Remember The Karate Kid? A tale of youthful triumph fueled by questionable waxing techniques and a wise old mentor. Cobra Kai, the spiritual successor to the film franchise, takes that sweet nostalgia, throws it in a dojo, and mercilessly pummels it with a flying crane kick to the face. While the show’s entertainment value is undeniable, its commitment to logic often takes a backseat to the next epic brawl.

Cobra Kai is about to unleash its grand finale, with Season 6 set to premier this Summer, promising epic battles and the resolution of long-held grudges. Cobra Kai has always thrived on its ability to bend reality (and sometimes break a few boards) in the name of entertainment. So before we witness the ultimate showdown between Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai, we should take some time to appreciate the show’s gloriously absurd moments.

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Throw on your gi, grab your headband and prepare to delve into the delightful ridiculousness that is Cobra Kai, because here are 5 absurdities in Cobra Kai that will have you both chuckling and questioning the very fabric of reality.

Here are 6 Absolute Absurdities of Cobra Kai.

1. The Never-Ending High School Grudge Match: Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso. These two warriors, hurtling towards retirement age, are still locked in a bitter feud that began in high school! Decades later, they’re channeling their unresolved teenage angst into running competing karate dojos and fueling the next generation’s karate wars. Therapy sessions, anyone?
2. Teenage Terminators with Teflon Reputations: The teenagers in Cobra Kai fight with a ferocity that would make even seasoned MMA fighters wince. They trade blows with bone-crunching intensity, defy gravity with acrobatic kicks, and emerge from schoolyard brawls looking like they just finished a light jog. Sure, these kids are dedicated, but the show’s casual disregard for the repercussions of their constant fighting stretches believability to the breaking point. School suspensions? Juvenile detention? Apparently not in the San Fernando Valley School District handbook. In the real world, this level of schoolyard violence would likely result in far more serious consequences for these “teenage terminators” and their dojo leaders.
3. The Valley’s Karate Craze: San Fernando Valley apparently has a drinking problem…of karate Kool-Aid. Everyone in town seems to have at least a passing knowledge of karate moves. Random teenagers can block flying kicks with ease, middle-aged car salesmen moonlight as senseis, and high school hallways transform into mini-dojos at the drop of a headband. It’s enough to make you wonder if Miyagi-Do lessons were mandatory in the Valley school district.
4. Strike First, Question Never: Cobra Kai’s philosophy, courtesy of the ever-charming John Kreese, boils down to one basic principle: strike first, strike hard, no mercy. While this might be effective in a street fight, it’s a far cry from the kind of discipline and restraint real martial arts emphasize. Cobra Kai might be entertaining, but its portrayal of karate training is more akin to training for a cage match than personal growth.
5. The Curious Case of Daniel-San: Remember Mr. Miyagi as the mentor in The Karate Kid? A wise old old man with a calming presence, a reservoir of life lessons, and wrinkles that seemed etched by time itself. You know what?? Pat Morita, the actor who played Mr. Miyagi was only 51 when he filmed Karate Kid! You know what else? Ralph Macchio, who plays Daniel LaRusso, now in his 60’s, was a bona fide senior citizen when he began filming Cobra Kai. While the show portrays him as a capable sensei, there’s a certain youthful energy to his character that clashes with our memory of Mr. Miyagi’s age and demeanor. John Kreese even calls Miyagi “old man”! It’s a subtle absurdity, but one that adds a layer of whimsy to the Cobra Kai universe.
6. The Loyalty Carousel: Forget Miyagi-Do or Cobra Kai, the real battle in the Valley is for the hearts (and fists) of Johnny’s son, Robby Keene, and Miguel Diaz. These teenagers seem to ping-pong between loyalties faster than a spinning back kick. One minute they’re sworn enemies, the next they’re training partners, and then suddenly they’re teaming up against their former allies. This constant loyalty flip-flop adds a layer of unpredictable chaos to the show, but it also strains credulity.

When will Season 6 of Cobra Kai drop?

The final season of Cobra Kai, Season 6, will be a nice slow burn, being released in 3 parts, with 5 episodes in each. Part 1 premiers on Netflix on July 18, 2024. Part 2 will premier on November 18, 2024. The final part of Season 6 will premier on an indefinite date in 2025.

So, buckle up and enjoy the final round of Cobra Kai, remembering that it’s a show that thrives on the outrageous. Embrace the absurdity, marvel at the teenage terminators, and enjoy the nostalgic ride, even if reality gets a few well-placed roundhouse kicks to the face along the way. Just don’t expect a karate tournament where the biggest danger is a sand-filled bucket.