"Karate Wars" is an all or nothing tournament where the prize is honor, self respect and a million dollars. Karate master Oyama, trains his loyal students in the ancient, mystical arts of Kung Fu fighting. His top student Jason is faced with the challenge of fighting his hated rival in a fight to the finish. Oyama's students train vigorously in the secret Chinese styles of the snake and crane. When the "Karate Wars" tournament gets cancelled, another war begins on the streets, where there is no ring... no rules... and no million dollars.