Name: English @ the Movies: Wax on, wax off
Uploaded: 2020-10-27T18:56:40.000Z
Duration: 2 min 1 s
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American Classics, Where We Teach You American English Heard at the Movies.

The 1984 movie The Karate Kid tells the story of teenager Daniel Lo Russo and Mr Miyagi, a martial arts expert.

Daniel wants to protect himself against some boys who threatened him repeatedly.

Miyagi agrees to teach Daniel karate, but only if he follows me yogis directions with no questions asked.

Right hand backs off, left hand waxed on.

Wax off means is it simple exercises can teach valuable skills or some motions have no purpose.

Miyagi knew that the simple moves he taught Daniel would lead to an understanding of important karate skills.