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into another street fight.

I hate you, you know that?

Yeah.

Tell him where you got it. Always.

When you find yourself another chump, bring him around.

My boy's always hungry.

Your boy was lucky.

sick about this as you are. I lost a yard and a half on him.

I never would have thought if it wasn't for the money you offered.

What he did was his own choice.

What?

What's that look?

You got something to say?

Look, this was just a little neighborhood punch -up.

Couple guys getting it on.

Who knew the bomb couldn't take a punch?

Well, we got a tough guy.

Relax, China man.

There is a word for people who profit from

others' pain and misery.

Entrepreneur?

Power.

It's all just words, China man.

To the whistleblowers.

It's all just words.

Call it a night, man.

Come on, let's go. Let's get out of here. Move. Come on, come on. Come on,

got a night. Come on.

The grandson of Kwai Chang Kane

walks out of the past.

Well, I want to fight.

Yeah.

So did your great -grandfather when he was your age.

He teaches his son wisdom at a Shaolin temple.

An evil force destroyed that temple. Father and son each believed the other

perished. Fifteen years later, they were reunited.

Now Cain faced new challenges.

And his son grew up.

Look, I'm not my father. I don't do kung fu. I'm a cop. That's who I am. That's

what I am.

I am king.

I will help you.

So how did... eagle see the mouse?

The eagle has a telescope.

No, the eagle does not have a telescope.

Then how did he see the mouse?

The eagle soars above the sky, the bright blue sky, a

thousand feet perhaps.

He wheels and turns, hungry, waiting for his prey.

knowing it will come even though he is a thousand feet high.

Maybe higher.

Maybe higher.

And he looks for his lunch.

Way down there.

The little itty -bitty mouse runs from his burrow.

The eagle doesn't see him.

But for his own reasons, the mouse looks up at the eagle.

And then the eagle says,

Ha!

Yeah, perhaps he got him.

Are you saying that if the mouse hadn't looked up, the eagle wouldn't have seen

him?

Why don't we ask our guest?

I think the mouse was a goner when he left the house.

Perhaps. But is not everything revealed in the eyes?

Truth, purpose, intent.

The wise man never reveals more than he wishes. Not in his eyes, nor with his

words, nor in his manner.

Then it is wise to deceive.

It is wise to be prudent.

Li Ba Quan said, truth in the hands of a fool is more dangerous than any sword.

Class is dismissed.

Thanks. I had a great time.

Goodbye, Master King. Goodbye, Master King.

Are you leaving?

Yes.

Just like that? You're going to leave me here?

Yes.

Aren't you worried I might steal something?

Do you intend to steal?

He'll know.

Then why should I be concerned?

Aren't you even going to ask me why I'm here?

If you wished me to know that, you would tell me.

They say you know things.

That you have the knowledge of the masters.

I wish to learn.

Hey, man.

It's rubber.

Yes. It was a test, not an attack.

I've studied Chi -To -Ru.

I've studied Muay Thai.

But mostly...

I've combined them all to create my own style.

I've been dedicated to training my body to master all these physical skills, to

be comfortable to weapons of defense and death.

Your skill is great.

I cannot add to it. I think it should be registered as a deadly weapon.

My son.

Peter.

Jay Cutson.

Did you work here with your father?

No. I'm a cop.

I come to you because I want to walk that ultimate path.

To discover the true harmony which exists between the mind and the body.

You have chosen the mountain which is difficult to climb.

I won't know if I'm ready until I succeed.

I know that you don't teach just anyone.

And I know that many can travel a mile, but few can go that final inch.

I wish to journey that final inch.

I would be honored to share your journey.

Excuse me.

You're a lucky man.

To have him for a father.

You're floating.

You must be part of the ground.

Now your head is dropping.

You must do better than this.

I'm doing the best that I can.

For the son of Kwai Chang Kane, this version of your best is obviously not

enough.

I wanted to talk to you about Danny Johnson, the young man that died in that

street fight.

A death for no purpose.

Well, the purpose was money.

Someone finds a badass street fighter, then other people find a better badass

take him out. It's all about bets and money.

I'm not interested in busting the guys that fight. I'm after the guys that

organize it.

The problem is that they keep moving the locations of the fight, and I just

wondered if you'd heard anything.

I have heard nothing.

Well, tell me if you do.

That guy, uh, Jake?

He looked pretty good.

About as good as they come.

Yeah, great.

Thank you.

So what would you teach him?

Why?

Sorry I asked.

It's none of my business. Forget it. You misunderstand.

The why is what he needs to learn.

In his haste to master the how.

Those belong to us now.

Oh, you're a big, tough guy. Right, right.

Yeah, come on.

Come on, give me a break.

What do we got here?

What's this? What's this? Huh?

You want this? Huh? Here, you want this? Guys, guys, guys.

You want this? Why are you bothering this kid, man?

Hey, buzz off.

They're taking my flowers.

Oh, taking your flowers off. You know what gets me about bullies?

You wax the little guy around, you talk trash.

But here's the problem.

You got no style.

That's what I'm talking about, guys. A little bit of style.

Yeah.

Look at that.

Take it easy.

Let's just chill out a little bit.

Right.

See? Incredible, man.

Are you getting this?

What do you think?

Classy. I think I need to talk to him.

You bring him to the club.

No problem.

You're excellent.

Thanks so much, man. I think we found what we need to put Sweet's boy all in

dirt.

Thanks so much. You're welcome. Don't worry about it.

So don't be intimidated when you meet him. He's a hell of a guy. He really is.

Marie, I gotta go.

This is the kid, Jake.

Jake Hudson, meet Marie.

Sit with me, my brother.

Lady, give my friend some space.

Can I get you something?

No, it's all right.

I've caught the interest of the lady.

I need to get some work.

I saw you in that parking garage.

What was that all about?

It was just asking the kids.

I could see that.

What I want to know is why you got involved.

You a do -gooder or you just can't mind your own business?

Something like that.

Here,

Jake.

No thanks, man.

You got to keep it or you'll throw off the natural order thing.

You did something right. You should be rewarded.

Keep it.

He's got more.

You had a lot of fights.

No, not many at all.

You ever thought about fighting professionally?

No, man, I'm too old.

To learn to box, you gotta start young.

I'm not talking about that.

I'm talking about professional street fight.

You familiar with them? But I wouldn't exactly call street fights professional.

But professional means you get paid.

You got a skill.

You know how to fight.

It's like a gift.

It's like playing the piano.

It's a way to make money.

How much would I make?

First fight, a couple thousand.

If you win, that's cash.

My hand to yours.

You win the first one, the next time you make a little more.

If it's okay.

As long as no one gets hurt.

That's up to you.

Just make him quit.

When? Let's go tonight.

All right.

Andy will pick you up.

The location for these things, for obvious reasons, is not spread around.

Fair enough.

I'll see you tonight.

Yeah.

the man who killed danny any other distinct characteristics

we'll need a description of everybody he thought by

better promoters that guy that you spoke to what's his name

i don't know okay well we'll get you started here we

gotta talk donnie double b

You looking sharp?

Hey, bought and paid for, man. I got the receipts.

Listen, listen.

It's not my desire to disturb you at this present time, but there was certain

information you were eager to procure.

And have you?

Yeah, vis -a -vis this current spate of professional street fights. What do you

got?

I wonder.

If I provided you with what you wanted, could you perhaps call a certain lady at

the DA's office?

Miss Roberts? Oh, you got that right.

See, you could tell her...

How very, uh, very helpful I've been of late. And even you could encourage her

to perhaps cut me just a little slack regarding the current, uh, legal

She's a tough nut, Donnie. Oh, Pete, of this I am very much aware. Look, when we

get back to the fight. Oh, yeah, yeah.

This very night.

Quick. Hey, that's how these events sometimes occur.

Hmm. Well, that's good. You and I'll go together.

Hey, no.

No, you can go.

Look, the individuals that habituate these events, frankly, they scared the

bejesus out of me.

Donnie, Donnie, I'll be there with you.

Why does this not now fill me with confidence?

Good punching.

Solid.

But you're working too hard at it.

How are you going to wear yourself out like that?

Well, it's a workout, man. Don't you get tired when you work out? No.

Actually, I feel kind of refreshed.

Why?

Well, you know.

Yeah.

Tell my son.

In this room, all around is energy.

And you can tap into that energy.

You can feel.

You can feel it.

Yeah.

It's a source of power.

That's it.

Good. And you gather that power and you

direct it.

Yes.

You use it.

Not your own strength.

the power that surrounds you and become part of it.

Now, combine it with the energy of the bag.

I can't believe that. I barely touched it.

Exactly. That's the point.

I never really put all that into words before.

But that's the chi, isn't it?

Yes.

Is that also the why?

Yes. Part of it. There is much more.

You are a good student.

Leave the gun.

All you got to do is make sure the other guy doesn't want to fight anymore.

Hey, that's all? You sure?

This is what I do.

Of course I'm sure.

And I get my money today.

Cash. My hand to yours.

That's great.

You have no idea how much my family needs to help me.

Sure I do.

Sure I do. All right. Just so long as nobody gets hurt.

That's up to you.

You're not carrying, are you, Jake?

I see you, Jake. Andy, what's up, man?

Hi.

Go on, kid.

That's for life.

Business.

Business.

Check you later.

See you tonight, Jake.

Jake Hudson.

How you doing?

Leo eats big.

He can tape Leo.

They're not going to bet on a toy poodle.

We got to give them something.

Okay. But I'm not wasting Leo's time.

O 'Brien!

So, is it my fault I was in the wrong place at the right time?

The clarity of his gesture is not lost in his lack of eloquence.

What?

Just give the man your gun.

Oh, no, I promised my mother I'd never give my gun to strangers.

Petey, Petey, a breaching of weapons -related etiquette can have the most

alarming consequences. Besides, you ain't getting in till you lose the heat.

13. A lucky number.

There would appear to be an eager sporting group today.

the situation under a variety of controls.

You can see this guy's gonna try and kill me.

Oh, no!

Oh, my money.

Now.

Don't get involved, man.

You little piece of dirt.

And what are you doing here?

Fighting the urge to puke.

This is why you want my father to teach you.

So you can be a better street fighter.

And he said $2 ,000.

I said a couple thousand.

Yeah, your thousand's short.

The other half is contingent.

Contingent?

What does that mean?

I hold some back for you.

Yeah, but I won.

And you won. And it was beautiful, Jake.

We got a great future together.

A future?

You might have won with him, but you're not counting my father.

Not anymore.

What is your piece in this?

Ain't nothing.

We got no piece. We're just heading for the door.

Right? Come on.

Hey, hey!

It would be helpful if you remembered you were a cop.

I'd get seriously killed for bringing you in here.

Yeah, let's go for a drink.

That's it.

I'm not going to fight like this again.

I just want the one I got coming to me.

What you got coming to you is what I give you.

Contingent gets paid after expenses.

After you fight again.

After you keep winning.

Sweet. We got to talk.

Did I win?

Let's make some real money.

Put my boy against Leo.

Leo would kill him.

That's what brings in the heavy hitter.

That sure makes it real.

You deliver that kid.

I'll deliver the action.

They've changed Do you know the ancient proverb

That no man can step in the same river twice Because

the river is always moving always changing

as every second of our lives, we are changing.

That is the state of everything in nature, except

the Tao, which is always constant.

To accept it requires no effort.

I have to leave.

I'm not worthy to be your student.

People don't always have a choice about what they do.

No choice at all.

Looks like you lost a student.

Once a student and a teacher meet, the relationship never ends.

Like a father and son.

You once told me a dog that will bring a bone will carry one.

I came here bringing a bone out of meanness and jealousy.

Like a little kid bringing tales and carrying stories.

I saw you and your student in a professional street fight.

That disturbed you?

Yeah, it made me furious.

That he would take everything he learned into a street fight.

As yet, I have taught him nothing.

No, that's not the point. You don't walk out of this coon and into a street

fight. It's just not done. It's not right.

Listen to me getting all bent out of shape.

No, Benny, Benny, it could never happen again. It was an act of God. One in a

million chance. No, no, guaranteed.

Hey, hey, I gotta go. I gotta go.

Lula. Oh, Lula. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Come back. Lula. Oh, my dear, it's Lula.

This transaction that I am proposing, it would be mutually beneficial in the

most incontrovertible way.

Look, I said forget it, okay? When I find that little weasel, I'm going to

out his mouth. Oh, hey, quit hiding.

Hey!

Get out of the way.

Get out of the way.

You sure it was Donnie Double D?

Yeah, what happened?

That's between him and me.

Well, hell, you missed him here, you can find him later. Marie's got a fight

between Leo and that kid who creamed O 'Brien.

Donnie will be there for sure.

Leo gonna kill that kid.

That's the deal. This one's to the finish.

How did Marie arrange that? The way I heard it, the kid wasn't gonna fight

anymore. Well, it seems Jake's got a very secret.

Oh, Lord, that's all Marie had to hear.

Pretty way the kid had no way to turn that wasn't left.

I find Mr. Double D at ringside, there'll be two bodies for the dumpster.

And maybe Dr.

Marie make you and Donnie Double D the undercut.

Ooh, wow, Donnie.

You have such powerful hands.

I may have to change my mind about this mutually beneficial transaction you

proposed, huh?

You may.

Mm -hmm.

I mean, I mean... You would?

I mean, I mean, I can't.

I mean, I'd love to, but I gotta run.

I'm sorry.

I'm real sorry.

I've been looking for you, man.

Donnie.

Oh, that's my father. Donnie Double D.

Another fight's been set up with your friend Jake.

They got to him.

Perhaps they got to something more precious to him than his own life.

He's got family, damn it.

There's always a way in.

Yeah, the word is one of them won't be leaving alive.

Where? Same place.

But hey, you're alone on this one.

Not quite alone.

no place or no show today.

This contest is to the finish.

So just place your money in this hand here.

Come on now, don't be shy.

Kid, you gotta be careful with this guy. He's big and strong, but he's quick and

fast. He's got a left like that that comes from out of nowhere.

You gotta watch him. He ain't stupid.

He's a smart fighter.

Thanks.

Against strength.

And my money against yours.

Handing from Main Street, USA, the undefeated and original clock cleaner,

Delano.

The party's over, Marie.

Well, China man, you must really hate breathing in and breathing out.

My pupil does not fight.

Excuse me, I have business to tend to.

You don't understand.

I have to do this.

No one needs to dishonor himself.

It's just a fight. It's not just a fight. Bye, Jake. It's a game. They're

you as a piece of meat.

Hey, I can look after myself, okay?

You have been trained.

Look,

my family's on the line.

Look, if any of these scumbags touches you or gets near your family, I'll have

the whole Metro Division down on them.

Excuse me.

Okay, kid.

If we have caused you some inconvenience, I apologize.

Your apologies don't mean squat, China man.

You're messing with the forces of nature.

These gentlemen are sportsmen.

This is no more than a social outlet.

I'm providing a community service.

Besides, all the fancy footwork in the world.

Won't save your butt in here.

We will go now.

Hey, come on. Who's on my best? Hey, hey.

What do I know? Don't you understand?

The end of the oath.

Remember your training.

Yeah.

Gotta hit it when this happens.

symbolizes the duality and the oneness of battle.

One man acts, the other reacts.

Both men are connected, not as warriors, but as partners.

I never looked at fighting like that.

Oh, who else would?

Besides a shy one tree.

To me, fighting was a challenge.

Being in there with a guy as good as me.

And finding out who's who.

Yeah.

Well, it's one way to learn about yourself, but not the best.

Maybe not.

But this isn't about fighting, is it?

No.

It is about union.

In Kung Fu, battle does not force you apart.

It brings you together.

Two halves of the same whole.

One is the yin.

The other is the yang.

So what, when we fight, we're searching for what?

Wholeness.

Yeah, wholeness, but... How can you find wholeness in a street fight?

You can't, because...

It's not out here.

It's in here.

Yeah.

The search is here.

This is where the completeness we seek can be found.

This.

One true battle.

What if I fell?

Well, that can be a tough one to win.

It is never won.

It is never lost.

Only fought for.