0:00:02 > 0:00:04Busy modern-day Britain is full of families
0:00:04 > 0:00:06struggling to find time for each other.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09But could sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience
0:00:09 > 0:00:10solve their problems?
0:00:12 > 0:00:14Four families have travelled to Japan
0:00:14 > 0:00:17to immerse themselves in the ancient culture
0:00:17 > 0:00:21and learn karate -
0:00:21 > 0:00:25a traditional martial art that teaches discipline and respect.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28But will the intense training regime bring them closer together?
0:00:28 > 0:00:31It's one of the first things I've done with my dad.
0:00:31 > 0:00:32I love my dad loads.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34He's everything you could want from a kid.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38Or will the gruelling challenges force them further apart?
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- We've got to communicate.- I know, but you're always going on.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45If she wants to be treated as a grown-up, she has to act like one.
0:00:45 > 0:00:46THEY SCREAM
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Can this unique experience give them the fighting spirit they need
0:00:49 > 0:00:52to earn a place at the World Karate Tournament?
0:00:52 > 0:00:55Mikey's going to be very upset if we don't get through.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58And improve their relationship?
0:00:58 > 0:01:00This is going to be tough.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24..So there!
0:01:28 > 0:01:30These four kids want to change something
0:01:30 > 0:01:32about one of their parents.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35My dad plays keyboard in a band,
0:01:35 > 0:01:38so he plays late at nights, so I don't get to see him that often.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40My dad needs to get a little bit fitter.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44He still hasn't grown up to the fact that he is an adult now.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47She needs to loosen up a bit, because I'm not a kid any more.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50To help them improve their relationships,
0:01:50 > 0:01:54kids and parents are being whisked 6,000 miles away...
0:01:54 > 0:01:55to Japan.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04But what does this modern, yet traditional country have
0:02:04 > 0:02:06that can help them bond?
0:02:09 > 0:02:10The answer is karate...
0:02:10 > 0:02:12or ka-ra-tay, as they say in Japan.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16Karate is a form of self-defence, meaning empty hand,
0:02:16 > 0:02:18because it doesn't use any weapons.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23It teaches discipline, respect, and most importantly,
0:02:23 > 0:02:27it will force the families to work together.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36Their teacher will be Grandmaster Higaonna,
0:02:36 > 0:02:38a legendary black belt and tenth Dan -
0:02:38 > 0:02:41the highest grade you can ever achieve in karate.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48He is 71 years old and has trained his body for 55 years.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53It's the Grandmaster's job to kick the families into shape
0:02:53 > 0:02:56and send them home with more respect for each other.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- We need to get a better plan. - We are awful communicators.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03They'll have just three weeks to gain their first grade -
0:03:03 > 0:03:07the yellow belt - an achievement that usually takes three months.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11Every day, they'll train hard together...
0:03:11 > 0:03:14they'll face tough challenges...
0:03:15 > 0:03:16Yeah!
0:03:16 > 0:03:19..and, if they work together and get their belts...
0:03:19 > 0:03:21Well done, teamwork, son.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25..the pairs will find themselves performing in front of thousands
0:03:25 > 0:03:26at the World Karate Tournament.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29We're desperate to go to the World Championships
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- after suffering so much pain.- Yeah.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34HE SHOUTS IN JAPANESE
0:03:36 > 0:03:39It's 10am and the families are meeting
0:03:39 > 0:03:40at London's Heathrow Airport.
0:03:42 > 0:03:43Hey.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45- Hi.- Hi, there.- Hi.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48Greetings, greetings.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52Sandra, Chloe, Phoebe, Mikey,
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- Mark, Joe, Paul and Jedd.- Yes!
0:03:55 > 0:04:00They are about to go to the other side of the world for three weeks,
0:04:00 > 0:04:04so this is their final chance to say goodbye to their families at home.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08Er, this is the last time I'll be able to talk to you.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- Yeah.- And while it's an emotional moment for some of the group...
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- Mum, come on, it's your husband!- No!
0:04:14 > 0:04:16She doesn't want to talk to you.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18She doesn't want to start crying.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20..Chloe isn't one for fond farewells.
0:04:20 > 0:04:21Bye.
0:04:23 > 0:04:24I can hear him crying!
0:04:27 > 0:04:29Woo!
0:04:29 > 0:04:31I'm mean, aren't I?
0:04:31 > 0:04:34Maybe three weeks of karate will soften her up.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40MUSIC: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyonce
0:04:49 > 0:04:51I would describe myself as
0:04:51 > 0:04:53cheerful, bubbly,
0:04:53 > 0:04:55# If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it... #
0:04:55 > 0:04:57Sometimes a little bit bossy,
0:04:57 > 0:04:59and, em, loud.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04I chose to take my mum because
0:05:04 > 0:05:06Mum's really dowdy and boring.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08SHE HUMS
0:05:08 > 0:05:10My mum is dull.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12She needs to chillax a little bit.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14THEY SING
0:05:14 > 0:05:17I'm going to show Chloe that I'm not always serious,
0:05:17 > 0:05:19that I can be fun,
0:05:19 > 0:05:22laugh, throw my head back and have a good time.
0:05:22 > 0:05:28This is my opportunity to uncover the really exciting side of Mum.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39The families are in the air and on their way to Japan.
0:05:41 > 0:05:42It still hasn't sunk in yet,
0:05:42 > 0:05:45I still don't believe I'm going to Japan yet.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47But for Essex boy Jedd,
0:05:47 > 0:05:49even the flight could prove a challenge.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53Behind Jedd's chair, he's got the oxygen for his lungs.
0:05:53 > 0:05:54He may have to have oxygen, but, er,
0:05:54 > 0:05:58I don't know how you feel at the moment, boy, how you feeling?
0:05:58 > 0:06:01I feel fine. Don't think I...
0:06:01 > 0:06:03Don't think I need it yet.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07Despite his medical condition, Jedd's desperate to go to Japan
0:06:07 > 0:06:09because he's got a point to prove.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27My name is Jedd...
0:06:27 > 0:06:2813 years old,
0:06:28 > 0:06:30and I'm a dancer.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32One, two, three, four
0:06:32 > 0:06:34and a plie.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37I was born with something wrong with my lungs,
0:06:37 > 0:06:40but I would like to show everyone that I can do it.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43After spending three weeks together,
0:06:43 > 0:06:46me and my dad will learn a lot about each other.
0:06:48 > 0:06:49When we go on this trip,
0:06:49 > 0:06:53it'll be good to get a bonding session with Jedd.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55I spend a lot more time with my other two boys.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57Backhand!
0:06:57 > 0:06:59Me and my older brother Todd
0:06:59 > 0:07:02always wind Jedd up about his dancing -
0:07:02 > 0:07:04call him a little girl.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06I wouldn't class ballet as a sport,
0:07:06 > 0:07:11and I don't think it's as exerting as football or boxing.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14I think I'll be good at martial arts,
0:07:14 > 0:07:16cos I am quite quick and light-footed.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21My dad don't think you have to be sporty to do dancing,
0:07:21 > 0:07:22but I'll prove him wrong.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31After 24 hours of travel, the families have arrived in Kyoto,
0:07:31 > 0:07:33the ancient capital of Japan.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38The door opens and closes automatically.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42Lovely...lovely and sunny.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44Going to get a tan, yeah.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47This Kyoto weather is all my fault -
0:07:47 > 0:07:50I put sunglasses on this morning, that was a big mistake.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58This is the traditional Japanese inn, known as a ryokan
0:07:58 > 0:08:00where the karate trainees will stay.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05I've left him behind!
0:08:05 > 0:08:06You shut me in.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Oh, look!
0:08:10 > 0:08:13Oh, my God, oh, my God!
0:08:15 > 0:08:18It may be a modern ryokan, but you live in it the same way
0:08:18 > 0:08:20the Japanese have done for hundreds of years.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22You eat and sleep in the same room,
0:08:22 > 0:08:26which means rolling out a mattress and sleeping on the floor.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28We sleep on the floor?
0:08:28 > 0:08:31I've had worse. This is quite comfy, I can live with this.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33What's this for, breakfast in bed?
0:08:33 > 0:08:35I come over like this...
0:08:35 > 0:08:38Phoebe's here because she wants her dad to grow up.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41Maybe karate will give him the discipline he needs.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43..Sorted out this way.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59I am Phoebe, I'm 12,
0:08:59 > 0:09:03and I'm one of the craziest girls you'll ever meet.
0:09:03 > 0:09:04Hello!
0:09:04 > 0:09:06SHE GIGGLES
0:09:06 > 0:09:08I'm obsessed with manga.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12Manga comics are basically Japanese Eastern art.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- SHE SQUEALS - I can't wait! Going to Japan, ah!
0:09:19 > 0:09:21I'm Joe, I'm Phoebe's dad,
0:09:21 > 0:09:23and I'm also a football fanatic.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27He is like one big kid.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29He's just, like, young at heart.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31He still hasn't grown up to the fact
0:09:31 > 0:09:33that he is an adult now.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36Some discipline would do my dad good.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38It would be great if my dad came, um,
0:09:38 > 0:09:40back more like an adult.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42I think she's going to be laughing at me.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44That's what she expects is going to happen,
0:09:44 > 0:09:47but we shall see who's laughing at the end of it.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59Now the families have worked out the sleeping arrangements,
0:09:59 > 0:10:02it's time to try on their karate suits for the first time,
0:10:02 > 0:10:04because their masters are waiting to meet them.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06Where does that go? Does that go...?
0:10:06 > 0:10:09Don't ask me, I'm not the karate master.
0:10:09 > 0:10:10This is wicked!
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- It's fine. - That just doesn't look right.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16It's not the most comfortable of outfits,
0:10:16 > 0:10:18cos it's kind of hard everywhere,
0:10:18 > 0:10:21but it's cool for what we're doing.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23You look absolutely ridiculous.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25I...I... That's terrible.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27Are you trying to tell me my waist looks big in this?
0:10:27 > 0:10:29Is that right?
0:10:29 > 0:10:3212-year-old Mikey hardly knows his workaholic dad Mark,
0:10:32 > 0:10:37so learning karate with him 24/7 is going to be a shock to the system.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- Look in the mirror. - Where is it?- Bathroom.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42Oh, my God! I'm not wearing this.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Loads of people in school pick on me cos I'm small,
0:10:55 > 0:10:59but the advantages I have over everyone else are I'm quite fast...
0:11:01 > 0:11:03..I've got good reflexes...
0:11:06 > 0:11:07..and I love being active.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15My dad plays keyboard and he is in a band,
0:11:15 > 0:11:18so he plays nights and I don't get to see him that often.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22In a week, we probably spend hardly any time together.
0:11:27 > 0:11:31The last time I spent some time with Mikey, just me and Mikey,
0:11:31 > 0:11:32was seven years ago.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35I know what he likes, but I don't really know Mikey as a person.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39I think it would be great to spend more time chatting and get closer.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42I'm looking forward to spending loads of time with my dad,
0:11:42 > 0:11:45and hopefully, I'll get along much better with him.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Four kids and their parents are about to start training
0:11:55 > 0:11:59in the ancient art of karate, but it's not just about self-defence.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05The kids are here to grow closer to their parents,
0:12:05 > 0:12:07and their Grandmaster is confident
0:12:07 > 0:12:09that karate will help them do just that.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12HE SPEAKS JAPANESE
0:12:12 > 0:12:16TRANSLATION: The relationship between parent and child is teamwork.
0:12:16 > 0:12:21If you improve your teamwork, the bond will become deeper
0:12:21 > 0:12:25and this will lead to affection and happiness.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31Kiyomizu temple.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34Here, the families will find out what the next three weeks
0:12:34 > 0:12:35have in store for them.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41To introduce the families to the world of karate,
0:12:41 > 0:12:45the Grandmaster has sent two of his most trusted teachers to Kyoto.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51HE SPEAKS JAPANESE
0:13:00 > 0:13:03Welcome to Japan, Kyoto city.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07This is Kuramoto sensei and I am Brent.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12We've been sent here by the Grandmaster, Higaonna sensei,
0:13:12 > 0:13:16to instruct you in the ancient art of karate.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19You have just under three weeks
0:13:19 > 0:13:22before you will partake in a belt grading.
0:13:23 > 0:13:24If you are successful,
0:13:24 > 0:13:26you will have the privilege to partake
0:13:26 > 0:13:28in the World Karate Championships.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33Now we're here at Kiyomizu temple,
0:13:33 > 0:13:36so you'll have to opportunity to make a wish
0:13:36 > 0:13:37before you begin your training.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41Think carefully about what to wish for.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52I think our teachers, um... look quite strict.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- It's a bit daunting at the moment, isn't it?- Yeah, a bit scary.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59But I reckon if I really want to pass my belts,
0:13:59 > 0:14:02I will got to the... the Championships.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08The Japanese regularly visit temples to wish for good fortune.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13After cleansing your hands and face at the dragon fountain,
0:14:13 > 0:14:16you can buy a wooden plaque...
0:14:16 > 0:14:18write your wish on it...
0:14:19 > 0:14:21..then hang it on the wish tree.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23Maybe this is the group's opportunity
0:14:23 > 0:14:26to wish that their three weeks in Japan
0:14:26 > 0:14:28will bring them closer together.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32Encouragingly, the first three families do just that.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37Now Sandra's keen that she and Chloe make a similar wish.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41Well, we haven't had much time just yet, but...
0:14:41 > 0:14:43some real good laughs...
0:14:43 > 0:14:46closeness? Can't see you, babe.
0:14:46 > 0:14:47Yeah?
0:14:50 > 0:14:52But Chloe's got other ideas
0:14:52 > 0:14:55and wishes for something a bit more exciting.
0:14:55 > 0:14:56Fame...
0:14:58 > 0:14:59And fortune.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01Yeah.
0:15:03 > 0:15:07With the wishes made, it's time to start their karate training.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10HE SHOUTS IN JAPANESE
0:15:13 > 0:15:17All karate is taught in a training room called a dojo.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20In Japan, they are respected, like a place of worship.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30Now the families are about to enter one for the first time.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35Even entering the dojo is a tricky business for the group.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38They must remember to take off their shoes,
0:15:38 > 0:15:40bow and use a Japanese greeting.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43HE SPEAKS JAPANESE
0:15:44 > 0:15:47First you must learn how to sit in seiza.
0:15:47 > 0:15:52Left leg down, stay on the toes. Right foot under.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55And sit on your heels.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02If you're going to succeed in karate, you need to endure some pain
0:16:02 > 0:16:05and Kuramoto sensei wants to see how long
0:16:05 > 0:16:08the families can sit in this position.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15HE SPEAKS IN JAPANESE
0:16:16 > 0:16:18You have to learn to learn to tolerate pain.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20The more you can tolerate,
0:16:20 > 0:16:22the more you can learn to tolerate in real life -
0:16:22 > 0:16:26if someone provokes you, you will be able to not fight back.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28The goal of karate is not to fight.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36After many painful minutes, they are finally allowed to stand.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38Hand on your hips.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41Bend this.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43The first thing you learn in karate are the stances.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46One of the most important is called the sumo stance,
0:16:46 > 0:16:49or shiko dachi.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53HE SHOUTS IN JAPANESE
0:16:55 > 0:16:59For the perfect shiko dachi, you must stand so that your knees
0:16:59 > 0:17:00are in line with your feet.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02Your back should be straight,
0:17:02 > 0:17:04your hips in a sitting position.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09It's a stance that gets more painful the longer you stay in it.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13But it's essential for powerful defence, as well as attack.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23Ankle and knee should be in a straight line,
0:17:23 > 0:17:25like a house.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30GIGGLING
0:17:30 > 0:17:33But it doesn't look like the kids are taking it seriously.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36Kuramoto sensei has a lot of work to do.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46What the families don't realise yet is that in karate, focus is key.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49Karate masters train their minds just as hard as their bodies.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51After years of training,
0:17:51 > 0:17:55they're mentally strong enough to withstand great physical pain.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00Warning! Do not try this at home.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04Watch again in slow motion.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07This karate expert's arms are so well-conditioned,
0:18:07 > 0:18:10they can snap a three-inch-thick piece of wood
0:18:10 > 0:18:12moving at 50 miles-an-hour.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18Now that's dedication.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21HE SHOUTS IN JAPANESE
0:18:22 > 0:18:23In the lesson,
0:18:23 > 0:18:26the families seem to have got the hang of the sumo stance.
0:18:28 > 0:18:29Very good.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31Two hands.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33Now Kuramoto thinks they're ready
0:18:33 > 0:18:35to learn their second basic move - punching.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44To increase the force of the punch, the wrist is rotated 180 degrees.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50If done correctly, it can deliver a very powerful blow.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57Repeating the moves over and over again is essential
0:18:57 > 0:19:00if you are to perfect the ultimate strike.
0:19:01 > 0:19:02Very good.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05The straight punch is one of the most simple
0:19:05 > 0:19:06but important moves in karate,
0:19:06 > 0:19:08and the families will need to master it
0:19:08 > 0:19:11if they're to do well in their first ever challenge.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17You can practise anywhere in your free time, not just in the dojo,
0:19:17 > 0:19:20while you're watching TV, watch it in shiko dachi,
0:19:20 > 0:19:21make your legs strong.
0:19:21 > 0:19:26- Where do you train?- Everywhere. Always karate, karate is life.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28Training is finished.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30HE SHOUTS IN JAPANESE
0:19:34 > 0:19:37Now the senseis want to see whose focus and fighting spirit
0:19:37 > 0:19:40might take them all the way to the World Karate Tournament.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49It's kids versus parents in the challenge,
0:19:49 > 0:19:51which the senseis have devised
0:19:51 > 0:19:53to highlight how competitive the families are
0:19:53 > 0:19:56and test the skills they've just learned.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01Now it's time for your first challenge.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04The Wall of Awareness.
0:20:06 > 0:20:07Bring on the wall!
0:20:09 > 0:20:12This six-foot wall is all that stands
0:20:12 > 0:20:14between the winner and the loser.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16It's a face-off between kid and parent,
0:20:16 > 0:20:18as they attempt to punch all the pads
0:20:18 > 0:20:20through to their opponent's side.
0:20:23 > 0:20:28The person who punches the most pads through in one minute is the winner.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29Are you ready?
0:20:29 > 0:20:31ALL: Hai!
0:20:32 > 0:20:36With the challenge set, the fighting talk begins.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38HE SHOUTS IN JAPANESE
0:20:38 > 0:20:39What?
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- HE SHOUTS IN JAPANESE - Shut up!
0:20:42 > 0:20:44I reckon I'm going to beat you.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- Never. Why?- Cos I always beat you.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52We're not literally fighting each other.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- No, you gotta block it. - It's not that.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- I think I'm faster...- Never, never. - ..a bit more flexible...
0:21:00 > 0:21:01but not as strong.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07Jedd and Paul, step forward.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11First to face the challenge are ballet dancer Jedd
0:21:11 > 0:21:13and his dad Paul, the boxer.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15I'm going to prove to you that ballet dancers
0:21:15 > 0:21:17can be good at karate as well.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20Won't come into play, boy. Me old boxing will come into it.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22Twinkle-toes will come round,
0:21:22 > 0:21:24and I'll be moving about, bopping and weaving.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26Are you ready?
0:21:26 > 0:21:28Go!
0:21:31 > 0:21:33THEY CHEER
0:21:36 > 0:21:37Jedd's going for it.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40It's Billy Elliot versus Ricky Hatton
0:21:40 > 0:21:44and it looks like Jedd's light footwork is giving him the advantage
0:21:44 > 0:21:45over his heavyweight dad.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- He's getting tired, Jedd, really tired!- Not long to go, Paul!
0:21:54 > 0:21:55Stop.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57Congratulations, Jedd,
0:21:57 > 0:21:59you are the winner.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01Yes! Beat you, Dad!
0:22:01 > 0:22:04My brothers give me stick about being a dancer,
0:22:04 > 0:22:06and I think I've turned the tables a bit.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08Bit fitter than me, so that was the...
0:22:08 > 0:22:11that's the reason he beat me on that one.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13CHEERING
0:22:13 > 0:22:16Jedd is the first winner of a fighting spirit headband.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19Fighting spirit is a great honour in Japanese culture.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21I'm really glad, really happy.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24Gotta let the kids win, that's what it's all about.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29The Wall has claimed its first victim - who will be next?
0:22:31 > 0:22:33Joe and Phoebe,
0:22:33 > 0:22:34step forward.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36Bye, loser.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40Next up, it's big kid Joe and his daughter Phoebe,
0:22:40 > 0:22:42who quite fancies her chances.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46I think I'm gonna beat him, I'm gonna kick his butt inside out.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48Your time starts...
0:22:48 > 0:22:50Now!
0:22:50 > 0:22:52But footballer Joe is fast on his feet
0:22:52 > 0:22:54and Phoebe is struggling to compete.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56CHEERING
0:22:56 > 0:22:58Go on, Phoebe! Keep it up!
0:22:58 > 0:23:02It looks like Joe's combination of pace, power and permed hair
0:23:02 > 0:23:04will be enough to guarantee victory.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- Phoebe's winning now.- No, she's not!
0:23:10 > 0:23:11Stop!
0:23:11 > 0:23:13Congratulations,
0:23:13 > 0:23:15Joe, you are the winner.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17Yeah! Yeah, take that!
0:23:20 > 0:23:23I went hammer and tongs to beat her at the Wall of Awareness.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26If we do things individually and have to go against each other,
0:23:26 > 0:23:29we will try our hardest. We're really competitive.
0:23:29 > 0:23:35Joe's win puts the adults level with the kids - one all.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38I feel really, really annoyed for losing, cos...
0:23:38 > 0:23:40I don't know, I just really do.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Unhappy that Phoebe's had to lose to me,
0:23:45 > 0:23:47but she was winding me up prior to it and I thought,
0:23:47 > 0:23:49"I'll teach her a lesson."
0:23:51 > 0:23:53Sandra and Chloe,
0:23:53 > 0:23:54you're next.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00Competitive street dancer Chloe is not short of confidence.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04I'm gonna win. It's against my mum, come on...
0:24:04 > 0:24:06enough said, I'm gonna win.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10Your time starts now!
0:24:15 > 0:24:16Go on, Sandra.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21Come on, Chloe!
0:24:23 > 0:24:26It's a closely fought battle, but Sandra's karate slaps
0:24:26 > 0:24:29are proving surprisingly effective.
0:24:29 > 0:24:30Stop!
0:24:30 > 0:24:32Sandra, you are the winner.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- Yes!- You get your fighting spirit headband.- Yes!
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Sandra's clearly delighted with the win,
0:24:37 > 0:24:40but how's it going to go down with Chloe?
0:24:40 > 0:24:45I think Mum was just really happy cos she's never ever won anything before
0:24:45 > 0:24:49and she won against me - that is an honour!
0:24:50 > 0:24:54Sandra's win puts the adults in the lead - two to one.
0:24:54 > 0:24:58I am ecstatic, I am so happy. I'm glad I won!
0:24:58 > 0:25:01I don't feel bad at all, I feel really good.
0:25:01 > 0:25:06Now it's time for the final battle with Mikey and Mark.
0:25:06 > 0:25:07Yes!
0:25:07 > 0:25:09THEY CHEER Go, Mikey!
0:25:09 > 0:25:11Come on, Mark, we're depending on you!
0:25:11 > 0:25:14It's down to Mikey to beat his dad so the kids can draw equal.
0:25:16 > 0:25:18I'd like Mikey to win,
0:25:18 > 0:25:20but there's a competitive streak, isn't there?
0:25:20 > 0:25:22- I'm winning.- I'm tall.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27Time starts...
0:25:27 > 0:25:28now.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37Pint-sized Mikey is finding it hard to punch the pads through the wall.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41But Mark shows no mercy as he goes all out to win.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44OTHERS CHEER AND SHOUT
0:25:44 > 0:25:45Come on, Mikey!
0:25:52 > 0:25:53Stop!
0:25:55 > 0:25:57The winner is Mark.
0:25:57 > 0:26:00- Congratulations.- Yes!
0:26:01 > 0:26:03Oh, Mikey, I'm sorry.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07Dog-eat-dog at the end of the day, isn't it, Mikey?
0:26:07 > 0:26:10- I did feel terrible about that... - No, you didn't.- I did.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13That didn't feel like you felt bad, it felt like you don't care.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15You showed us fighting spirit and focus.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17Here is your fighting spirit headband.
0:26:20 > 0:26:21Someone's gotta win, Mikey,
0:26:21 > 0:26:24and there's plenty more challenges to go.
0:26:24 > 0:26:25I'm tired.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32It's been tough but, they've survived their first day of karate.
0:26:32 > 0:26:36Tomorrow, they'll have to do the same thing all over again.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38You all have to train a lot more.
0:26:38 > 0:26:41Let's train hard together.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44And as the thought of more training sinks in,
0:26:44 > 0:26:47the kids reflect on the daunting task that lies ahead.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51Brent said that it can take up to nine months to get your yellow belt
0:26:51 > 0:26:52and we've only got three weeks.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56I find the karate interesting...fun.
0:26:57 > 0:26:58It's tiring.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01I'm going to keep on practising hard in the lessons
0:27:01 > 0:27:03so I can achieve my belt.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06Oh, my gosh. This is going to be tough.
0:27:06 > 0:27:11Whatever happens over the coming weeks, it's not going to be easy.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16TRANSLATION: The first step in karate is to enjoy it
0:27:16 > 0:27:19and I can see that they did, so they've all done well.
0:27:22 > 0:27:25What is certain is that the Grandmaster
0:27:25 > 0:27:27has a life-changing experience in store
0:27:27 > 0:27:28for the families.
0:27:29 > 0:27:32TRANSLATION: If you have the courage
0:27:32 > 0:27:36and move step by step, you cannot fail to reach your goal.
0:27:39 > 0:27:41Next time on Hai! Karate: Journey To Japan,
0:27:41 > 0:27:44the families enjoy some traditional Japanese culture.
0:27:45 > 0:27:46You look like a clown!
0:27:46 > 0:27:51But for some, trouble is already looming on the horizon.
0:27:51 > 0:27:54Next time I come to Japan, I'm not bringing him.
0:28:01 > 0:28:05Subtitles by Kirsty McLaren Red Bee Media Ltd
0:28:05 > 0:28:08E-mail subtitling@bbc.co.uk