Tory Nichols quotes from Cobra Kai

Tory

My Mom worked at this restaurant when I was little, and she would bring home leftovers so my brother and I had enough to eat. When her manager found out, he fired her. No warning, no notice. He said it was against company policy. She wasn't stealing; the food was gonna end up in the trash! The world shows no mercy. So why should we? Some people have it good, but the rest of us, we have to fight for every inch of what's ours. Not just to score a point. For everything.

Daniel LaRusso

I know it's been a while since our last class. After the fight at the school, I wasn't sure Miyagi-Do should stay open, but things have gotten worse since we shut down. That's why we're back. The only way to stop Cobra Kai is if we all work together. But always remember, the reason we learn karate is—

Johnny Lawrence

To show the world that you're not a bunch of pansy-ass nerds! We're gonna show 'em that you're tough, because eagles don't get shit on! They're the ones that do the shitting. Just don't forget, being a badass doesn't mean being an asshole. The goal isn't to hurt other kids. The goal is to—

John Kreese

Win at all costs. Those we thought to be our allies have turned against us. Now our enemies are attacking us from all sides. There is no turning back. Now is the time to show them—

Daniel LaRusso

Forgiveness. Compassion. Mr. Miyagi used to say, "If you're looking for revenge, you could start by digging two graves." He was right. If you have hate in your heart, then you've already lost. I know it's not easy, but you have to do whatever you can—

Johnny Lawrence

To beat the living crap out of 'em! Don't let 'em push you around. You gotta swoop down like an eagle, grab 'em with your claws, and sink your fangs into 'em...but I don't ever want you to start the fight. I just want you to—

John Kreese

Finish it... for good. Do I make myself clear?

YES, SENSEI!!

Hawk

Tory, the fight's over.

Tory Nichols

It's not over. This will never be over, LaRusso, you hear me?!

Samantha LaRusso

You know where to find me.

Tory

[takes a long look at Miguel and Hawk] Traitors. [to Hawk] You better watch your back.

Demetri

He won't have to. He's got friends watching it for him.

Is everything okay here, ma'am?

Amanda LaRusso

I don't know. Is it?

Miss? I don't want my soup to get cold.

Tory

[to customer following up on the order; angrily bangs table] Will you shut the hell up??!!?

Tory! That's it. Put away your uniform. I've had enough of your attitude. You're fired.

Tory

[Throws manager her apron] Yeah, thanks a lot. [addresses customers] This place got a B on the health inspection. They hide the sign so you can't see it. And I saw one of the cooks dip his balls in the miso. [storms out as some customers are disgusted]

[to manager] Uh, you know what? You can cancel my soup.

Tory

We still owe that Judas some payback.

Kreese

Everyone fall in. As you know, our enemies are working together. They are combining their styles to beat us. But they are destined to fail. Because there is only one way. And what is that way?

The Way of the Fist, sir!

Kreese

Exactly. However, that doesn't mean that we can't double down. Class, meet Sensei Terry Silver. [a man appears] Co-founder of Cobra Kai and one of the most ferocious fighters in the history of the sport. Together, we built Cobra Kai from the ground up, and now he is here to help you prepare for the All Valley. [they bow to each other]

Silver

Thank you, Sensei Kreese. It's an honor to be here.

Kreese

With two senseis, you will receive twice the instruction. That means twice the work. And if you are not prepared to put in 200%, then you can leave right now.

Silver

But if you dig in and follow our lead, we're gonna take you to the next level.

Point! Winner!

Tory Nichols

Hey? You alright?

Terry Silver

[sees Tory Nichols come in with her trophy] Nichols. So you've made your decision. [referring to whether she would leave knowing the truth about her All-Valley victory]

Tory Nichols

I'm back. [places trophy on shelf] Where's everyone else?

Silver

No class today. There's some business I need to take care of. [Nichols leaves and passes Chozen coming in]

Chozen Toguchi

Am I early?

Silver

On the contrary. Right on time. Fall in! [the six other sensei recruited earlier appear] It seems you weren't entirely honest with me, were you, Chozen?

Chozen

How did you know?

Silver

Have you ever heard of a man, Masataka Taketsuru? About a hundred years ago, he moved from Hiroshima to Scotland. He studied organic chemistry. Then he returned to Japan with the secret of great whiskey. He built up his own distillery just outside of Kyoto. His brand, Suntory, the whiskey we drank last night, considered the best in the world. I've had the pleasure of drinking it right where it's made. And every time I raise a glass with one of my old friends from Kyoto, we toast kanpai. So imagine my surprise... when my new friend from Kyoto raises a glass, and says something they would only say in Okinawa. Karii.

Chozen

Karii. [the other senseis surround Chozen]

Silver

Anyone who takes this man down gets the job, and I will pay triple what I promised!

Chozen

Now we draw line. No more expansion. No more senseis. No challenge Miyagi-Do. Do not come near LaRusso family. You cross line, you will beg for mercy.

Tory Nichols

This really sucks. I can't believe they kicked us out.

Robby Keene

This is what happens when Cobra Kai's involved. Everybody loses.

Tory

Are you trying to blame me? I was trying to stop a fight, not start one.

Robby

You won the tournament, and everything's going good for you, but you're part of the problem.

Tory

I was just hoping we could have a fun day together. But I guess that's impossible.

Robby

It's only impossible if you're still in Cobra Kai. And so is staying with me.

Tory

Well, I'm not leaving Cobra Kai.

Robby

Then, I guess that's it. You and Kenny and everyone else can stay brainwashed. I'm done trying to help.

Tory Nichols

Everything was supposed to be better after the tournament. But it's only getting worse. I'm becoming someone I don't wanna be. I'm hiding the truth from someone I care about. I'm lying to someone I fear. I'm delivering anonymous notes that could put people in danger. There must be another way. Or at least somebody else out there who wants to be in this fight. Just tell me there's an endgame to this. I need to know it's not all for nothing.

John Kreese

There is an endgame, kid. Silver's going down. Only he doesn't know it yet.

Tory Nichols

What are you doing here? I thought you quit.

You beat me on the mat, but I only lose if I give up.

Terry Silver

[approaches with Kim Da-eun] Miss Lee, why don't you go check in with the receptionist. She'll set you up with a pass in case you want to train after hours.

Oh. [looks at Tory] I definitely will. [walks off]

Silver

I have to hand it to you. Miss Lee reached out after class yesterday, asked if she could join the flagship dojo. Apparently, she wants to learn more from you. I'm very proud of you.

Tory

She failed the test. She ran away.

Kim Da-eun

The test was not for her. It was for you. I wanted to see how much strength you had in your heart to accomplish what you need to do.

Tory

And what's that?

Da-eun

Something greater than you could ever imagine.

Tory

What is this?

Kim Da-eun

This is your enemy. Destroy it.

Tory

[notices plates] It's solid stone. I'll break my hand.

Da-eun

It will heal in time for the tournament.

Tory

This is crazy. I'm going home. [the three senseis who brought the figure block her]

Kim

You will go home when the lesson is over. [Tory starts punching the face plate and her fist hurts] Not hard enough. To break it, you must use all your power. [mocks with each punch] Are you even trying? [Tory repeatedly tries] Something is holding you back.

Tory

I-I can't do it.

Da-eun

It's the boy, isn't it? [Tory gasps] You act strong, but inside you're soft.

Tory

That's not true!

Da-eun

Your feelings have made you weak.

Tory

No!

Da-eun

[directly faces her] You care more about this boy than your own dojo!

Tory

I broke up with him because of this dojo, you bitch! [tries to hit Da-eun, who steps aside and Tory powerfully breaks the face plate to enormous pain]

Terry Silver

That must have been a hard decision. But you made the right choice. Let's hope you keep making them. [walks away]

Da-eun

[looks down at her] Lesson over.