0:00:02 > 0:00:06Many British families struggle to find time for each other.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09But could sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience
0:00:09 > 0:00:11solve 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 > 0:00:19and learn karate...
0:00:21 > 0:00:25..a 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 > 0:00:34- I love my dad loads.- He's everything you'd 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. - You're always going on about it!
0:00:41 > 0:00:46If she wants to be treated as a grown-up, she has to act as one.
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...
0:00:53 > 0:00:56Mikey will be very upset if we don't get through.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58..and improve their relationship?
0:00:58 > 0:01:00This is going to be tough.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24So there!
0:01:25 > 0:01:28Our four families have travelled 6,000 miles
0:01:28 > 0:01:30to the Japanese island of Okinawa,
0:01:30 > 0:01:34where they've been learning karate for the last two weeks.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39Karate teaches discipline, respect and commitment,
0:01:39 > 0:01:42the ingredients also needed to help improve relationships.
0:01:43 > 0:01:48The kids are Mikey, who hasn't spent any quality time with his dad
0:01:48 > 0:01:50for several years.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54My dad plays keyboards in a band so I don't get to see him that often.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59Chloe, who thinks her mum is a bit dull.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02Mum's really dowdy and boring.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06Jedd, the ballet dancer who wants to prove to his dad
0:02:06 > 0:02:08that he's not a pushover.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11My dad don't think you have to be sporty to do dancing,
0:02:11 > 0:02:13but I prove him wrong.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18And Phoebe, who wants her dad to act his age.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22He still hasn't grown up to the fact that he is an adult now.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28The families are training under the world-famous Grand Master Higaonna
0:02:28 > 0:02:31and his teachers, Brent and Kuramoto.
0:02:31 > 0:02:32Last time, on Hai! Karate,
0:02:32 > 0:02:37the group travelled to the nearby tropical island of Izena...
0:02:39 > 0:02:42..where they got involved in some late-night sumo wrestling.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45And hit the waves
0:02:45 > 0:02:49for an endurance challenge won by Phoebe and her dad, Joe.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Woo!
0:02:51 > 0:02:53Hai! Karate!
0:02:55 > 0:02:58It's 7.00am.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00The group has been in Japan for over two weeks
0:03:00 > 0:03:04and they have just five days left to learn their karate routine
0:03:04 > 0:03:07for the World Tournament. The pressure is on.
0:03:09 > 0:03:14Maybe that's why they've ignored a breakfast of seaweed stew
0:03:14 > 0:03:15in favour of fruit and biscuits.
0:03:15 > 0:03:20Or maybe it's because that morning's breakfast is seaweed stew.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27I'm still not in sync with the whole eating seaweed for breakfast, but...
0:03:27 > 0:03:30I don't feel guilty about leaving the food.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33If they did that in my house, I wouldn't be bothered.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35They wouldn't, cos we'd have steak and chips.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38Spoken like a true Brit! Doesn't it make you proud(!)
0:03:38 > 0:03:39But there's good news
0:03:39 > 0:03:42because the kids could win a Western meal,
0:03:42 > 0:03:43if they can learn to do this.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53But first on the agenda is early morning training with Brent.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55If you want to pass your belt-grading,
0:03:55 > 0:03:57we'd better get a move on.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01To perform at the World Karate Tournament,
0:04:01 > 0:04:03the families need to get their yellow belts
0:04:03 > 0:04:06and that means memorising a very complicated routine.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10Here's Brent and Kuramoto showing us how to do it.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15Turn the hands.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18And here are the adults showing us how not to do it.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22They're unfit, uncoordinated and unbelievably rubbish.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25What's my dad doing?
0:04:25 > 0:04:28Use this contact to make the power.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30Look at him. He looks like a complete lemon.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35She's got the arm movements, but she ain't got the feet.
0:04:35 > 0:04:40- My dad just doesn't know what the hell he's doing.- Keep going.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42Dad, you need more practice!
0:04:43 > 0:04:46I remember some of the moves, but I don't remember
0:04:46 > 0:04:48what order they come in. Especially the beginning.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50Seems to be the worst bit.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Mmm.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54As the kids have memorised the routine,
0:04:54 > 0:04:57it's now down to them to help their parents. Good luck, kids.
0:04:57 > 0:05:02If we were entered now we'd almost certainly not get to go.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06If we keep pushing, hopefully they'll get it by the end.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- I'd forgotten that.- For a change,
0:05:08 > 0:05:11Joe is taking things very seriously
0:05:11 > 0:05:14and is piling the pressure on Phoebe to help him out.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17You need to be motivated to make me practice.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19I don't want to go home without a belt.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20Are you going to do that?
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- Yes, yes.- In our spare time... - Yes, yes.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- Promise?- Yes.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29We've got a great opportunity here and I intend to cease it if I can,
0:05:29 > 0:05:32but it's dependent on Phoebe and she has to do her bit,
0:05:32 > 0:05:35cos without her help I can't get through. I know that.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38It's clear the pairs need to help each other
0:05:38 > 0:05:41if they're going to get their belts.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44So what does the Grand Master have up his sleeve
0:05:44 > 0:05:47to help these mighty warriors form an unbreakable bond.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49We're going to do cleaning.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- Eh?- Cleaning! Get out of it.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57A bit of painting, cleaning the cars, sweeping
0:05:57 > 0:06:00and we're going to use karate to help us.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02So, if you want to be a genuine martial arts expert
0:06:02 > 0:06:04you need to be good at housework?
0:06:06 > 0:06:09Either Sensei's gone mad or he watches too many old films
0:06:09 > 0:06:12like the Karate Kid.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18His plan is that these tasks will help the families
0:06:18 > 0:06:21work together and refine their moves.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28Joe and Phoebe have been told to brush up the yard
0:06:28 > 0:06:31but with one catch - they must do it using a karate stance
0:06:31 > 0:06:32called the shiko-dachi.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47OK... Get down.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52Move your body.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54Although it looks like Joe needs the loo,
0:06:54 > 0:06:57it's reminded Phoebe of a very important fact.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00This is the first bit of housework you've ever done.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03If it's this hard, I'm not doing it when we get back.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07Back home, Joe leaves the housework to his mum.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10There's a hoover for you.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13No. Not now, I'm trying to work.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17But when they won the last challenge,
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- he finally looked like a responsible adult.- Congratulations.
0:07:20 > 0:07:21As Phoebe's dad,
0:07:21 > 0:07:25I felt responsible for doing the best I possibly could.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28But being responsible isn't as much fun for Joe
0:07:28 > 0:07:30and he's seriously on Phoebe's case.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35I don't think she's put much effort into the sweeping up.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39I know I put in every ounce of effort I've got to give.
0:07:39 > 0:07:44I don't really want to waste this experience and go home with nothing
0:07:44 > 0:07:47and then just leave it... I'm just not thinking that way.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54Paul and Jedd have the task of painting a bench
0:07:54 > 0:07:57so they can work on their lower block.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06I've heard of whitewashing your opponents,
0:08:06 > 0:08:08but that's silly.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14Paul used to think his ballet dancing son wasn't sporty.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18I wouldn't class ballet as a sport and I don't think it's that exerting.
0:08:18 > 0:08:23But since arriving in Japan, Jedd has shown how tough he can be.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25I've got no problems with him. I've seen him out here.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28He's capable at everything he does.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31The pair are making a great team and they don't even mind
0:08:31 > 0:08:34- doing Sensei's dirty work for him. - Don't do that.
0:08:34 > 0:08:39When you're doing a task, don't see it as a task.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- Just think of it as... - Fun.- Yeah, fun.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45And if you thought painting a bench was a weird way to learn karate
0:08:45 > 0:08:47the others are washing a car.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50Who'd have thought on a plane coming to Japan we'd be washing a car?
0:08:50 > 0:08:53What's this got to do with karate?
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Sensei wants them to practice a circular movement
0:09:01 > 0:09:03that's a key part of the routine.
0:09:03 > 0:09:08It's all about putting the wax on and taking it off again, apparently.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11Wax on, wax off.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17Oh, yes! Now, straight back.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19Chloe has got it nailed.
0:09:23 > 0:09:24When it comes to karate,
0:09:24 > 0:09:26the street dancer's got all the moves.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29She's got the speed and power you need
0:09:29 > 0:09:30for karate - naturally.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34But it doesn't come so naturally to her less-coordinated mother.
0:09:34 > 0:09:40For me, it's harder just to memorise the steps. It's hard.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43It might be hard but Sandra'll need to put more effort in
0:09:43 > 0:09:46if she wants to stay on the right side of her teenage daughter.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49If I don't get my belt,
0:09:49 > 0:09:52it won't be worth living with Chloe cos she'll moan and groan
0:09:52 > 0:09:56and she'll just bring it up and she'd be so disappointed.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- For big part - two hands.- OK.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02Sensei says waxing the car will help the families
0:10:02 > 0:10:04perfect their blocking.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12The Grand Master is quick to show Mikey's dad
0:10:12 > 0:10:15why blocking is important.
0:10:15 > 0:10:16HE LAUGHS
0:10:18 > 0:10:20Do that again, please, Sensei.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27Mark and Mikey don't spend much time together at home.
0:10:27 > 0:10:33- Oh, no!- In Japan, it appears they're still leading separate lives.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- We are awful communicators. - We need to get a better plan.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41Mark is the worst at the routine and partnered with Mikey
0:10:41 > 0:10:43they haven't won a challenge.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49I'm holding Mikey back I guess. I'm a bit of a slow learner.
0:10:49 > 0:10:54Oh, right! It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57At the very least, the waxing on and waxing off
0:10:57 > 0:11:00has given Mark a bit of time to polish up his attitude.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02Gently. Like a lady.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- Good job. Good job.- Thank you.
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- So, all of Sensei's jobs are done. - Thank you so much.
0:11:13 > 0:11:14Thank you.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18A clean yard, a painted bench and a nice clean car.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20Was this really about learning karate?
0:11:20 > 0:11:26Or could the Grand Master just not be bothered doing it himself.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32There's just five days to go until the World Karate Tournament
0:11:32 > 0:11:36and the families are a long way off from perfecting their routine,
0:11:36 > 0:11:38especially the adults.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41But with the Grand Master breathing down their necks,
0:11:41 > 0:11:44let's hope they can rise to the challenge.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45HE EXHALES
0:11:47 > 0:11:52TRANSLATION: Commitment is not only important in karate
0:11:52 > 0:11:54but in life.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57If you believe in yourself, and keep making effort
0:11:57 > 0:12:00you can achieve anything.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06The families are travelling to the other side of the island.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12MUSIC: "Summer Holiday" by Cliff Richard
0:12:14 > 0:12:17But this is no ordinary day trip.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23The Grand Master has booked them in for a lesson
0:12:23 > 0:12:28that'll test their power and commitment to the max.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30The group will be taught by a different sensei
0:12:30 > 0:12:32and his other pupils are warming up.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36Everyone in this class is under 10,
0:12:36 > 0:12:40but their karate is years ahead of our rookies.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42Everyone is tougher than us. A lot tougher.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45Their master and the man
0:12:45 > 0:12:47who'll be teaching the families to be just as tough
0:12:47 > 0:12:50is Kyoki Deshingo.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55Shingo Sensei teaches karate that focuses on raw power.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03Whilst the Grand Master doesn't believe in using karate to break
0:13:03 > 0:13:06things, Shinjo certainly does.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16Every day he builds the power in his hands and feet
0:13:16 > 0:13:18so he can use them to punch, kick
0:13:18 > 0:13:22and chop anything that stands in his way.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37The families better behave,
0:13:37 > 0:13:41because you don't want to get on the wrong side of Shinjo.
0:13:54 > 0:13:59Shinjo will teach the group how to break a piece of wood with a punch.
0:13:59 > 0:14:00That could be handy.
0:14:05 > 0:14:10The lesson starts with press-ups on fists,
0:14:10 > 0:14:12a painful but great way to strengthen your hands.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- That hurt.- Intimidating.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25Now it's time to learn the punch.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30Get this wrong and it can really hurt,
0:14:30 > 0:14:33so he's paying close attention to his new pupils.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39Especially Phoebe, who can't seem to get it right.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43SPEAKS JAPANESE
0:14:53 > 0:14:57Breaking wood with your first is more about placement than power.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02This is Shinjo's son, who like his dad,
0:15:02 > 0:15:03has incredibly strong hands,
0:15:03 > 0:15:06but if he doesn't hit the wood in the right place,
0:15:06 > 0:15:08even he'll be in a lot of pain.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11Warning! Do NOT try this at home.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16Watch as he uses the top two knuckles to drive his fist
0:15:16 > 0:15:18straight through three wooden blocks.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23This is a skill that should only be attempted
0:15:23 > 0:15:26if you know exactly what you're doing.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28Families - now it's your turn.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30Hai! Karate!
0:15:30 > 0:15:32This is a good punch.
0:15:32 > 0:15:38He's explained in great detail what the families have to do.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41Not...here.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43Let's just hope they've listened.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46Watch.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52His regular pupils will demonstrate first, starting with the youngest.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- APPLAUSE - Like a true karate master
0:16:09 > 0:16:11the pupil never gave up.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15How about the rest of the class?
0:16:22 > 0:16:24Pretty impressive.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29Now it's our kids' turn.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31Come on, Jedd!
0:16:31 > 0:16:34Has ballet dancer Jed got the power?
0:16:37 > 0:16:39Nope.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41It don't hurt.
0:16:41 > 0:16:42He's all right.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45Maybe Mikey's got what it takes.
0:16:46 > 0:16:47Ah...
0:16:51 > 0:16:52Phoebe?
0:16:54 > 0:16:55Oh, dear.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58These Brits are rubbish!
0:16:58 > 0:16:59Just smack it.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03- No, this is going to hurt. - No, it won't
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Maybe Chloe can win back some respect for the group.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- Focus!- Focus!
0:17:13 > 0:17:15Now that's girl power!
0:17:17 > 0:17:22TRANSLATION: Chloe is without doubt the best of the kids.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25Her posture is perfect and if she keeps doing karate,
0:17:25 > 0:17:29she'll be able to get her black belt very soon.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31That was easy.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35Chloe's success has spurned on the other kids to have another go.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44Good boy!
0:17:44 > 0:17:46The boys have cracked it.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49Even Phoebe suddenly looks confident.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52Put all your power. You can. You can. You can.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56Ah...!
0:17:58 > 0:18:01If she'd hit the wood using the correct knuckles
0:18:01 > 0:18:04she'd have done it. She needs more practice.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14Phoebe isn't badly injured, but her poor technique
0:18:14 > 0:18:16has taught her a painful lesson.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22Just slightly off...
0:18:22 > 0:18:26You probably had your wrist to one side...
0:18:26 > 0:18:27but that's going to happen.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30But the most upsetting thing for Phoebe
0:18:30 > 0:18:33is the thought that she's let her dad down.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- It's really hard.- I know it's hard.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38But you tried.
0:18:38 > 0:18:43- We're not going to get to the championships.- Oh, don't worry.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46It's not the most important thing in our lives. Mmm?
0:18:46 > 0:18:48I know, but I want to.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53Back in the dojo, the lesson is coming to an end
0:18:53 > 0:18:56and the atmosphere is more upbeat.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03Because I was the first person to break it
0:19:03 > 0:19:06I felt really, really good about myself.
0:19:06 > 0:19:10You have to believe in yourself. That's what Sensei told me.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14The second time I did it I followed through and broke the wood.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- Brilliant.- You didn't want to get beat, did you?- No.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21Mikey is especially happy,
0:19:21 > 0:19:24because it's the first task he's successfully completed.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27I'm very pleased I've done something, finally.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30Good boy!
0:19:30 > 0:19:33I'm going to take this home - show my mum.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Say I broke this and a souvenir.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40Today has helped underline two of the Grand Master's rules -
0:19:40 > 0:19:42always be courageous,
0:19:42 > 0:19:46but always listen to instructions.
0:19:48 > 0:19:53- Sometimes lessons in life are painful.- But I wanted to break it.
0:19:53 > 0:19:54Yeah, but that's good.
0:19:54 > 0:19:58People will be impressed with your fighting spirit.
0:19:58 > 0:19:59Won't they, eh?
0:20:06 > 0:20:10The adults have yet to test their block-breaking ability.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13But they needn't worry.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16They'll have plenty of opportunity in today's karate challenge.
0:20:21 > 0:20:28- HE SPEAKS JAPANESE - The Breaking-punch challenge!
0:20:28 > 0:20:32Brent's decided the kids deserve to sit this one out,
0:20:32 > 0:20:34so it's all down to their parents.
0:20:34 > 0:20:39Adults, this challenge is just for you.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41You have to break as many blocks as you can.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43Good luck, Dad.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48Kids, how many blocks do you think your parents as a group can break?
0:20:48 > 0:20:49- 17!- 17.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53OK, we'll go in at 17. If the adults break more than 17
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- you'll get a treat.- Damn! Why did I say 17?
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- You can get 17. - I don't think I can get one.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06We should have talked about it instead of shouting out a number.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09Thanks to Mikey's optimistic prediction,
0:21:09 > 0:21:11the adults who've never done this before
0:21:11 > 0:21:15will have to break 17 wooden blocks in exchange for a treat -
0:21:15 > 0:21:19a slap-up Western meal. Something the kids are desperate for.
0:21:22 > 0:21:23It was disgusting.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25Why can't they just get some cereal?
0:21:25 > 0:21:31Each adult will be given 30 seconds to break as many blocks as they can.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33But as soon as a punch fails, they're out
0:21:33 > 0:21:35and the next parent will take over.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40So far the adults have struggled
0:21:40 > 0:21:42with the discipline required in karate.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46Do they have the courage to win this task for their kids?
0:21:46 > 0:21:51- Sandra, you're first. Step forward. - Good luck.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56Sandra approaches with caution.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59She thinks she's going to bust her hand.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01She needs to have more confidence.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05If she does it properly nothing's going to happen to her hand.
0:22:05 > 0:22:06Ready? Go!
0:22:07 > 0:22:10Yes! Keep going! You're doing so well.
0:22:10 > 0:22:11Go!
0:22:11 > 0:22:12Keep going, Mum!
0:22:12 > 0:22:13Three.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16THEY CHEER
0:22:17 > 0:22:18Ow!
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- Good job. - THEY APPLAUD
0:22:21 > 0:22:24Three.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28Sandra did better than expected. But they still have a long way to go.
0:22:28 > 0:22:29Next up is Joe.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35After seeing Phoebe hurt herself
0:22:35 > 0:22:37Joe is nervous about taking on the challenge.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42I want him to focus on the goal.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46I want him to punch with these two instead of the mistake I made.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49I think that'll motivate him to not make the same mistake I did.
0:22:51 > 0:22:52Ready?
0:22:56 > 0:22:58Focus. Go!
0:22:59 > 0:23:02One...two!
0:23:02 > 0:23:03Come on, Daddy!
0:23:03 > 0:23:05Come on!
0:23:05 > 0:23:06You're on a roll.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09Come on, Dad!
0:23:09 > 0:23:11That's it!
0:23:11 > 0:23:13Keep going.
0:23:13 > 0:23:14Keep going!
0:23:14 > 0:23:18Dad, come on!
0:23:18 > 0:23:20Come on, Dad!
0:23:20 > 0:23:21Come on, Joe!
0:23:21 > 0:23:24Come on, Dad!
0:23:24 > 0:23:25Daddy!
0:23:25 > 0:23:27Stop!
0:23:27 > 0:23:2810!
0:23:28 > 0:23:31His 30 seconds are up, but Joe has overcome his fear
0:23:31 > 0:23:36and left an easy task for the remaining parents.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40Joe broke 10. That's 13.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43You only need four more.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Paul...step forward.
0:23:45 > 0:23:50If anyone can finish the job, surely it's boxer Paul.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52Are you ready? Tell me when you're ready.
0:23:52 > 0:23:56Jedd is confident his dad will win the meal for the group.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00My dad'll be fairly good at this because you've got to follow through
0:24:00 > 0:24:05and snap it. That'll help with the boxing he does, so I reckon
0:24:05 > 0:24:08he'll snap about...
0:24:08 > 0:24:0910.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13Are you ready? Tell me when you're ready.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16With just four blocks to break, this should be easy.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18OK? Go.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23Out!
0:24:23 > 0:24:25- Oh, no!- Come on, Paul.
0:24:25 > 0:24:30Paul has shocked Jedd and the group by breaking just one block.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34The fate of the families is down to Mikey's dad, Mark,
0:24:34 > 0:24:37who is by far the worst at karate.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43You need three more for the treat.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46Step forward. Three more. Come on. Courage!
0:24:46 > 0:24:49Mikey doesn't sound convinced he'll do it.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52I think he'll get one.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56But if he doesn't get any I'll be very embarrassed and disappointed.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59Cos I could do one and he's five times stronger than me.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04It'd be pretty embarrassing.
0:25:04 > 0:25:05Are you ready?
0:25:05 > 0:25:07Keep going, remember.
0:25:07 > 0:25:09Go!
0:25:10 > 0:25:12- Come on, Paul!- You can do it!
0:25:14 > 0:25:15Yes!
0:25:15 > 0:25:17THEY SHOUT
0:25:17 > 0:25:19SANDRA: You can do it!
0:25:23 > 0:25:27- Yeah!- You've got your treat.
0:25:27 > 0:25:28Yeah!
0:25:28 > 0:25:30Amazingly, Mark has done it.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33He's shown passion and fighting spirit
0:25:33 > 0:25:35and has won the group a slap-up meal.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41But it was Joe who stood out as the most courageous and he's impressed
0:25:41 > 0:25:44the sensei with his commitment.
0:25:45 > 0:25:49In a short time you've shown courage
0:25:49 > 0:25:52and done a good job of breaking the boards.
0:25:52 > 0:25:56You've done really well. Thanks for the hard work.
0:26:00 > 0:26:03Please step forward to receive your fighting spirit headband.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10Because they're a team, Phoebe also gets the honour of a headband.
0:26:15 > 0:26:16APPLAUSE
0:26:18 > 0:26:21I did get in the zone when I was hitting the wood.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23I was concentrating on my breathing.
0:26:23 > 0:26:29And saying to myself, "Break!" in my head to the wood.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33So I don't know if that helps. But I was kinda talking to the wood.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36Yep, whatever you say, Joe.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44As the group enjoy their first Western meal in weeks,
0:26:44 > 0:26:48it's clear Joe has discovered the true purpose of this experience.
0:26:49 > 0:26:53We've had more ups and downs here than in our life together.
0:26:55 > 0:27:00I think Phoebe realises winning isn't everything to me. It's all about her.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02That's the important thing in my life.
0:27:05 > 0:27:06And despite her injury,
0:27:06 > 0:27:10Phoebe is taking something very important from the day.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13Today, I just felt like the complete odd one out
0:27:13 > 0:27:17cos everyone was like, "Yeah! I broke the board. I'm so happy."
0:27:17 > 0:27:19They had the boards in their hands.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21I don't want to go home without a belt so
0:27:21 > 0:27:23I'm going to fight for my belt
0:27:23 > 0:27:27and I'm going to get a yellow belt by the end of this week.
0:27:28 > 0:27:31Next time on Hai! Karate, Journey To Japan -
0:27:31 > 0:27:33Phoebe's relationship with her dad breaks down.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37She's talking to me like a piece of poo and I'm not having it.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39And Brent reads the Riot Act.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42Grading's tomorrow. I don't think anyone's going to pass.
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