[The students fall into position, with Miguel and Hawk in front]
HawkMust've been a rager, sensei.
Yeah, were you celebrating all weekend?
Celebrating what? That my students are a bunch of pussies? Diaz, Hawk, up front!
[Miguel and Hawk step forward, facing the other students]
Hawk, did you attack your opponent when his back was turned?
Hawk
Yes, Sensei?
Diaz, did you purposely attack your opponent's injury?
You think that makes you badass? [Hawk and Miguel look at Johnny, visibly confused] What's the matter? Too tough a question? Maybe you need some help. Miss Robinson!
Two cobras in the jungle. One kills the strongest lion. The other kills a crippled monkey. Which cobra do you want to be?
The one that kills the lion, sensei.
Because it killed the stronger animal.
Correct! Cobra Kai is about being badass. And the baddest badass is the one that beats his opponent when he's at his strongest. [facing Hawk] Not when his back is turned! [Facing Miguel] Not when he's injured! Is that understood?
That means no more cheating. No more fighting dirty. From here on out, those are "pussy moves". And you don't want to be pussies, do you?
Good. That's why I had you wear your white belts. You're starting over. Diaz, Hawk, fifty push-ups, on your knuckles. Miss Robinson, warm them up.
[Johnny has his students lined up in front of a cement mixer truck]
You think winning the All Valley gives you the right to goof off? Well, I got news for you. Winning one championship don't mean squat! A true champion never stops training. You gotta keep moving forward, or else you can get stuck exactly where you are. It's like the cement in this truck. If that drum doesn't start turning, the cement inside will harden and get stuck. Is that what you want to happen to you?
Good. Then climb up, get inside, and make it spin.
Sensei, we're sorry for messing around.
Hawk
We learned our lesson.
[lowers the cement mixer's ladder]Get in!
Sensei, this seems kind of dangerous. I mean, the fumes alone-
Quiet! This man led you to the mountaintop and you question him? Look at you. Look at all of you. I can't believe this pathetic pack of pussies competed in the All Valley, and let alone won. It's an absolute miracle. And who's responsible for that miracle? Johnny Lawrence. The best student in the history of Cobra Kai. My student.
Hawk
You were Sensei's sensei?
You better believe it, kid. And I tell you I've never trained a tougher student in my whole life. So if you know what's good for you, you better listen to every goddamn word he says.
[long pause before Miguel steps forward]
[after breaking up with Moon, Hawk storms into the Cobra Kai dojo and starts attacking a punching bag. Kreese enters the room]
Hawk
With Miyagi-do. We lost.
No, you didn't. The fight is only over when you say it is.
[Demetri has posted a one-star review of Cobra Kai on Yelp; Hawk confronts him about it at a comic book store]
You think I'm afraid of you? I know who you really are, Eli. So, why don't you, Rocksteady, and Bebop just leave me alone, okay?
[Demetri turns around to see two other Cobra Kai members approaching him]
Great. So this is what it comes to: gang assault.
Hawk
Take it down, or we take you down.
Class! We have a visitor.
The hell do you think you're doing?
What does it look like? I'm teaching my students.
You let them down when they needed you the most. Somebody needed to remind them what it takes to win.
[Johnny starts toward Kreese, but the Cobra Kai students block the way.]
After everything I did for you?
Hawk
Miguel is in the hospital because of you. He showed mercy to Robby Keene because of you. If he dies, that's on you.
I did warn you about this. I told you not to show weakness.
This is my dojo. Oh, I forgot to tell you. When you were outta town, I had a little talk with the landlord. Turns out he doesn't like you much. But you know the problem with those handshake deals: there are no guarantees.
Of course I can. I founded Cobra Kai. It belongs to me. It always has. And it always will. I will never let my students lose... even if they have to learn the hard way. One day you'll thank me for this, Johnny.
This was a mistake. You want Cobra Kai? It's yours.
[Johnny leaves the room; Kreese watches him go.]
[Sam has just defeated Tory after a drawn out weapon duel. Miguel shows up, accompanied by Hawk and Demetri]
Hawk
Tory, the fight's over.
It's not over. This will never be over, LaRusso, you hear me?!
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.
[Daniel and Johnny review the footage of their special match but arguments over who won are forgotten when Hawk appears in a hoodie]
[sees somebody in hoodie] Hawk?
Shit, Eli what happened?! [Hawk reveals his mohawk is no more and everybody is stunned]
Hawk
Cobra Kai.
Kreese and Silver did this. They need to pay.
Jesus, Johnny. Please. Kreese tried to kill you last time. What, you wanna fight them both?
Damn right I do. Look what they did.
Dousing the fire with gasoline, that's your answer? [exasperated] Why am I not surprised?
You still think your way is the only way. You were so proud when they pulled their little sprinkler prank the other day, but if they stood their ground and kicked some ass like I taught them, this never would've happened.
And if they fight every time they're provoked, where does that lead? Back to the hospital? Or to jail? Come on, Just because you spent time in both...
Johnny's right. It doesn't matter how many times we stand up to Cobra Kai, if we don't strike back, they're gonna keep coming at us.
[to Johnny] And you were worried about my influence on your kids? Is this what you want, Johnny? To have my daughter and the rest of my students acting like you?
You don't have to worry about it anymore. 'Cause we're done.
Eagle Fangs, let's go. [they leave]
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