What style of karate was featured in the movie where Ralph Macchio portrayed Daniel LaRusso?
Ralph Macchio Ralph George Macchio, Jr. ( ; ] ; born November 4, 1961) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Daniel LaRusso in "The Karate Kid" , Eugene Martone in "Crossroads", Bill Gambini in "My Cousin Vinny", and Johnny Cade in "The Outsiders". Additionally, he competed on the twelfth season of "Dancing with the Stars".
Ashihara kaikan Ashihara karate is a modern full contact street karate developed from Kyokushin karate by Hideyuki Ashihara with influences from various martial arts including Boxing, Muay Thai and Jujutsu with an emphasis on "Sabaki". The style is revolutionary as it is solely focused on practical application in a real fight including multiple attackers, a street style, with all techniques taught effective in a real fight against an attacker or multiple attackers of any size. Sabaki is using footwork and techniques to turn an opponent's power and momentum against them and to reposition oneself to the opponent's "blind" spot.