Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, 73, whose portrayal of the wise and sly master teacher (Mr. Miyagi) in "The Karate Kid" earned him an Oscar nomination, died Nov. 24 at his home in Las Vegas.

"If karate used defend honor, defend life, karate mean something. If karate used defend plastic metal trophy, karate no mean nothing. " - Miyagi

"Wax on, Wax off"