Cobra Kai introduces Sekai Taikai international karate tournament in Season 6

The Sekai Taikai is an international karate tournament featured in Season 6 of Cobra Kai. It gathers Dojos from around the world to compete for the title of "world's best." This season focuses on the tournament's significance and the journey to participate. The tournament takes place in Barcelona, marking a shift from previous seasons that centered on rivalries between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence. The characters Demetri and Hawk describe it as the most prestigious event in modern martial arts. Daniel discovers that his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, once competed in the Sekai Taikai, challenging his belief that Miyagi opposed tournaments. He finds a headband linked to Miyagi, suggesting a serious incident occurred during the tournament.