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Johnny Lawrence's decision to abandon Eagle Fang Karate and fully embrace Miyagi-do in Cobra Kai Season 6 appears to be a mistake, considering the positive impact Eagle Fang had on the narrative. Initially, Eagle Fang was established as Johnny's way to continue his version of Cobra Kai without the negative connotations of its namesake. However, in Season 6, Johnny decides to fully merge with Miyagi-do, believing Eagle Fang to be a product of Kreese's influence.
While the merging of the dojos presented itself as a positive step, it ultimately led to several drawbacks. It created tension between Johnny and Daniel, as Daniel pushed Johnny to conform to Miyagi-do's values, causing a rift in their relationship and jeopardizing their team's unity. This ultimately led to Tory, a valuable fighter, leaving Miyagi-do to join Cobra Kai.
In contrast, the previous season (Season 5) demonstrated the successful partnership between Johnny and Daniel, proving that the balance between Miyagi-do and Eagle Fang worked effectively. The Sekai Taikai committee even acknowledged the unique nature of their partnership, highlighting the importance of both styles in their success.
While Johnny's connection to Cobra Kai is undeniable, Eagle Fang represents a different facet of his karate philosophy. Eagle Fang represents Johnny's personal journey and evolution, demonstrating his willingness to break away from Kreese's teachings and forge his own path. This resonates with Johnny's character and his desire to find his own identity beyond the shadow of Cobra Kai.
In contrast, Miyagi-do, despite its positive aspects, is too deeply rooted in Daniel's values and traditions. It doesn't fully encompass Johnny's individuality and his unique approach to karate. Johnny's desire to open more dojos and pursue his career path aligns more with the principles of Eagle Fang, suggesting that Eagle Fang is more compatible with his personal aspirations.
While Johnny currently wears the Miyagi-do gi, Cobra Kai hasn't permanently closed the door on Eagle Fang. There's a possibility that Johnny could revive the dojo in the later parts of Season 6. Given that the Sekai Taikai is the primary focus of Season 6 Part 1, the third part of the season might explore the aftermath of the tournament, potentially setting the stage for Johnny's return to Eagle Fang.
Given the recent developments in Season 6, reviving Eagle Fang would be a sensible move for Johnny. It would allow him to pursue his career goals and build his own dojo without having to rely on Daniel or Miyagi-do's traditions. This would ultimately lead to Johnny finding his own identity as a karate instructor and achieving personal fulfillment outside the confines of Cobra Kai.