Cobra Kai, the hit series that reignited the “Karate Kid” franchise, has reintroduced fans to the down-but-not-out Johnny Lawrence. Over the course of the series, Johnny—played by William Zabka—delivers many memorable quotes that are both humorous and heartwrenching, often highlighting his attempts to redeem himself and revitalize his life. Here are Johnny Lawrence’s 10 best quotes from Cobra Kai:

1. “I’m gonna teach you the style of karate that was taught to me: a method of fighting your pansy-ass generation desperately needs.”

2. “Strike first, strike hard, no mercy.”

3. “When life gets you down, you gotta get back up. That’s what I did; that’s why I’m reopening Cobra Kai.

4. “Fear does not exist in this dojo.”

5. “Quiet! In here we don’t train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak.”

6. “You’re not a kid anymore. The world isn’t just gonna hand it to you.”

7. “I’m not just gonna teach you how to conquer your fears; I’m gonna teach you how to awaken the snake within you.”

8. “Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?”

9. “You let me down when I needed you the most. But you reminded me of something: an enemy deserves no mercy.”

10. “A real fighter can take a hit and keep moving forward… That’s how winning is done!”

With his tough-love approach and one-liners that cut deep, Johnny Lawrence has gained a new legion of fans who appreciate his flawed yet striving character in Cobra Kai.