Question: If the crane kick is done correctly and no one can defend against it, why didn't it work in the fight against Chozen?
Twotall
7th Mar 2008
The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
Answer: I think it's because it was done incorrectly when Daniel did it against Chozen. You see he was too close to Chozen and was taking way too long, therefore giving Chozen the upper hand.
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Answer: I think the term "correctly executed" is meant to include that the opponent is unprepared for the kick. In the first film, Johnny got confused by the unorthodox crane stance, and walked right into the kick. Chozen, however, is trained in the Miyagi style of karate and knows the kick himself, so he is capable of defending against it.
Twotall