Cobra Kai has referenced and even recreated dozens of scenes from The Karate Kid, the original Karate Kid movie. One of the best examples of how to reboot a beloved franchise into something that feels both fresh and true to the original, Cobra Kai reinvented Karate Kid by telling a story from Johnny Lawrence’s point of view. Despite revisiting all Daniel LaRusso Karate Kid movies, Cobra Kai has always felt like a direct continuation of the first Karate Kid, especially during season 1.
Cobra Kai has found the perfect balance between continuing the stories of iconic characters like Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence while also introducing new names that have now left their mark on the franchise, such as Miguel Diaz and Sam LaRusso. As a result, not even the most deep-cut Cobra KaiKarate Kid Easter eggs ever feel gratuitous but rather part of a strong world-building. Here are 11 Cobra Kai scenes that directly copy the first Karate Kid movie.
Miguel & Johnny’s First Meeting Copies Daniel & Mr. Miyagi’s
Johnny Saves Miguel From Bullies (Like Mr. Miyagi Saved Daniel)
Cobra Kai Uses Karate Kid's Halloween Dance
Miguel & Sam's Cobra Kai Date Copies Daniel & Ali In Karate Kid
Daniel Trains Robby Like Mr. Miyagi Trained Daniel
Daniel Teaches Robby Mr. Miyagi's Bonsai Tree Lesson
Miguel Sees Robby & Sam Together (Like Daniel Sees Johnny)
Robby Gets Hurt During The All-Valley (Like Daniel In Karate Kid)
Robby’s Two-Legged Kick Was Cobra Kai’s Crane Kick
Johnny Sees Ali & Daniel At The Club (Like Daniel Sees Johnny & Ali)
Miguel Gives Up The All-Valley After An Injury (Like Daniel Almost Did)
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