'Karate Kid: Legends' star Ralph Macchio reveals that he is a black belt in karate

"But going back to it and as I'm aging oh so slowly, or trying, it's really great to do the martial arts," Macchio continued to explain. "Not necessarily combat, but just even the katas and exercises and sort of the breathing and all that. It's a way of life, and I've gained more respect for it now as an adult than I did when I was a kid and just did it when I had to show up."

Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

Additionally, the cast will include Jackie Chan, who starred in 2010's The Karate Kid, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen. The film will be released on May 30 in theaters.