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Kreese was Silvers teacher, so the respect is there. Now it is a matter of opinion who is the most skillful, if that is what you are asking.

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I think it’s pretty obvious Silver was better if only just.. he was the big boss of Cobra Kai after all. Granted I’m sure Kreese was a more experienced soldier hence why he saved Silvers life in Vietnam countless times. But regarding actual karate skill no one tops Terry Silver. Also.. just from a dramatic point of view... it makes sense that Miyagay would face opponents of ever increasing fighting ability.. first Barnes, then Kreese, then ultimately Terry Silver himself.

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He was the big boss of Cobra Kai?
He was the money behind it. As for skill, again it is hard to judge as we never see Kreese really do a lot. One thing we do know though is that Silver is telegraphing his wheel kick and Kreese can tell.
Again, is the OP on about physical ability or actual knowledge?
You see, if (even though it would never happen) Kreese and Silver were to fight, Kreese could take advantage of Silver telegraphing his wheel kick, and who knows what else.
But like I said, it's all personal opinion.

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Isn't Silver referred to as "the boss" by Kreese himself?

Yeah I'm sure if Silver tried a wheel-kick specifically Kreese would catch it.... but that doesn't mean Kreese is better overall.

Hell the most effective martial art philosophy known to man is named specifically after Terry Silver.

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It’s Silvers money ergo he’s the boss.
Not saying he is better, just trying to ascertain what the OP means by better. I mean could Silver beat Kreese Mano a Mano and does that make him better or is it because he’s younger and fitter? Or does Kreese know more karate and does that make him a better karate man? Quicksilver is a training method that Silver himself uses, if it’s what he taught Barnes and what he uses against Miyagi then it’s effectiveness is probably best for the streets whereas Kreese may well have a better system for point scoring competitions. Again it comes down to what the OP means by who was the better karate man.

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Is Silver fitter than Kreese.. where is that established?

Do you mean to imply that there is evidence that Silver is in his prime and Kreese is past his which could lead to Silver winning even if he isn't technically as good at karate?

The simple question is this...in KK3 if Kreese and Silver fought who would win?

I know you're gonna dodge the question with a "whatever the writer decides!" answer.

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Is Silver fitter than Kreese.. where is that established?

By the fact we see Silver sparring with people. Something we never see Kreese do. He's got a healthier lifestyle. Furthermore Kreese has hit the bottle and hasn't had a student through his doors for six months, so nobody to train or spar with. It's not rocket science is it?

Do you mean to imply that there is evidence that Silver is in his prime and Kreese is past his which could lead to Silver winning even if he isn't technically as good at karate?

I'm implying it's a possibility.

The simple question is this...in KK3 if Kreese and Silver fought who would win?

Actually the question wasn't that though was it? The question by the OP was 'Who was the better Karate man, Silver or Kreese'?

But if YOUR question (making the subject matter about you, AGAIN) is who I think would win in a fight between prime fit Silver and six months idle full of drink Kreese, then my answer would be Silver. If your question was who woulld win between fully fit Silver and fully fit Kreese, then my answer is Kreese.
It is all just opinion though isn't it?

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I don't get it, previously you criticized Terry Silver for having "fall guys" to spar with... and now you say that his sparring bouts with them are evidence that he's in his prime?

Just like when you previously criticized the Quick Silver method only to later claim that you also taught your students quicksilver.

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I don't get it, previously you criticized Terry Silver for having "fall guys" to spar with... and now you say that his sparring bouts with them are evidence that he's in his prime?

Just because he has fall guys doesn't mean he isn't in his prime does it? Rocky Balboa was in his prime but Mickey still fed him stiffs after he got the title.

Just like when you previously criticized the Quick Silver method only to later claim that you also taught your students quicksilver.

No, I don't teach them QuickSilver as it doesn't exist outside the movie. Plus my criticism of QuickSilver was it wasn't right for point scoring competitions but (the methods) were suited to the street.
Glad I cleared that up.

You though are another matter altogether. You ask me to answer a question. I do, but guess what? You still aren't happy!
I've answered your question, now fuck off!

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Just because he has fall guys doesn't mean he isn't in his prime does it? Rocky Balboa was in his prime but Mickey still fed him stiffs after he got the title.

You're trying to square a circle here. You can't use Silver sparring with opponents as evidence that he's in his prime if you're also calling those same sparring opponents FALL GUYS who wouldn't take any real skill to beat.

The opponents Mikey had Rocky fight weren't really "fall guys" they were "good fighters" hand picked because they weren't "killers". But even if they WERE fall guys this only counts (in itself) as evidence AGAINST Rocky being in his prime. Was Rocky still in his prime in R3 despite having fighting fall guys? Maybe... but he was also 34 years old too which is pretty old for a boxer.

No, I don't teach them QuickSilver as it doesn't exist outside the movie. Plus my criticism of QuickSilver was it wasn't right for point scoring competitions but (the methods) were suited to the street.
Glad I cleared that up.

You claimed that you turn wimps into winners and you teach your students to break noses (man can't see) break ribs (man can't breathe) and knock people out (man can't stand).

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You're trying to square a circle here. You can't use Silver sparring with opponents as evidence that he's in his prime if you're also calling those same sparring opponents FALL GUYS who wouldn't take any real skill to beat.

He still displays a skill level, or did you miss that?

The opponents Mikey had Rocky fight weren't really "fall guys" they were "good fighters" hand picked because they weren't "killers". But even if they WERE fall guys this only counts (in itself) as evidence AGAINST Rocky being in his prime. Was Rocky still in his prime in R3 despite having fighting fall guys? Maybe... but he was also 34 years old too which is pretty old for a boxer.

Still fall guys in MY opinion. Furthermore, isn't Silver supposed to be around 34 ( early 30's maybe)? Just because guys are paid to lose, it doesn't mean Silver doesn't have skill.

You claimed that you turn wimps into winners and you teach your students to break noses (man can't see) break ribs (man can't breathe) and knock people out (man can't stand).

Yes, but I was teaching them that prior to 1989. You can call it what you wish, but it was before QuickSilver. Hey, maybe Silver stole my ideas and is trying to take credit for it. I like that, no I really like that! Your whole hero worshipping of QuickSilver is based on my teachings. Lol!

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He still displays a skill level, or did you miss that?

So if you admit that Terry Silver was displaying skill in his sparring bouts, then why do you call his opponents fall guys?

Still fall guys in MY opinion. Furthermore, isn't Silver supposed to be around 34 ( early 30's maybe)? Just because guys are paid to lose, it doesn't mean Silver doesn't have skill.

Mickey in R3 TELLS Rocky that his 10 title defenses were not set ups (i.e. fall guys) but they were good fighters who were simply not killers.

Yes, but I was teaching them that prior to 1989. You can call it what you wish, but it was before QuickSilver. Hey, maybe Silver stole my ideas and is trying to take credit for it. I like that, no I really like that! Your whole hero worshipping of QuickSilver is based on my teachings. Lol!

Very odd that you criticize Quicksilver as ineffectual yet STILL claim to teach it yourself.
You must be very confused.

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So if you admit that Terry Silver was displaying skill in his sparring bouts, then why do you call his opponents fall guys?

Why are you so stupid?
He displays karate skills (ie kicks and punches) that go beyond mere novice. The fact that the opponent is a fall guy is neither here nor there. He still has to deliver those techniques to the opponent.

Mickey in R3 TELLS Rocky that his 10 title defenses were not set ups (i.e. fall guys) but they were good fighter who were simply not killers.

So what part aren't you getting here?
Why are you so stupid?

Very odd that you criticize Quicksilver as ineffectual yet STILL claim to teach it yourself.
You must be very confused.

It seems you are the one confused. Or, are you once again picking out the parts you think supports your argument. Go back and read what I actually said about QuickSilver. You'll find I said it wasn't an effective tournament method but possibly an effective street fighting method.
Why are you so stupid?

Lastly, I see once again you have moved away from the subject matter of who was the better karate man, Kreese or Silver?

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