Robby decides to join Cobra Kai by leading the class in warm-ups. While they initially refuse to work with him, he proves himself by dodging every attack made by the students while incorporating Miyagi-Do to defeat them. His fight with Miguel was a heinous act. Robby is no longer with Miyagi-Do. He chose Cobra Kai. Robby’s loss in season 4’s Tournament was necessary for his character. Will he abandon his past and embrace Cobra Kai?
Robby’s decision to join Cobra Kai occurs in a season filled with dramatic twists that redefine his character. I feel Robby will become involved with Kreese’s Cobra Kai. Miguel is very loyal to Johnny. Tory and Robby put their relationship in jeopardy with conflicted views on Cobra Kai. At the start of season five, Robby is on a road trip in Mexico with Johnny, searching for Miguel. Robby leaves Cobra Kai and Tory has reservations about the dojo herself. Students realize Silver’s ruthless techniques may not be the healthiest. So Robby and Tory’s views on Cobra Kai jeopardize their relationship. Hawk abandons Cobra Kai to join the alliance. After finding out Robby joined Cobra Kai, Daniel and Johnny confront Kreese. The three agree: whichever dojo loses the next Tournament must shut down. Johnny and Daniel merge their dojos.
Does Robby stay with Cobra Kai? No, Robby decides to part ways with the notorious Cobra Kai dojo in season 4. After experiencing the toxic environment and witnessing its destructive consequences, Robby chooses a different path, one that aligns with his newfound values of honor and righteousness.
If Sam and Miguel are the central couple of Miyagi-Do, then Tory and Robby are Cobra Kai’s equivalent. Yet in season five, Robby leaves Cobra Kai and Tory has strong reservations about the dojo herself. Students are slowly realizing that Terry Silver and his ruthless techniques may not be the healthiest way forwards. Tory and Robby’s conflicted views on Cobra Kai put their relationship in jeopardy.
At the start of season five, Robby is on a road trip in Mexico with his father Johnny. Secretly, Johnny is searching for Miguel, who has ran away from home, hunting for his own father. Through corruption from Kreese, Robby is recruited into the new Cobra Kai Dojo, to take seek revenge against his father and Miguel.