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Karate Kid (1984) Rehearsal. Darryl Vidal vs. Dutch.
Subscribe.This rare 1983 rehearsal footage from The Karate Kid captures real martial artist Darryl Vidal (Locust Valley Karate Club) sparring with Chad McQueen as Dutch in the All-Valley Tournament.
What started as choreography quickly turned intense when Vidal bested Dutch, prompting McQueen to unleash an angry, unscripted attack that perfectly embodied the hot-headed Cobra Kai enforcer.
Director John Avildsen kept the cameras rolling during these raw sessions, giving us a genuine look at the physicality and rivalries that made the tournament scenes feel authentic.
Vidal, a 10th-degree black belt who reached the semifinals in the finished film and doubled Pat Morita for the crane kick, brought real technique to every exchange.
A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the 1984 classic blended Hollywood with legitimate karate intensity.
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