While Ralph does know his fair share of karate, he has never entered into the formal belt system and describes himself as “a servant to the martial arts” and “its greatest living ambassador”. Once he had finished filming 'The Karate Kid' films, he stopped his karate training altogether.

Is Ralph Macchio good at karate?

Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso

Macchio told us that his martial arts experience is more one as a servant to the martial arts. In other words, while he never entered karate's formal belt system, he's its greatest living ambassador (our declaration, not his).

Did Ralph Macchio really kick?

Yes, Ralph Macchio Agrees His 'Karate Kid' Crane Kick Was Pretty Much Illegal.