Cobra Kai Timeline ( Real )

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May 2, 2018

Cobra Kai TV Series Premiere

The TV show Cobra Kai premiered on YouTube Red, marking the revival of the Karate Kid franchise with new storylines focusing on the original characters and their lives years later.

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August 28, 2020

Cobra Kai Moves to Netflix

The streaming rights for Cobra Kai were acquired by Netflix, allowing the series to reach a wider audience and significantly boosting its popularity.

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January 1, 2021

Cobra Kai Season 3 Release

The third season of Cobra Kai was released on Netflix, continuing the story and further expanding the fanbase.

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December 31, 2021

Cobra Kai Season 4 Release

The fourth season of Cobra Kai premiered on Netflix, garnering critical acclaim and continuing to build the series' success.

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June 2022

Cobra Kai Season 5 Announcement

Netflix officially announced the renewal of Cobra Kai for a fifth season, confirming the continuation of the popular series.

Cobra Kai Timeline ( Fictional )

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1984-06

Daniel and Johnny meet during high school karate tournament

Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence first face each other at the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, establishing their rivalry.

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1984-06

Johnny loses to Daniel in the All-Valley Tournament

Johnny Lawrence loses the final match to Daniel LaRusso, solidifying Daniel's victory and starting Johnny's fall from Cobra Kai's top status.

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2018-01

Johnny reopens Cobra Kai dojo

Decades after losing touch with karate, Johnny Lawrence reopens the Cobra Kai dojo to teach a new generation of students.

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2018-06

Daniel reopens Miyagi-Do dojo

After seeing Cobra Kai's resurgence, Daniel LaRusso decides to reopen Miyagi-Do Karate to protect his students and philosophy.

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2019-06

The All-Valley Karate Tournament rivalry rekindled

Students from Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do face off in the revived All-Valley Karate Tournament, continuing the legacy between dojos.

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2020-03

Introduction of Eagle Fang dojo

Johnny Lawrence creates a new dojo, Eagle Fang Karate, after leaving Cobra Kai due to conflicts with new leadership.

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2020-10

Tory and Robby's rivalry escalates

Tory Nichols and Robby Keene engage in escalating confrontations representing the tensions between Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do.

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2021-05

Alliance formed between Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang

Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos form an alliance to challenge the toxic leadership within Cobra Kai and competing at tournaments.

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2022-06

Cobra Kai wins the All-Valley Tournament

Under new leadership, Cobra Kai wins the All-Valley Karate Tournament, reigniting their dominance.