Cobra Kai
Warning!
This article contains spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6 part 2.
Mr. Miyagi has always had a looming presence throughoutCobra Kai’s runtime.
As Daniel LaRusso gets closer to learning .
However, he ends up ignoring one crucial item: a karate headband.
Cobra Kai’s Sekai Taikai tournament is said to be the most prestigious karate competition in the world.
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But does it exist in real-life?
LaRusso even shows the document to the tournament’s authorities, who confirm it is authentic.
A younger version of his sensei attacks him while the spectators cheer him on.
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While defending himself, Daniel asks him if this is another one of his lessons.
Miyagi, who seems nothing like himself, scoffs and continues to fight.
Brian Takahashi plays the younger version of Mr. Miyagi in Daniel LaRusso’sCobra Kaiseason 6 dream.
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The dream seeminglyreflects the dissonance Daniel experiences after learning the truth behind Mr. Miyagi’s past.
He always perceived Mr. Miyagi as a perfect, morally righteous figure whose teachings were pure and untouchable.
Unfortunately, like Johnny Lawrence, young men like Kwon did not get the right mentors.
With this, history repeats itself as another competitor dies at the international tournament.
However, like every other young fighter,he was likely blinded by his overwhelming desire to win.
