj0U?t=165 when he punched and tackled Bobby after being tripped during soccer practice]<ref>The Karate Kid Part (1984)</ref>, or [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 when Daniel punches Johnny after hearing him state the difficult truth about Mr. Miyagi]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>
 
'''Excels with balance:''' Though usually hot-headed and abrasive, [https://youtu.be/3GXy0LijiKk?t=278 Daniel often reaches a state of inner-peace and balance in critical moments]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlJO4bL964 which gives him complete control over a fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>.
 
==General Information==
'''Name:''' [https://youtu.be/f1eXZFcLskk?t=292 Daniel LaRusso]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
 
'''Nicknames:''' [https://youtu.be/LerwIYmNFXY?t=35 Daniel-san]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://youtu.be/3GXy0LijiKk?t=117 Danny boy]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>, [https://youtu.be/DQjz9Ripb40?t=36 Dan]<ref>Cobra Kai season 1</ref>, [https://youtu.be/jPhPTYHQNs8?t=55 Mr. LaRusso]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIaVdlcDRA0 Sensei Daniel LaRusso]
 
'''Origin:''' [[The Karate Kid]]
 
'''First Appearance:''' The Karate Kid (1984)
 
'''Latest Appearance:''' Karate Kid: Legends (2025)


==Statistics==
'''Company:''' Sony Pictures Entertainment
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' At least '''3-C''', '''higher''' in Second Form, possibly '''3-A''' in True Form


'''Name:''' Ize
'''Creator:''' Robert Mark Kamen


'''Origin:''' Dragon Ball AF (Young Jijii)
'''Actor:''' [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001494/ Ralph Macchio]


'''Sex:''' Male
'''Sex:''' Male


'''Age:''' 50 years old ([https://imgur.com/a/nV3nJRh Stated here])
'''Sexuality:''' Heterosexual
 
'''Pronouns:''' He/Him
 
'''Age:''' 16 - 17 years old (The Karate Kid), 17 years old (The Karate Kid Part II), 17 - 18 years old (The Karate Kid Part III), 51 - 53 years old (Cobra Kai)
 
'''Birthdate:''' December 18, 1966
 
'''Homeworld:''' Earth
 
'''Residence:''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1eXZFcLskk Newark, New Jersey] (formerly), [https://youtu.be/f1eXZFcLskk?t=287 South Seas Apt. 20, Reseda, California] (during The Karate Kid), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imq8L6zM-kY Mr. Miyagi's house, Reseda, California] (during The Karate Kid Part III), [https://youtu.be/o67fQpHTy_4?t=109 Larusso House, Encino Hills, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California] (during Cobra Kai)
 
'''Story Role:''' Underdog, Student, Protagonist, Mentor
 
'''Classification:''' Shop Co-Owner (formerly), Car Salesman, Karate Sensei
 
'''Species:''' Human
 
'''[[State of Being]]:''' Regular
 
'''[[Physiology]]:''' '''Humanoid Physiology'''
 
'''Occupation:''' Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees co-owner (formerly), Miyagi-Do Karate student (formerly), Cobra Kai student (formerly), LaRusso Auto Group owner, Miyagi-do Karate sensei
 
'''Affiliations:''' Lucille LaRusso (mother), Louie LaRusso Sr. (uncle), Louie LaRusso Jr. (cousin), Vanessa LaRusso (cousin), [[Nariyoshi Miyagi]] ([https://youtu.be/6GawLiK-BCI?t=128 Mr. Miyagi was the best friend Daniel ever had]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>. [https://youtu.be/se2XgvFwko0?t=44 He was Daniel's karate sensei, a surrogate father for him, and a role model that he strives to live up to every day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 1</ref>), Amanda LaRusso (wife), [[Samantha LaRusso]] (daughter), [[Anthony LaRusso]] (son), Ali Mills ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw8F305nnI8 Daniel's former girlfriend]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og9IUfNdj_Y who he remains friends with to this day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>), Kumiko ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFTYNG_dV-M Daniel's former girlfriend]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG50-MPASYY who he remains friends with to this day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>), Jessica Andrews ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feVlPOjTblk One of Daniel's oldest friends]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III(1989)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaNDPKICzIg who is related to Daniel's wife and set them up together]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>), [[Johnny Lawrence]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN2LyPNsDjU On] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzTdKjazVH4 off] friends, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdjMOyKuGPI are partnered] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrJLn-cwCDQ as sensei]), [[Chozen Toguchi]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4NzIIKp7NU Allied with Daniel, his "karate cousin" as Miyagi-Do students])
 
'''Enemies:''' [[Johnny Lawrence]] (Formerly. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCHuoT1QB3Q They were originally rivals fighting over Ali Mills]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B2wHIzbu74 but that rivalry persisted in the modern day]), [[Chozen Toguchi]] (Formerly. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dM5Ymv5RE Chozen attempted to kill Daniel for dishonoring him]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, until they made up years later), [[Mike Barnes]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgxGDlLde4o Mike bullied and terrorized Daniel to force him to participate in the All Valley Tournament], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3akZyTM38c then physically tortured him during their match]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NWvknk0H94 They made up years later]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>), [[John Kreese]] (Kreese is the mentor of the opposing dojo, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPbPfYFUc1k who terrorizes Daniel], and thus [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjLVh5VieA Daniel has a deep hatred for him]<ref>Cobra Kai</ref>), [[Terry Silver]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPhPTYHQNs8 Terry manipulated Daniel into joining the Cobra Kai dojo, all to cause him pain]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlJO4bL964 Daniel and Terry's hatred for one another continues into the modern day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>)
 
'''[[Status]]:''' '''Alive'''
 
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Chaotic Good''' (Daniel has a good heart, [https://youtu.be/qCHuoT1QB3Q?t=229 having stood up for Ali when her radio was broken by Johnny]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddCIIfyi2Pg insisted on being with] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJynmSt_d04 and consoling Mr Miyagi after his father's death]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjQm9liasHo using his college funds to instead purchase "Mr Miyagi's Little Trees" out of gratitude for his mentor]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4BfK1LKbCY He opposes Cobra Kai purely so that the kids of the world can be safe from its influence]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>. He can be a little abrasive, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhdLuq-b9yk such as when he doused Johnny in water without provocation]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>. He is hot-headed, [https://youtu.be/FBemj7mR80s?t=68 lashing out and destroying his bike out of anger towards Cobra Kai and his move to Reseda]<ref>The Karate Kid Part (1984)</ref>, [https://youtu.be/oKrILOGQwII?t=86 and breaking a kid's nose after being pushed]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. Though Daniel [https://youtu.be/nG1JXyfdGcQ?t=19 attributes his anger to Terry Silver and Cobra Kai manipulating him into something he isn't, Terry clarifies that Daniel has always been a hot-head, and that he only brought out what was already inside of him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>. This can be seen [https://youtu.be/qb7ksNMvj0U?t=165 when he punched and tackled Bobby after being tripped during soccer practice]<ref>The Karate Kid Part (1984)</ref>, or [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 when Daniel punches Johnny after hearing him state the difficult truth about Mr. Miyagi]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>)
 
'''[[Protection Level]]:''' '''Metropolitan Protector''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXy0LijiKk In fighting and defeating] [[Mike Barnes]], Daniel prevented [[Terry Silver]] [https://youtu.be/V3akZyTM38c?t=88 from teaching the violent principles of Cobra Kai] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erR1dgyv1_U across the San Fernando Valley]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4BfK1LKbCY He fought to do the same thing thirty years later]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5 Trailer</ref>), currently '''Global Protector''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlJO4bL964 Daniel now fights Terry Silver to] [https://youtu.be/r6s8OTUysp0?t=212 thwart his plan of spreading Cobra Kai's values across the entire world, via the Sekai Taikai]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5 Trailer</ref>)
 
'''[[Threat Level]]:''' '''Street Threat''' in the Cobra Kai dojo ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKrILOGQwII Under Terry Silver's influence, Daniel was starting violent fights without much provocation])
 
==Statistics==
'''[[Grade]]:''' '''A'''
 
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''High 10-B'''


'''Classification:''' Alien, Frieza Race, Lord
'''[[Cardinality]]:''' Finite


'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''


'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' At least '''Galaxy level+''' ([https://imgur.com/a/b82Uy3k Could easily defeat Post-GT Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta], who should be far superior to Fusion Reborn Super Saiyan 3 Goku, due to taking place several years after; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dY2IBPzJhI Goku’s Super Saiyan 3 transformation] was able to [https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Elizhaa/Goku_shakes_the_Afterlife_Redone shake the afterlife]), '''higher''' in Second Form ([https://imgur.com/a/FSmWWPt Has gotten stronger]. [https://imgur.com/a/9r1DxGf Defeated Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta], who should be comparable to [[Son Goku (Dragon Ball GT)|Super Saiyan 4 Goku]]; Super Saiyan 4 Goku [https://youtu.be/LDIb6jhB2qQ?t=11 could easily overpower Super Baby 2], who [https://youtu.be/b8_ddJYieUo?t=121 previously defeated him in Super Saiyan 3]), possibly '''Universe level''' in True Form ([https://imgur.com/a/VP7LxRh Has gotten far stronger than before]. The collateral damage from his display of power [https://imgur.com/a/ourdadt was thought to cause the end of the universe])
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Above Average Human level''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8tx_8zkczc Can breaks six blocks of ice at once]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>. Comparable to [[Chozen Toguchi]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKISdYhQcvw#t=15s who could destroy a crumbling statue with a kick]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>. [https://youtu.be/jPhPTYHQNs8?t=101 Could punch and kick through sturdy wooden boards]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. Comparable to [[Chris (Cobra Kai)|Chris]], [https://youtu.be/MsX-iWp68OI?t=27 who could punch through several slabs of stone], and [[Kyler Park]], [https://youtu.be/MsX-iWp68OI?t=151 who did the same with his head]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>)


'''[[Durability]]:''' At least '''Galaxy level+''', '''higher''' in Second Form, possibly '''Universe level''' in True Form
'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Above Average Human level''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXy0LijiKk&t=118s Withstood an onslaught of brutal attacks from] [[Mike Barnes]], [https://youtu.be/cXjrHFW3hfg?t=32 who could punch through bricks]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>)


'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' At least '''Galaxy Class+''', '''higher''' in Second Form, possibly '''Universe Class''' in True Form
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Above Average Human Class'''


'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' Unknown
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Average Human'''


'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' At least '''FTL''' (Is far superior to base form Cell Saga Goku, who was able to [https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Elizhaa/Goku_and_Pikkon_Cross_the_Afterlife_(Redone) travel from Grand Kai’s planet to Hell in at most 10 minutes time]), '''higher''' with Second and True Form ([https://imgur.com/a/EZFCjiK Is noted to have gotten far faster])
'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' '''Average Human'''


'''[[Speed|Combat Speed]]:''' At least '''FTL''' (Can react to foes faster than Goku on Namek, who fought so fast that [https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11122/111225359/4538421-8897519801-45227.jpg King Kai could not keep up with him], despite King Kai [https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:The_Living_Tribunal1/DBGT_speeds being able to track his spaceship without problem]), '''higher''' with Second and True Form ([https://imgur.com/a/EZFCjiK Is noted to have gotten far faster])
'''[[Speed|Combat Speed]]:''' At least '''Athletic Human''' (Comparable to [[Johnny Lawrence]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_LIDdGKyh4 who was given the nickname "White Lightning", due to his moves being considered fast even compared to the MMA fighter he was facing])


'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' At least '''FTL''', '''higher''' with Second and True Form
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' At least '''Athletic Human'''


'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Superhuman'''
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Athletic Human'''


'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee''', '''Interstellar''' with Ki attacks
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee'''


'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Extraordinary Genius''' (Due to [https://imgur.com/a/nV3nJRh going through a thawing period that lasted far longer] than [[Frieza]], Ize emerged far more powerful and skillful than he. Ize, despite only recently being born, is able to perfectly contend with highly experienced fighters such as [[Vegeta (Young Jijii AF)|Vegeta]], and preform Ki attacks perfectly without any prior knowledge of the ability to do so)
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Average''' academically, '''Gifted''' combatively ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiFxNjMf5Bc Defeated two-time All Valley champion], [[Johnny Lawrence]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuluCUyHNNM after only a few months of training]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>. Soon after, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dM5Ymv5RE he fought and defeated] [[Chozen Toguchi]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xqmmLQNvKc who mentored a group of black belt military soldiers]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>. [https://youtu.be/MgxGDlLde4o?t=34 Could easily defeat] [[Dennis de Guzman]], [https://youtu.be/y7N4mY_1vWI?t=66 who was specifically hired to] [https://youtu.be/cXjrHFW3hfg?t=56 train the country-renowned "tournament terror"], [[Mike Barnes]]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. Daniel is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ffMsuLBxMY skilled enough to fight and defeat an entire hockey team at once]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7pJdRUo2yc as well as a group of thugs who could physically overpower him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 2</ref>)
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==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
'''[[Martial Arts]]''' (Was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKYDg5upGFQ trained in the martial art of Miyagi-do karate]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpq-sLmnt9Q briefly in Cobra Kai karate]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>), '''[[Accelerated Development]]''' (Was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuluCUyHNNM trained for only a few months in preparation for the All-Valley Tournament], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiFxNjMf5Bc and still managed to take first place against a two-time champion]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>), '''[[Weapon Usage]]''' (Can [https://youtu.be/5wsSqqytKf8?t=34 wield a bo staff]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>, [https://youtu.be/1ffMsuLBxMY?t=86 and has proficiently used a hockey stick as a weapon]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>), '''[[Vehicular Usage]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBemj7mR80s Can ride a bike] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GawLiK-BCI&t=170s drive a car]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>), '''[[Pressure Points]]''' (Learned [https://youtu.be/WBOg29ukGOM?t=127 the "Secret of Miyagi-Do Pressure Points" from] [[Chozen Toguchi]]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>, [https://youtu.be/QMkK47pX6HI?t=107 which he can use to temporarily disable his opponent's limbs]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>, [https://youtu.be/jHjLVh5VieA?t=303 thereby taking away their ability to wage war]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>), '''Limited [[Resistance]]''' to '''[[Temperature Manipulation|Extreme Temperatures]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLkEE51NKNs Shochu-Geiko has Daniel train to be able to fight in both extreme heat and extreme cold])
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===[[Hax|Powers and Abilities]]===
==Notable Techniques==
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*'''Crane Kick:''' The Crane Technique, also called the Crane Kick, is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique. The user stands on their right foot, lifts their left leg, opens their "wings" and takes balance. They then jump on their right foot and kick, their arms will go down on guard but the opponent will expect a left-foot kick. If done correctly, there is no defense.
|-|Innate Abilities=
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[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]], [[Martial Arts]] (Ize can [https://imgur.com/a/b82Uy3k outmaneuver Vegeta], a trained martial artist), [[Genius Intelligence]], [[Acrobatics]], [[Extrasensory Perception]], [[Flight]], [[Chi Manipulation|Ki Manipulation]] (Ize can [https://imgur.com/a/4yaj0UB generate Ki for attacks]), [[Enhanced Senses]], Overwhelming [[Aura]] (Ize's aura [https://imgur.com/a/x0h0ic6 causes those with weak wills to pass out]), [[Immortality]] [[Power Nullification|Negation]] (Type 7; Gotenks can [https://youtu.be/nXq-sAu8cDI?t=153 destroy the Dictator’s undead army] with their Ki; others with Ki should thus be able to do the same), [[Light Manipulation]] (Ize can [https://imgur.com/a/4yaj0UB generate Ki, which gives off light]), [[Transformation]] (Ize [https://imgur.com/a/H3h6NSO can transform]), [[Self-Sustenance]] & [[Spaceflight]] (Type 1; As a part of Frieza’s race, Ize can [https://imgur.com/a/XdmPOIv survive in, and travel through, space]), [[Telekinesis]] (As a member of Frieza’s race, [https://youtu.be/bxRZm-wUcGk?t=14 he should be able to perform similar telekinesis]), [[Curtain Fire]] ([https://imgur.com/a/zi6N256 Fires off a barrage of Ki blasts] with Crazy Finger Beam), [[Non-Physical Interaction]] (Those with Ki were [https://youtu.be/Q7dnol6LWJc?t=99 able to harm the Ghost Warriors]), [[Healing]] (Ki is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmdLKIV1vds&t=27s shown to have healing properties]), [[Fusionism]] (All Dragon Ball characters are capable of fusion)
CraneKick.png|'''Crane Kick'''
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*'''Drum Technique:''' The Drum Technique is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique created by the patriarch of the dojo, Shimpo Miyagi. After his accidental trip to China, Shimpo Miyagi returned with the secret of Miyagi family karate—a small Okinawan hand drum. The move involves the dodging of attacks while twisting one's body back and forth in similar fashion to the pellets of the handheld drum.
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DrumTechnique.png|'''Drum Technique'''
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|-|Resistances=
*'''Miyagi Pressure Points:''' The Secret of Miyagi Pressure Points is a technique created by ancient Miyagi ancestors, to fend off Japanese invaders. With no other way to stop the invaders, they discovered these pressure points as a way to take away their ability to wage war. By striking hidden pressure points around the body, a practitioner can temporarily disable an opponent's limbs.
[[Resistance]] to:
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MiyagiPressurePoints.png|'''Miyagi Pressure Points'''
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==Other==
'''Standard Tactics:''' By principle, unless aggravated, [https://youtu.be/UdbsWT3aF_8?t=77 Daniel will never strike first in battle]. [https://youtu.be/QMkK47pX6HI?t=24 He always fights defensively], seeking ways to end a fight as quickly and peacefully as possible, [https://youtu.be/jHjLVh5VieA?t=303 resorting to the "Secret of Miyagi-Do Pressure Points" if his opponent insists on fighting]. Only when angry or offended [https://youtu.be/WPQDOcDDpxU?t=27 will he attack first], [https://youtu.be/oKrILOGQwII?t=86 and attack aggressively]. Daniel also usually [https://youtu.be/CiFxNjMf5Bc?t=190 uses his] [https://youtu.be/e_dM5Ymv5RE?t=259 signature moves] to end a fight.


[[Cold Manipulation|Extreme Colds]] (Ize [https://imgur.com/a/nV3nJRh was incased in ice for 50 years], which only empowered him), [[Transmutation]] ([https://imgur.com/a/4mmxYHT Chocolate Beam transforms people into candy], but Ize was [https://imgur.com/a/BIW4gI9 completely unchanged after being hit by it])
'''Weaknesses:''' Daniel's hot-headedness [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPQDOcDDpxU can knock him off-balance and make him lose a fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>, or [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 ruin friendships as he lashes out in heated moments]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>.
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===Notable Techniques===
==Note==
*'''Flight:''' With a mastery of Ki control, Ize is able to fly at incredibly high speeds.
Though Miyagi-verse characters are expert martial artists, this is because of their nigh-supernatural skill and rate of growth, not their actual power input. Generally, they are only above average in strength, carried by their technique. For instance, [[Tory Nichols]], one of the stronger characters of the series, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjQXZr97fdY breaks her hand punching through solid stone]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>.
*'''Ki Blast:''' Using Ki, Ize can concentrate it into a ball that he uses as a projectile attack.
*'''Ki Sense:''' Ize is able to detect lifeforms and power levels from far off.
*'''Energy Wave:''' Ize is capable of launching large beams of Ki from his palms, to pierce through or overwhelm opponents.
*'''Death Beam:''' [https://imgur.com/a/qqOo4O8 Seen here], Ize takes this technique from Frieza. This has Ize fire off a fast and thin beam of Ki, used to pierce through targets.
*'''Crazy Finger Beam:''' [https://imgur.com/a/zi6N256 Seen here], Ize takes this technique from his Frieza. This has Ize fire several Death Beams at his opponent from his fingertips at an incredible speed, almost mimicking gunfire.
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===Other===
'''Weaknesses:''' None notable.
==Battle Records==
==Battle Records==
14-8-1-2
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<tabber>
|-|Victories=
|-|Victories=
None
<br>
 
*'''Unnamed fighter''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReM_E--YN4s Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Daniel was given a warning for running out of the ring twice.
 
*'''Jerry Robertson''' - [https://youtu.be/ReM_E--YN4s?t=97 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
 
*'''[[Jimmy (The Karate Kid)|Jimmy]]''' - [https://youtu.be/ReM_E--YN4s?t=122 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
 
*'''[[Tommy (The Karate Kid)|Tommy]]''' - [https://youtu.be/sj6R4nkotKI?t=337 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Tommy scored one point on Daniel during the fight.
 
*'''[[Dutch (The Karate Kid)|Dutch]]''' - [https://youtu.be/sj6R4nkotKI?t=374 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Dutch scored one point on Daniel during the fight.
 
*'''[[Johnny Lawrence]]''' - [https://youtu.be/d8HS9coAFnE?t=365 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Johnny scored two points on Daniel during the fight.
 
*'''[[Chozen Toguchi]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dM5Ymv5RE Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Castle of King Sho Hashi, Okinawa, Japan
 
*'''[[Dennis de Guzman]]''' - [https://youtu.be/MgxGDlLde4o?t=35 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees, Los Angeles, California
 
*'''[[Mike Barnes]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXy0LijiKk Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Mike scored and lost numerous points on Daniel to inflict as much pain as possible.
 
*'''Trey, Cruz, & Derek''' - [https://youtu.be/u5jUCm8GaQw?t=84 Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 2</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Beach Country Club, Los Angeles, California
 
*'''Thugs''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScFZqWbxoFg Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Daniel fought alongside [[Johnny Lawrence]].
**'''Location:''' Unmarked auto repair shop, Los Angeles, California
 
*'''[[John Kreese]]''' - [https://youtu.be/jHjLVh5VieA?t=242 Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Cobra Kai dojo, San Fernando Valley, California
**'''Note:''' Daniel stopped himself from delivering the finishing blow, after Miguel and Samantha arrived.
 
*'''Hockey Players''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ffMsuLBxMY Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Hockey arena, San Fernando Valley, California
 
*'''[[Terry Silver]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlJO4bL964 Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Cobra Kai dojo, San Fernando Valley, California


|-|Losses=
|-|Losses=
None
<br>
 
*'''[[Johnny Lawrence]]''' - [https://youtu.be/qCHuoT1QB3Q?t=237 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Unnamed beach, Los Angeles, California
 
*'''[[Johnny Lawrence]]''' - [https://youtu.be/-fc6W4XfbGY?t=270 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Daniel was restrained by Johnny's friends.
**'''Location:''' Unmarked field, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he passed out.
 
*'''[[Chozen Toguchi]]''' - [https://youtu.be/QFlelO4BomA?t=41 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Miyagi dojo, Tomi Village, Okinawa, Japan
**'''Note:''' Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
 
*'''[[Mike Barnes]]''' - [https://youtu.be/MgxGDlLde4o?t=52 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
 
*'''[[Mike Barnes]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEP2PEXhkPE Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' The entire battle was staged by Terry Silver.
**'''Location:''' Mr. Miyagi's house, Reseda, California
**'''Note:''' Terry Silver arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
 
*'''[[Mike Barnes]]''' - [https://youtu.be/erR1dgyv1_U?t=20 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Cobra Kai dojo, San Fernando Valley, California
**'''Note:''' Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
 
*'''[[Chozen Toguchi]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBOg29ukGOM Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Unnamed dojo, Okinawa, Japan
 
*'''[[Terry Silver]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPQDOcDDpxU Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Stingray's Apartment, San Fernando Valley, California
 
|-|Draws=
<br>
 
*'''[[Johnny Lawrence]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMkK47pX6HI Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' Mr. Miyagi's house, Reseda, California
**'''Note:''' Daniel and Johnny both landed the final point on one another at the same time.


|-|Inconclusive=
|-|Inconclusive=
None
<br>
 
*'''[[Bobby Brown]]''' - [https://youtu.be/d8HS9coAFnE?t=141 Fight]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' Tournament rules.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Bobby was disqualified for deliberately injuring Daniel's leg, allowing for Daniel to move onto the finals without having to finish their match.
 
*'''[[Johnny Lawrence]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSWpxvRaclY Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 2</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Reseda Heights, Reseda, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Samantha and Robby stopped them before the fight could escalate.
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==References==

Latest revision as of 19:37, 16 November 2024

Articles About Daniel LaRusso
Main Continuity Miyagi-verse
Alternate Continuity TV Series - Video Game

You're the best friend I've ever had.
~ Daniel to Mr. Miyagi
I learn plenty, yeah, I learned how to sand your decks maybe. I washed your car, paint your house, paint your fence. I learn plenty!
~ Daniel to Mr. Miyagi
No you don't want to hear the truth. All you want to hear about is how great it is. Well it may be great for you but it SUCKS for me! I hate this place! I HATE IT! I just want to go home. Why can't we just go home?
~ Daniel to Lucille LaRusso
You know... When MY father died, I spent a lot of time thinking I hadn't been such a great son. It seemed to me like I could have listened a little more, spent a little more time with him together... I felt so guilty, you know, like he did everything for me and I didn't do anything for him. Then one day I realized... that I did the greatest thing I ever did for him before he died: I was there with him... and I held his hand... and said goodbye.
~ Daniel to Mr. Miyagi
Mr. Miyagi, forget about it! We did it! We did it!!
~ Daniel to Mr. Miyagi
I'm sorry if you don't like it but I've got problems, okay, and if you're not going to be part of the solution, just don't give me a hard time about it!
~ Daniel to Mr. Miyagi

Oh, Johnny Lawrence calling someone else an asshole, that's rich, man...
~ Daniel LaRusso
Hey, Mr. Miyagi... I know it's been a few months, but, better late than never, right? I've been thinking about you a lot lately... I, um... It's funny, when I was a kid you seemed to always have all the answers, y'know, I guess I thought when I got older I'd have it all figured out too. But now, I just... feel like I'm clueless. Makes me wonder, was it different for you, or were you just better at hiding it?
~ Daniel LaRusso
You figure, with two people you have twice the defense, right? Wrong. One of the cornerstones of Miyagi-Do Karate is always moving in a circle. And with the wheel technique, you'll soon see that two people can be as strong as twenty. Now, are you ready?
~ Daniel LaRusso to Samantha LaRusso and Robby Keene
You're not gonna do anything. Not while I'm around.
~ Daniel LaRusso to John Kreese
You sent them to my house?! You came after my daughter... You wanted a fight, you son of a bitch, NOW you've got one!
~ Daniel LaRusso to John Kreese
This is where I almost lost to fear. It was during my second tournament, I didn't even need to fight in the preliminary rounds, so I was fresh! I thought I was ready. But in the final match... my opponent was ruthless. Before I knew it, I was on that mat and fear had completely taken over. I was paralyzed, I couldn't move. The thought of getting up again and facing that guy just... scared the living daylights outta me. I just wanted to run off and hide...
~ Daniel LaRusso recounting his fight with Mike Barnes
Now I'm supposed to give up my dojo and step down as a sensei... There's too much at stake to honor an agreement made with men who have none. If Cobra Kai is gonna to keep growing and getting stronger, I need to do whatever it takes to stop them. Even if that means going on offense.
~ Daniel LaRusso
Why? To get back at your dad? Me? Miyagi-Do? Sam? The world? Because if that's the case, I have another Miyagi-Do secret that you can slip to your friends. Never put passion over principle, because even if you win, you lose.
~ Daniel LaRusso to Robby Keene
Miyagi-Do existed before any of us... It'll be around long after we're gone. The roots are strong, so the tree will survive...
~ Daniel LaRusso to Terry Silver
I wish you could see this, Mr. Miyagi. A whole dojo full of kids learning your lessons.
~ Daniel LaRusso

Background

Daniel LaRusso is the main protagonist of The Karate Kid franchise. As a bullied high school student who recently moved to Reseda, California, Daniel was taken under the wing of wise karate master, Mr. Miyagi, who taught him the principles of inner peace and balance. Using the training he received, Daniel was able to overcome his bullies, and win two consecutive All Valley Karate championships.

Thirty years after Mr. Miyagi changed his life forever, Daniel got married, had two kids, and became the owner of the LaRusso Auto Group. Once the Cobra Kai dojo is reopened by his former rival, Johnny Lawrence, Daniel became the sensei of his own Miyagi-Do Karate dojo, teaching students to oppose Cobra Kai's violent practices.

Personality

Glorifies and respects Mr. Miyagi: Daniel saw Mr. Miyagi as not only his sensei, but a surrogate father and role model to him[1]. He respected him so much that delayed going to college to be there for him when his father died[2], and outright gave up his college fund to purchase "Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees", to fulfil his mentor's dream out of a sense of gratitude[3]. He is extremely protective of Mr. Miyagi's legacy, violently lashing out against Johnny when he "insults" him[4]. He had almost forgotten Miyagi's own lessons of "finding your own way to grow" because of his desire to honor Mr. Miyagi's legacy and teach Miyagi-Do Karate exactly as it was taught to him[5].

Hot-headed: Though Daniel attributes his anger to Terry Silver and Cobra Kai manipulating him into something he isn't, Terry clarifies that Daniel has always been a hot-head, and that he only brought out what was already inside of him[6]. This can be seen when he punched and tackled Bobby after being tripped during soccer practice[7], or when Daniel punches Johnny after hearing him state the difficult truth about Mr. Miyagi[8]

Excels with balance: Though usually hot-headed and abrasive, Daniel often reaches a state of inner-peace and balance in critical moments[9], which gives him complete control over a fight[10].

General Information

Name: Daniel LaRusso[11]

Nicknames: Daniel-san[12], Danny boy[13], Dan[14], Mr. LaRusso[15], Sensei Daniel LaRusso

Origin: The Karate Kid

First Appearance: The Karate Kid (1984)

Latest Appearance: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Company: Sony Pictures Entertainment

Creator: Robert Mark Kamen

Actor: Ralph Macchio

Sex: Male

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Pronouns: He/Him

Age: 16 - 17 years old (The Karate Kid), 17 years old (The Karate Kid Part II), 17 - 18 years old (The Karate Kid Part III), 51 - 53 years old (Cobra Kai)

Birthdate: December 18, 1966

Homeworld: Earth

Residence: Newark, New Jersey (formerly), South Seas Apt. 20, Reseda, California (during The Karate Kid), Mr. Miyagi's house, Reseda, California (during The Karate Kid Part III), Larusso House, Encino Hills, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California (during Cobra Kai)

Story Role: Underdog, Student, Protagonist, Mentor

Classification: Shop Co-Owner (formerly), Car Salesman, Karate Sensei

Species: Human

State of Being: Regular

Physiology: Humanoid Physiology

Occupation: Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees co-owner (formerly), Miyagi-Do Karate student (formerly), Cobra Kai student (formerly), LaRusso Auto Group owner, Miyagi-do Karate sensei

Affiliations: Lucille LaRusso (mother), Louie LaRusso Sr. (uncle), Louie LaRusso Jr. (cousin), Vanessa LaRusso (cousin), Nariyoshi Miyagi (Mr. Miyagi was the best friend Daniel ever had[16]. He was Daniel's karate sensei, a surrogate father for him, and a role model that he strives to live up to every day[17]), Amanda LaRusso (wife), Samantha LaRusso (daughter), Anthony LaRusso (son), Ali Mills (Daniel's former girlfriend[18], who he remains friends with to this day[19]), Kumiko (Daniel's former girlfriend[20], who he remains friends with to this day[21]), Jessica Andrews (One of Daniel's oldest friends[22], who is related to Daniel's wife and set them up together[23]), Johnny Lawrence (On and off friends, are partnered as sensei), Chozen Toguchi (Allied with Daniel, his "karate cousin" as Miyagi-Do students)

Enemies: Johnny Lawrence (Formerly. They were originally rivals fighting over Ali Mills[24], but that rivalry persisted in the modern day), Chozen Toguchi (Formerly. Chozen attempted to kill Daniel for dishonoring him[25], until they made up years later), Mike Barnes (Mike bullied and terrorized Daniel to force him to participate in the All Valley Tournament, then physically tortured him during their match[26]. They made up years later[27]), John Kreese (Kreese is the mentor of the opposing dojo, who terrorizes Daniel, and thus Daniel has a deep hatred for him[28]), Terry Silver (Terry manipulated Daniel into joining the Cobra Kai dojo, all to cause him pain[29]. Daniel and Terry's hatred for one another continues into the modern day[30])

Status: Alive

Alignment: Chaotic Good (Daniel has a good heart, having stood up for Ali when her radio was broken by Johnny[31], insisted on being with and consoling Mr Miyagi after his father's death[32], and using his college funds to instead purchase "Mr Miyagi's Little Trees" out of gratitude for his mentor[33]. He opposes Cobra Kai purely so that the kids of the world can be safe from its influence[34]. He can be a little abrasive, such as when he doused Johnny in water without provocation[35]. He is hot-headed, lashing out and destroying his bike out of anger towards Cobra Kai and his move to Reseda[36], and breaking a kid's nose after being pushed[37]. Though Daniel attributes his anger to Terry Silver and Cobra Kai manipulating him into something he isn't, Terry clarifies that Daniel has always been a hot-head, and that he only brought out what was already inside of him[38]. This can be seen when he punched and tackled Bobby after being tripped during soccer practice[39], or when Daniel punches Johnny after hearing him state the difficult truth about Mr. Miyagi[40])

Protection Level: Metropolitan Protector (In fighting and defeating Mike Barnes, Daniel prevented Terry Silver from teaching the violent principles of Cobra Kai across the San Fernando Valley[41]. He fought to do the same thing thirty years later[42]), currently Global Protector (Daniel now fights Terry Silver to thwart his plan of spreading Cobra Kai's values across the entire world, via the Sekai Taikai[43])

Threat Level: Street Threat in the Cobra Kai dojo (Under Terry Silver's influence, Daniel was starting violent fights without much provocation)

Statistics

Grade: A

Tier: High 10-B

Cardinality: Finite

Dimensionality: 3-D

Attack Potency: Above Average Human level (Can breaks six blocks of ice at once[44]. Comparable to Chozen Toguchi, who could destroy a crumbling statue with a kick[45]. Could punch and kick through sturdy wooden boards[46]. Comparable to Chris, who could punch through several slabs of stone, and Kyler Park, who did the same with his head[47])

Durability: Above Average Human level (Withstood an onslaught of brutal attacks from Mike Barnes, who could punch through bricks[48])

Striking Strength: Above Average Human Class

Lifting Strength: Average Human

Travel Speed: Average Human

Combat Speed: At least Athletic Human (Comparable to Johnny Lawrence, who was given the nickname "White Lightning", due to his moves being considered fast even compared to the MMA fighter he was facing)

Reaction Speed: At least Athletic Human

Stamina: Athletic Human

Range: Standard Melee

Intelligence: Average academically, Gifted combatively (Defeated two-time All Valley champion, Johnny Lawrence, after only a few months of training[49]. Soon after, he fought and defeated Chozen Toguchi, who mentored a group of black belt military soldiers[50]. Could easily defeat Dennis de Guzman, who was specifically hired to train the country-renowned "tournament terror", Mike Barnes[51]. Daniel is skilled enough to fight and defeat an entire hockey team at once[52], as well as a group of thugs who could physically overpower him[53])


Powers and Techniques

Martial Arts (Was trained in the martial art of Miyagi-do karate[54], and briefly in Cobra Kai karate[55]), Accelerated Development (Was trained for only a few months in preparation for the All-Valley Tournament, and still managed to take first place against a two-time champion[56]), Weapon Usage (Can wield a bo staff[57], and has proficiently used a hockey stick as a weapon[58]), Vehicular Usage (Can ride a bike and drive a car[59]), Pressure Points (Learned the "Secret of Miyagi-Do Pressure Points" from Chozen Toguchi[60], which he can use to temporarily disable his opponent's limbs[61], thereby taking away their ability to wage war[62]), Limited Resistance to Extreme Temperatures (Shochu-Geiko has Daniel train to be able to fight in both extreme heat and extreme cold)


Notable Techniques

  • Crane Kick: The Crane Technique, also called the Crane Kick, is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique. The user stands on their right foot, lifts their left leg, opens their "wings" and takes balance. They then jump on their right foot and kick, their arms will go down on guard but the opponent will expect a left-foot kick. If done correctly, there is no defense.
  • Drum Technique: The Drum Technique is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique created by the patriarch of the dojo, Shimpo Miyagi. After his accidental trip to China, Shimpo Miyagi returned with the secret of Miyagi family karate—a small Okinawan hand drum. The move involves the dodging of attacks while twisting one's body back and forth in similar fashion to the pellets of the handheld drum.
  • Miyagi Pressure Points: The Secret of Miyagi Pressure Points is a technique created by ancient Miyagi ancestors, to fend off Japanese invaders. With no other way to stop the invaders, they discovered these pressure points as a way to take away their ability to wage war. By striking hidden pressure points around the body, a practitioner can temporarily disable an opponent's limbs.

Other

Standard Tactics: By principle, unless aggravated, Daniel will never strike first in battle. He always fights defensively, seeking ways to end a fight as quickly and peacefully as possible, resorting to the "Secret of Miyagi-Do Pressure Points" if his opponent insists on fighting. Only when angry or offended will he attack first, and attack aggressively. Daniel also usually uses his signature moves to end a fight.

Weaknesses: Daniel's hot-headedness can knock him off-balance and make him lose a fight[63], or ruin friendships as he lashes out in heated moments[64].


Note

Though Miyagi-verse characters are expert martial artists, this is because of their nigh-supernatural skill and rate of growth, not their actual power input. Generally, they are only above average in strength, carried by their technique. For instance, Tory Nichols, one of the stronger characters of the series, breaks her hand punching through solid stone[65].


Battle Records

14-8-1-2


  • Unnamed fighter - Fight[66]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Daniel was given a warning for running out of the ring twice.
  • Jerry Robertson - Fight[67]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
  • Jimmy - Fight[68]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
  • Tommy - Fight[69]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Tommy scored one point on Daniel during the fight.
  • Dutch - Fight[70]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Dutch scored one point on Daniel during the fight.
  • Johnny Lawrence - Fight[71]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Johnny scored two points on Daniel during the fight.
  • Mike Barnes - Fight[74]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Mike scored and lost numerous points on Daniel to inflict as much pain as possible.
  • Trey, Cruz, & Derek - Fight[75]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Beach Country Club, Los Angeles, California
  • Thugs - Fight[76]
    • Conditions: Daniel fought alongside Johnny Lawrence.
    • Location: Unmarked auto repair shop, Los Angeles, California
  • John Kreese - Fight[77]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Cobra Kai dojo, San Fernando Valley, California
    • Note: Daniel stopped himself from delivering the finishing blow, after Miguel and Samantha arrived.
  • Hockey Players - Fight[78]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Hockey arena, San Fernando Valley, California

  • Johnny Lawrence - Fight[81]
    • Conditions: Daniel was restrained by Johnny's friends.
    • Location: Unmarked field, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he passed out.
  • Chozen Toguchi - Fight[82]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Miyagi dojo, Tomi Village, Okinawa, Japan
    • Note: Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
  • Mike Barnes - Fight[83]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
  • Mike Barnes - Fight[84]
    • Conditions: The entire battle was staged by Terry Silver.
    • Location: Mr. Miyagi's house, Reseda, California
    • Note: Terry Silver arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
  • Mike Barnes - Fight[85]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Cobra Kai dojo, San Fernando Valley, California
    • Note: Mr. Miyagi arrived to help Daniel after he lost.
  • Terry Silver - Fight[87]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Stingray's Apartment, San Fernando Valley, California

  • Johnny Lawrence - Fight[88]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: Mr. Miyagi's house, Reseda, California
    • Note: Daniel and Johnny both landed the final point on one another at the same time.

  • Bobby Brown - Fight[89]
    • Conditions: Tournament rules.
    • Location: All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Bobby was disqualified for deliberately injuring Daniel's leg, allowing for Daniel to move onto the finals without having to finish their match.
  • Johnny Lawrence - Fight[90]
    • Conditions: None.
    • Location: Reseda Heights, Reseda, Los Angeles, California
    • Note: Samantha and Robby stopped them before the fight could escalate.

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  83. The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
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