Yeah he definitely didn't, or didn't understand the point. I'm no film/book analyst but imo Kreese represents unchecked power/aggression. While it is inherently a good thing for men to embrace their masculinity and be aggressive, the important thing is knowing when and how. You still want to strike hard, strike fast, strike first, put an end to things with no mercy, but only when it's really warranted. Part of being mature and having strength is knowing when to be a fully destructive force and when to hold back.

Johnny's Cobra Kai still embraces the ethos and inherent good of teaching boys how to be men through effort, struggle, and harsh criticisms

Yeah he definitely didn't, or didn't understand the point. I'm no film/book analyst but imo Kreese represents unchecked power/aggression. While it is inherently a good thing for men to embrace their masculinity and be aggressive, the important thing is knowing when and how. You still want to strike hard, strike fast, strike first, put an end to things, but only when it's really warranted. Part of being mature and having strength is knowing when to be a fully destructive force and when to hold back.

Johnny's Cobra Kai still embraces the ethos and inherent good of teaching boys how to be men through effort, struggle, and harsh criticisms