While the original Best of the Best (1989) was a grounded sports drama about an underdog American Taekwondo team, the sequel cranked the intensity into full-on action.
: Travis secretly fights in "The Coliseum," a brutal underground arena where challengers face the undefeated champion, Brakus (Ralf Moeller). Best of the Best II
: After Travis is killed in the ring by Brakus, Alex and Tommy must seek revenge to shut down the syndicate. Iconic Elements & Trivia Best of the Best II (1993) While the original Best of the Best (1989)
: Three members of the original team— Alex Grady (Eric Roberts), Tommy Lee (Phillip Rhee), and Travis Brickley (Chris Penn)—open a martial arts school in Las Vegas. Tommy Lee (Phillip Rhee)