William Zabka quotes

William Zabka is an American actor best known for his roles in classic 1980s films such as "The Karate Kid." His portrayal of Johnny Lawrence made him a pop culture icon and earned him a resurgence of fame with the series "Cobra Kai." He continues to act, produce, and direct in both film and television. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Prior to 'The Karate Kid', I did commercials - Kool-Aid, Pepsi, milk - and I had always been cast as the all-American nice guy.

William Zabka

Back when I was maybe 19, guys would go, 'I can kick your butt!' So I had a few showdowns. To my advantage, I learned martial arts, and what you really learn is not to fight.

William Zabka

My training in martial arts was kind of a crash course in how to look like a black belt. I know the moves of a black belt - my kicks, and my stretches, and my punches and all that.

William Zabka

Strangely, when I was a kid, my first acting job, at 5 years old, was a performance of 'The Three Little Pigs.' They cast me as the Big Bad Wolf.

William Zabka