In the past, a hooligan, and now a bankrupt failure, Johnny Lawrence believes that his only chance to return to a normal life is to reopen the infamous Cobra Kai karate school. His attempt to get his life back on track brings Johnny face to face with Daniel LaRusso, a successful man who strives to maintain the life balance that Mr. Miyagi once taught him. Meeting again, Daniel and Johnny try to rid themselves of the demons of the past and the problems of the present in the only way they know how - through karate.