The Karate Kid remains a staple of 1980s cinema, defining a generation with its story of mentorship and persistence. This quiz covers the original film and its modern continuation, Cobra Kai.
You will see questions about specific characters, filming facts, and the deeper lore behind the dojos. Some questions are straightforward, while others ask you to remember small details from the various seasons and sequels.
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Which actor played the role of Daniel LaRusso in the original 1984 film?
Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Pat Morita
William Zabka
William Zabka
Martin Kove
Martin Kove
In which US state does the majority of the original film take place?
New Jersey
New Jersey
Florida
Florida
New York
New York
California
California
How old was Ralph Macchio when the first film was released in 1984?
20 years old
20 years old
24 years old
24 years old
22 years old
22 years old
26 years old
26 years old
What is the name of the dojo managed by John Kreese?
Eagle Fang
Eagle Fang
Iron Dragon
Iron Dragon
Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Miyagi-Do
Miyagi-Do
Which specific style of Okinawan karate helped inspire the techniques taught to Daniel by Mr. Miyagi?
Shotokan
Shotokan
Kyokushin
Kyokushin
Goju-ryu
Goju-ryu
Shorin-ryu
Shorin-ryu
Which renowned real-life karate master served as Pat Morita’s stunt double in the films?
Kenji Tomiki
Kenji Tomiki
Gichin Funakoshi
Gichin Funakoshi
Fumio Demura
Fumio Demura
Mas Oyama
Mas Oyama
What move does Daniel use to score the final point against Johnny Lawrence?
Kick to the head
Kick to the head
Punch to the chest
Punch to the chest
Elbow to the shoulder
Elbow to the shoulder
Sweep to the leg
Sweep to the leg
Regarding the All Valley Tournament rules, why is the crane kick technically controversial?
Yes, it followed all tournament rules
Yes, it followed all tournament rules
It was only allowed in the finals
It was only allowed in the finals
It was forbidden due to the height difference
It was forbidden due to the height difference
No, it was illegal under standard point-sparring rules
No, it was illegal under standard point-sparring rules
On which platform did the continuation series ‘Cobra Kai’ originally debut in 2018?
Hulu
Hulu
YouTube Red
YouTube Red
Netflix
Netflix
Disney+
Disney+
Which actor returned to reprise his role as Johnny Lawrence for the television revival?
William Zabka
William Zabka
Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
Thomas Ian Griffith
Thomas Ian Griffith
Martin Kove
Martin Kove
What primary event triggers the main plot of the ‘Cobra Kai’ television series?
The death of John Kreese
The death of John Kreese
Mr. Miyagi’s car collection
Mr. Miyagi’s car collection
The reopening of the dojo by Johnny Lawrence
The reopening of the dojo by Johnny Lawrence
Daniel’s move to Okinawa
Daniel’s move to Okinawa
What is the primary motto inscribed on the wall of the Cobra Kai dojo?
The All Valley Tournament bracket system
The All Valley Tournament bracket system
The “Strike First” philosophy
The “Strike First” philosophy
The secret Okinawan scroll techniques
The secret Okinawan scroll techniques
The Miyagi-Do training style
The Miyagi-Do training style
Approximately how many years after The Karate Kid (1984) film was released did the Cobra Kai series begin?
44 years
44 years
29 years
29 years
34 years
34 years
39 years
39 years
In the revival series, what business does Daniel LaRusso successfully operate?
An auto dealership
An auto dealership
A real estate firm
A real estate firm
A bonsai tree shop
A bonsai tree shop
A sushi restaurant
A sushi restaurant
Which primary antagonist from The Karate Kid Part III returns to significantly influence the events of the later seasons of the revival series?
Dutch
Dutch
Mike Barnes
Mike Barnes
Chozen Toguchi
Chozen Toguchi
Terry Silver
Terry Silver
Which iconic vehicle is featured prominently throughout both the films and the revival series?
Mr. Miyagi’s war medal
Mr. Miyagi’s war medal
The yellow 1948 Ford Super De Luxe convertible
The yellow 1948 Ford Super De Luxe convertible
The headband Daniel wears
The headband Daniel wears
The All Valley trophy
The All Valley trophy
Which of the following is true regarding the production of the ‘Cobra Kai’ series?
William Zabka directed several episodes
William Zabka directed several episodes
Pat Morita appears as a ghost in every season
Pat Morita appears as a ghost in every season
The series is filmed entirely in Okinawa
The series is filmed entirely in Okinawa
Ralph Macchio wrote the pilot script
Ralph Macchio wrote the pilot script
After losing the Cobra Kai dojo to John Kreese, what new name did Johnny Lawrence give his martial arts group?
Silverman-Kramer Karate
Silverman-Kramer Karate
Strike First Karate
Strike First Karate
Eagle Fang Karate
Eagle Fang Karate
Topanga Karate
Topanga Karate
What is Robby Keene’s familial relationship to Johnny Lawrence in the revival series?
John Kreese’s godson
John Kreese’s godson
Terry Silver’s apprentice
Terry Silver’s apprentice
Daniel LaRusso’s son
Daniel LaRusso’s son
Johnny Lawrence’s estranged son
Johnny Lawrence’s estranged son
In The Karate Kid Part II, what was Sato’s primary relationship with Mr. Miyagi?
His childhood friend and rival
His childhood friend and rival
His former student
His former student
His sensei from the military
His sensei from the military
The founder of Miyagi-Do Karate
The founder of Miyagi-Do Karate
What is Johnny Lawrence’s main motivation for reopening the dojo in the premiere episode?
To regain his reputation as a champion
To regain his reputation as a champion
To find his sense of purpose after losing his job
To find his sense of purpose after losing his job
To teach his son martial arts before he leaves town
To teach his son martial arts before he leaves town
To challenge Daniel to a final rematch
To challenge Daniel to a final rematch
What complex reason compels Johnny to initially accept John Kreese back into the dojo during the revival?
A fear of Daniel’s continued success in the valley
A fear of Daniel’s continued success in the valley
A broken leg from the film’s finale
A broken leg from the film’s finale
A long-standing rivalry with Bobby Brown
A long-standing rivalry with Bobby Brown
A deep-seated debt to the original dojo sensei
A deep-seated debt to the original dojo sensei
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