After learning the move as part of Mr. Miyagi's training in the first Karate Kid movie, the franchise has brought back the Crane Kick over and over again - and it has created some brilliant moments.

The Karate Kid's fans expected a typical underdog story when the 1984 film first unleashed itself into theaters.

Mr. Miyagi teaches Daniel-San karate and life ... and, of course... The Crane Kick. 'Nuff said. Remember my riff in the "Hoosiers" column about the greatest ideas in sports movie history?