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Cobra Kai Comedy-drama Martial arts Action comedy Created by Josh Heald Jon Hurwitz Hayden Schlossberg Based on The Karate Kid series by Robert Mark Kamen Starring Ralph Macchio William Zabka Martin Kove Country of origin United States Original language(s) English No. of seasons 5 No. of episodes 50 Executive producer(s) Ralph Macchio William Zabka Will Smith James Lassiter Caleeb Pinkett Susan Ekins Josh Heald Jon Hurwitz Hayden Schlossberg Producer(s) Katrin L. Goodson Bob Wilson Editor(s) Nicholas Monsour Jeff Seibenick Ivan Victor Production company(s) Hurwitz & Schlossberg Productions Overbrook Entertainment Heald Productions (Season 2) Sony Pictures Television Distributor Sony Picture Television Original network YouTube Red (Season 1–2) Netflix (Season 1 - 5) Picture format 4K (UHDTV) Original release May 2, 2018 – present Cobra Kai is an American comedy-drama web television series based on the 1984 The Karate Kid film series, created by Robert Mark Kamen. The first season premiered May 2, 2018 on YouTube Red. The television series takes place 34 years after the original film and follows the reopening of the Cobra Kai karate dojo by Johnny Lawrence and the rekindling of his old rivalry with Daniel LaRusso. The series was created by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald and stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprising their roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence from the films respectively. On May 10, 2018, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season of ten episodes that premiered in 2019. On May 2, 2019, YouTube renewed the series for a third season[1] and on June 22, 2020, it moved to Netflix with the first two seasons being available on August 27, 2020. The third season released on January 1, 2021. In October 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season ahead of the third season premiere.[2] and a fifth season in August 2021. Premise Set thirty-four years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, when a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. The move reignites his rivalry with a now successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been struggling to maintain balance in his life without the guidance of his now-deceased mentor Mr. Miyagi.[3] The show is about two men addressing past demons and present frustrations the only way they know how: through karate." Running parallel to the conflict are the story arcs of Johnny and Daniel's students. Johnny opens a new Cobra Kai dojo that attracts a group of bullied nerds and social outcasts who find a camaraderie and self-confidence under his tutelage, but there are some who take his aggressive philosophy too far, in particular his star pupil, Miguel Diaz. In contrast, Johnny's estranged son, Robby Keene, comes under the wing of Daniel, who hires the boy at his car dealership, initially not knowing that Johnny is his father. Daniel eventually proves a positive influence to the boy, teaching him Mr. Miyagi's philosophy of balance. Meanwhile, Daniel's daughter, Samantha, is caught in the middle of these conflicts as she learns who her true friends are and a better path to follow. Cast Starring William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso Jacob Bertrand as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz (season 2–present; recurring season 1) Gianni Decenzo as Demetri Alexopoulos (season 2–present; recurring season 1) Martin Kove as John Kreese (season 2–present; guest season 1) Peyton List as Tory Nichols (season 4-present; recurring season 2-3)[4] Vanessa Rubio as Carmen Diaz (season 4–present; recurring season 1-3)[5] Thomas Ian Griffith as Terry Silver (season 4-present) Recurring/Supporting Aedin Mincks as Mitch (season 2-present) Joe Seo as Kyler Park (season 1; season 3-present) Khalil Everage as Chris (season 2-present) Annalisa Cochrane as Yasmine (season 1; season 3–present) Hannah Kepple as Moon Nichole Brown as Aisha Robinson (season 1-2; season 4) Rose Bianco as Rosa Diaz Diora Baird as Shannon Keene Bo Mitchell as Brucks (Season 1; season 3) Owen Morgan as Bert Bret Ernst as Louie LaRusso Jr. (Season 1; season 3) Dan Ahdoot as Anoush Griffin Santopietro as Anthony LaRusso Susan Gallagher as Homeless Lynn Terayle Hill as Trey (season 1-3) Jeff Kaplan as Cruz (season 1-3) Nathaniel Oh as Nathaniel (season 2-present) Paul Walter Hauser as Stingray (season 2: season 4) Okea Eme-Akwari as Shawn Payne (season 3-present) Dallas Dupree Young as Kenny Payne[6] Oona O'Brien as Devon Lee[7] Jayden Rivers as Abe A.J. Hicks as Edwin Chris Schmidt Jr. Jr. as Mikey John Cihangir as Doug Rickenberger (Season 2 - Season 3) Guest David Shatraw as Tom Cole Ken Davitian as Armand Zarkarian Randee Heller as Lucille LaRusso Ron Thomas as Bobby Brown Rob Garrison as Tommy Tony O'Dell as Jimmy Tamlyn Tomita as Kumiko Yuji Okumoto as Chozen Toguchi Elisabeth Shue as Ali Mills Traci Toguchi as Yuna Deborah May as Mrs. Mills Pat Morita, Chad McQueen, Danny Kamekona, Nobu McCarthy, Robyn Lively and Sean Kanan appear via archive footage from the films as Mr. Miyagi, Dutch, Sato Toguchi, Yukie, Jessica Andrews and Mike Barnes respectively. Episode Guide Season 1 - 2018 (10 episodes) Season 2 - 2019 (10 episodes) Season 3 - 2021 (10 episodes) Season 4 - 2021 (10 episodes) Season 5 - 2022 (10 episodes) Reception The series has been met with highly positive critical acclaim from both critics and the public at large . On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 7.29 out of 10 based on 22 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Cobra Kai continues the Karate Kid franchise with a blend of pleasantly corny nostalgia and teen angst, elevated by a cast of well-written characters." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the season a score of 72 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews." Cobra Kai has been praised for combining throwbacks to the original films with fresh, new storylines, combining different generations and time periods as well as dealing with dark and serious themes. Awards and Nominations Merchandise Main article: Cobra Kai/Merchandise Courtesy of Netflix, Sony Pictures, several other brands, Cobra Kai has a plethora of official merchandise available to fans. These include books, graphic novels, DVD sets, apparel, accessories, and more. Netflix also partners with established brands. A list of notable official merchandise can be found here. Cobra Kai Concert Enter the Dojo Music-Concert.jpg Enter the Dojo: The Music of Cobra Kai Live is a one-night only musical event hosted by series composersLeo Birenberg and Zach Robinson. The ticketed concert takes place on June 23, 2022, at the Troubadour. Vince DiCola, composer of “Staying Alive” and “Rocky IV,” will also give a special performance with his band at the concert. Becca Schack is set to serve as the house DJ. General admission tickets will be sold for $30 and will go on sale Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m. PT on the Troubadour website. There will be additional VIP ticket options for meet-and-greet opportunities with Birenberg, Robinson and DiCola.[8] Notes and Trivia The creators of the show refer to Cobra Kai as an extension of the "Miyagi-verse", so any character that interacted with Mr. Miyagi or his direct peers are canon for the show. The characters acted by Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith are not in the same universe since it was a remake. On the flipside, Julie Pierce, who appeared in the spin-off of the original trilogy is canon due to interacting with Mr. Miyagi.[9] References  Cobra Kai Renewed for Season 3 by YouTube - CBR  'Cobra Kai' Gets Early Season 4 Renewal at Netflix  "‘Cobra Kai’ Casts Vanessa Rubio" - Deadline  https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cobra-kai-season-4-vanessa-rubio-peyton-list-1234916341/  https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cobra-kai-season-4-vanessa-rubio-peyton-list-1234916341/  https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cobra-kai-season-4-vanessa-rubio-peyton-list-1234916341/  https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cobra-kai-season-4-vanessa-rubio-peyton-list-1234916341/  ‘Cobra Kai’ Concert Coming to the Troubadour (EXCLUSIVE)  Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Tale Jaden Smith's Karate Kid External links Cobra Kai on Netflix Official Cobra Kai YouTube channel Includes all episodes from seasons one and two (YouTube Premium subscription required to watch most episodes) YouTube channel technically discontinued - promotional material for season three and beyond will appear on Netflix YouTube channel instead Martial arts Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.[1] Etymology According to Paul Bowman, the term martial arts was popularized by mainstream popular culture during the 1960s to 1970s, notably by Hong Kong martial arts films (most famously those of Bruce Lee) during the so-called "chopsocky" wave of the early 1970s.[2] According to John Clements, the term martial arts itself is derived from an older Latin term meaning "arts of Mars", the Roman god of war, and was used to refer to the combat systems of Europe (European martial arts) as early as the 1550s.[3] The term martial science, or martial sciences, was commonly used to refer to the fighting arts of East Asia (Asian martial arts) up until the 1970s, while the term Chinese boxing was also used to refer to Chinese martial arts up until then.[4] Some authors have argued that fighting arts or fighting systems would be more appropriate terms on the basis that many martial arts were never "martial" in the sense of being used or created by professional warriors.[5] Variation and scope This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (February 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Martial arts may be categorized using a variety of criteria, including: Traditional/historical arts vs. contemporary styles: e.g., folk wrestling compared to modern hybrid martial arts. Techniques taught: armed vs. unarmed, and within these categories armed: by type of weapon (swordsmanship, stick fighting etc.) unarmed: by type of combat (grappling vs. striking, stand-up fighting vs. ground fighting) By application or intent: self-defense, combat sport, choreography or demonstration of forms, physical fitness, meditation, etc. Within Chinese tradition: "external" vs. "internal" styles By technical focus Unarmed Unarmed martial arts can be broadly grouped into those focusing on strikes, those focusing on grappling, and those that cover both fields, often described as hybrid martial arts. Strikes: punching and kicking techniques displayed at the Banteay Srei (967 A.D.) in Cambodia. Strikes Punching: Boxing, Wing Chun Kicking: Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Capoeira, Savate, Karate Others using strikes: Lethwei, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Pencak Silat, Kalaripayattu Grappling: bas-relief of grappling techniques at Prambanan (9th century) in Indonesia. Grappling Throwing: Hapkido, Judo, Sumo, Wrestling, Aikido Joint lock/Chokeholds/Submission holds: Jujutsu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Sambo, Catch wrestling Pinning Techniques: Judo, Wrestling, Aikido Armed The traditional martial arts that cover armed combat often encompass a wide spectrum of melee weapons, including bladed weapons and polearms. Such traditions include eskrima, silat, kalaripayat, kobudo, and historical European martial arts, especially those of the Italian Renaissance. Many Chinese martial arts also feature weapons as part of their curriculum. Sometimes, training with one specific weapon may be considered a style in its own right, especially in the case of Japanese martial arts, with disciplines such as kenjutsu and kendo (sword), bojutsu (staff), and kyūdō (archery). Similarly, modern martial arts and sports include modern fencing, stick-fighting systems like canne de combat, modern competitive archery and practical shooting. By application or intent Combat-oriented Main articles: Combat sport and Self-defense Health-oriented Many martial arts, especially those from Asia, also teach side disciplines which pertain to medicinal practices. This is particularly prevalent in traditional Asian martial arts which may teach bone-setting, herbalism, and other aspects of traditional medicine. Spirituality-oriented Martial arts can also be linked with religion and spirituality. Numerous systems are reputed to have been founded, disseminated, or practiced by monks or nuns. Throughout the Asian arts, meditation may be incorporated as a part of training. In the arts influenced by a mix of Chan Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian philosophy, the practice itself may be used as an aid to attaining mindfulness. Japanese styles, when concerning non-physical qualities of the combat, are often strongly influenced by Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. Concepts like "empty mind" and "beginner's mind" are recurrent. Aikido practitioners for instance, can have a strong philosophical belief of the flow of energy and peace fostering, as idealised by the art's founder Morihei Ueshiba. Traditional Korean martial arts place emphasis on the development of the practitioner's spiritual and philosophical development. A common theme in most Korean styles, such as Taekkyon, taekwondo, and Hapkido is the value of "inner peace" in a practitioner, which is stressed to be only achievable through individual meditation and training. The Koreans believe that the use of physical force is only justifiable for self defense.[6] Systema draws upon breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as elements of Russian Orthodox thought, to foster self-conscience and calmness, and to benefit the practitioner in different levels: the physical, the psychological and the spiritual. Some martial arts in various cultures can be performed in dance-like settings for various reasons, such as for evoking ferocity in preparation for battle or showing off skill in a more stylized manner, with capoeira being the most prominent example. Many such martial arts incorporate music, especially strong percussive rhythms (see also war dance). Pahlevani and zourkhaneh rituals is the name of a Persian Martial arts inscribed by UNESCO for varzesh-e pahlavāni (Persian: آیین پهلوانی و زورخانه‌ای, "heroic sport")[7] or varzesh-e bāstāni (ورزش باستانی; varzeš-e bāstānī, "ancient sport"), a traditional system of athletics originally used to train warriors in Iran (Persia), and first appearing under this name and form in the Safavid era, with similarities to systems in adjacent lands under other names.[8][9] History Main article: History of martial arts Further information: Martial arts timeline Historical martial arts Main articles: History of Asian martial arts and Historical European martial arts Further information: History of boxing and History of fencing Detail of the wrestling fresco in tomb 15 at Beni Hasan. The martial art of boxing was practiced in ancient Thera(1600-1500 BC). Elbow strike and weapons techniques. Bas-relief at Angkor Wat (12th century) in Cambodia. Weapons usage and high kick to shoulder. Bas-relief at Angkor Wat (12th century) in Cambodia. A kick used in armed combat as a means of displacing the opponent's shield in historical European martial arts (Hans Talhoffer 1459) Human warfare dates back to the Epipalaeolithic to early Neolithic era. The oldest works of art depicting scenes of battle are cave paintings from eastern Spain (Spanish Levante) dated between 10,000 and 6,000 BCE that show organized groups fighting with bows and arrows.[10][11] Similar evidence of warfare has been found in Epipalaeolithic to early Neolithic era mass burials, excavated in Germany and at Jebel Sahaba in Northern Sudan.[10] Wrestling is the oldest combat sport, with origins in hand-to-hand combat. Belt wrestling was depicted in works of art from Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt c. 3000 BC, and later in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh.[12] The earliest known depiction of boxing comes from a Sumerian relief in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) from the 3rd millennium BC.[13] A Chinese martial artist preparing to throw his opponent during a lei tai contest in Ancient China. The foundation of modern East Asian martial arts and South Asian martial arts is likely facilitated by cultural exchanges of early Chinese and Indian martial arts. During the Warring States period of Chinese history (480–221 BC) extensive development in martial philosophy and strategy emerged, as described by Sun Tzu in The Art of War (c. 350 BC).[14] Legendary accounts link the origin of Shaolinquan to the spread of Buddhism from ancient India during the early 5th century CE, with the figure of Bodhidharma, to China.[15] Written evidence of martial arts in Southern India dates back to the Sangam literature of about the 2nd century BCE to the 2nd century AD.[citation needed] The combat techniques of the Sangam period were the earliest precursors to Kalaripayattu.[16] In Europe, the earliest sources of martial arts traditions date to Ancient Greece. Boxing (pygme, pyx), wrestling (pale) and pankration were represented in the Ancient Olympic Games. The Romans produced gladiatorial combat as a public spectacle.[17] A number of historical combat manuals have survived from the European Middle Ages. This includes such styles as sword and shield, two-handed swordfighting and other types of melee weapons besides unarmed combat. Amongst these are transcriptions of Johannes Liechtenauer's mnemonic poem on the longsword dating back to the late fourteenth century. Likewise, Asian martial arts became well-documented during the medieval period, Japanese martial arts beginning with the establishment of the samurai nobility in the 12th century, Chinese martial arts with Ming era treatises such as Ji Xiao Xin Shu, Indian martial arts in medieval texts such as the Agni Purana and the Malla Purana, and Korean martial arts from the Joseon era and texts such as Muyejebo (1598).[citation needed] Japanese swordsman as depicted in the Boxer Codex (c.1590) European swordsmanship always had a sportive component, but the duel was always a possibility until World War I. Modern sport fencing began developing during the 19th century as the French and Italian military academies began codifying instruction. The Olympic games led to standard international rules, with the Féderation Internationale d'Escrime founded in 1913. Modern boxing originates with Jack Broughton's rules in the 18th century, and reaches its present form with the Marquess of Queensberry Rules of 1867.[citation needed] Folk styles Main article: Folk wrestling Drawing of Indian wrestlers carrying vajra-mushti (1792 A.D.). Certain traditional combat sports and fighting styles exist all over the world, rooted in local culture and folklore. The most common of these are styles of folk wrestling, some of which have been practiced since antiquity and are found in the most remote areas. Other examples include forms of stick fighting and boxing. While these arts are based on historical traditions of folklore, they are not "historical" in the sense that they reconstruct or preserve a historical system from a specific era. They are rather contemporary regional sports that coexist with the modern forms of martial arts sports as they have developed since the 19th century, often including cross-fertilization between sports and folk styles; thus, the traditional Thai art of muay boran developed into the modern national sport of muay Thai, which in turn came to be practiced worldwide and contributed significantly to modern hybrid styles like kickboxing and mixed martial arts. Singlestick, an English martial art can be seen often utilized in morris dancing. Many European dances share elements of martial arts with examples including Ukrainian Hopak, Polish Zbójnicki (use of ciupaga), the Czech dance odzemek, and the Norwegian Halling.[citation needed] Boxing in England, 1811 Modern history Further information: Modern history of East Asian martial arts Late 19th to early 20th century The mid to late 19th century marks the beginning of the history of martial arts as modern sports developed out of earlier traditional fighting systems. In Europe, this concerns the developments of boxing, wrestling and fencing as sports. In Japan, the same period marks the formation of the modern forms of judo, jujutsu, karate, and kendo (among others) based on revivals of old schools of Edo period martial arts which had been suppressed during the Meiji Restoration[citation needed] In 1882, Kano Jigoro established the Kodokan School of judo which began the sport of judo.[18] Kano Jigoro had gathered the old knowledge of jujutsu before establishing his school of judo. Modern muay Thai rules date to the 1920s. In China, the modern history of martial arts begins in the Nanjing decade (1930s) following the foundation of the Central Guoshu Institute in 1928 under the Kuomintang government.[citation needed] Western interest in Asian martial arts arises towards the end of the 19th century, due to the increase in trade between the United States with China and Japan.[citation needed] Relatively few Westerners actually practiced the arts, considering it to be mere performance. Edward William Barton-Wright, a railway engineer who had studied jujutsu while working in Japan between 1894 and 1897, was the first man known to have taught Asian martial arts in Europe. He also founded an eclectic style named Bartitsu which combined jujutsu, judo, wrestling, boxing, savate and stick fighting.[citation needed] Fencing and Greco-Roman wrestling was included in the 1896 Summer Olympics. FILA Wrestling World Championships and Boxing at the Summer Olympics were introduced in 1904. The tradition of awarding championship belts in wrestling and boxing can be traced to the Lonsdale Belt, introduced in 1909.[19] Boxing in 1943 20th century (1914 to 1989) This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (February 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Bruce Lee (right) and his teacher Ip Man (left). The International Boxing Association was established in 1920. World Fencing Championships have been held since 1921. As Western influence grew in Asia a greater number of military personnel spent time in China, Japan and South Korea during World War II and the Korean War and were exposed to local fighting styles. Jujutsu, judo and karate first became popular among the mainstream from the 1950s–1960s. Due in part to Asian and Hollywood martial arts movies, most modern American martial arts are either Asian-derived or Asian influenced.[20] The term kickboxing (キックボクシング) was created by the Japanese boxing promoter Osamu Noguchi for a variant of muay Thai and karate that he created in the 1950s. American kickboxing was developed in the 1970s, as a combination of boxing and karate. Taekwondo was developed in the context of the Korean War in the 1950s. The later 1960s and 1970s witnessed an increased media interest in Chinese martial arts, influenced by martial artist Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee is credited as one of the first instructors to openly teach Chinese martial arts to Westerners.[21] World Judo Championships have been held since 1956, Judo at the Summer Olympics was introduced in 1964. Karate World Championships were introduced in 1970. The "kung fu wave" of Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s, especially Bruce Lee films, popularized martial arts in global popular culture. A number of mainstream films produced during the 1980s also contributed significantly to the perception of martial arts in Western popular culture. These include The Karate Kid (1984) and Bloodsport (1988). This era produced some Hollywood action stars with martial arts background, such as Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris. Also during the 20th century, a number of martial arts were adapted for self-defense purposes for military hand-to-hand combat. World War II combatives, KAPAP (1930s) and Krav Maga (1950s) in Israel, Systema in Soviet-era Russia, and Sanshou in the People's Republic of China are examples of such systems. The US military de-emphasized hand-to-hand combat training during the Cold War period, but revived it with the introduction of LINE in 1989. 1990 to present In 1993, the first Pancrase event was held in Japan.[22] The K-1 rules of kickboxing were introduced, based on 1980s Seidokaikan karate.[23] During the 1990s, Brazilian jiu-jitsu became popular and proved to be effective in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions such as the UFC and PRIDE.[24] Mixed martial arts championship in Russia in 2021 Jackie Chan and Jet Li are prominent martial artists who have become major movie figures. Their popularity and media presence has been at the forefront for promoting Chinese martial arts since the late 20th and early 21st centuries.[citation needed] With the continual discovery of more medieval and Renaissance fighting manuals, the practice of Historical European Martial Arts and other Western Martial Arts have been growing[citation needed] in popularity across the United States and Europe.[citation needed] On 29 November 2011, UNESCO inscribed Taekkyon onto its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List.[25] Revival Many styles of Indian martial arts were banned by the colonial authorities during the period of British rule in India, which led to a decline in their popularity.[26] Some, such as Kalaripayattu, did not undergo such declines since they were mostly practised in areas of the Indian subcontinent outside direct British control. Other Indian martial art, such as Silambam, while not widely practiced in India, continue to be practiced in other countries in the Indian cultural sphere such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Many other Indian martial arts such as Mardhani Khel and Paika Akhada survived by practitioners practicing the art in secret, or by telling the colonial authorities that it was a form of dance. While many regional Indian martial arts forms are fading into obscurity, martial arts such as Gatka and Kalaripayattu are experiencing a gradual resurgence.[27] Testing and competition This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (February 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Testing or evaluation is important to martial artists of many disciplines who wish to determine their progression or own level of skill in specific contexts. Students often undergo periodic testing and grading by their own teacher in order to advance to a higher level of recognized achievement, such as a different belt color or title. The type of testing used varies from system to system but may include forms or sparring. Steven Ho executing a Jump Spin Hook Kick Various forms and sparring are commonly used in martial art exhibitions and tournaments. Some competitions pit practitioners of different disciplines against each other using a common set of rules, these are referred to as mixed martial arts competitions. Rules for sparring vary between art and organization but can generally be divided into light-contact, medium-contact, and full-contact variants, reflecting the amount of force that should be used on an opponent. Light- and medium-contact These types of sparring restrict the amount of force that may be used to hit an opponent, in the case of light sparring this is usually to 'touch' contact, e.g. a punch should be 'pulled' as soon as or before contact is made. In medium-contact (sometimes referred to as semi-contact) the punch would not be 'pulled' but not hit with full force. As the amount of force used is restricted, the aim of these types of sparring is not to knock out an opponent; a point system is used in competitions. A referee acts to monitor for fouls and to control the match, while judges mark down scores, as in boxing. Particular targets may be prohibited, certain techniques may be forbidden (such as headbutting or groin hits), and fighters may be required to wear protective equipment on their head, hands, chest, groin, shins or feet. Some grappling arts, such as aikido, use a similar method of compliant training that is equivalent to light or medium contact. In some styles (such as fencing and some styles of taekwondo sparring), competitors score points based on the landing of a single technique or strike as judged by the referee, whereupon the referee will briefly stop the match, award a point, then restart the match. Alternatively, sparring may continue with the point noted by the judges. Some critics of point sparring feel that this method of training teaches habits that result in lower combat effectiveness. Lighter-contact sparring may be used exclusively, for children or in other situations when heavy contact would be inappropriate (such as beginners), medium-contact sparring is often used as training for full contact. Full-contact Further information: Full-contact Full-contact sparring or competition, where strikes or techniques are not pulled but used with full force as the name implies, has a number of tactical differences from light and medium-contact sparring. It is considered by some to be requisite in learning realistic unarmed combat.[28] In full-contact sparring, the aim of a competitive match is to knock out the opponent or to force the opponent to submit. Where scoring takes place it may be a subsidiary measure, only used if no clear winner has been established by other means; in some competitions, such as the UFC 1, there was no scoring, though most now use some form of judging as a backup.[29] Due to these factors, full-contact matches tend to be more aggressive in character, but rule sets may still mandate the use of protective equipment, or limit the techniques allowed. Nearly all mixed martial arts organizations such as UFC, Pancrase, Shooto use a form of full-contact rules as do professional boxing organizations and K-1. Kyokushin karate requires advanced practitioners to engage in bare-knuckled, full-contact sparring allowing kicks, knees and punching although punching to the head is disallowed while wearing only a karate gi and groin protector. Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo matches do not allow striking, but are full-contact in the sense that full force is applied in the permitted grappling and submission techniques. Competitions held by World Taekwondo requires the use of Headgear and padded vest, but are full contact in the sense that full force is applied to strikes to the head and body, and win by knockout is possible. Martial sport See also: Combat sport Several martial arts, such as judo, are Olympic sports. Martial arts have crossed over into sports when forms of sparring become competitive, becoming a sport in its own right that is dissociated from the original combative origin, such as with western fencing. The Summer Olympic Games includes judo, taekwondo, western archery, boxing, javelin, wrestling and fencing as events, while Chinese wushu recently failed in its bid to be included, but is still actively performed in tournaments across the world. Practitioners in some arts such as kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu often train for sport matches, whereas those in other arts such as aikido generally spurn such competitions. Some schools believe that competition breeds better and more efficient practitioners, and gives a sense of good sportsmanship. Others believe that the rules under which competition takes place have diminished the combat effectiveness of martial arts or encourage a kind of practice which focuses on winning trophies rather than a focus such as cultivating a particular moral character. The question of "which is the best martial art" has led to inter style competitions fought with very few rules allowing a variety of fighting styles to enter with few limitations. This was the origin of the first Ultimate Fighting Championship tournament (later renamed UFC 1: The Beginning) in the USA inspired by the Brazilian Vale tudo tradition and along with other minimal rule competitions, most notably those from Japan such as Shooto and Pancrase, have evolved into the combat sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Some martial artists compete in non-sparring competitions such as breaking or choreographed routines of techniques such as poomse, kata and aka, or modern variations of the martial arts which include dance-influenced competitions such as tricking. Martial traditions have been influenced by governments to become more sport-like for political purposes; the central impetus for the attempt by the People's Republic of China in transforming Chinese martial arts into the committee-regulated sport of wushu was suppressing what they saw as the potentially subversive aspects of martial training, especially under the traditional system of family lineages.[30] Health and fitness benefits Martial arts training aims to result in several benefits to trainees, such as their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.[31] Through systematic practice in the martial arts a person's physical fitness may be boosted (strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, movement coordination, etc.) as the whole body is exercised and the entire muscular system is activated.[citation needed] Beyond contributing to physical fitness, martial arts training also has benefits for mental health, contributing to self-esteem, self-control, emotional and spiritual well-being. For this reason, a number of martial arts schools have focused purely on therapeutic aspects, de-emphasizing the historical aspect of self-defense or combat completely.[citation needed] According to Bruce Lee, martial arts also have the nature of an art, since there is emotional communication and complete emotional expression.[citation needed] Self-defense, military and law enforcement applications Main articles: Hand-to-hand combat and Self-defense U.S. Army combatives instructor demonstrates a chokehold. Some traditional martial concepts have seen new use within modern military training. Perhaps the most recent example of this is point shooting which relies on muscle memory to more effectively utilize a firearm in a variety of awkward situations, much the way an iaidoka would master movements with their sword. Demonstration of a Ju-Jitsu defense against a knife attack. Berlin 1924 During the World War II era William E. Fairbairn and Eric A. Sykes were recruited by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) to teach their martial art of Defendu (itself drawing on Western boxing and Jujutsu) and pistol shooting to UK, US, and Canadian special forces. The book Kill or Get Killed, written by Colonel Rex Applegate, was based on the Defendu taught by Sykes and Fairbairn. Both Fairbairn's Get Tough and Appelgate's Kill or Get Killed became classic works on hand-to-hand combat.[citation needed] Traditional hand-to-hand, knife, and spear techniques continue to see use in the composite systems developed for today's wars. Examples of this include European Unifight, the US Army's Combatives system developed by Matt Larsen, the Israeli army's KAPAP and Krav Maga, and the US Marine Corps's Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). Unarmed dagger defenses identical to those found in the manual of Fiore dei Liberi and the Codex Wallerstein were integrated into the U.S. Army's training manuals in 1942[32] and continue to influence today's systems along with other traditional systems such as eskrima and silat.[citation needed] The rifle-mounted bayonet which has its origin in the spear, has seen use by the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps, and the British Army as recently as the Iraq War.[33] Many martial arts are also seen and used in Law Enforcement hand-to-hand training. For example, the Tokyo Riot Police's use of aikido.[34] Martial arts industry Martial arts since the 1970s has become a significant industry, a subset of the wider sport industry (including cinema and sports television).[citation needed] Hundreds of millions of people worldwide practice some form of martial art. Web Japan (sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs) claims there are 50 million karate practitioners worldwide.[35] The South Korean government in 2009 published an estimate that taekwondo is practiced by 70 million people in 190 countries.[36] The wholesale value of martial arts related sporting equipment shipped in the United States was estimated at US$314 million in 2007; participation in the same year was estimated at 6.9 million (ages 6 or older, 2% of US population).[37] R. A. Court, CEO of Martial Arts Channel, stated the total revenue of the US martial arts industry at US$40 billion and the number of US practitioners at 30 million in 2003.[38] Equipment Martial arts equipment can include that which is used for conditioning, protection and weapons. Specialized conditioning equipment can include breaking boards, dummy partners such as the wooden dummy, and targets such as punching bags and the makiwara. Protective equipment for sparring and competition includes boxing gloves, headgear and mouthguards.[39] Martial arts fraud Asian martial arts experienced a surge of popularity in the West during the 1970s, and the rising demand resulted in numerous low quality or fraudulent schools. Fueled by fictional depictions in martial arts movies, this led to the ninja craze of the 1980s in the United States.[40] There were also numerous fraudulent ads for martial arts training programs, inserted into comic books circa the 1960s and 1970s, which were read primarily by adolescent boys.[41] In the seventies, lower ranks (kyu) began to be given colorful belts to show progress. This proved to be commercially viable and colored-belt systems were adopted in many martial arts degree mills (also known as McDojos and belt factories) as a means to generate additional cash. 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Retrieved 13 August 2015. vte Martial arts List of stylesHistoryTimelineHard and soft Classification Regional origin ChinaEuropeIndiaIndonesiaItalianIrelandJapan OkinawaKoreaMainland Southeast AsiaPhilippinesRussiaVietnam Unarmed techniques ChokeholdClinchFootworkElbow strikeHeadbuttHoldKickKnee strikeJoint lockPunchSweepTakedownThrow Weapons DuelMelee weapons Knife fightingStick-fightingSwordsmanshipRanged weapons ArcheryShooting Training KataBoxing glovePractice weaponPunching bagPushing handsRandoriSparring Grappling BarrógBrazilian jiu-jitsuJudoJujutsuLuta Livre esportivaMalla-yuddhaPehlwaniSamboShuai jiaoSumoWrestling catchCornishfolkfreestyleGreco-RomanMongolianoilshoot Striking BandoBoxingCapoeiraChess boxingChoi Kwang-DoDambeKarateKickboxingLethweiMuay ThaiNorthern Praying MantisPradal sereyRussian boxingSandaShaolin Kung FuSnake Kung FuShoot boxingSavateTaekwondoTang Soo DoTien Shan PaiVovinamWudang quanYoshukai Karate Internal AikidoDaitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsuBaguazhangTai chiXing Yi Quan Full contact / combat sports Professional boxingKickboxingFull contact karateMixed martial artsPankrationShootfightingSubmission wrestlingVale Tudo Self-defense / combatives ArnisBartitsuHapkidoKajukenboJieitaikakutōjutsuKrav MagaMCMAPPencak silat Silat HarimauSuffrajitsuSystemaTaekkyeonTo-Shin DoWing ChunSilat Melayu Eclectic / hybrids American KenpoAngamporaChun Kuk DoHokutoryu Ju-JutsuJeet Kune DoShootoShorinji KempoUnifightQwan Ki Do Battlefield BanshayBokatorHistorical European martial artsHuyen langlonJujutsuKalaripayattuKrabi–krabongKrav MagaMardani khelMarine Corps Martial Arts ProgramSilat HarimauGatkaShastar Vidya Entertainment Fighting gameMartial arts film (Chanbara)Professional wrestlingStage combatWuxia International Games Martial arts at the Summer Olympics BoxingFencingJudoKarateTaekwondoWrestling (freestyle, Greco-Roman)Demonstration sports BudōPistol duelingGlimaSavate Martial arts at the World Games Ju-jitsuKarateKickboxingMuay ThaiSumoFormer official sports SamboTaekwondoInvitational sports AikidoWushu Martial arts at the Pan American Games BoxingFencingJudoKarateTaekwondoWrestling Martial arts at the Asian Games BoxingJudoJujutsuKarateTaekwondoWrestlingWushu2018 Only Pencak silatSambo Martial arts at the African Games BoxingFencingJudoKarateTaekwondoWrestling  Portal Outline Authority control Edit this at Wikidata National libraries France (data)IsraelUnited StatesJapan Other National Archives (US) Categories: Martial artsCombat sportsIndividual sportsCognitive trainingPerforming artsSelf-defense The Karate Kid (franchise) The Karate Kid Official franchise logo Created by Robert Mark Kamen Original work The Karate Kid (1984) Owner Columbia Pictures Industries Years 1984–present Films and television Film(s) Original series The Karate Kid (1984) The Karate Kid Part II (1986) The Karate Kid Part III (1989) The Next Karate Kid (1994) Reboot Karate Kid (2024) Remake The Karate Kid (2010) Television series Cobra Kai (2018–present) Animated series The Karate Kid (1989) Games Video game(s) The Karate Kid Part II: The Computer Game (1986) The Karate Kid (1987) Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues (2020) Cobra Kai: Card Fighter (2021) Audio Soundtrack(s) The Karate Kid The Karate Kid Part II The Karate Kid Part III The Next Karate Kid The Karate Kid Cobra Kai: Season 1 Cobra Kai: Season 2 Cobra Kai: Season 3 Miscellaneous Character(s) List of characters The Karate Kid is an American martial arts drama franchise created by Robert Mark Kamen. The series follows the journey of various coming-of-age teenagers who are taught in the ways of martial arts by an experienced mentor in order to stand up for themselves after being bullied, or assert their dominance towards others. The original film series began as a tetralogy, starting with the release of The Karate Kid (1984), after the success of which three sequels were produced: The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994). In 2010, a remake with a similar storyline but with a different set of characters, was released. Despite maintaining the original title, the remake focused on kung fu, as the film was set in China. A sixth film is scheduled to be released in 2024. Cobra Kai (2018–present) offers a continuation of the universe that the original films of the 1980s and 1990s created, three decades later. While directly based on Kamen's characters, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg created this series. An animated series, as well as tie-in video games among other pieces of merchandise, have also been released alongside the films. Films Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s) The Karate Kid June 22, 1984 John G. Avildsen Robert Mark Kamen Jerry Weintraub The Karate Kid Part II June 20, 1986 The Karate Kid Part III June 30, 1989 The Next Karate Kid September 9, 1994 Christopher Cain Mark Lee The Karate Kid June 11, 2010 Harald Zwart Christopher Murphey Will Smith, Ken Stovitz, James Lassiter, Jerry Weintraub & Jada Pinkett Smith Untitled Karate Kid film June 7, 2024[1] TBA TBA TBA The Karate Kid (1984) Main article: The Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso and his mother have just moved to Reseda, Los Angeles from Newark, New Jersey at the start of the school year. Befriending classmate Ali Mills, he comes into conflict with Ali's ex-boyfriend and star pupil of the "Cobra Kai" dojo Johnny Lawrence and his gang. After being beaten up by the Cobra Kai gang in an after-school fight, Daniel finds an unlikely friend and karate sensei in his apartment complex's handyman, Mr. Miyagi, a proficient karate master. Making a deal with Johnny's merciless sensei, John Kreese, to end the fighting, Miyagi trains Daniel to compete at the All-Valley Karate Tournament. The Karate Kid Part II (1986) Main article: The Karate Kid Part II Immediately following the All-Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny is attacked by his furious sensei, John Kreese, in the parking lot. Mr. Miyagi intervenes, rescuing Johnny and passively humiliating Kreese in the process. Six months later, Miyagi receives a letter about his ailing father and plans to return to his home village on Okinawa Island. With Daniel in tow, Miyagi's past catches up with him as an old rivalry with a former friend is reignited. The Karate Kid Part III (1989) Main article: The Karate Kid Part III Six months after the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, a down-and-out John Kreese visits his Vietnam War comrade, rich businessman Terry Silver. Silver sends Kreese on vacation to Tahiti, promising to re-establish the Cobra Kai dojo and get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi. Meanwhile, Daniel and Miyagi have returned home from Okinawa to find Daniel's apartment building being demolished and his mother back in New Jersey taking care of a sick relative; Miyagi invites Daniel to stay with him. When Miyagi refuses to train Daniel to defend his title at the tournament, Daniel happens across Silver who offers to train him Cobra Kai-style. The Next Karate Kid (1994) Main article: The Next Karate Kid Mr. Miyagi (the only character from the previous films to return) travels to Boston, Massachusetts in order to attend a commemorative service in for the Japanese-American soldiers who fought in the 442nd Infantry Regiment in World War II. While there, he reacquaints with Louisa Pierce, the widow of his commanding officer. Louisa introduces him to her rebellious teenage granddaughter Julie, whose anger issues – resulting from her parents' deaths – make life difficult for Louisa. Offering to help, Miyagi sends Louisa to his home in Los Angeles for respite while he works to mentor Julie. Julie initially rebuffs Miyagi's help, but warms to him after coming into conflict with the leader of her school's shady security fraternity, Ned. The Karate Kid (2010) Main article: The Karate Kid (2010 film) In this reimagining of the 1984 film, Dre Parker and his mother move from Detroit to Beijing after she transfers jobs. He befriends Meiying, a young musician who goes to his school, but draws the unwanted attention of Cheng, a kung fu prodigy whose family is close to Meiying's. Cheng and his friends relentlessly bully Dre at school to keep him away from Meiying, resulting in a fight on a school field trip where Dre is beaten up before being saved by his apartment building's maintenance man, Mr. Han. After failing to end the bullying by talking with Cheng's ruthless kung fu teacher, Mr. Han agrees to train Dre to compete at an upcoming kung fu tournament. In a 2021 interview, the creators of Cobra Kai stated that characters from the 2010 film would not be appearing in the series. Collaboratively they said that the film is not a part of what they have categorized as "the Miyagi-verse": "Jackie Chan is mentioned in season 1 of the show as a human, so I think in our world, Jackie Chan is an actor and a performer. If the characters on our show have seen a movie called The Karate Kid, they’ve seen that one".[2] Untitled Karate Kid film (2024) In September 2022, a new feature film, described as "the return of the original Karate Kid franchise", was confirmed to be in development.[1][3] Cobra Kai co-creator Jon Hurwitz stated that the film was not connected to the television series.[4] The film is scheduled to be released on June 7, 2024.[1] Television series Series Season Episodes Originally released Showrunner(s) First released Last released Network Animation The Karate Kid 1 13 September 9, 1989 December 16, 1989 NBC Larry Houston Live-action Cobra Kai 1 10 May 2, 2018 YouTube Red Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg 2 10 April 24, 2019 YouTube Premium 3 10 January 1, 2021 Netflix 4 10 December 31, 2021 5 10 September 9, 2022 The Karate Kid (1989) Main article: The Karate Kid (TV series) In this animated children's television series, a miniature shrine with mystical properties has been stolen from its resting place in Okinawa. Joined by Taki Tamurai, Daniel and Mr. Miyagi are tasked with locating it and returning it home, travelling the globe on a series of adventures. The characters were not voiced by the original film actors, although Pat Morita voiced the opening narration. With regard to Cobra Kai, executive producer and co-creator Jon Hurwitz revealed that The Karate Kid series is not canon, but an Easter Egg from it appears in Season 3 in response to the question about the Karate Kid animated series official status within The Karate Kid universe.[5] The Easter Egg was the Miyagi-Do shrine, briefly seen at Chozen Toguchi's dojo in Okinawa halfway through the season. The artifacts were recovered by Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi in the short-lived Karate Kid animated series, which ran for thirteen episodes in 1989.[6] Cobra Kai (2018–present) Main article: Cobra Kai 34 years after the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence, now in his 50s, has just lost his job. After getting arrested for rescuing his teenage neighbor Miguel Diaz from a group of bullies, then getting cut-loose and disowned by his step-father, Johnny agrees to teach Miguel karate and reopens the Cobra Kai dojo, attracting social outcasts who build their self-confidence under his unorthodox tutelage. Meanwhile, Daniel LaRusso owns a successful chain of car dealerships and is happily married to his wife Amanda but struggles to keep a balanced life without the guidance of his now-deceased mentor, Mr. Miyagi. Johnny's estranged and troubled son, Robby Keene, hoping to get back at his father, comes under Daniel's wing – initially not knowing Robby's parentage – giving Robby a job at his car dealership and teaching him Miyagi-Do karate. Daniel and Johnny come into conflict after Cobra Kai's return is made public, while Daniel's daughter Samantha gets caught in the middle. According to Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, only the characters from the original four films The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), The Next Karate Kid (1994) comprise the Miyagi-verse that shapes Cobra Kai. Storyline continuity The Karate Kid story chronology Original continuity The Karate Kid (1984) The Karate Kid Part II (1986) The Karate Kid Part III (1989) The Next Karate Kid (1994) Cobra Kai (2018-present) Remake continuity The Karate Kid (2010) The Karate Kid animated continuity The Karate Kid (1989) Cast and characters Main article: List of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai characters An A indicates an appearance through pre-recorded material. A C indicates a cameo appearance. An F indicates a performer stood in as a character's body-double for fight sequences. A P indicates an appearance through a photographic still. A U indicates the actor or actress was uncredited for their role. A V indicates a performance through voice-work. A Y indicates an actor or actress portrayed a younger version of their character. Character Original series Animated series Remake Television series Video game Broadway The Karate Kid The Karate Kid Part II The Karate Kid Part III The Next Karate Kid The Karate Kid The Karate Kid Cobra Kai Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues The Karate Kid The Musical Daniel LaRusso Ralph Macchio Joey DedioV Ralph Macchio Ralph MacchioV John Cardoza Mr. Miyagi Noriyuki "Pat" Morita Noriyuki "Pat" Morita Noriyuki "Pat" Morita Robert ItoV Noriyuki "Pat" MoritaA Jovanni Sy Fumio DemuraF Fumio DemuraF John Kreese Martin Kove Martin Kove Brent MukaiV Alan H. Green Barrett CarnahanY John "Johnny" Lawrence William Zabka William ZabkaA William Zabka William ZabkaV Jake Bentley Young Owen StoneY Thomas ParobekY Logan CoffeyY Ali Mills Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth ShueA Elisabeth Shue Jetta Juriansz Lucille LaRusso Randee Heller Randee HellerA Randee Heller Randee Heller Kate Baldwin Bobby Brown Ron Thomas Ron ThomasA Ron Thomas Tommy Rob Garrison Rob GarrisonA Rob Garrison Dutch Chad McQueen Chad McQueenA Chad McQueenA Jimmy Tony O'Dell Tony O'DellA Tony O'Dell Mrs. Mills Sharon Spelman Deborah May Freddy Fernandez Israel Juarbe Israel JurabeA Luis-Pablo Garcia Mrs. Milo Frances Bay Frances BayC Frances BayA Sato Danny Kamekona Danny KamekonaA Akihiro KitamuraY Chozen Toguchi Yuji Okumoto Yuji Okumoto Shigi OhtsuY Kumiko Tamlyn Tomita Tamlyn Tomita Yukie Nobu McCarthy Nobu McCarthyA Yuna Traci Toguchi Traci Toguchi Miyagi's father Charlie Tanimoto Terrence "Terry" Silver Thomas Ian Griffith Thomas Ian Griffith Nick MariniY Mike Barnes Sean Kanan Sean Kanan Jessica Andrews Robyn Lively Robyn Lively Snake Jonathan Avildsen Jonathan AvildsenA Dennis Christopher Paul Ford Christopher Paul FordA Julie Pierce Hilary Swank Louisa Pierce Constance Towers Ned Randall Michael Cavelieri Eric McGowen Chris Conrad Colonel Paul Dugan Michael Ironside Angel the Hawk Frank WelkerV Taki Tamurai Janice KawayeV Dre Parker Jaden Smith Mr. Han Jackie Chan Meiying Wenwen Han Cheng Zhenwei Wang Sherry Parker Taraji P. Henson Master Li Rongguang Yu Harry Luke Carberry Miguel Diaz Xolo Maridueña Joe ZiejaV Samantha "Sam" LaRusso Mary Mouser Valerie Rose LohmanV Reese TinLeeY Robert "Robby" Keene Tanner Buchanan Spencer GreeneV Amanda LaRusso (née Steiner) Courtney Henggeler Valerie Rose LohmanV Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz Jacob Bertrand Jacob BertrandV Demetri Alexopoulos Gianni Decenzo Gianni DecenzoV Carmen Diaz Vanessa Rubio Appeared Tory Nichols Peyton List Jessica RauV Kenny Payne Dallas Dupree Young Production Development The Karate Kid is a semi-autobiographical story based on the life of its screenwriter, Robert Mark Kamen. At age 17, after the 1964 New York World's Fair, Kamen was beaten up by a gang of bullies. He thus began to study martial arts in order to defend himself.[7] Kamen was unhappy with his first teacher who taught martial arts as a tool for violence and revenge. He moved on to study Okinawan Gōjū-ryū karate under a Japanese teacher who did not speak English, but was himself a student of Chōjun Miyagi.[7] As a Hollywood screenwriter, Kamen was mentored by Frank Price who told him that producer Jerry Weintraub had optioned a news article about the young child of a single mother who had earned a black belt to defend himself against the neighborhood bullies. Kamen then combined his own life story with the news article and used both to create the screenplay for The Karate Kid.[7] Additionally, given John G. Avildsen's involvement with both films, Sylvester Stallone often joked with Kamen that the writer had "ripped off" the Rocky films with The Karate Kid.[7] DC Comics had a character called Karate Kid. The filmmakers received special permission from DC Comics in 1984 to use the title for the first film (and subsequent sequels).[8] Abandoned projects In a 2020 interview with Collider, William Zabka revealed that Pat Morita pitched him an idea in 2005, for a fifth film where Johnny Lawrence, now a doctor, is tasked with caregiving for Mr. Miyagi who is in the final stages of his life, and whose health is failing him. During the early days of development, Morita passed away and the project was abandoned.[9] In January 2022, Ralph Macchio revealed that he had previously been approached in 2012 about the potential for a The Karate Kid and Rocky crossover film. Intended to be directed by John G. Avildsen, the plot would have involved Daniel LaRusso's daughter and Rocky Balboa, Jr. opening a dojo together. Macchio stated that he and Milo Ventimiglia were pitched the idea, but described the concept as "awful". After Macchio expressed his disinterest in the story, the project subsequently fell into development hell, before being abandoned in favor of Creed and Cobra Kai.[10] Reception Box office performance Film Release date Box office gross Budget Ref United States and Canada Other territories Worldwide The Karate Kid (1984) June 22, 1984 $100,400,529[a] ? $300,442,786[b] $8 million [16][17] The Karate Kid Part II June 20, 1986 $115,103,979 ? $13 million [18] The Karate Kid Part III June 30, 1989 $38,956,288 ? $12.5 million [19] The Next Karate Kid September 9, 1994 $8,914,777 $7,100,000 $16,014,777 $12 million [20][21] The Karate Kid (2010) June 11, 2010 $176,591,618 $182,534,404 $359,126,022 $40 million [22] Total $439,967,191 $189,634,404+ $675,583,585 $85.5 million List indicator(s) A dark grey cell indicates the information is not available for the film. Critical and public response Film/Television Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic Cinemascore[23] The Karate Kid (1984) 89% (44 reviews)[24] 60 (15 reviews)[25] — The Karate Kid Part II 44% (32 reviews)[26] 55 (9 reviews)[27] A– The Karate Kid Part III 13% (32 reviews)[28] 36 (12 reviews)[29] B– The Next Karate Kid 7% (27 reviews)[30] 36 (15 reviews)[31] B+ The Karate Kid (2010) 66% (211 reviews)[32] 61 (37 reviews)[33] A Cobra Kai: Season 1 100% (49 reviews)[34] 72 (11 reviews)[35] — Cobra Kai: Season 2 90% (31 reviews)[36] 66 (7 reviews)[37] — Cobra Kai: Season 3 90% (51 reviews)[38] 72 (15 reviews)[39] — Cobra Kai: Season 4 95% (37 reviews)[40] 70 (8 reviews)[41] — Cobra Kai: Season 5 100% (35 reviews)[42] 80 (4 reviews)[43] — Cultural influence The series has been credited for popularizing Karate in the United States.[44][45] In other media Broadway In January 2020, a Broadway musical adaptation of The Karate Kid was revealed to be in development. Amon Miyamoto will serve as director, with an accompanying novel being written by the original film's screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen. Drew Gasparini will serve as the lyricist and composer of the score, while Keone & Mari Madrid will choreograph the play. Kumiko Yoshii, Michael Wolk will serve as producers, with The Kinoshita Group. The cast will include Jovanni Sy as Mr. Miyagi, John Cardoza as Daniel LaRusso, Kate Baldwin as Lucille LaRusso, Alan H. Green as John Kreese, Jake Bentley Young as Johnny Lawrence, Jetta Juriansz as Ali Mills and Luis-Pablo Garcia as Freddie Fernandez.[46] The opening date has yet to be announced.[47] Merchandise The film spawned a franchise of related items and memorabilia such as action figures, head bands, posters, and T-shirts. A novelization was made by B.B. Hiller and published in 1984. The novel had a scene that was in the rehearsal when Daniel encounters Johnny during school at lunch. Also at the end, there was a battle between Miyagi and Kreese in the parking lot after the tournament which was the original ending for the film and used as the beginning of The Karate Kid Part II. In 2015, toy company Funko revived The Karate Kid action figures. Two versions of character Daniel Larusso, a version of character Johnny Lawrence and a version of Mr. Miyagi were part of the line. The toys were spotted at retailers Target and Amazon.com.[48] Video games A video game based on the first film was developed by Atlus and published by LJN for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987. A video game based on the second film, titled The Karate Kid Part II: The Computer Game, was released in 1986. Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues, a video game based on the television series Cobra Kai, was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in October 2020,[49] while Microsoft Windows version was released in January 2021. A mobile game entitled Cobra Kai: Card Fighter was released on iOS and Android devices in March 2021. Notes  $100 million up until 1985.[11] 2018 and 2019 re-releases grossed $400,529.[12][13]  The original trilogy grossed $300 million worldwide up until 1994.[14] Between 2018 and 2020, the original film grossed a further $400,529 in the United States and Canada,[12][13] and $42,257 in the United Kingdom and Australia.[15] References  D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 16, 2022). "New 'Karate Kid' Movie Among Sony Pictures Release Date Adds; 'Kraven The Hunter', 'Madame Web' Move & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 17, 2022.  Topel, Fred (January 15, 2021). "'Cobra Kai' Creators Reveal Which Characters Can Return to the Show and What to Expect from Season 4 [Interview]". SlashFilm. Retrieved January 18, 2021.  Jirak, Jamie (September 16, 2022). "Karate Kid: Sony Announces 2024 Release Date for New Movie". ComicBook.com. 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The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai - Reunited Apart, December 21, 2020 vte The Karate Kid Feature films Original The Karate Kid (1984)The Karate Kid Part II (1986)The Karate Kid Part III (1989)The Next Karate Kid (1994) Remake The Karate Kid (2010) Reboot The Karate Kid (2024) Television Live-action Cobra Kai (2018–present) Episodes Season 12345 Animated The Karate Kid (1989–1990) Original Characters Mr. MiyagiDaniel LaRussoJohnny LawrenceAli MillsJohn KreeseKumikoChozen ToguchiTerry SilverMike BarnesJessica Andrews Music The Karate Kid "The Moment of Truth""You're the Best"The Karate Kid Part| II "Glory of Love"The Karate Kid Part IIIThe Next Karate KidThe Karate Kid "Never Say Never"Cobra KaiCobra Kai: 2Cobra Kai: 3Cobra Kai: Wax Off – EPCobra Kai: 4, Vol. 1Cobra Kai: 4, Vol. 2 Video games The Karate Kid Part II: The Computer Game (1986)The Karate Kid (1987)Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues (2020) Related Crane kick"Sweep the Leg""The Bro Mitzvah"Sweep the Leg Johnny  Category Categories: The Karate Kid (franchise)American film seriesFilm franchisesColumbia Pictures franchisesMartial arts film seriesFilms adapted into television showsEnglish-language filmsFilm series introduced in 1984 The 50 Best '80s Movies 50. ‘Ladyhawke’ (1985) (Image credit: Warner Bros.) 50. ‘Ladyhawke’ (1985) Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Broderick star in this romantic fantasy that, surprisingly, has no relation to 2018’s Lady Bird. Set in medieval France, Ladyhawke tells the story of a pickpocket and a knight on a journey to find love and defeat evil. 49. 'Batman' (1989) (Image credit: Warner Bros.) 49. 'Batman' (1989) CW: mental illness, suicide. Long before Robert Pattinson, Ben Affleck, or Christian Bale ever set foot in the Batcave, Michael Keaton took on the role of the Caped Crusader. This take on the famous superhero, also starring Jack Nicholson as a particularly unhinged Joker, went on to become the fourth highest-grossing film of the entire decade. 48. 'Fame' (1980) (Image credit: MGM) 48. 'Fame' (1980) CW: violence, attempted suicide, sexual coercion. Before Center Stage and Step Up, there was Fame, the movie musical that followed the lives of high schoolers attending a New York performing arts school. The film doesn't shy away from real issues affecting teenagers and the struggles of making it in show business. 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'Broadcast News' (1987) CW: discussion of sexual assault. James L. Brooks's 1987 film told the story of two rival TV reporters and a producer. 42. 'Aliens' (1986) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 42. 'Aliens' (1986) Who could watch Alien without being completely and utterly captivated by Sigourney Weaver as badass Ripley? 41. 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' (1989) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 41. 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' (1989) CW: homophobic slur(opens in new tab). Equal parts ridiculous and hilarious, Bill and Ted are two airheads with a time-traveling mission to save the future. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter made for a super endearing, totally '80s flick. 40. 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984) (Image credit: Warner Bros. Ent.) 40. 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984) This classic fantasy follows a story within a story, as a bullied kid discovers a storybook portal into the mythical land of Fantasia. While there are some frightening monsters (built through cool pre-CGI practical effects), the heartwarming(opens in new tab) story is ultimately about the power of kids and imagination. WATCH IT 39. 'The Thing' (1982) (Image credit: Getty Images, Sunset Boulevard) 39. 'The Thing' (1982) CW: animal cruelty. Call us wimps, but John Carpenter's The Thing is still frightening to this day. 38. 'Blue Velvet' (1986) (Image credit: Getty Images, Sunset Boulevard) 38. 'Blue Velvet' (1986) CW: sexual assault, sexual violence, misogyny, sadomasochism. David Lynch's haunting mystery tells the story of Jeffrey (Kyle MacLachlan), who finds a severed human ear and is set on a dramatic, terrifying journey. 37. Purple Rain (1984) (Image credit: Warner Bros.) 37. Purple Rain (1984) CW: domestic abuse, misogyny, suicide attempt. Some casual Prince listeners may not know that his iconic album Purple Rain is actually a soundtrack for his musical of the same name. The semi-autobiographical rock drama shows an artist's (played by Prince himself) rise to fame, as he pours his strained personal life into his music. 36. 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 36. 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981) CW: consent(opens in new tab), misogyny, animal cruelty, torture. The first of the epic Indian Jones franchise, Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark certainly didn't disappoint. Anyone who was able to come out of the film not in love with Harrison Ford as Indy was straight-up crazy. 35. 'Mystic Pizza' (1988) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 35. 'Mystic Pizza' (1988) CW: classism. Matt Damon and Julia Roberts on the same screen? Yes please. Donald Petrie's 1988 hit tells the tale of three teenage girls working at a pizza parlor in Connecticut. 34. 'The Terminator' (1984) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 34. 'The Terminator' (1984) CW: animal cruelty. Who would've thought that the future governor of California would start his career as a sexy, time-traveling assassin? Arnold Schwarzenegger coined the now-famous phrase, "I'll be back," which turned out to be true—The Terminator continued into four sequels and a television series. 33. 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 33. 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984) CW: sexual violence, reference to suicide. A Nightmare on Elm Street was so damn good that it literally toyed with our perception of dreams versus reality. Doubling as a cinematic trailblazer and an absolutely haunting horror film, the story of Freddy Krueger still lives on in our nightmares today. 32. 'Die Hard' (1988) (Image credit: 20th Century Fox) 32. 'Die Hard' (1988) CW: references to racism(opens in new tab). Undeniably one of the greatest action movies of all time, Bruce Willis as John McClane was such a hit that the film spawned four sequels and a video game series. 31. 'The Karate Kid' (1984) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 31. 'The Karate Kid' (1984) CW: assault. It's hard not to root for ultimate-underdog Ralph Macchio, who learns traditional martial arts from a progressive for the time Asian-American character, Mr. Miyagi(opens in new tab), to combat the bullies wreaking havoc on his life. 30. 'The Outsiders' (1983) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 30. 'The Outsiders' (1983) CW: sexual harassment, assault. Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 flick had a star-studded cast, to say the least: Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, and Diane Lane were all featured in the movie. An iconic coming-of-age drama, The Outsiders birthed the now-famous line, "Stay gold, Ponyboy." 29. '9 to 5' (1980) (Image credit: Getty Images, Archive Photos) 29. '9 to 5' (1980) CW: sexual harassment. This slightly dated(opens in new tab) but classic film offers a truly perfect combination of slapstick revenge comedy, ahead-of-its-time labor demands—flexible hours, equal pay, affordable childcare—and, of course, that incredible cast. And don't even get me started on the ultra-catchy theme song! 28. 'Ghostbusters' (1984) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 28. 'Ghostbusters' (1984) CW: sexual harassment. Launching one of the biggest cultural phenoms to date, Saturday Night Live stars Dan Aykroyd and Billy Murray had audiences in stitches as they filmed their adventures in fighting the supernatural. The film was so loved (despite several problems that are now acknowledged(opens in new tab)) that the franchise spawned multiple sequels, including 2017's all-women rendition starring Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones. 27. 'Terms of Endearment' (1983) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 27. 'Terms of Endearment' (1983) CW: misogynistic comments. The strong mother-daughter bond between the two main characters in this film makes it hard not to get emotional, and the incredible performances by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger led to a Best Picture win, among four other Academy Awards. 26. 'Coming to America' (1988) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 26. 'Coming to America' (1988) CW: misogyny, misogynistic comments. Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and James Earl Jones make up the incredible royal court of the fictitious country Zamunda in this hilarious, progressive for its time(opens in new tab) movie about a quest for love. 25. 'Poltergeist' (1982) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 25. 'Poltergeist' (1982) The '80s brought horror to a new level with Spielberg's Poltergeist. Terrifying is an understatement when it comes to this supernatural-themed, suspense-filled story starring an actress too young to even get into the theater. 24. 'Risky Business' (1983) (Image credit: Warner Bros.) 24. 'Risky Business' (1983) It's impossible to talk about '80s movies without mentioning the sequence that introduced the world to Tom Cruise. As soon as he slid through an empty house singing "Old Time Rock and Roll," a star was born. WATCH NOW(opens in new tab) 23. 'Pretty in Pink' (1986) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 23. 'Pretty in Pink' (1986) CW: homophobic slur, misogyny. The outfits! The hair! Duckie! John Hughes crafted a masterpiece centered around a seemingly too-cool-to-care girl named Andie and her romantic struggles with the popular, rich boy. And like any good, somewhat dated(opens in new tab) high school movie, it ends with a totally '80s prom scene you have to see to believe. 22. 'Stand by Me' (1986) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 22. 'Stand by Me' (1986) CW: homophobic slur, mental illness. Rob Reiner's film adaptation of Stephen King's novel brought four teenage boys together for a thrilling, coming-of-age drama. 21. 'Top Gun' (1986) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 21. 'Top Gun' (1986) With a 24-year-old Tom Cruise in uniform, it's no wonder Top Gun became an immediate, ridiculous favorite. Bless you, '80s. 20. 'Blade Runner" (1982) (Image credit: Warner Bros.) 20. 'Blade Runner" (1982) CW: assault, sexual assault(opens in new tab), sexual violence, racial slur in older version. This science-fiction film starring Harrison Ford is a classic in the genre and a mind-bender to watch. Plus, it's required viewing if you want to watch the recent sequel co-starring Ryan Gosling. 19. 'Say Anything' (1989) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 19. 'Say Anything' (1989) CW: discussion of suicide. Opposites attract in this post-high school romance featuring heartthrobs John Cusack and Ione Skye. Say Anything proved that when things get rocky in a relationship, nothing beats standing outside your lover's window with a boombox. Does it read a little stalker-y(opens in new tab) these days? Sure, but Cusack's sweetness helps the behavior feel earnest, not creepy. 18. 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'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986) (Image credit: Paramount) 15. 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986) Matthew Broderick made skipping school an event as Ferris Bueller, a teen with an elaborate plan to stay home "sick" from school and then an even more elaborate plan for what to do with the day instead. This hit film has everything we love about '80s movies: (sometimes irritating(opens in new tab)) teen angst, deadpan humor, and adventure—making it truly unforgettable. 14. 'The Shining' (1980) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 14. 'The Shining' (1980) CW: domestic violence, abuse(opens in new tab), murder(opens in new tab), racial slurs. Why is every bad boy from the '80s named Johnny? Jack Nicholson definitely takes the cake for the most terrifying Johnny in this undeniably haunting adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel. 13. 'The Color Purple' (1985) (Image credit: Warner Brothers/Getty Images) 13. 'The Color Purple' (1985) CW: sexual abuse, sexual harassment, domestic abuse, violence, racism, use of racial slurs. This landmark film in Black cinema is worth a watch before the movie musical adaptation drops next year. Starring a packed cast including Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, the story of an abused housewife (Goldberg) who dreams of reuniting with her sister will take you from tears of devastation and rage to tears of joy. 12. 'Do the Right Thing' (1989)  (Image credit: Marie Claire) 12. 'Do the Right Thing' (1989) CW: racial slurs. Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing isn't just one of the best movies of the '80s, it's one of the best and most culturally significant films of all time. It was a critical and commercial success and nabbed Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Danny Aiello for his portrayal of Sal the pizzeria owner. 11. 'The Princess Bride' (1987) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 11. 'The Princess Bride' (1987) Rob Reiner's wildly loved fairy tale still holds up to this day. Mandy Patinkin in tights, stupid but quotable humor—what more could you ask for in an '80s movie? 10. 'Dirty Dancing' (1987) (Image credit: Marie Claire) 10. 'Dirty Dancing' (1987) CW: abortion, misogyny. Summer romance, forbidden love (setting the weird age differential aside(opens in new tab)), killer dance moves, and a sexy leading man? Wayne Blair's 1987 knockout brought us an epic love story between quirky girl Baby and dark and brooding Johnny, and arguably the most iconic dance routine of all time. 9. 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988) (Image credit: Buena Vista Pictures) 9. 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988) CW: misogyny, assault, sexual harassment(opens in new tab), references to racism and segregation(opens in new tab). Who Framed Roger Rabbit wasn't just a wildly creative film—it was also a landmark movie in terms of special effects innovation. 8. 'Back to the Future' (1985) (Image credit: Universal) 8. 'Back to the Future' (1985) CW: sexual assault, incest. This sci-fi/comedy classic was a blockbuster success (it was the highest grossing movie of 1985) and catapulted Michael J. Fox to certified A-list status. In the movie, Marty McFly (Fox) travels back in time and puts his own existence into jeopardy when he interrupts his parents' meet-cute and is forced to play matchmaker to try to set things right. 7. 'When Harry Met Sally...' (1989) (Image credit: Columbia Pictures) 7. 'When Harry Met Sally...' (1989) CW: misogyny(opens in new tab). This rom-com classic from Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner tells the story of Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan), two best friends who fall for each other. The premise seems simple, but Ephron's script is a master class in character development and social psychology—and laugh out loud funny, too. 6. 'Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) (Image credit: Lucasfilm) 6. 'Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) CW: torture. The second (in terms of release, anyway) Star Wars film kicked off the '80s with a bang. The Empire Strikes Back is widely considered to be the best film in the Star Wars franchise, and it's still a classic today. 5. 'The Breakfast Club' (1985) (Image credit: ABC) 5. 'The Breakfast Club' (1985) CW: sexual assault, sexual harassment, violence, homophobic slurs, abuse, attempted suicide. This John Hughes classic gave birth to high school stereotypes as we know them now: the jock, the princess, the nerd, the misunderstood rebel. Parts of it have aged poorly, and Molly Ringwald's article on the film(opens in new tab) is worth a read. While cognizant of all this, this problematic fave can still be viewed on its incredible merits—cue freeze frame. 4. 'Heathers' (1989) (Image credit: New World Pictures) 4. 'Heathers' (1989) CW: violence, homophobic slurs, sexual assault, attempted suicide, suicide, bulimia, self-mutilation. This experimental dark comedy came at the end of the 80s, subverting the tropes that had been made famous by John Hughes and giving a depiction of toxic masculinity(opens in new tab) that's still prescient over 30 years later. While it is intense, it's worth a watch for anyone looking for a teen movie with edge. 3. 'Moonstruck' (1987) (Image credit: MGM) 3. 'Moonstruck' (1987) The rom-com that won Cher an Oscar, Moonstruck stands out among '80s fare as a lovely story of a woman from Italian-American Brooklyn who falls in love with her fiancé's one-handed brother. 2. 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988) (Image credit: Studio Ghibli) 2. 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988) The most well-known Studio Ghibli film is also one of the best animated films of the '80s, with breathtaking animation and a sweet story of young girls who befriend the forest spirits around their new house. 1. 'A Christmas Story' (1983) (Image credit: MGM) 1. 'A Christmas Story' (1983) This classic Christmas movie may not hold up with its '40s sensibilities—how scandalous is the leg lamp, really?—but it's still an adorable story of a boy after the ultimate (dangerous) gift.

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