John Kreese We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition. A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy. What is the problem, Mr. Lawrence?
Played by Martin Kove 
The Karate Kid (1984) · 35 quotes
The Karate Kid (1984) · 35 quotes
Tied for 3rd most-quoted character in The Karate Kid (1984): in 4 of its 35 quotes
Scenes with John Kreese
4 scenes John Kreese John Kreese Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Cobra Kai
No, Sensei!
John Kreese Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Cobra Kai
No, Sensei!
John Kreese Defeat does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Cobra Kai
No, Sensei!
John Kreese Prepare! What do we study here?
Cobra Kai
The way of the fist, sir!
John Kreese And what is that way?
Cobra Kai
Strike first, strike hard, no mercy, sir!
John Kreese I can't hear you!
Cobra Kai
Strike first, strike hard, no mercy, sir!
John Kreese Bobby, I want him out of commission.
Bobby
But, Sensei, I can beat this guy.
John Kreese I don't want him beaten.
Bobby
But I'll be disqualified.
John Kreese Out of commission.
John Kreese Sweep the leg. (referring to Daniel's injured leg)
John Kreese [Johnny stares at him in shock]
Do you have a problem with that?
No, Sensei.
John Kreese No mercy.
