Warning: Spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6 part 2
Referred to as “Mr. De Guzman,” inCobra Kai, a mysterious, tattooed martial artist was introduced as an old adversary of Daniel LaRusso’s. Among the many surprises inCobra Kaiseason 6 part 2 was the re-emergence of Terry Silver as the benefactor of the Iron Dragons and Sensei Wolf. As it turns out, Sensei Wolf is not the only ally Terry Silver had procured ahead ofthe Sekai Taikai tournament. Apparently, the character who fought Daniel outside the cages was a henchman hired by Silver. And what’s more, he’s actually a returning character fromThe Karate Kidmovies.
Played by William Christopher Ford, De Guzman joined a growing list of legacyKarate Kidcharacters to have their stories continued in the Netflix sequel series. His role also highlights the deepening influence thatThe Karate Kid IIIin particular has had on the series. Much like Mike Barnes, Terry Silver, and Jessica Andrews, De Guzman first appeared in the third movie and was played inCobra Kaiby the same actor who portrayed him originally.
Dennis De Guzman Helped Mike Barnes Bully Daniel In The Karate Kid Part III
Dennis And Snake Were Terry Silver’s Minions
Before being rebranded byCobra Kaias “De Guzman,“Ford’sKarate Kid Part IIIvillain was known only as “Dennis.“In the movie, Terry Silver had two hired thugs - Dennis and Snake - working for him when Sean Kanan’s Mike Barnes was brought on board as the key toTerry Silver’s masterplan. Not unlike his portrayal inCobra Kai,Dennis was a rather quiet yet brutish character who had very few speaking lines, thus allowing the film to create a clear contrast between him and his loud-mouthed partner, Snake.
Dennis personally helped in wrecking Mr. Miyagi’s home, prompting a short fight with Daniel
Snake and Dennis were both used as underlings to assist Mike Barneswhen he was terrorizing Daniel. Dennis personally helped in wrecking Mr. Miyagi’s home, prompting a short fight with Daniel - whichCobra Kaibriefly showed through a flashback. Daniel secured a decisive win over Dennis, which may very well have been what motivated him to want payback against Daniel inCobra Kaiseason 6 part 2.
What Happened To Dennis De Guzman After The Karate Kid Part III?
Dennis' Partner-In-Crime Died Sometime After The Movie
As for what became of Dennis afterThe Karate Kid Part III,Cobra Kaiwas sparse on those details. However, certain context offers some clues. His Cobra Kai tattoo, for instance, indicates that he became more than just a thug-for-hire. It seems he developed some degree of loyalty to the Cobra Kai name at some point in the past. This idea is corroborated by how he follows around Silver like a bodyguard in season 6. Based on this, it’s safe to say that regardless of what Dennis went through, his station hasn’t changed that much; he’s still a subordinate to Terry Silver.
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It is known, though, that Dennis is no longer allied with his partner-in-crime, Snake. Exactly what befell him was left ambiguous inCobra Kai, but it was confirmed by Terry SIlver’s lawyer that Snake died at some point inThe Karate Kidtimeline. Since his death was used as a warning to keep Terry Silver from descending down the wrong path, it can be assumed that Snake’s criminal activities is what became his undoing. Whatever impact this may have had on Dennis, it clearly hasn’t swayed him from doing the bidding of Silver and putting himself in harm’s way.
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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
