Julie Pierce is the main character of this book. In the story she gets taught how to fight and live with honor. She learns that fighting isn't the way to solve every problem.
Julie is a very tall and slim girl, she has a very bad temper, and doesn't really know how to control it.
Mr. Kaysuki Miyagi is another very important character. He is a very short old man, but also very fast and agile. He is extremely wise and knows the ways of living the Karate life. He teaches Julie everything there is to know about Karate.
Eric plays another important role in the story. He is Julie's new best friend. He is a muscular, tall man, but does not fight. He is more peaceful
