Kramer Dominates A Children's Karate Class | The Foundation | Seinfeld

"So I listened to my katra and now I'm dominating the dojo."
From Seinfeld Season 8 Episode 1 'The Foundation': As George tries to put Susan behind him, Elaine is given control of J. Peterman's business.
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Seinfeld stars Jerry Seinfeld as a stand-up comedian whose life in New York City is made even more chaotic by his quirky group of friends who join him in wrestling with life's most perplexing, yet often trivial questions. Often described as "a show about nothing," Seinfeld mines the humor in life's mundane situations like waiting in line, searching for a lost item, or the trials and tribulations of dating. Co-starring are Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Jerry's ex-girlfriend and current platonic pal, Elaine Benes; Jason Alexander as George Costanza, Jerry's neurotic hard-luck best friend; and Michael Richards as Jerry's eccentric neighbor, Kramer.
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[@jeremytung1632]

The funniest bit is how the Sensei just stands there and let’s this farce happen.

[@davidgalinat4257]

Just nodding in approval.

[@leogrogan1923]

I thought the same thing.

[@dancingtrout6719]

lolz

[@dickla99]

THEY'RE ALL AT THE SAME SKILL LEVEL

[@notallowed337]

It's to motivate them🤣

[@richardpierce4908]

"Myanmar? What's that, the discount pharmacy?"

[@mrbisshie]

Currently going through a military junta, again.

[@12classics39]

ROFLOL

[@jandy4604]

Despite the fact it's hilarious Kramer fighting children in karate, it's even funnier that the sensei just stands there like he's proud of Kramer kicking their butts!

[@pilsnerd420]

I think it's also a joke on how most karate places, especially in a place like NY, are just all show and money taking. They aren't even real martial arts.

[@JB0071051982]

@@pilsnerd420 It would not surprise me that was the case at all. A number of martial arts magazines like Black Belt have covered this topic before. In fact, places like this are called "McDojo's" by serious martial arts teachers, for the reasons you mentioned. The character of Master Ken, here on You Tube is a parody of McDojo operators. Matt Page, the actor who plays him said that Master Ken is based off some of his own real-life experiences studying martial arts under some people that really should have not been teaching others.

[@DebNKY]

He's been paid, so he doesn't care.

[@justme-hh4vp]

Also odd the mother doesn't find it weird to be picking him up and dropping him off like the other kids!

[@SuperN1ntendoChalmers]

@@pilsnerd420 Yeah, Tiger Schulmann's always rang a bell to me when I saw that scene. That place is a fraud.

[@user-mf8te6xx6g]

"You don't need karate, you can just wring his neck!!!" Classic😄

[@robertocojones4471]

That's kind of what he did.

[@badjokezach6359]

I love how Kramer instills all that confidence and goodwill into Elaine and then just slams the door in her excited face

[@pratiksshinde]

That's my favorite part

[@waryaawariiri1812]

1:52: "Yes, I can." Now I know where President Obama got this phrase from.

[@RandySnarsh]

@@waryaawariiri1812 like no one used the words in that order before.

[@user-si7tj9yu3e]

GOSH YEAH! You reacted just like the director intended! Amazeballs!

[@scslre]

​@@user-si7tj9yu3epeople sharing their favorite moments upsetting you, champ?

[@17MJG93]

"Kramer you're fighting CHILDREN?!?!?!" I love that line...

[@dayofthesnakes]

The kids taking revenge at the end is so funny.

[@dancingtrout6719]

now we finish it...lolz

[@JJ-ki6sv]

Just like the alley he got beat up in the AIDS walk for not wearing the ribbon. Didn't make it up the ladder then either.

[@fromthehaven94]

We had a little... change of plans...

[@Beacon342]

Kramer tried to climb the ladder at the AIDS walk too.

[@fjccommish]

Not funny at all.

[@StephonST]

"Im dominating" that delivery has me rolling!!

[@Mark72672]

I love the way Elaine says "Search for SPOCK?!" 😅

[@rossmathias5675]

The kids beating up Kramer is so awesome. 🤣🤣

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

4:37 oewoah

[@t-birdmr.t7980]

It's not the size of the opponent, it's the ferocity! Always the classic line from this episode.

[@bink]

Those tiny fists of fury...

[@MountainHighSnow96]

Elaine- “you dufus!” *pushes Kramer All the kids- “Wooooahhh” 😂😂

[@DebNKY]

It's like Lord of the Flies. She was immediately elevated in their eyes. She's the leader now.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

3:29 woah

[@GamerNate30]

I like how Kramer along with all of the children in the car beg for ice cream

[@LayersofLife36]

I Am going to go get some Ice Cream too Now hahahahah

[@LayersofLife36]

Coldstone creamery came in clutch, thank you for your comment that inspired me lol I appreciate you :) first time I went anywhere for ice cream like that in at least a couple of years!

[@LoneWolf-km7rg]

I figure he did it to help the kids out.

[@MrPnew1]

and how hot is that Mum???🔥

[@tbc210]

“I know Jerry will tell you that the Wrath of Khan is the better picture…” This exchange between him and Elaine is one of my favorite bits in the whole show.

[@user-si7tj9yu3e]

Nice job slipping in a classic geek convo.

[@DebNKY]

​@@user-si7tj9yu3ehey, we're all sci-fi nerds at heart. Don't knock it.

[@outlander234]

Kramer is the funniest character in history of television. And when I watched the documentary about Seinfeld I can see why... He put everything he got into the character. It gives impression it all came to him easily yet he said he would prepare and reherse for hours being very critical of himself feelling the pressure to perform non stop. Just the tinnest little bits of mannerism movent seem spontaneous yet it was all carefully choreographed by him to make it seem natural. Just him lying on the floor after being pushed by Elaine he looks around terrified they saw weakness in him yet to sell it even more he makes a little jolt with his body it sold the scene so much more. All his scenes are full of these little details.

[@jamessteele7010]

So true. He is one of the greatest

[@bluebyyou7504]

I printed his portrait out couple days ago.

[@ryancampbell5039]

"Now get out of here" 😂😂😂 2:24 slams the door right in her face

[@kandoo1316]

And the way Elaine says "Ok" like an excited child just before he slams the door gets me every time. Lolll

[@radscorpion8]

hahaah best part XDD

[@EZZMONEY]

This crew was so gloriously dysfunctional, Kramer beating up on little kids and he was the motivational guru for dysfunctional Elaine 😂

[@TaercEum]

Elaine: You Doofus! (Decks Kramer)! 🤣

[@engg84]

And Jerry purposely sends Elaine to the karate class to destroy her confidence 🤣

[@fromthehaven94]

​@@engg84Just like when he led her to believe the book War and Peace originally had a different title.

[@kev3d]

@@fromthehaven94 War. What Is It Good For? -Leo Tolstoy, first draft.

[@arkox8]

That show is pure genius

[@nomaamguyplusseinfeldandco2870]

Did everyone notice that Kramer still has a white belt despite considering himself class champion after beating all students who some have yellow belts?

[@kevdimo6459]

It’s not the colour of the belt, but the size of the belly that it’s holding on to! Homer Simpson the wrath of Moe!

[@K3Flyguy]

Excellent bit of writing. Back in the day, the white belt got darker over time in day to day training. Once the belt became black hopefully you had some idea what you were doing and some element of focus. Then the real training begun. Love Seinfeld.

[@basillah7650]

The belt rank based on how long you were there if he just started would only have white belt. They not actually allowed to fight for real like this so adults and kids being in same class no big deal no hurting each other.

[@ilikemike97]

@@kevdimo6459you are indeed a wise man, Sensei

[@galicredstone]

"Their little fists of fury were raining down..."

[@rosario508]

“….and when I get back I don’t want to see you here, here or here!” This is one of my favorite lines because it perfectly encapsulates Jerry’s attitude towards Kramer by comically using his own words against him.

[@Ben77788]

"I'm dominating!" 😂😂😂

[@dickborg452]

Kramer - we are in the same class. He almost beat me.

[@shonda79able]

When the children realize they have to jump him. 😂😂😂

[@BeardOfRiker]

Kramer preferring Search For Spock over Wrath Of Khan is madness.

[@uneedtherapy42]

The celebration when the mom agrees to stop for ice cream

[@shonda79able]

When Elaine finds out that Kramer's speech was based on him beating up on children. 😂😂😂😂

[@hymns4ever197]

Elaine: What's going on? Kramer: I'm dominating. LOL!

[@chuckmendez8446]

It was based on Stark Trek 3: The Search For Spock

[@bennyscissorhands6477]

"tiny fists of fury"😂😂😂

[@MrRoses0806]

The look on Elaine's face when she walks into the karate class and sees Kramer dominating one of the kids 🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@dmcs5150]

"Search for Spock?!" 🤣

[@dickborg452]

Kramer - we are all at the same skill level Jerry

[@nonyafkinbznes1420]

"I had no support. Not from him, not FROM NEWMAN."

[@idontdovarioustasks]

Newman?

[@Zachbensam321]

I love how even Newman thinks this idea is so ridiculous he can’t get behind it

[@dreamdream011]

I thought Newman was programmed to automatically accept everything from Kramer.

[@MrZrazies]

All that to get Elaine self confidence way up. One of hilarious episodes.

[@Mtz96]

“Eh there’s been a lil change of plans..” does a little jump 🤣

[@renaissance18]

Kramer: my legs they were like noodles at 1:41 LOL

[@entitiessoul]

My sides hurt. Seinfeld is just amazing 🤣🤣🤣

[@Native722]

It amazes me that jerry never locks his door

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

it's not a real house

[@jaengen]

Kramer has keys so it wouldn’t keep him out anyway.

[@bonwatcher]

Kramer and Jerry's apartment door were made for each other. When they got together they just performed magic. Entering, exiting, or slamming it in Elaine's face, it's all magical. 🧙‍♀

[@italianlifestyle7911]

The best comedy series of all times😅

[@analoguedragon7438]

Jerry's refrigerator should get an Emmy for the best supporting actor.

[@dopedrums]

Nah, it's the apartment door. All those face slams and sliding into the apartment by Kramer

[@Zkeleton969]

The scene where they're all excited to get ice cream is so cute

[@isabel1983]

1:09 Jerry answering Kramer’s questions behind Elaine 😂 also I really thought Kramer was talking about fighting actual adults 😭

[@btk72491]

Kramer’s little head wiggle when they get to go for Ice Cream is just amazing 😂

[@sirackcity]

We’re all at the same skill level Jerry 😄

[@terrellp22]

we need an all Bob Sacamano compilation, he is just like Art Vandelay, people know about him, but don't KNOW! about him

[@QuadMochaMatti]

What about Lomax?

[@jockejocke1]

@@QuadMochaMatti You mean *Lomez* ? Oh and @terrellp22 there is a Bob Sacamano compilation. Search for "The Bob Sacamano Story" uploaded by Zsolt Murgu

[@farhadrana3201]

Kramer thought Myanmar was a discount pharmacy 😆 🤦‍♂️

[@aj1800]

I need a friend like Kramer to pump me up 🤣🤣

[@chilledtea6614]

The girl who says "now we finish it" is the same elf girl from the Santa Claus starring Tim Allen

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

She was also in Home Improvement! Races Tim with Electric Toy Cars!

[@anthonyvasquezactor]

Kramer: "What, is the job too difficult?" Jerry: *yep* Kramer: "What, you don't have enough experience?" Jerry: *nope* Kramer: "What, you're not smart enough? Jerry: *nooooooooo* Kramer: "Where's your confidence?" Jerry: *What confidence?* 🤷‍♂️

[@scottisitoro3953]

Kramer, you're fighting children ?!!!!"

[@nicholasheredia4235]

4:22 YOU DOOFUS! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

I know, Jerry will tell you The Wrath Of Khan is the better picture 😂

[@stanleyphilipose6269]

“He almost beat me!”

[@seanspear6224]

I remember seeing this episode and seeing Kramer doing karate with children’s and mentioning Star Trek

[@DarthWill3]

I'd like to see Kramer try his skill against the next tier: _teenagers._ 😆

[@idontdovarioustasks]

They're not on the same skill level.

[@Istancapital]

@@idontdovarioustasks😂

[@nba_fanboy_0425]

Next tier: Senior Citizens

[@DarthWill3]

@@idontdovarioustasks Who's to say he can't ascend to the next grade?

[@idontdovarioustasks]

@@DarthWill3 touche sensei

[@LowLevelNC]

I woke up and found my walking papers tacked to the brim. Stupid J. Pendleton. I never thought a hat would destroy my life.

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

Where are These Tubes? There are NO TUBES!

[@QualeQualeson]

2:24 Elaine's face 😂😂

[@YouilAushana]

*_"Katra"_* = Inner child/happiness compass

[@skhotzim_bacon]

That makes it 10x more funny

[@redman958]

The kids gained their confidence after seeing Elaine manhandle Kramer.

[@g-man2228]

Sammy Davis had it…😄

[@finnfinn7703]

Kramers martial arts skills seemed stunted. He should make the next move and get the great sensei Rex Kwondo

[@vishwasviranivv]

This channel is doing a fantastic job. Yada, yada, yada and cheers for 100k subscribers 🥂

[@myleelorna6368]

Kramer is Vulcan 😂❤

[@nba_fanboy_0425]

2:46 KRAMER, YOU’RE FIGHTING CHILDREN?!?!?!

[@MovieSceneDeepDive]

3:47 I love the noises Kramer makes 😂

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

They are called kiais!

[@Zigstar]

4:24 The Deadly Alliance turn on each other Elaine vs Kramer 🤣

[@farhadrana3201]

How is it that anytime Kramer gets cornered there’s a ladder there yet he doesn’t even make it up 😅😅😅

[@diannecarroll4087]

The Office stole this bit with Dwight also fighting kids at a dojo.

[@US_John]

We all need a kramer in our life to give us the boost.

[@michaelbayer5094]

...and then a little shot of penecillin (quoting Jerry when Kramer says something similar to your comment).

[@isaacburdiss]

The final scene is like the ribbon one! Kramer tries to climb to escape

[@WhatMattersMost88]

4:29 - That mysterious fog out of nowhere STRIKES AGAIN!

[@ryanschultz4119]

I honestly think Elaine takes out any of the 3 "men". Especially George! Lol.

[@raybates3119]

This was what Rick James said Charlie Murphy was doing! LOL

[@mikeroberts7921]

And this all led to the urban sombrero.

[@bundle4261]

Jerry’s savage ‘ I don’t you here, here or here’ classic 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@reallymakesyouthink]

They were all at the same skill level

[@renaissance18]

kramer getting ambush at 4:37 LOL

[@metaforcesaber]

We're all at the same skill level, Jerry.

[@johngonzalez4298]

I love this show

[@88mphDrBrown]

The writing on this show was so good. The premises, uniqueness of characters, delivery from the actors, how the plot lines interwove, and built off each other was truly special. Every scene in this clip is hilarious.

[@thomasbravado]

What made Seinfeld better than Friends was that Seinfeld was basically a live action cartoon.

[@michaelbayer5094]

That, plus great actors, great writing, and not getting bogged down in the same, repetitive plot. I watched "Friends" for many years. Now, it's intolerable.

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

@michaelbayer5094 Friends doesn't have a repetitive plot, dumbass. Except for the Rachel and Ross crap, every plot is different!

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

@thomasbravado So was Friends, Stupit!

[@animegamelover6368]

“When I get back I don’t wanna see you here, here, or HEEEERE 🌈”😂😂😂

[@ScarysReviews]

Kramer dominates dojo, Elaine becomes new champion with her trademark shove, with insult, for a sweet KO

[@AIKnowYou]

Kramer's "please? pleeaaase" LMAO

[@reneprovosty7032]

kramer has a 1 percent shaggy vibe. he should have just been stronk with the jids.

[@mrroberts472]

Not one comment about Kramer with his juice box lol 🧃

[@jorgejefferson8251]

One of the funniest bits of the series, and the ending where they jump him in the alley was brilliant.

[@bradkoski]

“I’m dominating!”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joesamson26]

This is the inspiration for Stingray in Cobra Kai.

[@conchocul5653]

That door slam on Elaine haha

[@isyaboy4479]

Love how Kramer rode in a station wagon with the rear facing seat. Nostalgic to see that!

[@johnyepthomi892]

Well it’s not the size of the opponent, it’s the ferocity 😂

[@rjathar]

It's incredibly contradictory that Kramer can be so eloquent and intellectual while simultaneously being so nonsensical and having no sense of reality... Or notion of the impact of his actions. Hilarious in and of itself

[@truthhurts3524]

George is going to the movies!!

[@alexmapp5444]

I love this scene!

[@arielgonzalez1851]

That sound that Kramer makes at 2:00 I can't!!!

[@willc5723]

Kramer is 6’3” of course he can dominate those kids

[@idontdovarioustasks]

He doesn't need karate

[@75aces97]

They're all at the same skill level!

[@idontdovarioustasks]

@@75aces97 katra

[@PV1230]

he's also about 200 pounds and they are 60 pounds :D

[@malibustacy3606]

The way Kramer disposes of the pathetic vermin is very impressive.

[@tomtonka1915]

Same way Gordon Ramsay got his black belt.

[@kevinsullwold2388]

You never said you were fighting children! 😂

[@GaryTongue-zn5di]

"Nobody asked me!" -Stephanie Tanner