“I never was able to do karate. That's calling me a good actor. I act like I can do anything.”
Pat Morita

“For me, the martial arts is a search for something inside. It's not just a physical discipline.”
Brandon Lee

“I was doing judo before anybody knew it existed in this country.”
Charles Durning

“I grew up in a martial arts gym surrounded by men and boys, and I pretty much call myself a tomboy.”
Katheryn Winnick

“- Sensei: Why karate? A.) Health & fitness; B.) Career opportunities; C.) New Year's resolution; D.) Self-defense/traumatic event.
- Casey: What if it's none of the above?
- Sensei: Should I read the choices again?
- Casey: No, that's okay. A - health and fitness.”
Alessandro Nivola - Sensei
Jesse Eisenberg - Casey