Breaking Down Cobra Kai Fight Scenes

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[@M4W07]

07:49 "ROBBY WHAT'D YOU DO?!" "what does it look like he did?, Kicked him over the railing, killed him" Lmao why is this so funny

[@nathearn]

😭

[@deathrayplayer2068]

Its a figurative onomatopeia.

[@ehsanakbar1701]

@@deathrayplayer2068 what the fuck

[@OscarCerrillo-ky9co]

He showed mercy to Robby Miguel won

[@kintrao]

it sounded so casual too😭😭😭

[@Ian_Warden]

One thing I definitely noticed about them was that a lot of the fighters sacrificed their speed and technique for more power. The haymakers and front kicks were perfect examples of this. The wild swinging really isn't even stronger than a regular straight punch. It might look stronger, but the reality is that it's simply not. I agree with what you said about the front kicks. They did look more like push kicks. One thing that I really liked was their throws and takedowns. They were clean, and fun to watch.

[@nathearn]

Yeah that’s true, the throws are quite good👍💪

[@dosomestuff1949]

@@nathearnI think those front kicks were actually push kicks lol

[@JohnSmith-bw6pv]

this guy is more cringey than cobra kai :|

[@cesareduardohernandez3994]

@@JohnSmith-bw6pv no

[@Magic_Dragon1]

​@@JohnSmith-bw6pvnah

[@timdang3655]

I usually prefer push kicks or front kicks in Muay Thai style, it's good to push your opponent away to create distance and kicking doors in. The last part I think is more of a low hook kick.

[@christophervalerio3919]

I think a low hook kick would probably look like the way Andy Hug threw it back then in Kyokushin tournaments. Upper Body was upright but the hook kick came in low like a typical muay thai low kick. I would say what Miguel did was a back sweep. Back Sweep is what you call it in Tricking.

[@nathearn]

Fair enough💪

[@pinhomaster8261]

ye the front kick or the side kick are the best for kicking doors, i'd say that the front kick works better but ye

[@Supriya_Life_Diaries]

Hey NAT...all the kicks, punches and blocks are very well explained. This fight scene is a package of everything 🔥🔥.

[@nathearn]

Thank you💪glad you enjoyed

[@Kinji_Hakari]

@@nathearn In that first fight you were getting hyped with every punch and kick they threw 😂, man you are awesome

[@VGODP]

the punk went godmode

[@The0nlyMug]

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[@dumitriuflorentina6137]

BREAKING DOWN COBRA KAI FIGHT SCENES 🥋🐍

[@shadowwolf12398]

2:40 mans the literal definition of “I see red”

[@Lordofpixels7]

His hair is what bro was seeing lmao (red)

[@rcbmmines4579]

Definitely react to seasons 3-5. The fight scenes just get better and better. A lot more to appreciate and/or laugh at as a Karateka lol.

[@commandcomedy1353]

In movies and TV shows punches are thrown wide so they can be easily telegraphed by the two actors and or stunt doubles to be able to react appropriately. Furthermore it's a way ofentertaining the audience as most average day people can see the shots being thrown and delivered. Same could be said for the kicks being able to telegraph them so they're not as proper form as they should be. Kicks are flashy and most effective in catching the untrained viewers eye's. Another reason as for this is to entertain those who are watching. Naked kicks for example those would never practically work because they can easily be seen, but for those who are untrained it's a marvel to see done and actually land. It's all for the purpose of entertainment.

[@nathearn]

Yeah that’s true I hadn’t thought about that, makes a lot of sense👍

[@TheRealBruhDamn]

I believe the swing punches you talk about at 4:00 are typically done just for it to look cooler on camera. Like you said, not very karate-like but visually looks more entertaining

[@yorutsumetai]

They just annoy everyone, I don’t know a single person who likes those super exaggerated choreographed punches.

[@ralliedcookies4403]

Those punches are so visually ugly imo

[@Tsuki-Sii]

I mean that. Or the fact that you see that a lot in real life fighting among highschool kids. Where you feel that swing = power. Therefore why they do it. Not really a smart idea, since it's predictable and such. But it's teens. What do you expect?

[@ralliedcookies4403]

@@Tsuki-Sii but they’re trained no?

[@Tsuki-Sii]

@@ralliedcookies4403 Yes but for how long? I've known many people who have done martial arts for years and yet do these swing-punches or make rookie mistakes. Sometimes because they're too emotional and out of control. Or other reasons. And it sorta applies here in Cobra Kai. You can basically say that whenever they're too emotional or out of control they fight stupidly and non-martial art-like.

[@coyafilbert]

As a brown belt in Goju-Ryu, their kata and moves shown in the show are accurate and i recognize it well and can anticipate what their next move is in most scenes. It actually impressed me alot when watching it.

[@andrewgarfild2388]

It's very nice to see that many people, including me, are interested in sports, and not in drinking and smoking, greetings from Russia🤙💪

[@user-es7gl9hp5t]

?

[@JessyLarusso]

Oh yeah? I’m invested in sports and drinking and smoking, greetings from USA🤙🇺🇸

[@LoneCommentWanderer]

3:34 I noticed this too. Their arms are so stretched out on some punches that it looks like they're actually trying to hit each other in the face with their arms, not their hands. Edit: Now you need to watch Miguel Vs Robby on Season 5.

[@nathearn]

Will watch this definitely👍

[@LimitWIS]

@@nathearnwhen will u lol

[@Guitarguywastakenlol]

Bro ur so right if they were legit landing those their elbow joints would be destroyed lmaoooo

[@Timburr88]

2:32 Woah! You can't touch women that! Got me cracked up

[@bahajfridaws]

When I'm anxious, seeing your videos makes me feel great

[@tearsintherain6311]

Lots of judo and bjj moves too and I like that the Asian kid who is mentioned does wrestling does almost only takedowns until some time passes after he joins cobra Kai

[@ihategettingtermed6500]

I know I’m late but I like this type of content. Some people might think you’re acting like a “know it all” but I really do appreciate this type of content.

[@Herobrine_bros9047]

Hey Nat, I just wanted to say that I love all of the hard work and effort that you put in to your videos and I love all of your videos keep up all the good work!😀

[@user-fv8ls2ds6m]

I really enjoy these. Please keep making them!

[@W3alyy]

So happy that you decided to make another one! Definitely make 3 more parts, so season 3, season 4 and season 5 best fights, in season 3 house fight, season 4 tournament, season 5 chozen vs senseis, cobra kai vs miyagi fang, silver vs daniel, silver vs chozen, johnny and barnes vs ck senseis, waterpark fight, robby vs miguel, robby and johnny vs surfer idiots and alot more in s3, s4, s5, season 5 was crazy tho there were so many fights

[@nathearn]

Definitely looking forward to reacting to those season 5 fight scenes👍

[@rcbmmines4579]

@@nathearnthe best fights of the show so far IMO would be Chozen and Daniel in season 3 (training in Okinawa, “the Birthplace of Karate” like Jesse Enkamp says lol), Robby vs Eli in the next tournament in season 4, and Miguel and Robby’s last rematch in season 5. Chozen also has this crazy fight in season 5 where he used Kobudo Sai against Terry Silver’s Katana. Really looking forward to seeing your reactions.

[@demonicdogma969]

You explain every single thing very clearly Great job👍

[@nathearn]

Thank you I appreciate that🤝

[@mystic4514]

They just do what looks best for the series which is the best explination of the "attacks"

[@praneethmashetty591]

This was very entertaining and educational. Please make more.

[@sakosa8784]

Hey guys just here to say that this channel is a huge inspiration for all of us Nat legit makes me feel like continuing to do karate and im. Happy about that Im. Going to a tournament in a few weeks and hopefully I'll do well enough to move on Wish me luck and have a wonderful day everyone

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Hello from three months in the future! How did the tournament go?

[@sakosa8784]

@@TheSmart-CasualGamer was pretty good I got silver for my kata Im.going to nationals at the end of next month Hopefully I'll do well enough to get a medal again and go to the international one Mwahahhaah

[@Beats_Roblox]

Great video Nat, I love your content!

[@OsmenZZZ]

Damn please continue this its very interesting how you think about karate movies/shows

[@Johnny..]

thanks mate, this was a wonderful breakdown and showed me a lot of things i didnt know before.

[@nathearn]

No problem, thanks for the support💪

[@Johnny..]

@@nathearn my pleasure!

[@user-wo4kz3mu7b]

I like your videoes and I wanted to say I love Cobra Kai you should keep doing it ❤

[@weiryy722]

this is a great explanation loved it

[@shawnjemmott7433]

you're very smooth with your kick. I need that level of kick in my arsenal

[@nathearn]

Appreciate that, you’ll get there definitely

[@eranshachar9954]

I like you Nat. And I love the fact that you are reacting to CK by seasons. As a martial artist myself for many years and a fan of CK you are inspirational. Please react also to the Bar Fight same season 2 episode 6. Johnny and 3 of his friends are getting some fun worth watching.

[@theman0110]

Yes definitely and react to miguel vs robby in s5 chozen vs silver and chozen vs daniel and silver vs johnny

[@eranshachar9954]

@@theman0110 I agree. Doing it by the seasons it's a good idea. Season 6 fights will probably be even more crazy I bet.

[@nathearn]

Thank you I appreciate that, will definitely react to these scenes💪

[@eyadatif1355]

These cobra kai videos are fire 🔥

[@rivera_]

Everyone moves so fast, Nat can still see clearly, awesome 👍👍 Nat : straight to the trophy cabinet 😂 （ actors work hard 😵） That knuckle weapon is scary 🤢

[@iwkmsNOW]

What you said about the front kicks, now unfortunately I am not a martial artist especially not a trained one, but I remember seeing a video, in which two karate martial artists met and talked about the differences in their techniques. One was training japanese karate, other the american version. I remember quite well that they pointed that out, that in american karate the front kick is supposed to somewhat "push through" the target, its point was more to not only connect but to push the opponent, put them off balance or create distance. Not sure how much truth was in what they were saying, but if that really is the case then Tory doing the frontkick that way makes in my opinion a lot of sense, because first, she's learning under Kreese and Lawrence, american style karate, second in her first apperance we get to know that she used to train kickboxing as well (not sure how are frontkicks done there but it might have something to do with the way she does them as well)

[@gregorysomers3324]

Probably the video with Sensei Seth and Jesse Enkamp.

[@thehellhoundhd5426]

Amazing videos Nat. Me and my grandma like watching your videos.

[@nathearn]

Appreciate that mate💪

[@Mark-te8xe]

U deserve sm more views I luv ur tik toks also

[@TizianaB-hq1ub]

Please keep on making these reaction videos till the end of the series...It's full of fighting scenes, I'd really love to watch your videos about it. PLEASEEEEEEEEE

[@gunhumm401]

Thanks for the video NAT, can you make a video on differences of various styles of karate. Myself trained karate kyokushin for many years and you said you style is shotokan. So it is interesting to know about other styles 💪

[@akaash_toor]

What a videoooo mate, keep it upp🔥

[@SMD_Editz_GOAT]

You should do more I love it when you break down the fight seens

[@nathearn]

Will do 100%

[@user-cd4db2wo9y]

Your the best I want to learn karate like you😊😊😊

[@sebastianmagos1405]

I love when you react to fights and vids ❤

[@LspDaLumpy]

Hi Nat,im a 11 year old who just started learning karate,Im a white belt and im still on the basics,i havent learned kata and all those but i might participate in championship in march 20 and 21,so i watch ypur videos as tips,so keep uploading😊

[@BT-pt1ni]

Love ur channel bro

[@nathearn]

Thanks bro!💪

[@everythingpaintball21]

yes i absolutely love these videos keep going and pls do szn 3 4 and 5 and also do szn 6 when it comes out pls this content is great

[@nathearn]

Will do, looking forward to those seasons👍

[@everythingpaintball21]

@@nathearn thank u 🙏

[@lixiachen8223]

U have got 2 be one of my fav yt

[@ChristopherBrohim-nt4lx]

Hello Nat Hearn I want to say thank you for be part of my BJJ journey you are part of the motivation of doing martial arts. I was always in love with martial arts but didn't know yet where to start and what to choose. and now I am already 11 weeks in in BJJ and it's going great. soon I will attend a tournament of BJJ with my team. I hope we will win And just a suggestion the face cam is a bit too big maybe make it a bit smaller. But for the rest.💯 🇸🇷❤️🇧🇷🥋🔥

[@captain1148]

"oh he's dead" bro said it so casually 😂

[@lfoproductions]

Yooooooo Nat!!!!! Thanks for posting a part 2!!!!

[@nathearn]

No problem, there’ll definitely be a part 3 too😎

[@lfoproductions]

@@nathearn awesome!!!

[@camiloiribarren1450]

EDIT: Hi Nat, Been watching some of your videos. Really cool stuff and love how you train. The Miyagi-Do is based on Goju Ryu, which might do some things differently from the more commonly known Japanese styles (Shotokan, Kyokushin etc). I like how you explain the techniques from your perspective and experience. Helps a lot Okinawan karate actually DOES have some more piercing kicks and throws/joint locks.

[@jariel2568]

I think you heard him wrong bc he said there were elbows and such

[@camiloiribarren1450]

@@jariel2568 yeah. I edited my comment. Sorry about that

[@nmitchxll305]

p sure it's based on Tang Soo Do and not karate at all

[@camiloiribarren1450]

@@nmitchxll305 the Cobra Kai style is based on Tang Soo Do, while the Miyagi do is based on Goju Ryu. So you are partially right

[@nathearn]

Nice, I didn’t know that👍💪

[@GGn00bschell]

Jacob Bertrand who plays Hawk actually has a karate background. "Bertrand has more experience (per annum on Earth, at least) than his older co-stars. Having started karate at 8 years old, Bertrand advanced to purple belt before moving on to other interests. "

[@darthmcflurry]

I'm a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. The front kick looking things are called "front thrusting heel kick". It's a front kick with a pushing motion had to do it a lot for my black belt test so it is an actual kick

[@UNICORNSF3ProgameplayProRACER]

Awesome episode, have a great week👍

[@nathearn]

Thank you, you too💪

[@Slooofer]

Love these videos🙏new subber

[@BEAST_BGMI]

Nat you know what, they are literal enemies they were fighting in anger to hurt their enemies , not to show their karate skills . 😈😈

[@lukegooddy1997]

Good stuff nat. If we're taking suggestions, I would LOVE to see yiu review Captain America fights. If you don't fancy that, then no worries 👍👌

[@nathearn]

Yes that’s a good shout, will have a look at some of those fight scenes

[@fitnessalex74]

Nat BROOOOOOO, you're English who can't even speak English lmao 🤣🤣🤣. Reminds me how many times that happened during our sessions. I really do love your reaction videos. I don't know if you have reacted to IP Man 4 or not, but I would love to see it. Excellent work as always brother ❤️❤️‍🔥 🤜🏼

[@nathearn]

Thanks bro! I would react to movies like IP Man but I think copyright would get me for that😂😂

[@dog737-8]

Awesome vid Nat!!! But ome question, how do you have such a sharp jawline????

[@danielharris3180]

I’d love to see reactions to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Especially scenes with Jason (red ranger) and Tommy (green ranger). Seeing as both are real martial artists, particularly JDF (RIP) who played Tommy was an 8th Dan Black Belt in Karate and owned a big dojo in the USA, so I’d expect his technique would impress you. He did all of his fight scenes when not wearing the Ranger suit.

[@MESSISIMHI]

i saw all of the seasons of cobra kai such a good serie

[@OxygenIsGoated]

This is just GOATED

[@FishieeXD]

7:38 nice Capoeira Kick

[@Guitarguywastakenlol]

I’ve been doing Muay Thai for 2ish years and some friends wanted to watch cobra Kai, I bet other fighters can relate when I say it’s kinda tough to watch bc it’s just not that realistic and over dramatic, maybe I’m just weird lol

[@LD12121]

Nah you’re not weird at all, I’ve been doing Muay Thai for 3 years and I cringe sometimes while watching Cobra Kai lol. I suppose Karate and Muay Thai are different forms of Martial Arts, but still.

[@ptsd9636]

Im doing muay thai for 3 month and i already have some fight ( i went throught a full camp as a beginner and it really sucks ) when we are talking about fight scene i get it it overly dramatized but this ? Is this karate i dont think so i mean my brother watch anime so i understand the dramatication of the fight but this (again)? Yeah i just cringe very badly

[@myouiminacuteee9254]

I’ma kick your ass nigga

[@Neon1880]

Ya well when you do Muay Thai, a show that displays a mixture of martial arts will look weird. I do taekwondo, karate, jiu jitsu, and boxing and it’s fairly realistic (par the terrible haymaker punches)

[@dimilp1308]

6:02 exactly, and yet there are people who watched this who don't believe that and think it would have not been so bad!

[@carlosallport9084]

Nat, you REALLY should react to the original karate kid movies if you havent already, that would be legedary

[@nathearn]

I can do that👍just have to be careful about copyright that one might be tough hahah

[@jerritdonnelly7956]

Nat UFC you are so talented.

[@nathearn]

Thank you bro hahah

[@tekken3819]

Hey 👋 😊 Nat 😀 please upload the full tutorial of 540kick by the way this video 📸📷 is superb bro

[@deshonsouprayen6844]

Keep doing it bro verry good

[@Nig-jkjkjk]

Another movie added to my watch list 😅🥳⭐🔥

[@waduhek407]

The main reason why they throw so many haymaker strikes😅 is bcoz they want to telegraph those strikes so the audience could follow. It feels so off at the same time to someone who actually do martial arts.

[@69ner]

I might be late but every cobra kai seasons is 3 months

[@lamsonphan461]

Cobra kai front kicks more like FBI open the door kicks😂😂

[@rivera_]

Forgot to tell Nat, Nat looked great in that army green T-shirt yesterday ❤️☺️

[@nathearn]

Appreciate that!💪

[@chickenchip3638]

"Spinning side kick..." 😂

[@uriahcaraalvillar6445]

You should definitely do Ip man 4. It’s actually about Chinese martial arts, but there are also some very cool karate scenes in it.

[@armaanislam3753]

Great video 🔥🔥🔥

[@nathearn]

Thank you🤝🤝

[@user-zy7jx2rn1j]

the biggest shock to me is how wild they can throw those strikes and not slip on those slippery ass school tiles. Everyone knows how slippery those are and now imagine doing all the stuff we seen in cobra kai but with casual shoes and stuff on.

[@YBDVON1]

The way Migeal says hey is so 😂😂

[@CHEEKS3185]

7:35 loving the commentary! Lol

[@nathearn]

Thank you🤣

[@Seth-xh8qs]

Hey nat you should break down the Batman fight scenes. I know they are not karate but it would be nice

[@kai.loves.beomgyu.]

Keep going you are one of the best!

[@nathearn]

Really appreciate that💪💪

[@adrianwan.]

Usually cobra kai series all characters actually has a split in 3 different dojos, and they learn each others karate technique from each other, but everyone knows each other's weak points eventually because they all started growing nothing at all to grow stronger and more skillful than ever :DD

[@liamaguirre1246]

Fun fact a lot of the stunt actors are mma fighters. Two of my coaches at SBG Alabama are stunt actors for Hawk and Kenny

[@LastBaconWarrior]

Wish that this guy was my sensei

[@dominiclapointe3661]

Love this keep it up

[@TefyMax]

I always thought karate in the valley must be really bad if someone can be a black belt and win a tournament in just a couple months 😂 PS: Love your videos, watching from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@nandolopez7489]

The most likely reason for the wide punches is one, they look flashier, so they look strong, but also, they’re much easier for the stunt doubles to block cuz they’re much slower than a proper straight jab or cross, greatly reducing the risk of accidents in choreography 🤣

[@amritgour9170]

I love these videos

[@firewise8243]

Def react to the other seasons. Also they have to do wide punches so it looks better and more clear on tv/camera. And to also leave enough time for the more amature fighters to block and not get as hurt.

[@nathearn]

Will do, and that’s true actually, didn’t think about that

[@colemcenaney2230]

keep doing them bro

[@KARAT3_K1D]

i love karate and cobra kai. i am on white belt on karate. you are best youtuber

[@miguelpasamano4995]

This is exactly why Sensei Kreese always rightly so taught "Strike 1st! Strike hard! No mercy!"!

[@Mertdvrn2626]

i didnt watch a video but as a karateka who entered dan 1 last month i only can say the only things cobra kai got right are ura mawashi geri(hook kick) mawashi geri(round house) and giyaku-kizami tsukis(punches)

[@SelfTaughtSelfDefense]

love these man! you should also look at some fights from Kickin It! the main star Leo Howard is a Black Belt and he's so good! I would love to see your reaction to him and hear your thoughts! :)

[@nathearn]

I definitely would do that, will add that to the list, it’s a great show hahah

[@SelfTaughtSelfDefense]

@@nathearn awesome bro! I can't wait😄 and yeah it is, Kickin It got me into Martial Arts back in the day and encouraged me to start back up when I re watched it recently so I have a great appreciation for that show!

[@thunderkatz4219]

Hey nat I do Okinawan kenpo and its old school like old old but it’s pretty good style they have takedowns and throws

[@ffionedwards3901]

hey nat what fighting clubs do you do reply pls love the vid❤❤❤

[@lordfoogthe2st572]

Miguel: *kicks defenceless Hawk* Nat: that's pretty cool

[@shockdiesel3470]

Putting his hands on their faces and shoving them away, a clothesline and a shoulder block to the knee before flipping them over. I'm not sure about the first move on what it was, but the second move and third move were both from a wrestler's playbook, especially a professional wrestler.

[@rachnasodha9517]

Hey ! NAT can the next video on kick and punches combination please

[@kaibalfour2318]

From what I know stunt coordinators like wide swinging punches because it’s easier to sell on screen

[@argeliacastillo6065]

Hey NAT, next can you do a video reacting to fight scenes from more recent season from Cobra Kai, like season 4 and season 5? Please.

[@nathearn]

Yes definitely I’ll work my way through the seasons💪

[@RedEyeSamurai]

For the front kick thing At my Karate studio (Technically Tang Soo Do) we primarily push with front kick.

[@RedEyeSamurai]

The thing with my Front kicks, we don't step down. Yeah we push be also kinda snap it back.