'Cobra Kai's Martin Kove Confident Pal Sly Stallone Can Fix Stagnant Hollywood

Martin Kove is thrilled his old pal Sly Stallone has become a Hollywood ambassador via President Donald Trump ...

'cause he thinks the town has lost its magic by becoming too political -- and who better than "Rambo" to straighten things out? TMZ caught up with the "Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai" icon at LAX ...



and he straight-up told us Sly is ready to sweep H'wood's leg if that's what needs to be done to bring back some artistic sensibility. MK is confident Sly -- along with Jon Voight and Mel Gibson , also appointed by Trump -- will get Hollywood back to making quality entertainment -- and get the industry to scrap the soapboxes. That said .

.. Martin said he was impressed by the films nominated for Oscars this year -- and that the show was not too political .

.. so he thinks it's clearly moving in the right direction.

Best known for playing the badass "Karate Kid" villain John Kreese ...

Martin tells "Cobra Kai" coming to an end is bittersweet -- but he has multiple projects lined up, including a new film and comic book that he's working on with his son. Bottom line ..

. Martin will show no mercy to anyone who suggests he slow down..