Cobra Kai Season 2, Episode 2 (“Back in Black”)

Plot Summary | Cobra Kai Season 2, Episode 2 (“Back in Black”):

Cobra Kai Expands | Cobra Kai Season 2, Episode 2 (“Back in Black”):

• With Cobra Kai’s All Valley victory fresh in mind, the dojo attracts a wave of new students eager to join.

• Kreese is still hanging around, offering advice and encouragement to Johnny. Though Johnny is wary, he allows him to help for the time being.

• Kreese immediately begins influencing the recruits with his aggressive philosophy, which unsettles Johnny.

  
  

Miyagi-Do Opens | Cobra Kai Season 2, Episode 2 (“Back in Black”):

• Daniel officially opens Miyagi-Do Karate, offering free lessons to counter Cobra Kai’s growing influence.

• Robby is his first full-time student, but Samantha eventually joins too after distancing herself from Miguel and her old friends.

• Daniel hopes Miyagi-Do’s focus on balance, defense, and discipline will attract students who want an alternative to Cobra Kai’s ruthless teachings.

  
  

Recruiting Students

• Daniel and Sam try to recruit at the local high school, but most kids are still drawn to Cobra Kai’s aggressive style.

• Meanwhile, Johnny has trouble keeping his students in check. Hawk and the others are more interested in showing off and fighting dirty than respecting the art of karate.

  
  

Miguel & Sam

• Miguel feels guilty about what happened at the party and still wants to reconnect with Sam.

• But Sam is growing closer to Robby at Miyagi-Do, creating more tension between Miguel and Johnny’s estranged son.

  
  

Clash of Philosophies

• In a training montage, the differences between Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do are highlighted:

  • Cobra Kai trains for domination, with Kreese whispering in the ears of students like Hawk.

  • Miyagi-Do focuses on balance, chores-as-training (wax on, wax off style), and patience.

• The episode ends with both dojos preparing for inevitable conflict, each side believing their way is the true path.

  
  

Key Themes | Cobra Kai Season 2, Episode 2 (“Back in Black”):

• Two Paths for the Future: Johnny and Daniel represent two opposite philosophies of martial arts, and their students reflect the same divide.

• The Danger of Kreese: His presence is subtle but toxic, already pulling students deeper into Cobra Kai’s old ways.

• Friendship & Rivalry: The love triangle between Miguel, Sam, and Robby intensifies, adding personal stakes to the dojo war.

Joe is an orange belt. Training for a green belt.