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The Real Mr. Miyagi

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Pat Morita’s iconic sensei in ‘The Karate Kid’ was based on his mentor, Japanese legend Fumio Demura. A new documentary looks back at Demura’s astonishing, influential life.

Jen Yamato

Published Aug. 7 2015 5:15AM EDT

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Jen Yamato

Jen Yamato

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