I'm sad to hear the Mr. Pat Morita has passed. I loved him in Happy Days, and I have to admit that I was inspired by The Karate Kid.
Even with the dissappointing knowledge that his "secret crane technique" was just a scissors kick and any Kung Fu yellow belt can do it.
But there it is. Mr. Miagi's wisdom, humor, compassion and self-possession will always be an inspiring example to me.