Darryl Vidal - Kenpo, MMA and the Karate Kid

Grandmaster Darryl Vidal is a 10th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate. He also created one of the most famous (and deadly) fictional moves in all of martial arts…the crane kick.

Darryl Vidal is also famous for his appearance in the original Karate Kid movie. Playing himself, he entered the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, making it to the semi finals against Cobra Kai’s Johnny Lawrence. What’s perhaps even cooler…he acted as Mr. Miagi’s body double, performing the crane kick on the beach, the first time it’s ever portrayed on film.

Mr. Vidal comes on the podcast to discuss his life in martial arts, his practice, stories from the Karate Kid set, and more!

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