Ah, hey, Johnny. Here to congratulate me on my victory?
JLJohnny Lawerence
About what you've been putting in my students' heads since I've been gone.
The same lessons I taught you, the way of the fist: strike first, strike hard, no mercy.
Yeah, that's where we have a problem.
Yeah. Cobra Kai needs to change. What you taught didn't work back then and it doesn't work now.
Well, whaddya want to change it to? Something nice and snugly like a blanket?
No. Cobra Kai will always be badass. But there's a difference between no mercy and no honor.
Ah... honor. Lemme tell you something. When you're in a war, the other side never fights with any "honor." Take it from me. Trust me; I know, I've been there. Be glad that you don't know.
Yeah, I don't know what shit you went through back then, but these are good kids, and they don't need to relive our mistakes.
The only "mistake" is teaching them weakness. Like what you did when you backed down from LaRusso's challenge. Is that what the new Cobra Kai is all about?
You trying to get me riled up? It's not gonna work. I am responsible for these students.
And I am responsible for you. I'm worried about you, Johnny. I see what's gonna happen; you're gonna let your guard down, and that's gonna leave you vulnerable.
Maybe that's what you think, but this is my dojo, and I make the rules.
Your dojo? You forget who started Cobra Kai?
I haven't forgotten anything. You know what? I'm sorry, I thought this could work, but I was wrong.
We're done. I don't ever wanna see you in this dojo again.
Okay. The app is downloaded. What type of women are you looking to meet? Super hot babes. Dumb question. Okay. What are your likes?
What am I supposed to say? Long walks on the beach? I like muscle cars, martial arts, and "Iron Eagle". And "Iron Eagle II". Why aren't you texting this down? Computer dating is your idea.
Look, you have to take this seriously.
It used to be simple. Find a chick in a bar. Bump into her hard, but not too hard. Pretty hard. Then you buy her a beer.
Tried and true, Diaz. That's how the cavemen did it. Cavemen. That's another like. You know, like the ones in those insurance commercials.
[sighs] Look, I think I can fill out the rest of this on my own. What about clothes? What are you wearing?
You gonna teach me about fashion now?
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?
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.]
[Daniel goes to Cobra Kai after hours looking for Johnny]
Johnny? [In the main room, he sees a life-sized cardboard cutout of Kreese] What the hell?
[Kreese comes out of the backroom]
We're closed. [sees it's Daniel who has come to see him] The dojo's gone through some renovations. What do you think?
He's not here right now. But he'll be back. You know, it's a shame what happened at the school. Such a tragedy. But I don't really blame Robby. 'Cause you know what they say: "there's no such thing as a bad student." [Daniel begins to squirm] It must really hurt to see the Miyagi name dragged through the mud. Wish I could see the look on the little bastard's face. [Daniel clenches his hands into fists]
That "little bastard" kicked your ass...more than once. You're lucky he taught me true karate. That's why I'm not gonna fight you.
Oh but you will. It's inevitable. But this time, Johnny and I will finish it, once and for all.
You're not gonna do anything. Not while I'm around. [Daniel walks out of the dojo]
You know where to find me. [laughs as the door closes behind Daniel]
[Johnny sits at the altar with Bobby eating coffee cakes after he had drunkenly disrupted Bobby's sermon.]
I still don't understand how they get the coffee in the cake.
BBobby
Johnny...what the heck was that all about? I know you're upset, but you can't blame yourself for what Robby did.
I'm not even allowed to see him. I'm not allowed to since I'm on probation for that little incident in the parking garage.
BBobby
Yeah, well, you're lucky it was only probation.
I'm lucky I knew a priest who put in a good word with the judge, thank you very much.
BBobby
Not a priest. How about we make a deal? You promise yourself to do positive things, be a better person.
I already tried that. I put everything I had into my students, I taught them to be tough and show mercy. I thought I was doing the right thing.
Yeah? Then why did all this happen? I mean, you wanna punish me, fine. But Robby and Miguel, they're just kids.
BBobby
I know. I know. It isn't fair. But you gotta remember you don't do the right thing because it always works out. You do the right thing because it's the right thing to do. Both those kids need you, and you need to be there for them, whether it works out or not. I can help you with Robby. The detention center will let you in if you're accompanied by a member of the clergy, so, how about we meet there tomorrow?
BBobby
Good. And as for Miguel and his surgery, the church could make a nominal donation, but, we're still trying to pay for our new roof.
BBobby
Hey, why not ask your stepdad to help out? He's still loaded, isn't he?
No way. Sid? That'd be his dream come true, me groveling for his money. I'll figure something out.
[Kumiko and Daniel catch up after seeing each other again at Tomi Village Green]
After graduation, I joined the Hijikata Tatsumi Dance Company and we traveled all around the world, Sydney, Paris, Singapore..
So you got your dream. That's terrific. You got a favorite place?
Ah, let me guess, the tea.
[laughs at the English tea reference] No, I got to see the Cranberries open up for Radiohead; 1995, they played Zombie, Linger and Dreams.
[short pause] So when did you start teaching?
After I moved back to Okinawa, Aunt Yukie got sick, and this has always been my home.
I'm sorry to hear she passed. I know she was proud of you.
Arigato... although I know she wanted me to get married, I stayed - what was your word for it, a free agent?
Come on, I'm supposed to believe that a guy never got a ring on that finger?
Many tried, but... none of them fought to the death for me.
It's a hard act to follow!
I'm sorry this is absolutely surreal. I feel like I haven't seen you in like five minutes, but its been over 30 years... [Kumiko nods in assent] 30 years!
Maybe if we had Facebook and Instagram back then, we would have never lost touch. [pauses] Why did you come back to Okinawa, Daniel-san?
I told you my business is, not bad..
No. Why did you really come back?
I got my dream too, you know. I have an incredible family. I have my own business, I should be counting my blessings, but so many things have been going sideways for me lately, everybody looks to me for answers, and I'm spinning around so much I can't tell which way is up.
I used to have this nightmare that I had to go on stage and did not know the choreography. I felt out of control.
Exactly. I used to go to Mr Miyagi for help, but you know, I'm the same age now as Mr Miyagi was when he met me. He had it all figured out, I wish he could be here to help guide me.
[face lights up] I think I can make it happen.
[At Yukie's old house, Daniel and Kumiko browse through Mr Miyagi's old letters to Yukie but Daniel looks at one particular envelope]
This was... this was written the week Mr Miyagi died.
Do you like me to read it?
[translates Japanese text] "One umoyagawa, my sweetheart Yukie. I'm sorry it has been a long time since my last letter. I'm so happy to hear that Kanhizakura is in good health."
Kanhizakura is Okinawan cherry blossom. [reads letter] "I am sorry to tell you that I am back in hospital. Please do not worry. There is nothing to do except watch TV and think. Think about family. Think about us. Think about where I have been and where I am going. In life, I have always looked for signs to show me the right way, but I got lost. Until I met Daniel-san. [Daniel reacts at mention] His kind heart, strong chi, and loyalty and love for those around him is a guiding light to me. I am very proud for the man he has become even though he still has a hard head. [Kumiko sighs but her face changes as the gravity of the words hit her too] I never thought I would have a family again. Daniel-san has welcomed me into his family, and he has passed on what I teach him in Miyagi-Do to his daughter. Samantha... makes me feel like I'm her tanme."
Grandfather. [continues reading] "In life, we always lose our way, but it is people, not the signs, that guide us back to the right path. Do you like that, Yukie? I heard that in a car commercial. [Daniel and Kumiko laugh at the joke] Kanashii, love, Nariyoshi Miyagi."
[looks up after Kumiko puts the letter back in the envelope] Thank you Mr Miyagi. [to Kumiko] Thank you.
[presents him the letter] Arigato.
[Daniel meets Kumiko and is curious about her female companion]
WWoman
Don't worry it's been a long time since we met. I was a child then and it was during a typhoon.
[remembers the girl he rescued] Yuna?!?!
Are you kidding me?! How could I forget? [embraces her] Oh my God, how have you been? Your English is so perfect.
YYuna
Good, thank you. I work in international sales. Perfect English comes in handy. [nods to Kumiko]
Sales, wow that's great, same here. Well maybe not for much longer, but who do you work for?
What, you work for Doyona?
YYuna
Senior vice-president of sales for Doyona International.
[when Daniel looks at her, thinking she delivered for him again] Like auntie Yukie said, nan kurenai-sa- put good out into the world and good will come back to you.
Mr Miyagi was right for loving her. [Kumiko smiles at him. to Yuna] So Yuna, can I buy you a drink?
YYuna
I should hope so, Daniel-san. I'm about to save your business.
[Amanda goes to Cobra Kai looking for Kreese]
Hello? Is anyone here? [Kreese comes out of the backroom, an exercise towel around his neck]
We're closed, darling. But if you've got a youngster you'd like to put on the list for karate lessons, I'd be happy to help you.
Is one of those lessons "how to jump a bunch of kids and break one of their arms"? Because that's what your students did tonight.
...Did they? [beat] Must've had it coming.
Like my daughter deserved it when one of your minions attacked her at the high school? [It dawns on Kreese who he's talking to]
[laughs] Ahh....that must make you Mrs. LaRusso! [chuckles] What's the matter? Little Daniel's not manly enough to fight his own battles anymore?
Hey Rambo, kids are getting hurt! Just cull your band of karate thugs or I'm going to the police! Got it?
You're a feisty one. But I like that. I like it-[Amanda slaps Kreese hard across the face]
I don't give a shit what you like, you sociopath. And I'm shutting you down if it's the last thing I do...[leaves]
[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-
[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.
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]
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?
[looks at Miguel accusingly] So now I know why you stopped writing.
I stopped writing because you never answered!
Yeah? Well, it’s kinda hard to write back in between getting my face busted in!
[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]
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]
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.
[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?!
He came by last night, when I was here with Miguel.
[makes disgusted face] NO! God, Dad!
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.
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...
[Daniel and Miguel sit in the 1948 Ford Supe Deluxe that Mr. Miyagi gave to him as a birthday present, talking about Daniel's history, but when one part about Johnny is brought up...]
He said I sucker-punched him? Did he not mention the fact that he knocked me down first?
You were moving in on his girl.
They hadn't talked in weeks. I had no idea Johnny even existed when I got to that beach. All that I knew is that he broke her radio. She was upset. I was being chivalrous.
But what about Halloween? The water hose?
Wha-the water hose? These guys were beating the crap out of me me every other...[catches himself] The water hose was the least of it, believe me. And it was just--it was sitting there. It was...so teed up. Trust me, if you were in my shoes, you would've done the exact same thing. Johnny clearly overreacted to that.
I think Sensei was just upset because Ali was his first love.
Well...she was mine too. There was just something about her. I thought she was "the one". I guess Johnny felt the same way. That's what started it all. [checks his watch] Oh wow, I didn't realize what time it was. I got-I gotta get going. [they both step out of the car] Well, it was good talking with you, Miguel. From one All-Valley champ to another. [extends a hand to Miguel]
[shakes Daniel's hand] Thanks, Mr. LaRusso. [Daniel looks past Miguel and turns to the dojo]
