Summary
The Karate Kid is a multi-media American martial arts drama franchise created by screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen. The franchise began in 1984 with The Karate Kid, followed by three film sequels: The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989) and The Next Karate Kid (1994). Cobra Kai, a television series that serves as a sequel to the films, premiered in 2018. The Karate Kid films were set in stone as the underdog who struggled with bullies and mental unbalance; learning the art of karate to fight off his bullies and gain balance by growing in relationship with his family, friends, and significant other, while overcoming obstacles. The second film mainly focuses on Mr. Miyagi, with Daniel attempting to connect with him and solve past feuds. The third film delves into a more psychological battle, as someone attempts a scheme to break apart their relationship and while it almost succeeds, Mr. Miyagi and Daniel make it out on top by the end. Its unique 10th-anniversary sequel depicts Mr. Miyagi attempting to help Julie pierce, the daughter of Mr. Miyagi's former command officer. Doing so once again through karate with the help of monks to overcome her bullies and gain a love interest once again.
The success of the first two films spawned an animated television series that aired in 1989. While the first film garnered critical acclaim, critics were less enthusiastic about its sequels. A remake film centered on kung fu was released in 2010, set outside the main story and featuring a plot similar to the original movie notably utilizing stars like Jayden Smith and Jackie Chan for Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. The remake is very similar to The Karate Kid in scenes; however, the setting, philosophy, and characters are entirely different by trying to capture a new filming era but by keeping some of the old tropes.
However, the Cobra Kai television series garnered critical and audience acclaim. Furthermore, the franchise has had a lasting influence on both karate culture and teen film narratives in America. The creators of the Cobra Kai show decided on its sequel connection to the original films, which they coined "The Miyagi-verse" as Mr. Miyagi is present in each of the four karate films.[1] The series depicted characters differently in contrast to the original karate films where defensive was the correct form. Cobra Kai contrasts that the Cobra Kai style can be used in a good light; with the main problem being deceptive, dishonorable interpretations of those style deriving from Kim Sun-Yung, then to offsprings of the style like John Kreese and Terry Silver. The show expands on its villains with more background and depth in-story and having multiple redeemed characters (mainly from the younger generation) switching sides. The show utilizes many of the characters from the original movies with Chozen, Mike Barnes, Jessica, Kreese, Terry Silver, etc., making returns on the show.
Power of the Verse
The Miyagi-Verse takes place in a world similar to the real world, focusing mainly on skilled martial artists. The characters are Street level from Chozen Toguchi with many other characters particularly scaling from it. However, many other characters have demonstrated current unquantifiable Street level feats on the other hand consistently.
In other physicals like speed; Johnny has demonstrated to take up and be to the standard of "lightning fast" compared to a well acclaimed MMA fighter, putting him with Peak Human combat speed with Superhuman attack speed and reactions.
One of the biggest factors of the Miyagi-verse is its expertise in combat. Those like Robby can easily solo a dojo of eight karate fighters. Post-Timeskips Johnny and Daniel consistently easily defeat multiple opponents at the same time while outnumbered; those like Miyagi can do it to an even better extent. Chozen was able to take on and handily beat six masters of karate at the same time.
There is a decent amount of expertise in the Miyagi-verse regarding the areas of melee and firearms proficiency, and stealth mastery among others. Miyagi-Do also trains in methods to resist hot and cold temperatures with some having enhanced senses that are used to fight and tag those while blind. Both Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do have their own versions of pressure points, with the former to knock the wind out of someone by hitting the sternum, while Miyagi-Do can briefly strike and leave limbs numb; and do opposite by fixing strained arms and injured legs. Some even have enhanced acrobatics.
Physically some of the teens are shown to be able to rotate a cement mixer overtime when en sync to fast speeds, putting them at Peak Human.
The animated series on the other hand is much stronger, as they are Wall level in terms of their regular AP, accompanying with straight up Superhuman speed. Their lifting strength can go up to Class 5 with the strongest feat coming from Miyagi with a shrine who is able to cancel out a tornado; making it Large Building level.
The 2010 remake of the karate kid film has their characters at Athlete level as they are skilled karate fighters who can send fighters flying short distances.
Calculations
The Miyagi-verse
Supporters/Opponents/Neutral
Supporters
- Apex PredatorX
- Ryukama
- GojiBoyForever
- Matthew Schroeder
- DoggoRobot
- Amelia Lonelyheart
- Accelerated Evolution
- BluudyManikin777
- Roachman40
- Kyleb79
Opponents
Neutral
Characters
The Karate Kid Quadrilogy
Cobra Kai Series/Miyagi-Verse
The Karate Kid TV Series
The Karate Kid (2010)/Remake
Teams
Locations
Miyagi-Verse
- LaRusso household
- LaRusso Auto Group Car Dealership
- Terry Silver's Mansion
- Terry Silver's Beachfront Mansion
- Sato's Dojo
- Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees
- Agoura Fine Furnishings
- Cobra Kai Dojo (Plaza area)
- Cobra Kai Dojo (Terry Silver run)
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