Cobra Kai

monition ! This clause contains spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6 , part 3 .

Cobra Kaiseason 6 , part 3 picture a monumental selection for Sam regarding the Sekai Taikai , begging the question of why she comes to the determination she does . Sam ’s journeying throughoutCobra Kaiseason 6 ’s storyhas been interesting , ranging from her abbreviated platonic connection with Axel to her budding - then - strain friendship with Tory . In the final part of the show , the case-by-case member ofCobra Kai ’s cast of charactersare forced to make several big pick regarding their future , with Sam perhaps making the biggest decision by the sentence the show concludes .

Where Sam is concerned , her first determination surroundsCobra Kai ’s Sekai Taikai tournament . Despite the death of Kwon in Barcelona , the Sekai Taikai is allow to proceed in the Valley , leave Miyagi - do , Cobra Kai , and the Iron Dragons to duke it out for the crown of thebest paladin in theKarate Kiduniverse . Sam and Robbie spearhead Miyagi - do ’s team , yet the former makes a vast decision ahead of her semifinal compeer against Tory . of course , the cauterize query afterCobra Kaiseason 6 , part 3 is why Sam made this decisiveness in the first place and what it think for her future .

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Sam Gave Up On The Sekai Taikai Because She Had Nothing To Fight For

Sam’s Journey Reached Its Natural End

The decision in question was Sam ’s decision to forfeit the semi of the Sekai Taikai . On the eve of her fight with Tory , Sam finds herself at betting odds with her own heart . She questions what she is defend for , insisting that she used to fight for herself and then to defeat Miyagi - do ’s enemies , but now she is not sure of her goal . In a way , this can somewhat link to her friendship with Tory . Sam ’s journey throughout the first four seasons ofCobra Kai- and even going into the first one-half of season 5 - was overcoming her fears .

Sam realize she had campaign for everything she wanted to and come to a place in her life that no longer required fighting …

The object of these fears was Tory , who had long been Sam ’s tormentor in many ways . However , give thatCobra Kaiseason 6 led Sam and Tory to submit their difference and become close friends , Sam realized she had fought for everything she wanted to and do to a place in her lifespan that no longer require fighting . This run her to conclude that she does not require to fight in the Sekai Taikai , forfeiting the semifinals . This then conduct to Sam focusing on other aspects of her lifetime , such as her educational future tense in Okinawa .

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Sam Giving Up Meant That Tory Went Straight To The Final Round

Sam Knew That Her Friend Had More To Fight For

Although Sam ’s decision meant a with child change for her own hereafter , it also was similarly important to Tory . As alluded to , Sam and Tory were hypothesise to confront off in the Sekai Taikai semifinals hold that Zara of the Iron Dragons progressed to the final exam on points . After Sam decided to pretermit out of the tourney , it meant that Tory had a position in the final against Zara . This robbedCobra Kaiseason 6 of a final Sam vs. Tory fighting , but it proved the skilful choice for both characters .

Sam and Tory have collide more than almost any two characters in Cobra Kai , and as their relationship has evolved , so have their fights .

For one , Tory passing to the finals without fighting Sam was more satisfying regarding their bud friendly relationship . Sam ’s ability to recognize that she did not need to struggle any longer but that Tory did prove how far they have come as friends , all while give Tory an first-class prospect to get everything she wanted . Tory has always been a groovy fighter but has always either fight for the haywire understanding or won via Terry Silver ’s cheats and tricks . InCobra Kaiseason 6 , part 3 , she at last wins something on her own merit and flummox Zara in the Sekai Taikai , all thanks to Sam ’s option .

Peyton List doing a karate pose in Cobra Kai season 6 part 3

Why Daniel Was Fine With Sam Giving Up The Tournament

Daniel Was Not Upset With Sam’s Decision

Another significant shot that stem from Sam ’s decision not to fight in the Sekai Taikai is when she tells her father , Daniel , about it . of course , Sam is somewhat trepidatious to tell Daniel about her conclusion knowing that he has dedicated so much of his life to check Cobra Kai , John Kreese , Terry Silver , and , by extension , the Iron Dragons . Sam is shown to be worry as she fears Daniel will be tempestuous at her for neglect out of the fight when they are so tight to beat their enemy once and for all .

However , it comes as a surprise to Sam when Daniel is overly supportive of her decision , have many to wonder why . As Daniel points out to Sam , one of Mr. Miyagi ’s expectant object lesson is about the motive to fight . Daniel explains to Sam that he initially commence to learn karate as he desire to whelm his rowdy , something that she can relate to . That said , Daniel go on to say that Miyagi made certain to impart to him what karate is truly about : learning when to stop fighting . This has really been a theme throughoutCobra Kai .

Many people in Daniel ’s life have taste to pull him back from the combat , be it Amanda or even the spirit of Miyagi advocate Daniel to have go . Regardless , he has hang in and push through to the Sekai Taikai . Sam help Daniel realize that not campaign should be the destination , and he personifies this himself when he lets go of Miyagi - do and cover Cobra Kai alongside Johnny so that the latter can amount out on top as Tory did . For this lesson , Daniel is immensely lofty of Sam , thus put up her decision wholeheartedly .

Sam and Tory facing off in Cobra Kai

How Sam Giving Up The Sekai Taikai Changed The Final Rounds

Sam’s Decision Led To More Changes Than Just Tory’s Final Fight

The most obvious change that Sam ’s decisiveness made was Tory build up to the Sekai Taikai final , but it actually had big consequences . With Sam dropping out , Miyagi - do had no chance of winning the Sekai Taikai tournament . This intend that the Iron Dragons automatically won given that Tory defeating Zara would not give Cobra Kai enough points to get over Sensei Wolf ’s dojo . This head to the reclamation of the Cobra Kai dojo by Johnny , Daniel , and Chozen , prompting Miguel and Tory to agitate for Cobra Kai .

Terry Silver was not the oral sex of the Iron Dragons and John Kreese did not leave Cobra Kai as both were shoot down during a fateful gravy holder blowup inCobra Kaiseason 6 ’s next-to-last installment .

Miguel and Tory both won their matches , meaning Cobra Kai and the Iron Dragons were wed on total points . This resulted in one final showdown between Sensei Wolf and Johnny Lawrence , with the latter coming out on top . Cobra Kai became the Sekai Taikai wizard , a result that never would have occurred if Sam had not made the decisiveness to bear down from the fight . In many shipway , Sam ’s determination inCobra Kaiseason 6 , part 3 was the accelerator for many of the show ’s storyline ending as gratifyingly as they did .

Daniel from Cobra Kai season 6, part 3 (2025) next to Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid (1984)

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