However, the event was overshadowed by an unexpected tragedy involving the franchise's villain, John Kreese (Martin Kove). Kreese's knife, known as the "Eunjangdo", became a key element in the ...

Actor Martin Kove, perhaps best known for his role as John Kreese in the “Karate Kid ... his credits include 1975’s “Capone,” 1985’s “Rambo: First Blood Part II,” 1994’s ...