I'm loving these philosophy analyses of films. "I may not always win, but I never quit a fight" - Johnny Lawrence
@dumitriuflorentina6137
Жыл бұрын
STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY | THE PHILOSOPHY OF COBRA KAI 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋
@QuietlyMagnetic
3 жыл бұрын
When fighting monsters (in this case bullies), you need to ensure that in the process, as Nietzsche said, you don't become a monster. Hawk is somewhat an example of this slippery slope.
@JayJohnson304
3 жыл бұрын
Until his redemption in season 3 at the end
@oskarnovotny5338
3 жыл бұрын
I believe in this case he proved himself by action. He didn't come with apologies, but with he helped when the situation was dire. Although can people that changes their loyalties just like that be trusted?
@ffaz123
3 жыл бұрын
Nietzsche is fkin idiot
@RinAsami1
3 жыл бұрын
This is such an important lesson to remember. It's all about balance. I've seen people profess respect for all and denounce bullies only to become the bully themselves when they come across someone who doesn't hold their exact believes. We all need to be careful not to become the monster ourselves.
@tangbein
3 жыл бұрын
And then you have Jordan Peterson's quote. That a virtuous man is a man who has the ability to be a monster but chooses not to be.
@HIXHAM
3 жыл бұрын
“If I'm extra hard on you, it's because you have the ability to be better than me” - Johnny Lawrence to Miguel Díaz
@jamainegardner4193
3 жыл бұрын
"*to be better than I ever was"
@usamakaram4538
3 жыл бұрын
Man! Today I saw your Comment on 2nd Channel.
@sweeptheleg.
3 жыл бұрын
"Drowning is for pussies, don't be a pussy." -Sensei Johnny Lawrence to Miguel Diaz.
@arthurfortes8398
3 жыл бұрын
The problem was that Johnny only Said that to Miguel, and not to his other students.
@HIXHAM
3 жыл бұрын
“When negative feelings overwhelm you, look for the good within yourself” - Daniel LaRusso to Robby Keene
@ileiad
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, he has fallen from grace.
@ezanamelekot6796
Жыл бұрын
@@ileiad He still have hope. He still can look for the good within himself and find balance,
@Dacademeca
3 жыл бұрын
"Be Like Water, Ever Changing And Ever Flowing." - Bruce Lee
@JMK719
3 жыл бұрын
Too bad Bruce Lee himself is not a good role model.
@maxheadroom4659
3 жыл бұрын
@@JMK719 well regardless of his personal life, he is the father of mixed martial arts.
@davidkay7389
3 жыл бұрын
Know when to be the pond, and when to be the tsunami.
@JMK719
3 жыл бұрын
@@maxheadroom4659 hah! No he’s definitely not!
@DyceFreak
3 жыл бұрын
"Mixed Martial Arts" is just a Trademark, not a real concept. No way is the way.
@stariadreamtea
3 жыл бұрын
I found the Cobra Kai philosophy helps balance me out as a natural Miyagi type of person. Helped me deal with an unpleasant neighbour, and the part of me that takes action when needed in heated situations. Without that it's like a fire inside me has been extinguished. So some of this energy is extremely helpful. But then when you look at Hawk and how he went from being boosted to bully....you see how it all comes back to balance of course. On the other hand being too passive is stagnation and even death. Like something rotting from water. Water rots as much as fire burns.
@RjRocker80
3 жыл бұрын
That's funny, I just left a comment saying this exact same thing. Totally understand and agree!
@jiryensaber6090
3 жыл бұрын
Way of the Fist - Remember when you should and when you shouldn't. A closed fist is like a closed mind set to only one way of thinking. You'll never be able to learn another perspective or hold someone's hand if you have a closed fist or a one way is the only way mindset. A martial artist myself over a couple decades, this was one of several things I truly learned.
@TheDhammaHub
3 жыл бұрын
It is not just the body - it is just as much the mind too
@GamerSix66
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@censoredanon8928
3 жыл бұрын
Improving the body, oftentimes also improves the body. Stressing your body will lead to a clarity of mind.
@GamerSix66
3 жыл бұрын
@@censoredanon8928 might wanna edit your comment
@redsamurai192
3 жыл бұрын
I think what we can learn from the film is about finding balance, sometimes you need to strike first but sometimes you need patience. the problem is knowing when to do what.
@RjRocker80
3 жыл бұрын
"Lesson Not Just Karate Only. Lesson For Whole Life! Whole Life Have A Balance" ~Mr. Miyagi I live by this quote. I naturally had a lot of Miyagi Do. When I was a kid back in the 80s I was a bit shy, passive, chill. And because of this, I let people take advantage of me and said yes when I really wanted to say no. My life didn't really get good until I put a little Cobra Kai in the mix. Now I can be chill if needed or I can be a total bad ass if needed ;) Great video. I enjoy your channel a lot.
@AaarronCorrea
3 жыл бұрын
Cobra Kai certainly is a philosophical proposal. A proposal of a life lived grabbing our balls; it appeals to our courage. That's, probably, the reason I loved it.
@PhilosophyToons
3 жыл бұрын
Cobra Kai.....NEVER DIES!!!
@Rising_Crane
3 жыл бұрын
Miguel's mistake when he lost to Robbie was not that he showed mercy- it was that he stopped paying attention. The lesson here may be: "Inflict only as much harm as necessary, and never take your eyes off of him."
@TheGuy-u7f
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the lesson is somewhat be cautious and smart
@darkservantofheaven
10 ай бұрын
Miyagi even said it to Daniel (Paraphrasing here) Eyes always forward, do not lose focus
@lorenzop.8249
3 жыл бұрын
"Strike first, Strike the groin, but strike mercifully" - Bruce Lee
@AlexBlank
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if I fully want to embrace this philosophy, but what I do like about it is that one can use the negative energy in the world around them and use it to become more independent and self-reliant.
@joaodelicado5787
3 жыл бұрын
So, why call it ‘negative’? 😉💪🔥🚀
@dgvanz1155
3 жыл бұрын
"The truth of the universe is not immutable. Therefore. Absolute good and evil cannot exist."
@TomFromYoutube
3 жыл бұрын
Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy. That is going to be my philosophy on day z.
@nehainthebay
3 жыл бұрын
Balance is at the core of it. Overdoing anything leads to issues. It’s hard to know when to pause or stop, but that’s what we learn with practice, I guess. Loved listening to the learnings out of the show 👍🏽.
@rhyswallace3590
3 жыл бұрын
This show is one of my favorites! I love the themes it explores and the layers each character has in there personality. It does a real good job at examining life in general through both dojos. And how neither side is completely right or wrong. They suggest that maybe common ground is the way forward. And I really like that.
@Dacademeca
3 жыл бұрын
"Use Your Martial Arts Skill For The Good Of Humanity." - Ip Man
@unknowninfinium4353
3 жыл бұрын
And for scamming people.
@jassimarsingh6505
3 жыл бұрын
Is this from the movies or real life? Nice quote anyway👍
@Zen-OhsMethod
3 жыл бұрын
@@jassimarsingh6505 that's a real life quote from Ip Man.
@jassimarsingh6505
3 жыл бұрын
@@Zen-OhsMethod Thanks bro
@praisekek181
3 жыл бұрын
life is caught between chaos and order in eternity, the faster you see that the more you change from everyone else
@ash8207
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent philosophical study! Both the Cobra Kai & the Miyagi mindsets can teach us to achieve success & peace, just as both can show us the pitfalls of falling out of balance. The world is truly gray, and this wonderful, unique show really brings that message home to all fans, both old & new.
@deepdiver849
3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! I believe in circumstance and given context...This is the best quote which explains it: " Forgiveness reforms the noble and corrupts the evil"- Ali Ibn Abi Talib
@davidkay7389
3 жыл бұрын
Know when to be the pond, still and tranquil, and when to be the tsunami, fierce, relentless, violent
@marstender7874
Ай бұрын
I have used that quote throughout my life, when I make friends I try to talk first because you will never get what you want if you don’t strike FIRST, second I strike hard meaning I show my personality and effort in everything I do. No mercy for me is not accepting failure and showing that I can do better.
@Earlybird86
3 жыл бұрын
Its sad to see this happen to Lawrence when if you remember the movie Lawrence was an excellent sport and gave Danny the trophy himself. Personally, I'm with the Danny is the bad guy theory. If you see the sequels Danny has the same personality flaws: he is an arrogant prick.
@Aobix
3 жыл бұрын
So is Johnny
@jankyyard5610
2 жыл бұрын
That's why Cobra Kai is a great show. They tackled Danny and Johnny's flaws gracefully that makes them complete and whole when they're bonding...until they fight and regress to their petty squabble because they can't move on.
@nugget6635
2 жыл бұрын
Your "hero and villain" mentality is childish. It's very much like how borderline people see the world, it's called "dichotomous thinking". Both Lawrence and Daniel have their flaws. And I suppose Daniel no longer resonates with the people he used to represent. Ironically Lawrence who was such a bully to the oppressed became the face of the oppressed.
@Earlybird86
2 жыл бұрын
@@nugget6635 give me an example of Lawrence being a bully to the oppressed.
@ezanamelekot6796
Жыл бұрын
The only mistake Daniel did is at the halloween but the rest of it is Johnny's fault.
@smokefeet
2 жыл бұрын
I just want you to know your collection of videos is amazing , i have never found another channel like this . im really impressed you are able to tackle such amazing topics and explain them in a way that is so easy to digest . Thank you so much for all of your work !
@youngmoneymahini
2 жыл бұрын
I binged the first 3 seasons to finally watch this today. Great analysis, can’t wait for season 4👊🏼🥋
@lexrosae
Жыл бұрын
Strike first Strike hard No mercy
@FutureMindset
3 жыл бұрын
One must not be a doormat but at the same time be merciful and understanding
@AlexanderOnce
3 жыл бұрын
I love the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai series and had the same thoughts as you. I enjoyed this video, brother! Can't wait for season 4 by the way haha
@MalaysianChopsticks
3 жыл бұрын
NO! IT IS TO BE BADASS STRIKE FIRST STRIKE HARD NO MERCY Be confident tho
@noreenjenny7039
3 жыл бұрын
Yin and Yang is what caught my attention. ❤ Brave tickled my core! Always look forward to your videos, thanks much 🙏🌹
@jassimarsingh6505
3 жыл бұрын
The strike hard, strike fast is like Bruce Lee’s JKD intercepting the attack.
@phenixgoku11
2 жыл бұрын
I have a unhealthy addiction to this show
@denmc7028
Жыл бұрын
I watched all 5 seasons in two weeks .
@aidenwalker1152
3 жыл бұрын
Karate kid and cobra kai shaped me 🔥
@lexiang1191
3 жыл бұрын
5:45 sounds funny af, I LOVE THAT PHRASE!
@lloydonlead
3 жыл бұрын
You should watch the show "Kung Fu" . It's all about the the Way of the Tao
@PsychedelicActualization
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Balance is key!! ❤️🙏🏽
@nicolassacoto8541
2 жыл бұрын
I love the video, but I disagree with you saying that striking hard only means been aggressive and that softness (a Miyagi-Do thing) overpowers it, as Kreese said in season 2, fighting hard also means fighting smart; meaning that striking hard does means giving all you got but what both Miguel and Johnny did (in asking sam on a date and Johnny on the committee) is not "softness" is fighting smart giving everything they got (which is part of the Cobra Kai philosophy).
@andiarbeit3591
3 жыл бұрын
Hey. I would love to see more of the dokkodo videos about miyamoto musashi 🙏
@ydsamples
3 жыл бұрын
Great content 💪 cobra Kai never dies
@Einzelgänger
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jayceeinvincible
3 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! I was waiting for this philosophical view from you.
@jafrytvasia9609
3 жыл бұрын
Great show. Wish the karate was more realistic and mma was addressed more but meh. What they do well is fun and it’s a treat for any trilogy fan. Thanks for the vid sempai
@Kevin-cy2dr
2 жыл бұрын
This series is modern day fight club with karate.
@Lion.555
Жыл бұрын
Good efforts, nice video!
@georgioskalogiannidis7293
3 жыл бұрын
I love the initiative. Great project !!
@ArseneLisandro
Ай бұрын
I am for sensei kreese . I wont show mercy . Thanks to cobra kai , ive survived suicide , an ex that cheated , dents . Now im stronger than ever , being as ruthless as I can .
@Gabrielfernandes-uv3wf
3 жыл бұрын
This video is iconic. All of it is iconic. Thank you for the effort!! Greetings from Brazil
@enneagramandcoaching
3 жыл бұрын
This is so good.
@w8ngr
2 жыл бұрын
Let’s not jump to conclusions of who the bad guy was Because if you ask me it was clearly Daniel
@amulyamalhi
3 жыл бұрын
EZ u put so much time n effort in creating such top notch videos. U nailed it again bro 😐
@mtm00
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you, Einzelganger.
@GoyoMontoya
3 жыл бұрын
☯️ As always, your videos are put together very well and have a great message to teach. Thank you.
@martind5565
3 жыл бұрын
I've not watched cobra Kai, or really remember the originals, but I thoroughly enjoyed that!
@_guillermo
3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome
@sammythehamster9093
3 жыл бұрын
Cobra Kai is also a video game as well. From watch Karate Kid films except one with Jackie Chan, I never could figure out Philly behind Cobra Kai as came across from as being aggressive. The video examples topic well, passive can equally bad as let life opportunity slip past. I quickly figured out life is unfair up to us to make it fair. Thinking all things could be doing if I didn't have social anxiety. I agree balance is important sometimes you have choose your battles but there is always Stoic notion of virtue of courage. Not always build courage when there wasn't in the first place.
@tangbein
3 жыл бұрын
Cobra Kai: Toughening kids up. Also Cobra Kai: Blaming Miyagi Do for the smallest of things.
@rabronin
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you did a video on Cobra Kai :)
@brendakrieger7000
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this wisdom💜
@lamaelcharif1523
3 жыл бұрын
Now I know what "Boom" stands for Strike first Strike hard No mercy Boom👊👊😂😂
@yportne6410
3 жыл бұрын
Why didn't I discover this channel earlier?!
@justinmcneil659
2 жыл бұрын
Where is the water from the Grand Canyon? It's fucking gone! The rock is still there.
@peculiarlittleman5303
3 жыл бұрын
American pop culture conflates aggression with assertiveness ("you are either a wimp or an asshole") Aggression (physical, career or social), if it doesn't result in a jail cell, results in isolation or an entourage of toadies. Never a friend you can never drop your guard around, or be foolish, ashamed or show hurt. All your fun must come at the expense of another. I was surrounded by alphas (male and female)when I was coming of age, I felt ashamed for not being like them. In hindsight I realize they were ( and are) narcissists or high in narcissist traits, everything they do is out of fear and shame, everything is about power. Mercy, but don't let them get an "in". Ever.
@Raphaelo325
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it...classic 🙂
@dnmgch
8 ай бұрын
Cobra Kai = RP rage Eagle Fang= awakened RP Is this too simply categorised the mindset of the Dojo's?
@BrowncoatGofAZ
2 жыл бұрын
So Cobra Kai is sort of the opposite side of defensive/peaceful Miyagi-do on the scale. If you balance it, you’re good. If you don’t, you’re either always a victim or always a bully (to put it lightly).
@smailmilak
2 жыл бұрын
Just got your book. Thanks for the good work Einzelganger.
@alicja5697
3 жыл бұрын
From what I see, this is a bit of an Americanized way of thinking presented in the series. It is not “wrong”, but having been training full contact karate myself in Japan (still a weakling:), we often hear teachers saying that karate is reading your opponent move and then counterattacking. Of course, you want your counterattack to be be faster then your opponent’s and using this little moment (ma 間) performing a surprise technique (Ichigeki resulting with KO) that knockouts the other side is also the ideal. But, read the opponent carefully. I liked your interpretation of the series in the framework of Daoism, although it’s a Chinese concept, not Japanese as we know. But needless to say that you are very well aware of this:)
@deedee2455
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. I really enjoy it.
@GeneralAeon
3 жыл бұрын
I was so lost when I saw this in my sub feed
@wikiwikiwee1
3 жыл бұрын
Be like water my friends
@lover5012
3 жыл бұрын
Lately i am getting more and more interested in the Tao philoshopy. Yin & Yang. I wanna learn more about it. Better start reading =) Also thanks for the last Quote. ~. . . .that's just black paint on the wall, but life. . . ~ Didn't expect the video to be so profound. Thank you.
@shadowbeast2276
Жыл бұрын
i wonder if they merged the two philosophies, they could create a balance
@elenalaordenleira1641
2 жыл бұрын
Es la mejor de eta en la cuarta temporada en la serie en la Cuarta temporada 4 es la mejor de eta Seie estoy emocionada de vela cuarta temporada 4 en cobra kai
@GamerSix66
3 жыл бұрын
I think there's a difference between general online toxicity and cyber bullying. I experience a great deal of the former, but not so much the latter. Cyber bullying isn't even really bullying if they aren't even good at it
@davidschantz5363
3 жыл бұрын
Flow. Whether through rocks in an unsettled river or comfort in a calm lake. There are always two challenges. Use your decisions how to handle each wisely.
@SimpleLifeSG
3 жыл бұрын
Got to watch it on Netflix 😜
@JLchevz
3 жыл бұрын
Einzelgänger, you may want to read King, Warrior, Magician, Lover. It's a fantastic book that teaches a lot about masculinity (in a healthy way of course) and how maturity truly looks like, mostly in men. It's worth a read.
@johngarbutt2857
3 жыл бұрын
I had no interest in watching this series until now. Perhaps Netflix ought to sponsor you.
@laralarito3947
3 жыл бұрын
Me too but since some of my teens students love it I came here to investigate about it
@JaysonT1
3 жыл бұрын
How the hell did I miss this one
@cignus19831
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!
@RenegadeFem
3 жыл бұрын
This channel is by far my favorite and has taught me so much about philosophy and leading a fulfilling life. There have often been times in which I found myself in darkness struggling to move forward with a dilemma, and this channel has helped me see perspectives that contributed to an honest re-evaluation of events and has given me the tools to effectively manage them. I am beyond grateful to you Einzelganger for putting the time and effort into delivering these masterpieces that have had a huge impact on how I navigate my life in the military and in my personal affairs. Thank you so much for all you do!
@joannaoconnor9418
3 жыл бұрын
Wax on, wax off
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing
@loganwolv3393
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and that balance isn't always 50-50. It really depends on the situation. I'd say even in a physical fight, you don't always have to strike first, and most certainly you don't have to strike hard because then you will be too slow therefore more vulnarable. Also this whole "tough guy" attitude assumes life fundamentally hates you therefore a victim mentality wich is not ideal. Be tough to show bullies that they're mindset is toxic... On the inside it's always good to keep an objective non judgmental view of the situation.
@arvindthangavel9305
3 жыл бұрын
The immensely popular (first KZitem originals bought by) Netflix series....
@itamarchaveztapia9873
3 жыл бұрын
la vida es gris, the life is grey. end of the quote :)
@ezanamelekot6796
Жыл бұрын
Can you do give an explaiantion of Miyagi do's philosophy please?
@davidallweiss2026
3 жыл бұрын
Very well done!
@Nic-om7en
Жыл бұрын
Make a video on philosophy of mr Miyagi
@zenwindowcleaning7763
3 жыл бұрын
Great video man keep it up love taoism philosophy
@christinah.8504
3 жыл бұрын
first mover advantage.
@UltraGaivalas
3 жыл бұрын
please do a video on the philosofy of Doug Stanhope
@vishnupanchal6215
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't got the notification for this video maybe bcoz it took you longer period to upload and yt algo thought you have Stopped uploading or people aren't interested
@skepticbeing6657
3 жыл бұрын
Your contents are so useful, thanks a lot.
@joannakader4568
3 жыл бұрын
Big Thanks:)
@simonpierre8283
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with strike first strike Hard no mercy
@jakealexander3024
3 жыл бұрын
I think Cobra Kai gets shaded too darkly for the sake of telling a story. It’s a narrative on our culture today that being a confident, assertive person (particularly if ur a male) is a “bad” thing. Epinephrine & norepinephrine are designed to put us in action to move forward or away from something, not to remain stationary. I think the cobra Kai philosophy really embodies that. Our brain rewards this with dopamine with each time you take action rather than sit and wonder what should be done. While Miyagi-Do is autocast as the superior way - everybody is great & should be accepted. Life should be fair, but it’s not. If you go through it with that idea you will be weak and others who are willing to strike first strike hard and show no mercy will surpass you in so many ways. It only takes common sense to know the times when you should show mercy, or not strike at all but there is no time when you should not give it your all in whatever task that you are set to doing.
@camdencapps6894
3 жыл бұрын
I actually think both are shown to be incomplete but helpful, they need each other
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