Martin Kove Tells a Story About Pat Morita

[@therabidscorpion]

Martin has one of those unfortunate faces where he looks like he'd be a mean guy and hard to approach, but he seems like an absolute sweetheart of a guy.

[@marksobo2001]

Worked well for that role though!

[@jamesestelle7260]

He was an iconic role in a great film trilogy. It's like Stallone being known as a Philly boxer and Schwarzenegger being a futuristic android. He will forever be tied to that role even though he was in better films in his history of acting.

[@jonpowell4246]

Crazy to see someone in their actual personality after watching them play one of the biggest asshole villains in a popular movie isn't it? Tends to blow me away occasionally too.

[@RG3FC333]

@@jonpowell4246 shows how talented they were and how powerful their performances were

[@geoffm35]

That's why he's such a great actor. He's a believable asshole.

[@bionicsjw]

I used to be a Flight Attendant and one of those who used humor during the safety brief. A few years before Pat Morita passed, I had him on the plane. I did my usual spiel and as he disembarked he gave me a light fist pop to my chest. In his perfect Mr. Miyagi voice said “ good job Steve.” He was super nice and one of the many celebrity positive interactions

[@becca2938]

This made me happy reading this 😊 Underappreciated comment.

[@carminemurphy1275]

Pat was a really nice and decent Man.

[@ckmoore101]

You confused me for a sec.... "pop to the chest"?..... Steve?......... oooooooh. :)

[@Jebu911]

Weird that he would speak in his miagi voice. Maybe he had fun using that fake accent.

[@Kinseliplier]

@@Jebu911 it's Not a Fake Accent. He Was Asian.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

He's 73 yr old, holy shit I would've thought about 60-61.. He looks great.!!

[@CJ_Cantu_80]

Wow .. he really 73? He aged well.

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

he looks like hes in his late 50s

[@erix43]

Ya, he snorts babies. Hollywood.

[@chriswilson1968]

Of course hes 73 lol Karate Kid came out in 1984 and he was like close to 40 back then when he filmed the movie. How could he be 60?

[@mcuthor7831]

He definitely looks great but by the looks of it, he has had some work done. Actually, the more I watch the video the more I realize he’s had a lot of work done!

[@BedlamAndBones]

A friend of mine met Martin Kove. Said he couldn't have been a cooler guy and didn't mind talking about The Karate Kid even though it was a conversation he's probably had thousands of times.

[@jedijones]

I met him at a Philadelphia Comic Con. He was definitely one of the nicest actors I've met. A lot of them want to get through with you as fast as possible but he seemed like he was having a great time and wanted to keep talking.

[@estarriol7]

I'm glad to hear that. He always comes across as being a really nice guy under those layers of Kreese, somehow. Maybe it's because I watched Cagney and Lacey growing up?

[@whincorbin1553]

Cmon guys we are almost at the number of the snake kobra kai biosh

[@SPECTRE_Madman]

But quite a lot of the karate kid actors actually spend some time together sweep the leg video the ice bucket challenge along with going to like conventions

[@chrisjames6327]

It's the only thing he's ever done. Of course he doesn't mind talking about it 😭😂

[@FozzQuaker]

Mr Miyagi is probably one of the best characters, The character had it all, he was funny, he could be serious, very loyal...Nobody could have done the stellar job Pat Morita did

[@kbanghart]

Easily one of the best characters of that decade, if not the best... Stiff competition of course from the likes of Yoda, etc

[@darlo1978able]

agree

[@isaac2164]

Mr Miyagi gave me yoda vibes

[@safetymikeengland]

I always thought Yoda was based on Mr Miyagi

[@felixluck4452]

Mighty darlo ⚫️⚪️

[@kalreeve]

A world without Pat Morita is a much lesser world, but thankfully we will always have his great, beautiful legacy to inspire us.

[@HeyouCrow]

True.., All_IsTrue2019 🐦 ☑

[@dalethelander3781]

I didn't realize how much I miss him until now.

[@leithhegarty579]

Well said mate

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Werrrrrrrrd!

[@SHTMusik]

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss

[@bruceknight4442]

Aging is for the weak. There is no aging in this dojo! 😎

[@stonehenge55]

He went into brumation for 30 years so he didn’t age

[@theone3337]

😂

[@ether2275]

@@stonehenge55 that's what I thought

[@Mdmd-h9y7u]

YES SENSEI!

[@smalltownman73]

LMAO!

[@jabocdawookie123]

Am I the only one feeling weird seeing Martin Kove not being a jerk? I get he's acting in the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai but he's really good at being the villain!

[@seanmurray5575]

I feeling l the same way. Its tough to think of villains as regular people outside of a movie.

[@exclamationpointman3852]

You can tell hes far more a actor than the tough guy thing. Its about respecting the craft. God bless him.

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

Villain? What do you mean? I root for him and the Cobra Kai dojo, and I believe in their mission.

[@elijahrobinson2362]

He’s a GOOD actor. Underrated.

[@plumbersunited8177]

Thats how you can tell his acting is really well done

[@mlukas]

The writing on this show is out of this world. I expected it to be "throwaway" entertainment but it is the complete opposite. Thoughtful, deep, well written, respectful of the original. THIS is the playbook on how to continue a beloved movies series decades later. Perfect in every respect.

[@jameswhite7557]

Looking forward to Cobra 🐍 Kai, Season 2 👍

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I do appreciate cobra kai even though the concept of it doesn't feel like it should get a full show as it got answered before but im glad it did and happened it's separate from the original show making everyone human there has been times where I hated Johnny and there was time I hated Daniel but it also appreciate the original source which most spin off and sequels fail to do so cobra kai is great and finally where it should have been in the first place

[@rcslyman8929]

@Gorgeous George That's the brilliant part of it. The main characters aren't Johnny and Daniel. It's the kids. Right at that cusp of becoming adults. Their views change, shift, morph. They get caught up in groups. Hell, Hawk's the ultimate example, going from timid Lip that could barely speak up to fighting badass exuding all kinds of confidence, getting good attention from everyone, and relishing in it all. But there was that moment you saw Lip peeking out in Season 2. And now... well, won't spoil it for anyone that hasn't watched yet. But it shows these kids growing and course changing over the entire span of the show. And maybe, those watching, might see that cliques and groups come, go, change... but the only real enemy is hate for someone else. Also shows the world isn't black and white. There's always another side to the story. Even Tori. Hateful bitch she is... there's a very good reason she's got it out for Samantha. You just don't remember it very well because if you blinked, you'd have missed it.

[@Individual_Lives_Matter]

Not season 4.

[@Individual_Lives_Matter]

Season 1 was grittier and believable. The rest got more dramatic and “soapy” as they went on.

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

All of these actors stepped back into their roles so many years later , and they did it seamlessly. Incredible.

[@Brook11223]

Pat Morita would have been part of this show. Sad that he passed away. Pat would have been thrilled if had appeared in the show.

[@JordanWheeler1999]

as much as we want him to be in the show now but he was 73 at the time

[@Brook11223]

@@JordanWheeler1999 Yes he was. Just giving advice is all I wanted to see.

[@JordanWheeler1999]

@@Brook11223 yea, it's fine man, I respect it.

[@funguy8801]

@@JordanWheeler1999 How about that? What a coincidence ... Martin Kove (Kreese) is 73 now, for this new Cobra Kai show.

[@JordanWheeler1999]

@@funguy8801 that is funny ☺

[@marcerd77]

Pat Morita as Miyagi es the best father figure for us 80's and 90's kids.

[@keplerthe3399]

Crazy that he was only 52 when he played Mr Miyagi in the first film and now Ralph Macchio is 58 and William Zabka is 54.

[@TJ-kk5zf]

would be considered racist now

[@TJ-kk5zf]

@@keplerthe3399 yes, time passes

[@sheikugasama9895]

FACTS

[@Rippersauc3]

@@TJ-kk5zf how so?

[@BenJabituya]

Dislikes are for the weak. THERE IS NO DISLIKING IN THIS DOJO!

[@Luca_86]

They must be Miyago-Do Tube

[@Each1teach2]

Yes Sensai

[@Rezzworks]

A man dislikes this video, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy.

[@LS-sf1hf]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joshw6993]

YES SENSEI 🇰🇷!

[@richardlee2120]

I knew Pat Morita. He was very kind off screen, he did not speak in broken English as his various roles portrayed.

[@shepardbook]

Richard Lee Yep. I saw him in Midway.

[@markusantonio4866]

He's a comedian. His early stand up is hilarious.

[@jamesshulkind5077]

​@@markusantonio4866 *Was :'(

[@toddt7709]

Richard Lee I ran into him in Vegas less than a year before he died. Very intoxicated, so sad his life ended like that.

[@DurkMcGerk]

James Shulkind it was but it still is

[@SKtube0]

You HATED this guy if you were a small kid who watched The Karate Kid back in the day. You almost forgot he was playing a character. Nice to see he's a cool dude with loads of respect for his colleagues.

[@christophergorgon9936]

Completely agree on him being such a villainous character, but MAN.... his lines in that movie would just get you pumped up!

[@weakanklesfornamjoon]

Yeah hated Kreese and Johnny ofc. Was terrified of Dutch and of Chozen in KK II. Love knowing how awesome all the actors behind the villains really are. Totally in love with Yuji Okumoto and Billy Zabka now that we’re all old lol.

[@darrellwilliams731]

I still watch them all and I found a lot of Easter eggs in all of them

[@christophergorgon9936]

@@weakanklesfornamjoon IMO, Chozen has been the best part of the show. Love the direction they took his character.

[@weakanklesfornamjoon]

@@christophergorgon9936 agreed. I’ve been team Chozen from go.

[@mugensamurai]

What an incredible actor. All these years later and the hint of assholeness is still fresh with his character. Given in real life Mr. Kove is a professional and well spoken person.

[@johndouglass3691]

Great "heavies" are almost always the complete opposite in real life. A civilized man can pretend to be a barbarian, but a barbarian cannot pretend to be civilized.

[@dougrogan379]

Except he said "my then ex-wife". Did he re-marry her or is she dead? Or did he make a speaking error?

[@bucii01]

He was great in Cagney and Lacey!

[@KermineTheFrog]

Ironically, Kove is strongly against bullying in real life.

[@kbanghart]

@@KermineTheFrog although, he did say it was fun getting back in the character. I have to agree, I take karate currently and would love to play the part of a dojo bully 😁

[@ScrambledAndBenedict]

Martin Kove is so mesmerizing as a villain it's actually a shock to the system to see him talk so pleasantly and nicely. What an absolute great actor lol

[@ericthomas9686]

I miss the 80's.

[@craigpearson7578]

But not the music eric

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

Yeah.

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

I hear that Eric.

[@dougrogan379]

@@craigpearson7578 the music is the best ever

[@donnalynn2]

@@craigpearson7578 The BEST music ever! And the best hair! Used to go through cases of Aqua Net back in the day! Take me back.

[@jamesherrington5606]

I was so happy to see that Cove is in season 2. Cobra Kai has really done the original movie great justice that I feel the Jayden Smith version didn't. I wish that version didn't exist.

[@ziggybammurphy191]

The ironic thing is Will Smith is an executive producer for the new one....

[@cobra935o]

They should have called that junk that Jayden Smith is in something else, not a Karate Kid movie at all.

[@bundangkorea]

@@ziggybammurphy191 I think that's only because Will Smith bought (some of) the rights to the Karate Kid franchise, or so I heard

[@HawnixArtistry]

The Jayden movie was great actually. I loved the take on it. The thing that pissed me off was that it was called The Karate Kid when he was training in Kung Fu. Very different martial arts.

[@heraclito3114]

Because that movie was mostly made to turn Jaden into a star and it shows. In the original movie we came to know the personalities of Johnny, Bobby, Dutch, Kreese. In Jaden's it was all Jaden (and Jackie), Jaden, Jaden. The enemies don't have character development. That makes the movie plain.

[@senyum0]

Crazy how the late pat morita is beloved and can still cary the series untill now. How much he impacted the movies and real life. Its shows compassion is something that lasts forever.

[@GisherJohn24]

When I saw him in the movie I just assumed he was a karate black belt in real life. But ... Amazing he was 100% American as we recall from Happy Days. No Accent at all, no karate training, zero. None. And everyone who saw the movie in 1984 instantly was convinced he was the true master of Karate from Okinawa as soon as he was on screen. Shows how great his acting is. God love him in heaven.

[@haljordan9715]

Martin Kove and Dolph Lundgren The best villains that are nice guys irl 🤫🤫🤫

[@jeahavvalentin980]

Hal Jordan Dolph Lundgren definitely showed his true colors of being a nice cordial guy in his first starring role in the 1987 he man movie flick where he played he man in live action back in 1987

[@jeahavvalentin980]

Phil Jermakian Hopefully he'll make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Live Action He-man movie that'll hit theaters March 5th 2021

[@benpotaka5893]

Martin is so underrated as an actor, but as stated a kind man in reality

[@andrewstone6649]

Biff ❤️

[@thehellyousay]

Jack Palance. Jack Elam. A pair of squint-eyed Jacks in the hand, and Lee Van Cleef up the sleeve...

[@jimb4766]

what a great interview and what a down to earth man. So happy Martin Kove was part of this legacy.

[@HeyouCrow]

Tru.., All_IsTru2019 🐦☑

[@alanwallace4413]

The pure Humanity of Pat Morita came through in his characters. He generously left us a part of his soul.

[@GisherJohn24]

Amazing he was 100% American as we recall from Happy Days. No Accent at all, no karate training, zero. None. And everyone who saw the movie in 1984 instantly was convinced he was the true master of Karate from Okinawa as soon as he was on screen. Shows how great his acting is.

[@nunyabusiness896]

Martin Kove is probably one of if not the best actors in the franchise. Everyone else feels somewhat like their character in the show in interviews, but Martin Kove is just this good natured likeable guy that transforms into a total madman villain with a heart of stone in the movies/show and sells it like that is just who he is. THAT is acting.

[@jeffreybirman7281]

This dude is a great actor. He plays his character here and in Rambo II so well that you would believe that that is who and how he is. 👏👏

[@TheSarge1911]

yeah, he's come a long way from that bumbling deputy from last house on the left

[@Korokukanas]

When I was seven this guy scared the sh!t out me! .....But then I started to study and train. Dealt with a lot a-holes like this character. Thanks for the training Mr.Kove 😅

[@deadgametech6624]

For sure. I was in Wing Chun Kung Fu at the time and our class laughed at the Karate technique. Students came in and we would destroy them, should have charged money for tickets.

[@mikek5958]

Glenside Shotokan Karate Club with Okazaki Sensei's nephew Hiro in the late 80's and 90's. Once a month Okazaki Sensei would come every first Monday of the month for Kyu exams and to teach a class. You never wanted to miss those nights. What an amazing man.

[@bbbmoody]

For some McQueen's character really intimidated me as a kid. Seemed like a legitimate bully that really wanted Daniel dead.

[@darrencarter]

This is a show the whole family can watch! I grew up in the 80s and my 13 year old son is binge watching it with me. So good!

[@lissalives1]

I love this guy. It ain’t easy to play a horrible character. He’s gracious and brilliant. ♥️

[@CoberBox1]

I had completely written off “t.v.” shows cut the cable, so on...., I simply can’t get enough of Cobra Kai. Best show in twenty years.

[@professoroak93]

Alien Schumer I'm glad your first name isn't Chuck or Amy

[@bobsil8684]

Where can I watch this cobra kai??

[@CoberBox1]

@@bobsil8684, I want to say your mother's but just in case this is a serious question; It's on KZbin Premium.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

It's SO good. Perfect mix of nostalgia, strong, multilayered plot, tie ins to the old films, character development. Can't wait for April 24.

[@rollotomassi4768]

The best thing it does is it has the 80's vibe. Good fun show that doesn't take itself too serious, but pays homage to the movie.

[@briancomiskey9824]

I met Martin Kove while working at a Best Western in Tombstone. Someone called for extra towels. They open the door and it was him! Awesome life moment.

[@professoroak93]

Brian Comiskey badassery

[@youcallhimdrjones]

Could he tell you knew who he was? Details Bro!!

[@briancomiskey9824]

@@youcallhimdrjones I'm sure he knew because of my surprised sounding, "Hello!" But I didn't say anything at the time. Later in the lobby I got up the nerve to ask for an autograph and he was busy at the moment, but he dropped off a signed photo that said, Brian, remember. No Mercy! There's an identical one in Big Nose Kate's Saloon if you ever get to Tombstone. Incidentally, he had a fling with my manager of the hotel and she went back with him to California and stayed there for a short time. I don't think it lasted long, though.

[@mcqueenfanman]

S Dakota.

[@briancomiskey9824]

Arizona

[@jayskunkify]

Who's here after watching Cobra Kai on netflix????

[@adam856023]

I am

[@whatsyournameson7208]

Life long fan on the karate kid

[@southernwarrior9302]

Yes!! Cannot wait for season 3 😢

[@Hi-xs7wm]

Yes !

[@knightveg]

Same

[@Movierebel3]

What's funny is that by all accounts, Kove is an exceedingly sweet man. But he sure plays a great baddie! And he plays it with such relish. In the interviews, the cast always giggles because he so mean in the series and so nice off the set, and sometimes it's hard to keep it together knowing who he is behind the scenes.

[@jediprettyboy]

It’s like Montalban as Khan. Seems like he was one of the kindest souls, but holy cow was he an intimidating villain just absolutely hell bent on revenge.

[@robbybobby4373]

Wow! He looks great after all these years.

[@3912James]

He looks good for 73 (this year).

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

yep

[@donnalynn2]

That's what I said, hubby told me he's gone thru too much botox. Even if that's true, he still looks good!

[@michaeljechon6139]

Clean living

[@TheArsenalMan125]

he was looking shit a few years ago hes obviously had a lot of work done.

[@milk-it]

I'm so sorry I haven't seen interviews with Martin Kove earlier. Such a treasure to the series and a great actor. Nailed it, man.

[@scottthompson9720]

Pat Morita would ne so PROUD of this WONDERFUL show. A masterpiece.... Sets a standard for television.

[@shaboogen]

This interview shows how good he is as Kreese, given he seems lovely here and Kreese is so contemptible.

[@AvengerII]

In Hollywood, the creeps generally play the heroes, the people who are decent in real life often play the villains. That's a story that's played out time and time again.

[@dan_hitchman007]

It's more fun to play the villain.

[@MarkusHeimy]

He has a huge anti-bullying campaign he spends countless hours on. Great guy!

[@zorkmid1083]

If he was that big a jerk in real life, he would have a lot more difficulty getting hired, unless he was a GREAT actor. Regardless if how nasty the character is in the movie, you still have to work together with everyone else to make it work.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

Only now at the end do you truly understand the power of the Dark Side.

[@Grodd70]

Martin Kove seems like a genuine nice guy, and one of the best 80's movies "bad guy".

[@EdgarTheOgre]

Here after finishing season 3. Martin Kove is by far the best actor and character in the series. He is just so deranged and evil that you can do anything but love the dude.

[@Patrick19833]

He made the series in my opinion!

[@ColinPMcEvoy]

Kreese and Silver are some of the best villains on screen. Both of their actors are so good at being charismatic, confident, and downright evil.

[@ajtaliesen9]

I've met him twice now and have to say, even though both encounters were very brief...no more than a minute or two...he was SUPER nice. Hands down one of the friendliest actors to his fans.

[@adudefromtheukvideos]

Met Martin Kove at London Film and Comic Con a few years back - honestly could not have been nicer, absolute gent.

[@christinamonroe3680]

My grandma went to high school with Pat Moirita. Armijo high school in Fairfield California. He’s in her yearbook

[@rrxbjr]

Despite having passed away...no longer there...the presence of Pat Morita as Mr. M can still be felt in Season 1 & 2 of CK. When they do flashbacks of Miyagi and Daniel there is this tightening of the throat at the exhibit of good values..of the power of goodness and that true strength resides here. So moving. You also appreciate how talented M. Cove is in that a basically nice guy can play the contemptible Kreese with such finesse.

[@leanardpoon6219]

Loved watching him as 'Arnold' in Happy Days singing In The Light of the Silvery Moon.

[@williamjpellas0314]

Wow, what an unexpectedly thoughtful, articulate, and professional guy. A pleasure to listen to his stories and his take on the series. Very interesting.

[@juanduran6778]

warms my heart to hear how affectionate he is towards Pat. Great guy.

[@davidk3567]

gotta love when a master story teller is in the room

[@Jameslawz]

Cobra Kai despite it's budget was handled SO well, the right amount of nostalgia without peppering it too much and becoming a parody of itself and the characters were handled so well by the writing team...DISNEY take notes, this is how Star Wars should have been treated...instead of butchering the Skywalkers... This series was handled with a ton of respect and I've genuinely enjoyed watching it so far. Can't wait for Season 4!

[@vonb2792]

Go watch the Mandolorian, you waited all your life for this... and if you don't watch it, at least check Season 2 last episode.

[@Rippersauc3]

@@vonb2792 he's specifically talking about the sequel trilogy tho. He might like that show.

[@EivinSukoi]

“ Cobra Kia never dies!” So I kicked my boss on the nuts , got fired .

[@BlaztfromdaPazt]

Lol

[@someshwarrao8382]

Getting fired is for the WEAK!!!!

[@EivinSukoi]

So , I got my stimulus , so went to my exboss office , and kicked him on the nuts , I got arrested use my stimulus for my bail .

[@kylewilson2819]

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT?!

[@josephbaylis4304]

Just listening to Martin Kove I like his professionalism and humility. Class Act

[@francisraud]

The way he pronounces the word “kara-te” at 4:28 is just priceless. its the way you say it, and shows great respect towards tradition and culture. hat’s off

[@theshapesbiggestfan]

What a fantastic storyteller he is!! So interesting to see and hear him speak!

[@waltr34]

Best line Pat Morita delivered was in MASH, "You all look alike to us" to Hawkeye & Trapper

[@G9Classified9]

Good one lol, I got to go with "Sanford Son" first time Fred meets Ahchew he tells Lamont you better stop hanging with him you catch the yellow fever and Ahchew off script says so what do you got the black plague and thanks to the magic of KZbin you can go back watch that scene and Redd kinda smiles as he was caught off guard. Redd tells producer keep it in the scene

[@ajkoots258]

Another great line was in"Happy Days", what key would you like in in? Oh doesnt matter, Asia,Minor

[@07Convertable]

I think that the funniest line was when Henry Blake asked him "What's the Korean word for suicide"? With which he responds (and was allowed to get away with it in the 70's if I might add, "that's Japanese, we don't do that shit"!! Now that was funny!!!

[@jamesfowler5100]

@@07Convertable, I thought he said stick.

[@oldgoat142]

@@07Convertable You couldn't get away with saying shit on broadcast TV back then. He actually said "Schtick," which I think is even funnier because it's a Yiddish word.

[@allanrodriguez7803]

Martin kove looks very healthy after all this year...keep it up sir!

[@3912James]

73 years young.

[@anonuser1]

Martin Kove, what an unparalled old school consumate professional. Very enjoyable to listen to his accounts and perspective.

[@jeffmartinez3485]

One of the best movies...just watched all 3 today. Too dope for 2020

[@EJM659]

80s me- I cannot wait to be an Adult.. 2021's me- take me back to the 80s

[@mogznwaz]

You and me both mate

[@kenna802]

Mine is the 90s but I know the feeling

[@q-bert4833]

Coming too!!!

[@garyleveroni9410]

I keep saying it 80s were the best ..👍👍👍

[@eclecticx]

Yep. Feel the same. Miss the 80s so bad.

[@jaytrace1006]

Huge Martin Kove fan. He was the main reason I watched “Cagney & Lacey”

[@BedlamAndBones]

Loved that show.

[@haydenhodges34]

I. Had. Forgotten.

[@GodofWarChuka]

Looking forward to Cobra 🐍 Kai, Season 2! Updated : Season 3 just came out. Season 4 Next! 👍

[@GodofWarChuka]

John Ashbaugh it’s a really good series though. You should be able to get KZbin Red for free for a month, to watch the 1st and 2nd series coming. I’m a big fan, because the Karate kid movies came out, back when I was in middle school. It’s cool to see these original actors returning to do this. Along with lots of new actors👍

[@Jimmy-rd5ig]

@@GodofWarChuka I am bringing you a message from the future. Cobra Kai is on Netflix!

[@waleedhassan798]

Don’t you mean season 3 ?

[@darmon931]

@@Jimmy-rd5ig and season 2 was awesome

[@callmej_0630]

hell yeah man

[@LeoRomanusFilms]

Amazing stories about the process. Martin, really awesome to hear about you and Morita, and your gratitude. Really cool all around.

[@tyroneshoelaces3251]

So this is the first time i actually realized that John Kreese is a character and not just a pure evil person who was in the karate kid...

[@eily_b]

You had 36 years, Tyrone...

[@dreamquesttv]

Go back to basketball.

[@tyroneshoelaces3251]

How do you know i play basketball 😳

[@WaldoBagelTopper]

Mr. Kove seems like a really nice guy. Whenever he talks about the Karate Kid world, he seems so grateful to have been such a big part of it. One thing that will always stand out to me about him wasn't the mean Sensei Kreese character or all of the great quotable lines he did. It is a behind the scenes interview he did where he visited the original Cobra Kai dojo from the original Karate Kid movie. And he got emotional because he recounted his parents coming to visit him right in the dojo. It was a very sweet moment.

[@wallypalmer4704]

You can tell he's a serious martial artist by the way he rolls his "r" when he says "karate".

[@KonohazFinest]

There's no fear in this comment section

[@peterkrug4124]

There also is no pain or defeat.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

There is no mercy in this comment section. Mercy is for the weak!

[@songoku9348]

Jay Rock Jinx A KZbinr face you he is enemy, a KZbinr deserves no subscribers.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

@@songoku9348 YES, SENSEI!

[@KonohazFinest]

Prepare! What do we study in this comment section.

[@jiml9856]

When I think of classic bad guys this man always comes to mind. I'm so glad to see him still enjoying success.

[@geoffreyvanvugt6227]

What i always see with actors or actresses, that they are always who playes the villians roles are always the nicest people in real life. No exception with Martin Kove..

[@MiguelSilva-ty5do]

I think that's what makes a great actor.

[@Makeminemetal1]

Just finished Season 2. Fantastic. Real depth and pathos.

[@chrisbirch4150]

this was one of those movies where every single member of the cast just got it. Simple concept and plot but the cast made it a classic

[@thekevinwrightshow7032]

100%

[@janmots2829]

I understand that Martin is actually a trained martial artists as stated in his IMDB page? He played the part of Kreese very well, a complicated bad guy with a lot of issues.

[@marcuslauj]

Lots of respect for Martin. Thanks for making the movie & tv great.

[@nathanbutcher7720]

Great acting by Martin. He made us believe he was actually menacing. It's rare thing when an actor makes us really hate his character!

[@randybarnett2308]

Pat Morita was Mr Miyagi, if anyone else played Mr Miyagi, maybe Mako , nobody else,RIP Mako and Pat Morita!!🥋🥋🥋🙏😇

[@subzfit]

Japanese Legends.

[@subzfit]

@The Flying Dutchman OH snap didn't know that. I thought he was a Japanese brother who grew up in the States lol

[@santos8468]

Mako played a Miyagi rip-off character in the movie Sidekicks. In retrospect, it can now be seen as his try out for Uncle Iroh.

[@walacenogueira5748]

Mako, the magician who saved spiritually Conans life in such a barbarian iconic classic movie!

[@Pipoy_99]

Man he's such an underrated actor.

[@eoinmaclean6478]

Mercy is for the weak! If a man faces you, he is the enemy! An enemy deserves no mercy - what is the problem Mr. Lawrence?

[@thekevinwrightshow7032]

hahaha. perfect

[@EivinSukoi]

Donald Trump .

[@robertwaid3579]

IT'S absolutely fantastic too get too hear & see these one on one interview's with such great actor's. Take Martin Kove for instance? Always He was a costar or a second character that really didn't mean a lot too a film, or thier role wasn't a Key component too the overall. Now we are told how Key & crucial it really was. As for Martin's career, he was really unique, special, and exceptionally good n really outstanding in all those roles he played. Basically he's been an unsung hero or villain throughout his long career. Thank You.

[@ECHASE100]

Love they have most of the original cast , rest easy Pat Morita ....roll on 2021 Season 3 , cant wait !!!

[@davidsnyder9402]

Great character development in season one and two. Cannot wait for season 3!!!!!

[@billr2505]

Kove is such a good bad guy its great to hear him be nice.

[@neilhutchinson4545]

It's Victor Isbecki from Cagney & Lacey, friggin loved watching that show.

[@HeyouCrow]

Tru.., All_IsTru2019 🐦☑

[@Sp1der44]

Great interview. I think the show has been incredibly well done with great writing and brilliantly told from a storytelling perspective. Great stuff! 👍

[@DavidNatividad-g8v]

My nephew and I took a picture with Martin at a Comicon and he spoke with us for a few minutes. The nicest guy!

[@viperjn813]

John Kreese-We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition: A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy.

[@viperjn813]

@Slot Addict Brian Hey dumbass, I wasn't trying to be cool. One of my favorite moments in the movie is that quote and that's why I wrote it. Do you have a problem with that, saying by Sensei!!

[@1superduck]

@Slot Addict Brian calm down brah lol jeez... be more miyagi like

[@Whiskyninja666]

What is the problem mr. Lawrence?

[@Flschbrger]

WhatistheproblemMrLawrence

[@jbsmarine]

..."What is the problem Mr. Lawrence?"

[@lallyoisin]

Cagney and Lacey- this guy was the comic relief. 😉👍🏻

[@caragray7010]

Running with chuck norris in the 60s/70s. Nice line.

[@simt1973]

I hope Martin is reading all these comments, so much positivity and love for him here! Hope to meet him one day at a meet and greet!!!! Grew up watching him on Cagney and Lacey!

[@Chris-ut4iy]

Gotta say that Martin Kove seems like a genuinely nice guy and has that nice warm baritone voice that relaxes the room. Cool dude.

[@dezstepz2427]

Fear does not exist in this interview!!!

[@ihavetubes]

NO, SENSEI!

[@toAdmiller]

Fear does not exist in this interview...DOES it...?!!

[@professoroak93]

dezstepz 24 might be *some*

[@peterkrug4124]

Do pain or defeat?

[@kammal6767]

no senei

[@spiderman2499]

Who’s here after watching season 3 of cobra kai

[@jacobclark6941]

me

[@ericdye9797]

yes sensei

[@dewey8731]

And I'm once again disappointed. He didn't say sweep the leg... 😤

[@wyomikey65]

haven't finished season 3 taking our time....2 episodes a week.....loving it

[@PumpiPie]

Best series have have seen in like 5 years. Good story and good acting. Love that the writers is karate kid nerds :D

[@jilldickson4352]

I needed to listen to Martin as yes I’ve only ever seen him as a harsh human. And he’s lovely ❤

[@stellingbanjodude]

He was in a tv show in the late 80’s called hard time on planet earth, as a little kid I remember loving it, it never took off but I still have fond memories of that show.

[@martinez1701a]

I remember that show I also liked space rangers and another show that came earlier was Automan with Desi Arnez jr lol

[@DKTD23]

He is a great at portraying a villain. Definitely was the right choice. Also, it's cool to see more backstory on his character.

[@simt1973]

Yes, I LOVE that part - shows the way why he is.

[@TitoJonJon]

growing up, i dreamed of having a mentor like the character mr. miyagi..

[@MrBastilleDay]

As did I.

[@mcmjr405]

Almost everyone who knows this movie would say yes to having either of those two as a mentor. Especially Mr. Miyagi.

[@danski6694]

There weren’t many around in the 80’s like Mr Miyagi. I personally didnt get into Martial Arts until I was 30, and my sensei was probably a combination of the two, if that makes any sense lol

[@canadianbeeph]

I can't see anyone else in the world playing Kreese.

[@peterkrug2327]

If you play the Cobra Kai video game it's a different guy doing the voice of Kreese in the game.

[@Sweeptheleg83]

Thank u Martin kove for creating such a classic villain. Kreese is such a perfect villan.

[@NKWTI]

The show is incredible and the 3rd season this year is the best yet. They bring so much from the lore home and pay off quite a bit from the original movies. Amazing

[@yelsew6907]

You know it's a good show when the actors love it too

[@TheWabbit]

Martin wasn't a lightweight, He played his character so well I had to keep telling myself not to hate him and it was difficult! He was very believable.

[@cochese95]

Martin is such a good actor. I look at him and I still see the evil character he plays. Then he talks and you realize he’s a good guy doing an amazing job of portraying a villain.

[@dalejohns9393]

I think you're absolutely right they would have loved the show it really did bring back the 80s nostalgia it's always very hard to bring back the magic but you all achieved it with your loved and devotion for each of your characters and I can't wait for season 3 !!!!!

[@dlighted8861]

"Three different mystiques" is a great way of looking at and expressing it.