Cobra Kai (TV Series)

All Valley (2018)

William Zabka: Johnny Lawrence

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• Johnny Lawrence : Look, I admit Cobra Kai had its share of problems in the '80s. My sensei didn't always play by the rules. That's why I left. But my Cobra Kai is different. It's a place where kids can come and feel like they belong. Where they won't get picked on because they're a bunch of losers, or because they're unique. I've watched firsthand as my students have gotten stronger, gained confidence, or had to stand up for themselves. Cobra Kai is making a difference to these kids' lives. And honestly, they're making a difference in mine as well. Thank you.

• George : Therefore, we, the All Valley Committee of 1985, issue a lifetime ban on Cobra Kai for the unethical and unsportsmanlike conduct shown by Senseis Terry Silver, John Kreese, and their student, Mike Barnes.

  Daniel LaRusso : Well, there you have it. We're sorry we wasted your time, Mr. Lawrence, but a lifetime ban is a lifetime ban.

  Ron : Well, hold on. Let's hear what the man has to say.

  Sue : Mr. Lawrence, what is your relationship to this Terry Silver?

  Johnny Lawrence : Ma'am, I have no idea who that even is. I'm just a small business owner trying to make a living.

  Daniel LaRusso : Oh please. Ask him about John Kreese.

  Johnny Lawrence : John Kreese is dead.

  Ron : We're very sorry for your loss.

  Daniel LaRusso : Give me a break!

  Sue : Daniel! Show a little respect!

  Daniel LaRusso : Respect? Are you kidding me, Sue? You don't know the history here. John Kreese and Cobra Kai were the embodiment of everything this tournament stands against, and this guy, Johnny Lawrence, he was his star pupil. He's the worst of them all. We'll be dishonoring the entire sport by reinstating Cobra Kai. I mean, come on.

  Johnny Lawrence : Look, I admit Cobra Kai had its share of problems in the '80s. My sensei didn't always play by the rules. That's why I left. But my Cobra Kai is different. It's a place where kids can come and feel like they belong. Where they won't get picked on just because they're a bunch of losers. Or because they're unique. I've watched firsthand as my students have gotten stronger, gained confidence, learned how to stand up for themselves. Cobra Kai is making a difference in these kids' lives. And honestly, they're making a difference in mine as well. Thank you.

  Ron : That doesn't sound at all like the old Cobra Kai.

  Daryl : Badass name for a dojo, by the way.

  Sue : I think I speak for all of us when I say the community could use more men like you, Mr. Lawrence.

  Johnny Lawrence : Thank you, ma'am.

  Daniel LaRusso : All right, this is horseshit. This guy was the biggest bully in my high school, and he hasn't changed at all. I can prove it.

  George : I'm sorry, Mr. Lawrence. I don't know you, but I do know Daniel LaRusso, and if he says no, I'm with him.

  Daniel LaRusso : Thank you, George.

  Ron : [bangs gavel]  Seems the only fair solution is to put this to a vote. Mr. Lawrence, would you mind waiting outside while we cast our ballots?

  Johnny Lawrence : Not at all. Thank you all for your careful consideration.

  Daniel LaRusso : Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just wait outside, all right?

• Johnny Lawrence : Holy shit, we got a room full of flinchers.

  Cobra Kai Students : Yes, Sensei!

  Johnny Lawrence : That was not a question!

• Miguel Diaz : Sensei, what's going on?

  Johnny Lawrence : There's a lifetime ban on Cobra Kai from entering the tournament.

  Miguel Diaz : What? How is that fair?

  Johnny Lawrence : It's not. There's nothing I can do about it.

  Miguel Diaz : What happened to "never accept defeat"? There is no "no"?

  Johnny Lawrence : That was girl advice, this is different. This is the real world, there are rules.

  Miguel Diaz : Since when do you care about the rules? "We don't take no for an answer", you said that! You gotta fight this.

  Johnny Lawrence : You know what? You're right. I'm gonna go down there and beat their asses.

  Miguel Diaz : Yeah. No, no, no! What? No, that's not what I meant. I'm saying maybe there's a more delicate approach, Sensei?

  Johnny Lawrence : The way of the fist is not delicate, cobras are not delicate.

  Miguel Diaz : Yes, yes, sorry, I... forget delicate. I'm just saying, maybe there's a smarter way to fight back?

• Miguel Diaz : Ooh! Who's the man?

  Johnny Lawrence : I'm the man. Oh shit, are you the man too? Tell me you're the man!

  Miguel Diaz : I'm the man!

  Johnny Lawrence : Yeah!

  Miguel Diaz : I crushed the date.

  Johnny Lawrence : I crushed the committee meeting.

  Miguel Diaz : So, Cobra Kai is in?

  Johnny Lawrence : Hell yeah, we're in. Cobra Kai is back, baby!