A formerly wealthy man reduced to poverty and alcoholism in Reseda. Estranged from his son Robby, he reopens Cobra Kai to defend and train his neighbor Miguel Diaz, reigniting his old rivalry with Daniel LaRusso.
Former Cobra Kai students turned bitter enemies, with Kreese representing the toxic legacy Johnny constantly fights against.
Johnny serves as Miguel's primary martial arts instructor and father figure throughout the series.
Johnny and Daniel set aside their rivalry to unite their dojos against external threats.
Johnny recruits Tory into Cobra Kai, where she becomes increasingly aggressive under Kreese and Silver's influence.
Demetri initially joins Cobra Kai but quickly transitions to Miyagi-Do, maintaining a friendly, albeit strained, relationship with Johnny.
Kenny joins Cobra Kai under Johnny's indirect supervision, struggling with bullying before finding his footing in S6.
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