Cobra Kai Star Darryl Vidal INVENTED the Crane Kick!

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On this episode of Movie Night, we sit down with martial arts legend Darryl Vidal — the man credited with creating the iconic Crane Kick from The Karate Kid and a familiar face to fans of Cobra Kai on Netflix.We dive into the origin story of one of the most recognizable moves in film history, how it made its way into pop culture forever, and what it was like being part of a franchise that continues to inspire new generations. From behind-the-scenes stories to reflections on martial arts, discipline, and legacy, this conversation goes beyond nostalgia.If you grew up on The Karate Kid or you’re hooked on Cobra Kai, this is a must-watch.Subscribe for more deep dives into film history and the stories behind the moments that shaped cinema. @Hayhoestudios 🎥 Watch. Discuss. Disagree. Repeat.👉 Support Movie Night & Hayhoe Studios on Patreon🎟️ Bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and early access:https://www.patreon.com/hayhoestudios👍 Like, subscribe, and comment: https://youtube.com/hayhoestudiosWhat movie do you wish you could see behind the curtain of?#MovieNight#DarrylVidal#CraneKick#KarateKid#CobraKai#CobraKaiNetflix#KarateKidLegacy#MartialArts#80sMovies#FilmHistory#BehindTheScenes#MartialArtsLegend#IconicMovieMoments#DojoLife#NetflixSeries#PopCulture#ActionCinema#HayhoeStudios#TremainHayhoe#MoviePodcast

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This episode was published on February 15, 2026.

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On this episode of Movie Night, we sit down with martial arts legend Darryl Vidal — the man credited with creating the iconic Crane Kick from The Karate Kid and a familiar face to fans of Cobra Kai on Netflix.We dive into the origin story of one of...

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