However, there’s a very simple explanation.

Spots in the tournament aren’t just given to dojos for existing - they need to be earned.

The Karate Kid 2010 Movie Poster

Custom Karate Kid image of Jackie Chan as Mr. Han against a backdrop of Cobra Kai characters

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The Karate Kid is a 2010 remake of the original martial arts drama film released in 1984. Directed by Harald Zwart, this new telling follows young Dre Parker who after a big move with his mother from Detroit, Michigan to Beijing, China, finds difficulty fitting in and manages to get caught in a bullies' crosshairs. Dre is saved by the mysterious maintenance worker named Mr. Han, who teaches him Kung Fu in order to defend himself.

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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.

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Movies

The Karate Kid (2010)

Cobra Kai