[Daniel explains to his new students what Cobra Kai is really about]
Cobra Kai sells power, strength, and when I joined I was, well, I was weak. It was 1985, I had just won my first All-Valley, and, Mr. Miyagi didn't want me to compete anymore. He never really like the idea of fighting for trophies in the first place. So, you know, I-we got into this big argument, and what did I do? I joined Cobra Kai. I learned to strike first, strike hard, show no mercy, and it turned me into an angry and violent kid. It changed me.
Samantha LaRussoYou never told me about any of this.
It's not something I'm proud of, Sam. And my point is anyone can be seduced by Cobra Kai, even me, and I'll admit: Cobra Kai makes you feel stronger, tougher, but it will also get you in trouble. And that's what happened to me. I'm just lucky Mr Miyagi was willing to take me back. So remember, it doesn't matter who anyone was before they stepped into this dojo. All that matters is that right now, today, we are all Miyagi-Do.
[The three senseis are giving speeches to their students]
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—
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—
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—
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—
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—
Finish it... for good. Do I make myself clear?
EMEli "Hawk" Moscowitz, Tory Nichols, Miguel Diaz, Samantha LaRusso, Demetri
YES, SENSEI!!
[Miguel barges into the town hall meeting, and makes his way down to the podium for petitioners to speak at]
My name is Miguel Diaz. I was in the school fight. I was the one who got kicked off the second floor. I know...I thought I was going to be paralyzed. I relearned how to stand. I relearned how to walk. And I want the tournament to continue.
CRCouncilperson Roberts
We are very happy for your recovery, young man. But I'm afraid you don't understand-
Samantha LaRusso
[stands up] Yes, he does. We're the ones getting hurt. We're the ones fighting! [Sam joins Miguel at the podium] Our voices should matter the most. And we want a place where we can compete, fairly and safely.
When I first moved here, I was bullied. I realized that there’s no escaping it. There's always going to be some kid will want to steal your lunch money, or give you a wedgie, or give you a swirlie.
CRCouncilperson Roberts
A swirlie?
It's when you, uh, dunk someone's head in a toilet and flush it. Pretty funny, actually.
[to Johnny] Sensei! [to Councilperson Roberts] Instead of burying your heads in the sand and pretending that bullying doesn’t exist, or that you could get rid of it, what you need to do is to teach kids how to defend themselves.
Samantha LaRusso
Physically and... mentally. Because... sometimes the scars you can't see are the ones that hurt the most.
Karate is about discipline. It’s about inner strength. it’s about confidence! Lessons that you could use the rest of your life! Look, I don’t know where I would be today, or who I would be today... if it wasn’t for my Sensei. Look, we don’t need this tournament to do cool kicks or to sell tickets. We need it to show the bullies of the world that we’re not afraid. It’s called the All-Valley because it’s for everyone, to give everyone the chance to show what they can do, to fight, to become a champion. And we deserve that chance.
[Miguel and Sam toast to saving the tournament at Miyagi-Do, and are about to kiss, when...]
...Should've known. [Sam gasps and breaks her embrace of Miguel]
Samantha LaRusso
Robby! It's--it's not what you think!
What, did you two get together the second I was gone or wait a week to make it look good?
Samantha LaRusso
It's not like that.
[looks at Miguel accusingly] So now I know why you stopped writing.
Samantha LaRusso
I stopped writing because you never answered!
Yeah? Well, it’s kinda hard to write back in between getting my face busted in!
Samantha LaRusso
[weakly] I didn’t know...
[rolls his eyes] Oh, you wouldn’t have cared even if you did know!
[points an accusing finger at Miguel] Stay out of this!
[gets in Robby's face] I don’t think I will.
I was hoping you’d say that.
[Robby clenches his right hand into a fist and swings at Miguel. Sam steps in front of Miguel, catches Robby's arm, puts both of her hands on his shoulders, and shoves him backwards]
Samantha LaRusso
ROBBY, DON'T!!! [Robby glares at her and Miguel]
[disgusted] You two deserve each other...[walks away]
[Daniel has caught Sam making out with Miguel, when they should have been sparring]
Samantha LaRusso
Look, I'm sorry, Dad. I should've told you that I invited Miguel over.
All right, new rule. If you're gonna bring boys over to the dojo, leave the door open.
Samantha
[rolls her eyes] Come on, Dad, it's not 1984...
[sighs] Look...you've grown up. You're a young woman now, okay? I get it. I just feel like in this past year, there's been Kyler, and Miguel, and Robby. Now back to Miguel? Seems like you're adding more drama to your life than you need. And just imagine if Robby knew Miguel was back in the picture! [Sam grimaces and she shifts nervously on her feet] Oh no. Sam, really?!
Samantha
He came by last night, when I was here with Miguel.
Samantha
[makes disgusted face] NO! God, Dad!
Samantha
I know, it's been a lot. But can you please try to remember that I'm still your daughter? And that you can trust me?
It's not you I don't trust, Sam.
Samantha
Miguel's changed. He's a good person. He's not Cobra Kai's #1 bully; he's not even in Cobra Kai anymore!
[sighs] Maybe you're right...
[Sam has just defeated Tory after a drawn out weapon duel. Miguel shows up, accompanied by Hawk and Demetri]
It's not over. This will never be over, LaRusso, you hear me?!
Samantha LaRusso
You know where to find me.
[takes a long look at Miguel and Hawk] Traitors. [to Hawk] You better watch your back.
He won't have to. He's got friends watching it for him.
[The Eagle Fang students are scared of Johnny ordering them to jump the gap between two buildings with a long way drop to some mattresses below]
Samantha LaRusso
Do you? Based on your track record, you don't have the best judgment.
Oh, you wanna talk judgment? How about smashing into my Firebird and driving off with your girlfriends?
Samantha
I wasn't even driving. I was in the backseat.
Showing up at my place drunk, causing your dad to kick down my door? Guessing that wasn't your fault either.
Samantha
I'm a teenager who's made mistakes. You're a 50-something-year-old man who lives alone, drinks all day, and clearly hasn't figured out his own life.
I figured out one thing for sure. If I did everything my parents wanted me to do, I'd be wearing a suit and tie in some worthless job while I wait out the clock. I didn't want that. And now I get to do what I love every damn day. I get to try to help kids like you find their own way. If you wanna sit in the back seat your whole life, go right ahead. It's no sweat off my back.
[The kids look on as Daniel is talking to Silver]
Your dad is pissed! Who is that guy?
Samantha
I have no idea.
BBert
He looks like a Highlander.
NNate
The Highlander. There can be only one.
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