- Sermon Illustrations from The Karate Kid (2010) (2010)

Dre and his mother are uprooted from their home in Detroit, and relocated by her car company to China. Dre tries to fit in, but he runs afoul of group of bullies at school. Realizing his need to be able to defend himself, he discovers that his building's maintenance man -- Mr. Han -- is also a kung-fu master. Working together, Mr. Han helps Dre to find his self-confidence in self-control and focus. It all builds up to the eventual tournament -- where Dre must prove himself against his nemesis.

Movie's Sermon General's Warning:
The Karate Kid contains scenes of bullying, martial arts violence, and some instances of vulgar language.

Rating: PG Genre: Action/Adventure

FilmTalk Card - How committed are you to your spiritual workout?

The Karate Kid can stimulate discussions about the relationship between obedience and honor, the need for complete commitment, and role of spiritual discipline. The Karate Kid can also inspire talk about overcoming fear, and the need for discipleship.

Illustration # 1

Clip: Focus

Scene Setup: As Dre begins his training is earnest, Mr. Han takes him out into the countryside to show him some new moves. Dre sees a woman who moves like a cobra and decides that this is the kind of kung-fu he wants to learn. But Mr. Han knows – fundamentals first.

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Illustration # 2

Clip: Training

Scene Setup: Dre has a desperate desire to do well at an upcoming kung-fu tournament, where he must face down his nemesis, a high school bully with deadly martial arts skills.

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