Petski, Denise (December 19, 2017). " 'Cobra Kai' Casts Vanessa Rubio; Moses Storm In 'Youth & Consequences' ". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020 . Retrieved February 8, 2018. Nominations Announced for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®". Screen Actors Guild Awards. January 12, 2022. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022 . Retrieved January 17, 2022. Thirty-four years after being defeated by Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence, now in his 50s, suffers from alcoholism and depression. He works as a part-time handyman, and lives in an apartment in Reseda, Los Angeles, having fallen far from the wealthy lifestyle in Encino that he had been accustomed to growing up. He has an estranged son named Robby from a previous relationship, whom he has abandoned. In contrast, Daniel is now the owner of a highly successful car dealership chain, and is married to co-owner Amanda with whom he has two children: Samantha and Anthony. Daniel is finally living the wealthy lifestyle he envied as a kid when he and his mother Lucille lived in Reseda. However, after his friend and mentor Mr. Miyagi died, Daniel's struggle to meaningfully connect with his children has disrupted the balance in his life. Holloway, Daniel (May 15, 2018). " 'Cobra Kai': YouTube Red's 'Karate Kid' Sequel Outperforms Netflix, Hulu Shows". Variety. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020 . Retrieved January 7, 2020. When Daniel LaRusso arrived in the Valley with his mother in 1984, little did he know that his life was about to be forever changed. The same went for three young kids from New Jersey who hadn’t yet met one another. Daniel’s journey from bullied teen to underdog hero became an indelible part of our childhoods, and something that we would always carry with us in our hearts.

Petski, Denise (August 4, 2017). " 'Karate Kid' TV Sequel Starring Ralph Macchio & William Zabka Set For YouTube Red". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020 . Retrieved February 8, 2018.Was Grandmaster Abbate the inspiration for Kreese? Kreese was also a military war veteran, although he was in the Army not the Marines. Kreese also earned a Silver Star, but then so did Miyagi. The Lasting Legacy of the Real Cobra Kai

Big thanks to the fans for getting us to the finish line. Now get ready for one final round and lots of big surprises along the way.”Cobra Kai Season 4: Eps Talk Johnny and Daniel's Partnership, Sam/tory Rivalry That's 'never Been Hotter' , December 31, 2021, archived from the original on December 31, 2021 , retrieved December 31, 2021