{{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 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}}
{{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]]}}
{{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]]}}
{{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}}
{{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]]}}
{{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]]}}
{{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]]}}
{{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]]}}
{{Quote|I wish you could see this, Mr. Miyagi. A whole dojo full of kids learning your lessons.|Daniel LaRusso}}
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{{Quote|You monster... Killing innocent people, one after another... Even Krillin... I'm gonna make you pay! FRIEZAAA!|Son Goku to [[Frieza (Extreme Butoden)|Frieza]]}}
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==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, [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>
|-|Super Saiyan 3=
'''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>.
'''Name:''' [https://youtu.be/f1eXZFcLskk?t=292 Daniel LaRusso]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
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'''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]
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''5-C''' | At least '''5-C''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken | '''5-B''', '''High 5-B''' with Kaioken x20 | '''High 5-B''', '''Higher''' in Super Saiyan | At least '''High 5-B''', '''4-B''' in Super Saiyan
'''Actor:''' [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001494/ Ralph Macchio]
'''Sex:''' Male
'''Sex:''' Male
'''Age:''' 23 years old | 24 years old | 24 years old | 24 years old | 30 years old
'''Sexuality:''' Heterosexual
'''Classification:''' Alien, Saiyan
'''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)
'''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'''
'''[[Cardinality]]:''' Finite
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Moon level''' ([https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=243 Has a higher power level than] [[Piccolo (Extreme Butoden)|Piccolo]], who [https://imgur.com/a/5Cb32W6 destroyed the moon]) | At least '''Moon level''' ([https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=675 Training with King Kai] got him [https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=849 a higher power level than] [[Vegeta (Extreme Butoden)|Vegeta]] who [https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=374 is far beyond Goku and Piccolo previously]), '''Higher''' with Kaioken | '''Planet level''' ([https://youtu.be/R_Rmg614yBI?t=298 Has reached a power level of 180,000] which is 5.625x higher than [https://imgur.com/a/QeFELBa Vegeta's Galick Gun that was going to destroy Earth]), '''Large Planet level''' with Kaioken x20 ([https://youtu.be/R_Rmg614yBI?t=652 Can use Kaioken to multiply his power by 20], which [https://youtu.be/R_Rmg614yBI?t=633 could greatly hurt Final Form Frieza], who is far above his First Form [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCUd2mxkl3o&t=38s that destroyed Planet Vegeta] [https://debatesjungle.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:GiverOfThePeace/Quick_Frieza_destroying_Vegeta_Calc which has ten times the gravity of Earth, requiring a GBE of this level to overcome]) | '''Large Planet level''' ([https://imgur.com/a/qge0xcf Is only 50x weaker than his Super Saiyan state]), '''Higher''' in Super Saiyan ([https://youtu.be/R_Rmg614yBI?t=897 Defeated Final Form Frieza]) | At least '''Large Planet level''' ([https://youtu.be/R_Rmg614yBI?t=406 Has gotten stronger through training]), '''Solar System level''' in Super Saiyan ([https://youtu.be/R_Rmg614yBI?t=435 Could contend with] [[Cell (Extreme Butoden)|Perfect Cell]] whose [https://imgur.com/a/svVqaVM Solar Kamehameha was going to destroy the Solar System])
'''[[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]]:''' '''Moon level''' | '''Moon level''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken | '''Planet level''', '''Large Planet level''' with Kaioken x20 | '''Large Planet level''', '''Higher''' in Super Saiyan | At least '''Large Planet level''', '''Solar System level''' in Super Saiyan
'''[[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]]:''' '''Moon Class''' | '''Moon Class''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken | '''Planet Class''', '''Large Planet Class''' with Kaioken x20 | '''Large Planet Class''', '''Higher''' in Super Saiyan | At least '''Large Planet Class''', '''Solar System Class''' in Super Saiyan
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Above Average Human Class'''
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' At least '''Class M''' ([https://imgur.com/a/COBCUk2 Has fused his untapped potential with the Oozaru within him], which was [https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Power_Levels?so=search#Dragon_Ball ten times more powerful] than when [https://debatesjungle.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:GiverOfThePeace/Moving_a_boulder he moved a giant boulder])
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Average Human'''
'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' At least '''High Hypersonic''' (Traveled over a million kilometers in 2 days making Goku move at 5787 m/s) | At least '''High Hypersonic''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken | At least '''High Hypersonic''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken x20 | At least '''High Hypersonic''', '''FTL''' in Super Saiyan ([https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11122/111225359/4538421-8897519801-45227.jpg Fought so fast that King Kai could not keep up with him] despite [https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:The_Living_Tribunal1/DBGT_speeds King Kai being able to track his spaceship without problem]) | At least FTL (Far superior to his Super Saiyan form on Namek)
'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' '''Average Human'''
'''[[Speed|Combat Speed]]:''' '''FTL''' | '''FTL''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken | '''FTL''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken x20 | '''FTL''', '''Higher''' in Super Saiyan | At least '''FTL'''
'''[[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]]:''' '''FTL''' (Could [https://imgur.com/a/Eln4Gor avoid a point blank laser beam, avoid the Kamehameha which could reach the moon in a very short timeframe, and could tag someone who could react to a Kamehameha]) | '''FTL''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken | '''FTL''', '''Higher''' with Kaioken x20 | '''FTL''', '''Higher''' in Super Saiyan | At least '''FTL'''
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' At least '''Athletic Human'''
'''[[Stamina]]:''' At least '''Peak Human''' ([https://imgur.com/a/COBCUk2 Is capable of being in pain for] [https://imgur.com/Yha6KEO almost 6 hours straight and refusing to die])
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Athletic Human'''
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee''', '''Interplanetary''' with Ki Blasts (Ki blast can reach out of the planet and to other planets)
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee'''
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Below Average''' socially (Raised in the mountains with his adoptive grandpa before the latter’s death, knows little to nothing about how society functions), At least '''Below Average''', possibly '''Above Average''' academics wise ([https://imgur.com/a/yJADvia While training with Master Roshi he learned about Math & Calculus], though Goku has displayed he can’t count beyond 18 after being explained to him what comes after 18 he was able to quickly count past it, along with this he has shown to have better understanding academically of situations), '''Extraordinary Genius''' combat wise ([https://imgur.com/a/2C4sqMM Copies a Kamehameha after seeing it once, which is supposed to take 50 years to learn according to Roshi], copied Master Roshi’s ultimate technique the afterimage after seeing it done, could copy Tien’s solar flare and his flying technique and could copy the demon clan’s air ki techniques. Goku is an incredibly skilled fighter to the point that he is able to easily outskill trained Martial Artists such as Krillin and Yamcha and match prodigies such as Tien and even nearly beat his Master, Roshi, after training with him for a few months)
'''[[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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==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.
'''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.
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'''[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]]''', '''[[Martial Arts]]''' (Goku [https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=155 won the World Tournament], and can [https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=296 utilize martial arts in his combos]), '''[[Aura]]''' (Will [https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=298 give off an aura when charging Ki]), '''[[Energy Projection]] & [[Chi Manipulation|Ki Manipulation]]''' (Goku [https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=300 unleashes a beam of Ki energy with Kamehameha]), '''[[Extrasensory Perception]]''' (Characters [https://youtu.be/q8CVmxmqDJ0?t=638 can sense the Ki of others]), '''[[Flight]]''' (Goku [https://youtu.be/R_Rmg614yBI?t=120 can fly])
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'''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>.
'''[[Resistance]]''' to:
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===Notable Techniques===
==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, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjQXZr97fdY breaks her hand punching through solid stone]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>.
**'''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.
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?
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~ Daniel to Lucille LaRusso
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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.
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!
Oh, Johnny Lawrence calling someone else an asshole, that's rich, man...
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~ Daniel LaRusso
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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?
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~ Daniel LaRusso
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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?
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...
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~ Daniel LaRusso recounting his fight with Mike Barnes
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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.
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~ Daniel LaRusso
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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 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.
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)
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
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.
Crane Kick
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.
Drum Technique
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.
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].
