05x06 - Ouroboros

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Sensei Kim Da-Eun.

Welcome to the Valley.

How was your flight?

Last minute.

Is Sensei Kreese not with you?

I'm afraid John Kreese

is no longer with Cobra Kai.

He had some legal troubles.

That is disappointing to hear.

You asked me to bring

the best senseis my dojang had to offer.

I have done so.

You must be exhausted from your trip.

There are refreshments in the limo.

Limousines and private planes.

This sort of extravagance

might impress your former shareholders,

but it does not hold sway for me.

That attitude

is exactly why I wanted you

to teach at my dojos.

I need you to see which of my students

are ready to take the next step.

I'm offering you full autonomy

to test my students your way.

Just one of the many perks you'll have

as my business partner in Cobra Kai.

Your offer is very tempting,

but I did not get on the plane for money.

50% is just a number.

What I'm offering you

is legacy.

Your grandfather didn't teach

American soldiers the Way of the Fist

just to use on the b*ttlefield.

We have to share his style with the world.

And you think your American students

are up to the task?

I do.

We shall see.

- It's been a week. The longer we wait

- We must let Daniel-san heal.

Chozen's right. I wanna do something too,

but we can't just go after Silver

Dad.

Johnny? What are you doing here?

Figuring out how to make Silver pay

for what he did to you.

What's with the suit?

I can't wear my pajamas

to LaRusso Auto, can I?

You're going into work?

We need to make plans

Guys, I appreciate the sentiment. I do.

But I'm out of this thing with Silver.

If he wants the Valley, he can have it.

- I'm done with karate.

- What do you mean you're done with karate?

Must not give up.

I am giving up.

Trying to go toe-to-toe with Silver

was a mistake.

It almost cost me my family.

I'm not making that mistake again.

Daniel, we're with you.

You don't have to stop fighting.

Yes. I do.

I became a sensei to help kids.

Instead, I'm making everyone's life worse.

What are you talking about?

You did help kids.

Want me to make list of how many ways

they're hurting because of this,

including my daughter?

Ask Robby how much I've helped him.

You know, growing up, I never understood

why Mr. Miyagi walked away from a fight.

But I understand now.

It's not our job

to fight the monsters of the world.

Not anymore.

Kreese, your granddaughter's here.

Hi, Grandpa.

Hi, granddaughter.

How'd our little sting pan out?

Not the way we hoped.

Sensei Silver didn't even bat an eye.

He's just been focused

on expanding the dojos.

That's unfortunate.

Is there something else?

Yeah.

Mr. LaRusso got really hurt.

Because of us.

Well, that's one enemy gone.

When I get out of here,

I'll take care of the other.

You don't care about what happened?

- He was a means to an end.

- Is that what I am?

Of course not. You and I are the only ones

who can trust each other.

How much longer

do I have to stay at the dojo?

I know how difficult it is

to be behind enemy lines.

But I need you there for a little longer.

I got a plan to get out of this place.

- You do?

- Yeah.

I'm gonna play the good soldier,

which is what I need you to do.

So do whatever Silver says,

but keep your eyes and your ears open.

Now he's smart,

but he'll slip.

And that'll be the opening that we need.

Can you handle that?

Yes, Sensei.

Good.

Please, I didn't hit you that hard.

That was a fabulous kick, Devon.

But remember, we're all friends here.

- So watch that aggression. Okay?

- I thought she fought perfectly.

Terry, so good to see you.

Class, gather round, please.

Point! Winner!

I have a bittersweet announcement to make.

Sensei Terry Silver has made me

a very generous offer,

and I'm proud to say

Topanga Karate is now

under new management.

We're thrilled

to be part of the Cobra Kai family.

Thank you, Sensei Rosenthal.

I'm sure you're wondering what this means

for the future of your dojo.

Yes, there will be some changes.

All for the better.

I hope you don't mind

your dues getting cheaper.

You'll be given a new sensei.

For today,

Sensei Kim and Sensei Hyan-woo.

You're replacing me, Terry?

This wasn't the deal

we made at Shabbat services.

Topanga Karate

has spent the last few years

taking losses left and right.

That ends today.

My new senseis

will be molding you all into winners,

just like our own All Valley

Tournament Champion, Tory Nichols.

If you wanna be taught

by the best of the best,

step up and take a gi from Sensei Odell.

If you wanna quit,

then at least take a complimentary thermos

from Sensei Bacaria,

as my gift to you.

Well, looks like

your students made their decision.

Shalom, Sensei.

- Class is yours. Nichols, you're with me.

- No.

Your champion stays here.

What for?

I need to see

who the best fighters are in this dojo.

You will help me test them.

Yes, Sensei.

I don't get it.

"No be there" is one thing,

but LaRusso letting Silver win?

That walking oil spill

got into Daniel's head

in a way I didn't think was possible.

He'll come around. He just needs time.

Do not have much time.

Silver's empire growing every day.

Sure, but, I mean,

the Valley only has so many kids.

How many new dojos can he open?

He's not just opening new ones.

He's taking over other dojos now too.

I'm here at Topanga Karate,

welcoming them into our Cobra Kai family.

- When did this happen?

- It's live. It's happening now.

Perfect. I'm gonna go down there

and b*at his ponytail ass.

You can't march there like a one-man army.

The hell I can't. Guy's whole MO

is hiding in the dark,

waiting for us to fall into his traps.

Right now, we know where he is.

He's not on his home turf.

- Chozen, please say something to him.

- Amanda-san is right.

- One-man army not good.

- Thank you.

- I come with you.

- That's not what I meant.

You know this isn't some kata competition?

Hai.

Is that a yes?

I don't understand

how this is gonna help Dad.

I don't know, Sam.

At this point, I'm not sure what will.

Hey, Sensei.

Oh, wow. Look at you feeding yourself.

I guess the nurse that changes your diaper

has the day off.

- Yeah.

- I love the red ones. Mmm.

You know what?

From here on out, these are my Jell-Os.

What do you think about that, old man?

I think that's a fine idea.

Thought so.

See you around, Sensei.

One thing

that really surprised me

was how easy it was

to get along with all the other men.

Is that so? I didn't realize

you were making friends in here.

Yeah, well, I make friends pretty easily.

I find that a little kindness

goes a long way.

Mmm. I'm happy to hear

that you're doing well with the others.

Not all prisoners your age

have the same experience.

They're usually easy targets.

Well, I'm made of stronger stuff.

You could throw me right through a window

and I wouldn't even get a scratch.

Emotionally speaking, of course.

Of course.

Oh.

Looks like our time is up.

Oh, we were just getting into a groove.

Well

Thanks, Doc.

I really enjoy our time together.

Me too.

You're not just sweet-talking me

to get a good recommendation, are you?

Oh, of course not.

I just find these sessions

so very helpful.

Pair up.

Show me Kn*fe strike,

palm strike, back fist.

Five up, five down.

Begin.

Keep walking.

Fine. But you'll break your hand

if you hit someone like that.

I know what I'm doing.

Then hit me.

Wrong.

Keep the side of your hand sharp,

like a Kn*fe.

Better. Not by much.

Why are you in that gi? Don't think

you have what it takes to join Cobra Kai?

I'm still deciding whether your dojo

has what it takes to earn me.

Guess you forgot

who kicked your ass at the tournament.

Please. That ref was blind.

He gave you a point

when I was out of bounds.

- Why are you here?

- My mom always said

"The only way you really lose

is by giving up."

Sounds smart.

She was.

I'm sorry.

For what? You didn't do anything.

I'd love to kick cancer's ass though.

Yeah.

I know how you feel.

But you have to take all that anger

and put it into your fist.

Stop!

I have seen enough.

You have used your strength

to train each other.

Now you will use your strength

against each other.

Nichols, get them ready.

You didn't have to come.

I can handle this.

Not likely. Silver very dangerous.

Yeah, I know.

I'm ready for him. I can be dangerous too.

Daniel-san told me

how dangerous you can be.

Did he mention

how I kicked his ass back in high school?

- I robbed him while he was on date.

- Oh yeah? I pushed him down a cliff.

- I fight him to death.

- Oh yeah? What, are you a ghost?

No, Daniel-san showed me mercy.

Yeah, sounds like LaRusso.

- Man, he was such a twerp back then.

- Real pain in ass.

But he always fight for what he believe.

He never backed down from a fight,

even when he should have.

A few months ago,

I saw him take on an entire hockey team.

Five on one. He b*at 'em all.

I saw him save young girl from typhoon.

He took a man down with a single strike

to his pressure point.

Who do you think teach him that?

We're here.

Devon? What the hell?

- What are you doing?

- One of my students is in there.

Not here for student. Here for Silver.

Must wait for right time.

Run into den of lions, you will get eaten.

Fine, we'll wait.

Kreese.

Got a letter for you.

Oh. Thanks.

Doc!

I I just got a letter from the

From the warden.

I think something went wrong

with your recommendation.

Really? It felt accurate to me.

Yeah, but you're recommending

against my petition for early release.

Why? I thought

we were making great strides.

John, cut the crap.

- Excuse me?

- You think this is my first day?

I know the difference

between a breakthrough

and saying what I wanna hear.

I had no other option.

The court assigned me some bullshit

attorney who was in over his head.

If you want to get out early,

you really need to think

about why you're here in the first place.

I'm free all tomorrow morning

if you'd like to chat.

That should be plenty of time

for us to dig deep.

Back in Korea,

our students would climb Chiri-san,

the tallest mountain on the mainland,

with heavy packs

filled with nothing but water.

We would train at the peak

long after the sun has set

and the night's turned cold.

I would train among them,

wearing two heavy packs.

My students are determined.

I will see how determined you are.

You two, up.

Pick this up.

Stop her.

Use any means necessary.

You have one minute.

Begin!

In your face.

The Way of the Fist means

you do not hold back. You do not go easy.

Or is this what it means in America

to be a champion?

Again!

Harder.

I said harder!

We do not accept defeat.

We do not accept surrender.

Fight as if today is your last.

Good.

Strength,

determination.

That is the Way of the Fist.

Nothing less.

Remember that.

Class dismissed.

All right. Enough of this.

You're sitting here sulking

like a kid who got in trouble in class.

What do you want me to do?

Cry into a tissue?

- I thought you were a sensei.

- I am a sensei.

Then act like one.

Look, I'm not here to scold you.

I'm here to help.

I believe that deep down

you're a good man.

I don't believe that you were always

this violent a person.

I think something happened in your past.

I did lose someone.

Years ago.

Who was she?

The love of my life.

I'm sorry to hear that, John.

Where were you when it happened?

Overseas.

Her death

allowed me to do what I had to do.

Whatever it took to save yourself.

Don't judge me

like those long-haired hippies.

It was w*r.

Oh, but that v*olence followed you home.

I read your file.

After Vietnam, you became a sensei,

opened a dojo, taught kids how to fight.

I taught them to be strong.

To take the anger they feel

and turn it into power.

I've had enough of this.

What an interesting

choice of words.

"Take the anger they feel."

Do you feel angry, John? At who?

The people that put me in this cage.

- But you did this to yourself.

- Don't be ridiculous.

None of it is my fault.

I did nothing wrong.

So you don't feel any regret?

Regret?

Tell me. What exactly

am I supposed to feel regret for?

The people you've hurt.

I wasn't trying to hurt anyone.

I was trying to make my students tough.

You wanted them all to be like you.

No.

I wanted them all to be better than me.

I know you can be better

than the person you've become.

He's locked inside you.

Somewhere deep.

You just have to find him.

Adult classes are on Wednesday.

We're not here to take a lesson.

We're here to teach you one.

- Where is Terry Silver?

- What do you want with Sensei Silver?

- We have message.

- We're gonna b*at his ass.

- Not possible.

- You don't think I could b*at him?

- I don't think you can b*at me.

- Oh yeah?

How long you train at Kim Sun-Yung dojo?

My whole life.

Enough!

You must be Chozen Toguchi.

Far from your pathetic little island,

aren't you?

And I'm surprised to see Daniel LaRusso

has healed from his injuries so quickly.

What? I'm not Daniel LaRusso.

I look nothing like him.

Silver must answer for what he has done.

You bark like your blond dog.

I do more than bark, trust me.

You wish to fight?

Joon-bee.

Too much advantage.

Their dojo.

We fight when time is right.

We're not gonna let you take the Valley.

We already did.

- Oi.

- You think you did.

Yeah, thanks, Riley.

Hey, these snake bites are fire!

Can't stop eating 'em. It's like cr*ck.

They're pure protein.

You're only supposed to eat one or two.

- For real?

- Come on.

Damn. Yo, look who is here.

What are you doing here?

I thought you quit.

You b*at me on the mat, but

I only lose if I give up.

Miss Lee, why don't you go

check in with the receptionist.

She'll set you up with a pass

in case you want to train after hours.

Oh. I definitely will.

I have to hand it to you. Miss Lee

reached out after class yesterday,

asked if she could join the flagship dojo.

Apparently, she wants

to learn more from you.

I'm very proud of you.

She failed the test. She ran away.

The test was not for her. It was for you.

I wanted to see

how much strength you had in your heart

to accomplish what you need to do.

And what's that?

Something greater

than you could ever imagine.

It is obvious Silver has plan.

Now he's got these international ringers.

Son of a bitch refuses to fight fair.

All have trained

under Silver's master, Kim Sun-Yung.

I defeated six senseis

from Valley by myself.

It took two of us

to stand against just one.

Still think we could have taken 'em.

Give me nunchucks, and it's lights out.

Okay, let's just take a breath here

before we start entertaining

as*ault with deadly weapons.

Chozen, you're still new around here,

and no offense, Johnny,

but strategy isn't exactly your forte.

- You're more of a blunt instrument.

- Thank you.

If we're gonna mount a resistance,

we're gonna need Daniel to lead it.

You heard him.

He doesn't wanna fight anymore.

I thought I was done fighting too.

But I was wrong.

I thought the same as Dad.

I felt like karate just made

everything worse for everyone.

I've even got the scars to prove it.

But years from now,

if my scars have faded

the lessons that I learned,

Mr. Miyagi's lessons,

they'll be more powerful

than the first time I put on a gi.

Dad was right. Mr. Miyagi

avoided a fight whenever possible.

But he also fought when he had to.

And if he were here right now,

I think he would tell Dad that

this is a fight we can't walk away from.

Well, Daniel may not have Mr. Miyagi

to rely on anymore,

but he's got us.

Cell Block C,

proceed to the commissary.

Lunchtime, boys.

Hey, Sensei!

I'm here for my Jell-O cup today.

What's the matter?

Ears full of sh*t, old man?

Let me clean them out for ya.

How is this bag of bones

in here for as*ault?

You don't know me very well.

Come on!

Sensei!

Keep going!

Sensei! Sensei! Sensei!

Sensei! Sensei!

Yeah!

Sensei! Sensei!

Sensei! Sensei! Sensei!

From now on,

you're gonna give me your Jell-O.

- You got a problem with that?

- No. No.

No, what?

No, Sensei.

What are we doing here?

I thought we were heading home.

Uh, we just have to make a quick stop.

Come on.

Amanda, I don't go in there.

Hey. It's okay.

You're hurting right now.

But I want you to heal.

And I'm right here.

It's like a time capsule in here.

The night before we got married,

I was so nervous.

I came here to see Mr. Miyagi.

He sat me down,

poured me a cup of tea and some sake.

And we talked about you.

He loved you so much, Daniel.

He said to me, "Amanda-san,

in life, always easier

to hide head in sand."

He told me you could be

a bit of a handful sometimes.

That you would always fight

for what you believed in.

And there was nothing you believed in

more than your family and friends.

And what I believe in now

is standing up to Terry Silver.

It's the right thing to do for you,

for me, for our family.

Sorry it took me so long to realize.

That means the world to me, Amanda.

But what if standing up to Silver

just makes things worse again?

Every time I try

to fight for what's right,

somebody gets hurt.

I can't fail these kids again.

You didn't fail me.

Sam and my dad told me what was going on.

You know, when you first met me,

I was a messed-up kid.

But you gave me a job.

And a home.

And a purpose.

You can't just give up.

Robby, the things I did,

juvie, I was

- I was just trying to help you.

- No, I'm I'm sorry.

I should've listened to you

about Cobra Kai.

But I didn't understand

until I started mentoring someone myself.

Now Silver's got a hold on this kid.

There's some others in there

I care about too, and, uh,

we need to stop Cobra Kai.

But we can't do it without you.

Sensei.

Dad, not everyone has someone like you

to protect them and teach them.

It's time that all of us join this fight.

All of us?

You're not alone anymore.

So what do you say, Dad?

Will you fight?