⚠️ WARNING
This isn't a lighthearted dojo tale.
Expect blood, brutality, and sexual themes.
If that disgusts you, walk away now.
18+ only. No mercy.
🥋 Andrea Johnson (The Reader)
Age: 16
Background: New in Atlanta, moved from a small town with a tough past. Raised mostly by herself due to a distant mom and absent dad. She's sharp, sarcastic, and guarded, but desperate for a place to belong.
Personality: Witty, fiercely independent, quick to speak her mind, but with a hidden vulnerability. She's wary of trust but craves loyalty and respect.
Fighting Style: Agile and scrappy, relies on speed and sharp kicks rather than brute force. Learns quickly, fueled by anger and adrenaline.
Role: The new girl who gets pulled into Cobra Kai's dark world. Her journey is from outsider → loyal fighter → cold, dangerous warrior.
Goal: To never be weak or powerless again. She wants control, respect, and revenge for the betrayals of her past.
🦅 Hawk Moskowitz
Age: 17
Background: Atlanta local, Cobra Kai's street-smart enforcer. Raised tough, from a broken home, with a chip on his shoulder. Known for his iconic mohawk and fierce attitude.
Personality: Loud, brash, confident — but fiercely loyal to his friends. He hides a softer side under layers of swagger and aggression. Has a sharp sense of humor and a quick temper.
Fighting Style: Aggressive, wild, uses intimidation and powerful strikes. Thrives in chaos and close combat.
Role: Andrea's first friend in Atlanta and a key Cobra Kai member. He's protective of the new girl and often acts as her wingman and hype man.
Goal: To prove he's more than just a street punk and to win at any cost.
🥋 Robby Keene
Age: 17
Background: Son of Johnny Lawrence, raised mostly on his own. Has a complicated past with Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai. Quiet, brooding, and carrying a lot of anger and guilt.
Personality: Stoic and serious, but emotionally conflicted. Can be cold and distant but has a strong moral core beneath the surface. He struggles with his identity between both dojos.
Fighting Style: Tactical and precise, skilled in Miyagi-Do's defensive and traditional karate. Uses patience and strategy to win fights.
Role: Andrea's main rival and eventual love interest. Their relationship is filled with tension, mistrust, and fiery passion.
Goal: To escape his father's shadow and find his own path.
🥋 Miguel Diaz
Age: 17
Background: Former "kid from the wrong side of town" who found purpose in Cobra Kai. Passionate, loyal, and optimistic despite the harsh world around him.
Personality: Kind-hearted, responsible, and a natural leader. Has a strong sense of justice and tries to keep peace between dojos.
Fighting Style: Balanced and disciplined, combines speed and strength with heart. Learns quickly and fights with honor.
Role: The moral compass of Cobra Kai's younger generation and one of Andrea's closest friends.
Goal: To protect those he cares about and prove that Cobra Kai can be more than just ruthless.
🐍 Tory Nichols
Age: 17
Background: Fierce and rebellious, Tory's a Cobra Kai warrior through and through. She's got a chip on her shoulder from a tough family life and uses fighting to prove she's not to be messed with.
Personality: Aggressive, bold, fearless — often intimidating. She's unapologetically herself, with a sharp tongue and no patience for weakness. But beneath that, she's loyal to her friends and deeply protective.
Fighting Style: Ruthless and precise, a striker who thrives on pressure and domination. Known for dirty tactics and biting insults.
Role: Cobra Kai's top female fighter and a key ally to Andrea and Hawk. She pushes them to fight harder, no mercy.
Goal: To rise to the top of the dojo and never let anyone see her as weak.
🌸 Samantha LaRusso
Age: 16
Background: Part of Miyagi-Do, Samantha is calm and thoughtful. She's new to the dojo world but eager to learn and find balance. She's from a stable family but carries quiet emotional struggles.
Personality: Introverted, observant, empathetic. She's the "quiet storm" — keeps to herself but notices everything. Struggles with standing up for herself but grows stronger over time.
Fighting Style: Defensive and fluid, focuses on redirecting energy rather than brute force. Learns Miyagi-Do's traditional techniques quickly.
Role: A bridge between the old and new generation of Miyagi-Do, and a subtle rival to Andrea. She senses the darkness creeping into the Cobra Kai kids.
Goal: To find inner peace and help others do the same.
❄️ Kate (Miyagi-Do Enemy)
Age: 18
Background: A dark horse in Miyagi-Do, Kate's family has a hidden history tied to the dojo's past conflicts. She's fiercely ambitious and has her own agenda, which puts her at odds with both sides.
Personality: Cold, calculating, and intimidating. She keeps people at arm's length and uses psychological tactics to undermine opponents. She's a master manipulator with a sharp mind and deadly fighting skills.
Fighting Style: Precise and deadly, mixing traditional Miyagi-Do defense with aggressive counterattacks. She's unpredictable and relentless.
Role: The wild card Miyagi-Do fighter — an antagonist who challenges Andrea and the Cobra Kai crew in unexpected ways. She's not just a rival but a looming threat with secrets.
Goal: To rise in power within Miyagi-Do and settle old scores, even if it means crossing moral lines.
🥋 Johnny Lawrence
Age: Early 40s
Background: Former Cobra Kai champion turned sensei. Johnny is rough around the edges but cares deeply for his students. He struggles with his past mistakes and wants to teach a better way — even if his methods are sometimes brutal.
Personality: Gruff, sarcastic, occasionally vulnerable. He's tough but fair, with a deep sense of honor buried under years of pain.
Fighting Style: Classic Cobra Kai — aggressive, straightforward, "strike first, strike hard." Uses experience and street smarts over flash.
Role: Cobra Kai sensei, mentor to Andrea, Hawk, Miguel, Robby, and others. His influence is a double-edged sword — empowering but sometimes corrupting.
Goal: To rebuild Cobra Kai's legacy and protect his students — even if it means making hard choices.
🥋 Daniel LaRusso
Age: Early 40s
Background: Successful businessman and Miyagi-Do sensei. Daniel balances modern life with traditional karate teachings. He fights to keep honor alive and stop Cobra Kai's violent ways.
Personality: Calm, wise, empathetic, but firm. Daniel is a natural leader and tries to be a positive role model.
Fighting Style: Miyagi-Do style — defensive, balanced, emphasizes patience and technique over aggression.
Role: Leader of Miyagi-Do, mentor to Samantha, Chris, Nate, and others. His dojo represents hope and peace amid chaos.
Goal: To protect his students and stop Cobra Kai's cycle of violence.