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Four main senseis have taught students "no mercy" throughout The Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai. Known for honing "The Way of the Fist," the Cobra Kai dojo has transformed numerous teens in the San Fernando Valley into dangerous badasses, but the Cobra Kai senseis' ruthless methods have also bred cruel bullies and heels. Yet, despite the negatives surrounding the black snake dojo, there is something undeniably cool and alluring about Cobra Kai that has enticed countless characters in the Cobra Kai series and The Karate Kid movies to embrace the ethos of "strike first, strike hard, no mercy!"

Cobra Kai karate is derived from Tang Soo Do, the Korean martial art developed and taught by Master Kim Sun-Yung (C.S. Lee). From the Korean War onward, Master Kim taught American soldiers his violent form of karate, including US Army Captain George Turner (Terry Serpico). During the Vietnam War, Captain Turner...

With the introduction of Master Kim Sun-Yung in Cobra Kai season 6, a prequel spinoff exploring his backstory and influence on Kreese and Silver is a possibility. Master Kim's legacy, showcased through flashbacks and his impact on impressionable young men, presents an intriguing story of how he turned his followers into hardened individuals. The connection between Master Kim and Mr. Miyagi could create a captivating subplot, as it delves into the clash between their teachings and the Cobra Kai dojo's ideology.

With Cobra Kai set to wrap up after season 6 concludes, the show has also opened up the possibility of a prequel spinoff now that Master Kim Sun-Yung is coming into the mix. Master Kim, who has only been mentioned in passing in the original The Karate Kid franchise and appeared briefly in flashbacks in Cobra Kai, has been cast in Cobra Kai season 6 with actor C.S. Lee. Canonically, Master Kim is assumed deceased,...