While these all involve different styles of fighting and ... The name is believed to have come from the Korean word for "clap" and aptly represents the martial art's heavy use of the hands.

The focus on kicks also makes sense, as the karate style in Cobra Kai is influenced by Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial art similar to Taekwondo. In the '80s, karate in the U.S. began to include more ...