In 1986, Daniel LaRusso became the iconic hero ofThe Karate Kid.

However, in 2010, the series was rebooted with youngDre Parker stepping up to the plate.

In fact, both boys learned completely different martial arts techniques, despite both films being calledThe Karate Kid.

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Mr. Miyagi is from Okinawa, Japan, and trains LaRusso in America, where the boy lives.

While the styles have similarities, Karate is seen as a more combative style.

Kung Fu, on the other hand, is much more fluid and artistic.

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But considering the styles are immediately different, itputs the fight on an unusual footing.

This leads to him getting badly beaten twice, though he also does not back down from a fight.

Dre is hot-headed, and keen to learn how to overpower his bullies, and whenMr.

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Han offers to train himhe jumps at the opportunity.

However, the unusual training style frustrates him before he can put it into practice.

However, his greatest challenge comes when fighting Cheng, who fights aggressively and seeks to do real harm.

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He excelled at defensive moves, and his offensive attacks were strong.

Some of his greatest strengths are hisability to analyze his opponents' fighting styles, and respond in kind.

Daniel LaRusso vs. Dre Parker: Who Would Really Win In A Fight?

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Dre can perform technically efficient flips, and catch his opponents off-guard.

Daniel is still a fair fighter, and he would likely want to make things as even as possible.

Daniel could likely take the hits from Dre, recover quickly, and begin pummeling his inexperienced rival.

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