Martin Kove Strikes Karate Pose with Grandson Jaxon at the Series Finale L.A. Premiere ofCobra Kai— See the Cute Photo!

Mar. 15, 2025

esse Kove, Rachel Kove, Jaxon Kove and Martin Kove at Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series finale premiere event.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Kevin Winter/Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

The proud grandpa, who wore a bronze-colored suit paired with matching shoes, posed for several pictures with his grandson, who was dressed in a black suit paired with a white button-up shirt, black bowtie and black shoes.

One picture showed the two holding up their fists in true karate fashion, while another showed Kove standing behind Jaxon with his hands on his grandson’s shoulders.

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Martin Kove and his grandchild Jaxon.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

InCobra Kai, Kove reprises his role as John Kreese. In theKarate Kidfilms, John is a Vietnam war veteran and the no-nonsense sensei at the Cobra Kai Dojo. He encourages bullies and is notoriously known for his line “no mercy.” John trained Johnny and feuded with Daniel’s sensei, Mr. Miyagi.

OnCobra Kai, John moves back to the valley and hopes to make amends with Johnny after their feud inThe Karate Kid. He also acquires the Cobra Kai Dojo from Johnny and becomes head sensei to an entire generation of new karate kids.

Jesse Kove, Rachel Kove, Jaxon Kove and Martin Kove arrive at the Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” Series Finale Premiere Event at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

In January 2023, creators and showrunners Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg announced onTwitterthatCobra Kaiwouldend after season 6— though the trioteased possible spinoffs.“Thefinal seasonofCobra Kaiwas split into three parts, with the first two parts premiering in July and November 2024. The third and final part is now streaming on Netflix.

source: people.com