More than 30 years after their iconic karate battle, Johnny and Daniel face off again... but this time as instructors. Johnny revives the notoriously vicious Cobra Kai, while Daniel finds a student in Johnny’s son, Robby. The longtime rivals have one goal in mind: to have their pupil win the All Valley Under-18 Karate Tournament. 

KEY PLAYERS:

Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka): A reluctant karate instructor who holds a decades-long grudge after losing the All Valley Under-18 Karate Tournament — and Ali Mills’ heart — to Daniel.

Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio): A former All Valley Under-18 Karate Tournament champion, Daniel now runs a car dealership franchise with his wife, Amanda.

Amanda LaRusso (Courtney Henggeler): Daniel’s wife and co-owner of the LaRusso car dealership franchise.

Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña): Johnny’s star pupil, who quickly falls for Daniel’s daughter, Samantha.

Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan): Johnny’s estranged son, who has mostly been raising himself in light of his mother’s neglect and father’s abandonment.

Samantha LaRusso (Mary Mouser): Daniel and Amanda’s daughter, who falls in with a bad crowd before catching Miguel’s attention.

KEY LOCATIONS:

Cobra Kai dojo: Johnny reopens his old dojo with money from his estranged, abusive stepfather, Sid.

LaRusso dealership: Daniel and Amanda own this franchise. Robby briefly works there.

LaRusso home: Where Daniel and Amanda live with their kids, Samantha and Anthony. 

KEY PLOT POINTS:

1. A down-on-his-luck Johnny saves his new neighbor, Miguel, from bullies. Miguel begs Johnny to teach him to defend himself via karate, but Johnny drags his feet (sound familiar?). He only changes his mind when he runs into his former nemesis, Daniel — it’s enough to prompt him to revive Cobra Kai and recruit new students.

2. Johnny’s estranged son, Robby, appeals to an oblivious Daniel to teach him karate. Daniel agrees, but when he learns the truth about his student’s father, he cuts Robby out of his life.

3. Miguel develops a crush on Daniel’s daughter, Sam. The two date for a bit, but Miguel’s jealousy over her friendship with Robby tears the couple apart.

4. During the All Valley Under-18 Karate Championship tournament, Cobra Kai member Hawk injures Robby. Robby opts to continue on, facing off against Miguel in the final match. But Miguel takes advantage of Robby’s injury and wins the competition, frustrating Johnny, who seeks to run a dojo free of dirty tricks.

5. Daniel tells Robby he plans to open his own dojo, Miyagi-Do. Johnny, upset over how Miguel claimed victory, comes face to face with his old mentor, Kreese.

Key Questions:

1. Kreese’s arrival can only mean pain and trouble, right?

2. What kind of teacher will Daniel be?

3. Will Sam embrace karate?

4. Can Daniel and Johnny go five minutes without wanting to beat each other up?