- Darryl Vidal is known for The Karate Kid (1984), Rise of the Dragon (2027) and The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia (2026). He has been married to April J. Vidal since July 19, 1986.
- SpouseApril J. Vidal(July 19, 1986 - present)
- Was one of only 3 actual black belts in The Karate Kid movie. Pat Johnson and Ron Thomas are the other 2.
- Has been credited with "inventing" the crane kick technique - but clarifies that the leg-up stance and the arms spread-like-wings was described by writer Robert Mark Kamen. Vidal created the hand-movements and stances before and after the kick.
- During the filming of The Karate Kid he was a first degree black belt. He was promoted to GrandMaster Ju Dan (10th) degree in 2012.
- Runs his own kenpo karate school in Murrieta, California.
- Was Pat Morita's stunt double during the crane kick on the post beach scene in The Karate Kid.
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