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Some of the best martial arts movies feature an enlightened sensei with unmatched skill, which takes a struggling protagonist and helps guide them through their training and become their best self. While many of these films obviously focus on the leading role and their own journeys of self-mastery, the sensei masters are an integral component that deserves more spotlight. The sensei don't just put them through days, months, or even years of dedicated training to learn epic finishing moves to win a single fight, but to learn the skills to transform their lives as a whole.

Some of the most influential martial arts films, such as The Karate Kid and Kill Bill, showcase the incredible yet intense bond that forms between a master and student. The legendary Mr. Miyagi's laid back and unassuming 'wax on, wax off' produced one of the best training montages of all time, or the...