Your dad's trauma + karate teenagers = surprisingly earnest chaos
In order to get his family back, Frank must transform internally and overcome his fear instilled in him by his father since childhood. And in the process of his turbulent spiritual journey and self-discovery, he creates a Martial Arts "Transformational Training Method: H.I.G.H. K.E.Y. F.I.T.N.E.S.S. which in turn he utilizes to lead and metamorphosize an inner-city High School Karate team from last place to first place in the state. These teenagers get to realize their unlimited God-given potential to overcome barriers and break down their limited beliefs and become positive contributors to society.
Acting
Martin Landau's final role brings unexpected gravitas
Practical Effects
Actual karate tournaments, zero CGI nonsense
Director
Shaun T. Benjamin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Martin Landau's final screen appearance before his death in 2017 — he reportedly took the role because he believed in the film's message about youth mentorship.
The film emerged from director Shaun T. Benjamin's actual martial arts program in Michigan; the 'Transformational Training Method' is his real copyrighted system, making this essentially a feature-length infomercial with plot.
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