Johnny Lawrence — The Karate Kid Part II Character Profile

About Johnny Lawrence

Skilled but troubled Cobra Kai student and Daniel's initial rival.

Johnny Lawrence — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Offensive karate, Athleticism, Tactical aggression, Resilience

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 6.5/10

Quick Facts about Johnny Lawrence

Full Name

John Lawrence

Occupation

coach, instructor, karateka

Nationality

American

Johnny Lawrence's Known Relations

• Robby Keene — Child
• Miguel Diaz — Relative
• Ali Mills — Unmarried partner
• Daniel LaRusso — Enemy
• John Kreese — Student of

Johnny Lawrence appears in 3 titles

• The Karate Kid (1984) — character page
• The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
• Cobra Kai (2018) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

William Zabka

Appears in

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

Role

Minor

Relationships (2)

• Johnny Lawrence — Professional Sensei Student — John Kreese (Martin Kove)

  Toxic instructor-student dynamic characterized by aggression and harsh discipline.

• Johnny Lawrence — Conflict Former Rival — Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio)

  Previous tournament rivals connected through the Cobra Kai dojo's defeat.

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• Yukie (Nobu McCarthy)
• John Kreese (Martin Kove)
• Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto)
• Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita)
• Toshio (Joey Miyashima)
• Bystander (Eddie Smith)
• Bobby (Ron Thomas)
• Tommy (Rob Garrison)
• Dutch (Chad McQueen)