The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai Trainer | Pat Johnson

Описание: #karatekid #brucelee #chucknorris

Pat E Johnson went to the US Army and traveled to South Korea in the WW2, where he trained in Tang Soo Do, earning his Black Belt in 13 months, incredibly fast. After the war, he traveled back to the US, where he crossed paths with another Military man who also practiced Tang Soo Do. An American named Chuck Norris. Chuck combined the kicking style of martial arts in Japan with use of hands or Tang Soo Do in Korea, to form his own American Martial Arts. They studied together, and eventually met the one and only Bruce Lee. Bruce introduced Pat to Hollywood, when Pat was a stuntman in Enter the Dragon. And Pat was a trainer for many movies.

Then in the late 70s and early 80s, Pat became the go to martial arts choreographer for martial arts movies. Pat had his biggest and to him, his most fun role, when he was hired to train for a choreograph The Karate Kid. He trained Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Billy Zabka, Chad McQueen, and all the Cobra Kais in the movie. Because director John Avildsen wanted to action to be real fighting and not "Movie fighting" This led to roles in all Karate Kid movies, and many more. Dozens of movies, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movies, Mortal Combat movies, and Buddy the Vampire Slayer.

Enjoy this documentary on the background of the 9th degree black belt of American Tang Soo Do, Pat E Johnson, who's brought many a movie to life with his expertise.