Demetri Conners: My whole life I've been, let's just say, less than popular. But at least I had a few friends. And then Cobra Kai comes to town, and next thing I know, my friends are taking karate and becoming alpha jerks. I'm literally being threatened by my best friend. I just wanted to show I could fight back.

Daniel LaRusso: Look, I understand what you're going through. I do. But Miyagi-Do isn't about showing off. It's about...

Demetri Conners: Self-defense. I know. Problem is, my self is too weak.