Cobra Kai's Miyagi-Do style is based on real Goju Ryu karate, emphasizing punches, kicks, and blocks. Chojun Miyagi, founder of Goju-Ryu, inspired Mr. Miyagi's teachings in the Karate Kid franchise.

Meet the man behind the Karate Kid's teacher. By THR Staff The Real Miyagi Still - H 2015 Derek talks to many of Demura’s Regular-Joe students, who can’t speak highly enough of their esteem for him, ...

Eight senseis have taught students Miyagi-Do karate in Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid movies. Along with Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do is one of the two primary dojos in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai saga. Miyagi ...