616: Martin Kove | Kicking It in the Cobra Kai Dojo

01/25/22 • 60 min

Martin Kove (@MartinKove) is a prolific actor best known for his portrayal of the evil karate sensei, John Kreese, in The Karate Kid trilogy and Netflix's Cobra Kai series. Be on the lookout as he hosts the upcoming Kicking It with the Koves podcast with his kids Jesse and Rachel.

What We Discuss with Martin Kove:

How Martin nailed his audition for The Karate Kid by channeling his anger at not having ample time to prepare for it.
Why we need more role models for leadership and personal responsibility in popular culture -- in the western genre, if Martin had his way.
How Martin finds common ground with the hard-to-love characters he sometimes portrays in order to make them relatable.
Does playing villains for months on set ever rub off on Martin's real-life behavior (and does this tend to work for or against him)?
How does Martin look so young and stay in shape as a 74-year-old?
And much more...

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01/25/22 • 60 min

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The Jordan Harbinger Show - 616: Martin Kove | Kicking It in the Cobra Kai Dojo

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616: Martin Kove | Kicking It in the Cobra Kai Dojo Top Questions Answered

Who is Martin Kove?

Martin Kove is a prolific actor known for his role as John Kreese in "The Karate Kid" trilogy and Netflix's "Cobra Kai" series.

What podcast will Martin Kove be hosting?

Martin Kove will be hosting the upcoming podcast "Kicking It with the Koves" with his children, Jesse and Rachel.

How did Martin Kove prepare for his audition in "The Karate Kid"?

In his audition for "The Karate Kid," Martin channeled his anger at not having ample time to prepare for it.

What does Martin Kove believe popular culture needs more of?

Martin Kove believes there is a need for more role models for leadership and personal responsibility in popular culture, particularly in the western genre.