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Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “I may not always win, but I never back out of a fight." | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries
Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “I may not always win, but I never back out of a fight." | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

31 'Cobra Kai' Quotes: Johnny Lawrence as a Merciless Mentor of Martial Art

Dayna Remus
Jun 14, 2023
02:00 P.M.

Many know Johnny Lawrence as the bully in the "Karate Kid." Hopefully, now that he is a grown man, he has changed his ways. Read his 31 quotes from "Cobra Kai" below.

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Johnny Lawrence is a protagonist in the series "Cobra Kai," which is a "Karate Kid" sequel and Netflix series that, so far, has released five seasons.

In "The Karate Kid," Lawrence is Daniel LaRusso, the protagonist's main rival. Now, in "Cobra Kai," and as grown men, the longstanding rival has again come to the forefront. Read the following 31 quotes, which give insight into Lawrence's perspectives in this series.

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “The older you get, the more you’re going to learn that life isn’t fair.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “The older you get, the more you’re going to learn that life isn’t fair.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence Life Lesson Quotes

"I took the easy way out. I gave up.” — Johnny Lawrence

“Life shows no mercy, so neither do we.” — Johnny Lawrence

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"It doesn't matter if you're a loser, or a nerd, or a freak! All that matters is that you become badass!" — Johnny Lawrence

“Back in my day, if we want to tease someone, we do it to their face.” — Johnny Lawrence

“The older you get, the more you’re going to learn that life isn’t fair.” — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “Life shows no mercy, so neither do we.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “Life shows no mercy, so neither do we.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

“Don’t forget. Being a badass doesn’t mean be an [expletive]” — Johnny Lawrence

“We’re all gonna die, kid. We're all gonna die.” — Johnny Lawrence

"I wasn't taught the difference between mercy and honor, and I paid for it.” — Johnny Lawrence

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“There’s nothing to fear except for fear itself, that and falling in a bunch of sharp metal and broken glass, so don’t do that!” — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence Karate and Fighting Quotes

"I don't do karate anymore, all right?" — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “Pain does not exist in this dojo.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “Pain does not exist in this dojo.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

"You could be home playing your IComputers, playing your video games, eating candy." — Johnny Lawrence

“You know what they say. There’s no such thing as a bad student.” — Johnny Lawrence

"Right now, all I wanna do is make sure my students don't make the same mistakes that we did" —Johnny Lawrence

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"I usually just punch the guy." — Johnny Lawrence

“You got your [expletive[ kicked because you didn’t have any defense. So I’m gonna teach you the best defense that you can know. And the best defense.” — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “This park will be our new dojo because you don’t need a dojo to be a dojo.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “This park will be our new dojo because you don’t need a dojo to be a dojo.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

"Two cobras in the jungle. One kills the strongest lion; the other kills a crippled monkey. Which cobra do you want to be?" — Johnny Lawrence

“Somebody always wins. That’s how fights work.” — Johnny Lawrence

“I’m not just gonna teach you how to conquer your fears. I’m going to teach you how to awaken the snake within you. And once you do that, you’ll be the ones who are feared. You’ll build strength. You’ll learn discipline. And when the time is right, you’ll strike back.” — Johnny Lawrence

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“I may not always win, but I never back out of a fight.” — Johnny Lawrence

“Pain does not exist in this dojo.” — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “The best defense is more offense.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “The best defense is more offense.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

“This park will be our new dojo because you don’t need a dojo to be a dojo.” — Johnny Lawrence

"We do whatever it takes to keep our heads above water. We do whatever it takes to keep moving forward. We do whatever it takes to win! Remember who you are. You’re badass. You don’t give a [expletive]. You kick [expletive]. You’re Cobra Kai." — Johnny Lawrence

“The best defense is more offense.” — Johnny Lawrence

More Johnny Lawrence Quotes

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"I'll always be by your side and I'll always have your best interests at heart." — Johnny Lawrence

"I never needed your money. It’s just the only thing you had to give." — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “You should all be proud of yourselves. I know I’m proud.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: “You should all be proud of yourselves. I know I’m proud.” | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

“Nice shirt. I’m joking. It sucks.” — Johnny Lawrence

“Go anywhere near Miguel and his family, and I’ll kill you.” — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: "Change that ring tone. Get some ‘Guns N' Roses’, or something." | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: "Change that ring tone. Get some ‘Guns N' Roses’, or something." | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

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"That's just black paint on a wall." — Johnny Lawrence

“You can leave your asthma and your peanut allergies and all that other made-up [expletive] outside.” — Johnny Lawrence

"Change that ring tone. Get some ‘Guns N' Roses’, or something." — Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: "That's just black paint on a wall." | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

Johnny Lawrence, with his quote: "That's just black paint on a wall." | Source: facebook.com/CobraKaiSeries

In "Cobra Kai," Johnny Lawrence is played by William Zabka, while Ralph Macchio plays Daniel LaRusso. There have been many cameos from actors such as Elisabeth Shue, Thomas Ian Griffith, Tony O'Dell, and more.

Another martial arts-focused movie that leaves everyone in stitches is the animated "Kung Fu Panda," with Jack Black voicing the main character, Po. Read these 77 'Kung Fu Panda' quotes for your inner dragon warrior.

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