May 26, 2010 · Supposedly, the kid already knows karate, so he's called the "karate kid" by the Chinese kids as an insult. Then the karate kid learns kung fu so he can kick better ass. Because apparently karate is for pussies, or something.

I recently watched the original Karate Kid film and immediately remembered the scene of Chang auditioning for the play. Jason Mantzoukas' role as the director is gold. He whiplashed the hell out of Chang to get the very best of portraying Mr. Miyagi. This is why I love Community. Pop-culture references done right.

Dec 30, 2022 · The first season is literally a down and out Johnny trying to build his own business and give purpose to his life while a millionaire Daniel shows up and does everything in his power to shut him down resulting in upping the rent on every business owner in that little strip mall, causing massive karate wars across town, and getting a poor immigrant kid paralysed.

KARATE KID gives Danny the victory in spite of a completely illegal kick to the face. Interestingly, the Youtube series does a marvelous job of taking these concepts further, unpacking and confronting who these people become later in life as a result of what really was an absurdly negligent decision by the referees.

Jan 4, 2021 · Finally, Karate Kid 3 has one of my favorite characters in Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, in Terry Silver. He's hilarious, crazy, and extremely campy and I love that.

May 15, 2020 · Welcome to Cobra Kai! Fear does not exist in this dojo. Pain does not exist in this dojo. Defeat does not exist in this dojo. Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy. This is a place for discussing all things related to the Netflix (previously YouTube Premium) series Cobra Kai, the world of The Karate Kid and its sequels (even the Swank one).

Sep 18, 2023 · Instantly recognizable as a new movie in this Karate Kid franchise but setting itself up as a new things instead of a boring recreation of the original. And some big brain said “no, the exact same name as last time even though it’s incorrect this time, the audience is too stupid to understand otherwise.”

Jan 17, 2024 · Welcome to Cobra Kai! Fear does not exist in this dojo. Pain does not exist in this dojo. Defeat does not exist in this dojo. Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy. This is a place for discussing all things related to the Netflix (previously YouTube Premium) series Cobra Kai, the world of The Karate Kid and its sequels (even the Swank one).

Jan 7, 2021 · I acknowledge that Karate Kid is objectively better, and without it Cobra Kai wouldnt be as good as it is, but I in all honesty prefer Cobra Kai. And even being completely objective, id say the order is KK1>Cobra Kai>KK2>KK3 and then we dont talk about The Next Karate Kid. Regardless though yes OP definitely watch them.

Aug 23, 2015 · The Karate Kid isn't about either Danny LaRusso or Johnny Lawrence. The Karate Kid is about Kesuke Miyagi, an immigrant who fought against his people in World War 2 while his wife lost a child in an internment camp. Noriyuki Morita was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. Ralpha Macchio and William Zabka showed up.