California, 1984. Having left Newark's cold winters behind her, shy Danielle LaRusso moves with her widower father to the Reseda neighbourhood in sunny Los Angeles. But Danielle must find her feet. Of course, fitting in is easier said than done. And as if new beginnings weren't challenging enough, a vicious gang of local karate mean girls have set their sights on making life miserable for the young newcomer, in and out of school. With no one to turn to for advice, Danielle has a pivotal encounter with Mrs Miyagi, the building's inscrutable caretaker and unexpected master martial arts mentor. As the grizzled Karate expert takes Danielle under her wing, the teacher and student embark on a life-changing journey of friendship and self-discovery. However, does the inexperienced LaRusso and Mrs Miyagi's compassionate Okinawan defence style stand a chance against Cobra Kai Dojo's brutal Jenny Lawrence, the two-time winner of the All Valley Under-18 Golden Trophy?
