7 Times The Better Fighter Lost in Cobra Kai & The Karate Kid Movies

Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid are full of sparring matches and vicious battles—but the best fighter doesn’t always come out as the winner. This was first established in the first Karate Kid movie, which saw Daniel LaRusso, an underdog with minimal training, crowned champion. The point wasn’t that he was the best fighter but that his spirit, perseverance, and goodness helped him come out on top. In other situations, especially in Cobra Kai, the less skilled fighter won simply because they cheated or had other advantages. Ultimately, this goes to show that skill and years of experience don’t always guarantee a win.