The movie was trying to teach you that its all inside yourself. Mr. Miagi(however you spell his name) was having Daniel do all these fundamentals and training which is the best way to start. Like in the Bible the story about the man who belt his house on sand then his neighbor who built his house on rock. It is all about the foundation, the basics, the fundamentals. Daniel was a little impatient kid however i think I would be if I was in his position. I liked how Alli stayed by Daniel throughout his struggles with the bullies. She was a sweet character. This movie was good and exciting and odd. But was entertaining.