Karate Kid was released in 1984 and went on to be an all out cinematic classic.  It's a wonderful coming of age martial arts film set in the mid 1980's San Fernando Valley.  Ron Thomas was one of the actors who played a member brutal and iconic "Cobra Kai" karate gang.  His character "Bobby Brown" was known as the one Cobra Kai who actually showed some remorse for what the way Daniel was being treated.  He delivered some of the films most memorable lines in scenes that EVERYBODY forever remembers.  There was "leave him alone man he's had enough" as the skeleton-costume clad bad guys were pummeling Daniel.  Then there was "But Sensei I can beat this guy" during his semi-final tournament match against Daniel.  Ron's character was the one who delivered the cheap-shot that nearly put Daniel out of the competition just before the finals!

Ron not only made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, he's had enormous success in the Martial Art industry (He is actually now Sensei Ron Thomas)...successfully competing on the national level for years.  He's a 2-time world champion!  He's also a very successful personal development coach who's put out some great books designed to get people performing at their best.

Join me in this Karate film themed episode as we hang with one of the original Cobra Kai!  NO MERCY!!!!

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