The real Karate Kid has always been Johnny Lawrence: member and sensei of Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang karate dojos. The wildly successful “Cobra Kai” reached its series finale on Netflix on Feb. 13, but the show was far from the start of Lawrence’s journey.

Cobra Kai finale spoilers ahead *** The Karate Kid’s Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is the quintessential ’80s villain. You didn’t attend high school with thee Johnny L

THE KARATE KID star William Zabka is reflecting on how the spin-off COBRA KAI got its start and the redemption of

Cobra Kai star William Zabka on completing Johnny Lawrence's redemption arc from The Karate Kid to today, making amends, and more.

Cobra Ka i Season 6 Part 3 also culminates Johnny’s emotional journey as he is finally able to overcome his childhood trauma that was caused by abuse at the hands of his mentor, John Kreese. Talking about how the arc concludes in the finale, Schlossberg said:

In the final scene, Daniel attempts to catch a fly with chopsticks like Mr. Miyagi challenged him to do in The Karate Kid. Johnny comes and squishes the fly with his hands while they are out for lunch, once again illustrating that their friendship is based on differences.

Ralph Macchio and the Cobra Kai creators break down the final episodes, their failed efforts to bring Hilary Swank onto the show, and how the upcoming movie Karate Kid: Legends fits into the saga

It was often unclear what Johnny would do when Cobra Kai ended, but the show has subtly provided an answer for his Karate Kid: Legends-era role.

Ralph Macchio, who rose to fame after playing Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid and is now appearing in the spin-off Cobra Kai, has left viewers shocked after they learned how old he really is