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My friend, have you given it thought?

lt's four thousand dollars.

My Kung Fu isn't good enough to fight in Thailand.

What does that matter? Win or lose, you'll still be paid!

- And it's a free trip. - My teacher wouldn't agree to it.

Master Hu, have a seat inside.

Business is rough at the moment. Could you...

Damn it! What do you expect me to live on?!

Master Hu, don't be angry. l'll try sending it immediately.

Starting this month, it's been raised to $50 a day.

Raised?

Aren't you aware that everything has been raised now?

Yes...

You've been overdue for a month, that's now $750 at the new rate.

Plus $375 interest, it's $1125.

So much money... How can l pay that?

Also... There's the $1500 in advance too.

The total is...$2625.

You're worse than robbers!

We're not going to pay! What can they do if we don't pay?!

Take her away!

Father!

l tell you now: You have three days to deliver the ransom.

Understand?!

What sort of world is this?!

l'm going to report it to the police!

Report it? Are you looking to die?!

Just how can l accumulate that amount?

Teacher, let me go and fight in the Thailand competition.

You're not good enough yet, and you want to go?

They're all professional boxers.

You've no experience at all! You'd only worry me by going.

Without money, my sister's finished!

Teacher, please let me go. l'll get that money!

Would you sacrifice your honour for money?

Don't worry, l won't tell who my teacher is.

Silly boy, they're running a business.

lf they don't advertise, how are they going to get people to come and watch?

Teacher, please disown me from your school.

Hold it!

They want two men.

- Would they accept you alone? - l'll go with him!

Brother, you...

lt's not child's play!

Getting beat to death during Thai competitions isn't against Thai laws.

l'm...not afraid of death.

Except this, it's my only way of helping Brother.

Alright, you go and tell the agent:

We'll take part only as private competitors for the competition.

We aren't representing any school.

Yes! Thank you Teacher!

Father, you go and inform the Martial Arts Association.

l'll go right now.

- Beat him! - Beat him!

Break it up!

Continue!

One, two, three...

...four, five...

...six, seven, eight...

...nine, ten.

You have to remember that kicking is the common technique in Thai Boxing.

- Hit! - Hit!

Sorry...

One, two, three, four...

...five, six...

...seven, eight, nine, ten!

- Quickly get out! - Leave!

Hello?

That's right, this is the Martial Arts Association.

Hello...

-Well? -Well? How was it?

They lost?

l didn't think they'd lose so disastrously.

Uncle Yuan, my father. He...

Master Yuan's fine, but your brother's hurt.

Your other brother was beaten to death.

Such as disgrace!

He's no right to be representing us!

How can we have someone like him?

Mr Fan, did they seek your approval to compete?

Then why didn't you stop them?!

How was l to have prevented his own private actions?

All the newspapers labelled him our representative.

lt's shameful to us all!

We've no place for such people!

Suspend his membership!

- Right! - Suspend his membership!

Father!

Father!

Brother...

- Has anything happened at home? - Nothing.

What are the newspapers saying here?

They said you lost, also that it was a terrible defeat.

Defeat is common.

As long as we learn from the reasons of the defeat, improve and practise harder, we'll win next time.

There won't be a next time. We were no match forthem!

Are the Thais really that tough?

We lack in physique and the experience when compared to them.

We didn't think our defeat would end so badly.

We couldn't even stand a minute.

Father, where are you going?

l'm going to the Martial Arts Association to share our lesson of defeat.

You just came back. There's no rush.

Wait a few days. Now, why don't you rest a bit...

Xiao Feng, are they...?

lt's nothing like that. Only a few misunderstood you.

Then l must go and explain to them.

Explain what?!

We were disgraced by you! You still have the face to come here and explain?!

- You... - Master Liu.

Alright, we know about your story in Thailand. What do you wish to explain?

Yes, wasted time and money, what else is there to explain?

What do you mean?! l...

You used the name of the association and disgraced it in Thailand.

What is there to explain?

l didn't say l represented anyone.

All the newspapers wrote about it!

lf you consider yourself a Chinese man, you should take your own life in shame.

How dare he come here and explain to us?

Gentlemen, control yourselves.

Let's all listen carefully and try to understand the reasons of Master Liu's defeat in Thailand.

You go ahead and listen! l have no time for this!

lt's shameful to be in his presence.

- We shouldn't say such things... - Sir!

lf the association doesn't take action, then l'll be the first to withdraw.

Let's all remain calm. No need to...

MARTlAL ARTS ASSOClATlON

Don't feel bad. l'll try talking to them.

Thank you. l don't blame them.

lt was my fault. l shouldn't have gone to compete in Thailand.

l advised against your going too, yet you still went on your own without telling me.

l was confused then.

They're saying you went for money. ls that true?

How much for?

Four thousand dollars, but l didn't get a single cent.

They didn't pay?

- They paid. - Then you...

lt's a long story. l'll explain to you another day.

Cancel the marriage if you want!

Take it!

Don't get me wrong. l don't mean to cancel the wedding.

- So what is it? - My father.

l'm marrying you, not your father.

He disapproves. What else can l do?

Why didn't your father disapprove earlier?

Because my father was defeated in Thailand.

He feels disgusted, am l right?

Enough of this! Get back to your father and quick!

You hold onto this.

- l'll go and persuade my father. - Go away!

l won't marry a coward like you!

Father...

Was it your father that sent you here?

Let's go, l'll ask your father myself.

You must remember:

Martial Arts is a form of exercise.

lt's not meant for showing off.

Therefore, you should pay attention. Don't try and flunk off from here!

Or you'll regret it when you do need it.

lf you choose to go overseas and get defeated by just thugs,

...you'll disgrace your teacher's face and all faces of China.

Father...

Now, Chinese Kung Fu is appreciated worldwide.

This is something the Chinese should be proud of.

We all must treasure this honour!

Don't fight if you're not good enough.

You'll lose your life and your honour.

Father...

Mr Liu is here.

Master Liu...

Haven't you said enough?!

These youngsters need to be taught.

lf l don't teach them, there'll be problems ahead.

l have something to ask you.

- What is it? - What has my daughter done wrong?!

Your daughter hasn't done anything wrong.

Then why did you call off their marriage?!

So it's this you want to talk about.

l just think they aren't old enough. No need to get married yet.

Master Li, don't forget it was you who desperately wanted my Xiao Feng married into your family.

Not the other way around!

That's right.

However, l just think they're not a good match now - hence why l cancelled.

What do you mean ''not a good match''?!

Mr Liu...

You and l are old friends.

You shouldn't be so loud with your words. lt can ruin the look on your face.

You...

The marriage is definitely off.

Think you're so great?!

You're all good students. Why do you wish to withdraw?

Big Sister, we're the laughing stock in town.

They despise us for what we learn. Getting defeated within a minute.

You tell us, how do we face the world?

As a person, one must learn. With defeat, there will be victory.

Our defeat in Thailand has its reasons.

What reasons? Just admit you're useless. No need to bluff.

- What did you say?! - Nothing.

l do have the right to stop learning, right?

Alright.

lf everyone isn't willing to learn, then we won't force you to stay.

We can still be friends.

Brother...

...return their applications.

-What are you doing? - Practising.

- Practising what? - How to tolerate blows.

You're crazy.

l failed because l couldn't take any punches in Thailand.

What's that? You still want to fight in Thailand?

Of course. A man who doesn't take revenge is not a man!

You're wrong. This isn't about any revenge.

You were outnumbered. This isn't the correct approach.

You must have versatile use of technique in Martial Arts.

lt's easy to say.

But when you're on the fighting grounds, you become so lost and confused.

My heart just kept beating.

Then l fell without knowing why.

You were inexperienced and nervous.

A martial artist must remain calm.

Well? There's only two of you? Where are the rest of them?

They...

They've gone on a vacation.

And you let them go?

Silly girl!

There's a saying:

''Fists and songs do not leave from hand and mouth.'' (One must practice at all times)

Go! Get them back to practise.

You go ahead and drink some tea. Brother will go and bring them back here.

How do l get them back for practise?

We can't let father know that everyone withdrew.

lt would be too much for him.

Then...what can we do?

l have an idea! Let's go!

YUN LAl TEA HOUSE

Mr Chen. Morning.

- What would you like? - Sau Mei.

- Here... - Eat...

Zai, didn't you go for a vacation?

Vacation? How can we do something like that?

Then why aren't you practising?

Practise? Practise what?

- Practice useless Kung Fu? - Right, so we can get beaten up.

What did you say?

l'm just saying what needs to be said. lt's my right.

Come back to the school with me!

What? And go close it up?

- You... - Alright!

Master Liu, they're no longer your students.

What a tough face! Go back to Thailand and use your tough face there!

The bill!

GUO SHENG ACTlNG COMPANY

Are you two here to register?

We're looking for extras.

Which film company are you from?

How much are your extras per day?

Basic extras are $10. Better ones are $20.

$30 for extras in suits. $40 for speaking extras.

Alright, l want ten of the $10 kind.

- Just ten? - All young men.

How many days of filming?

One day.

One day's rather difficult.

- Please help us. - Leave your address.

l'll inform you.

Father, sleep early. We must practise tomorrow.

Practise?

Yes, we've got ten people to train with.

Got ten people?

Brother has lined up ten people for the morning.

The others are coming back soon.

- Go to bed. - You...

l have two letters to write.

l think you're a disgrace to Martial Artists!

You used the name of the association and brought shamed upon us.

You're a black sheep!

lf you consider yourself a Chinese man, you should take your own life in shame!

lt's disgraceful to be in his presence.

Cancel the marriage?

Because my father was beaten in Thailand, he's a disgrace to you?

Now, Chinese Kung Fu is appreciated worldwide.

This is an honour the Chinese should be proud of.

Why did you destroy that honour?!

Go back to Thailand and use your tough face there!

l don't want to hear it...

Go away!

Everyone go away!

Die! Die! How come how you're not dead?!

- Die! - Die!

lt's wasn't my fault...

lt really wasn't my fault!

lt wasn't my fault!

Father!

Father!

Ridiculous!

This is a ridiculous concept!

Not only ridiculous, it's shameless too.

A woman learning Thai Boxing?

Sir! l haven't come to be preached.

l'm withdrawing out of respect for you.

lt's within my freedom to learn Thai Boxing.

Who's to stop me?

Have you forgotten how your father died?

My father died because you all made him!

Miss Feng, you can't say that.

Why can't l say what l want?

Your father disgraced himself.

That's right. My father disgraced himself.

He didn't grasp that amateurs are no match for professionals.

But still, all of you are pigheaded. Thinking Chinese Kung Fu is invincible.

lnstead of learning from failure, you still berated my father!

Gentlemen, who is it that's at fault?!

So, we should broaden our minds as to pave way for any future victories.

Broaden our minds? The Chinese teach Kung Fu behind closed doors.

Daughters are excluded from lessons.

Who would let others study their Kung Fu?

Master Liu taught you all he knew.

My father was too open-minded, which lead to his death.

Everyone think about it:

Chinese Martial Arts have existed in our culture for thousands of years.

Yet, how much is passed down to us?

Good movements in our history have been forgotten.

lf we try to keep other schools out, how can we compete?

Therefore, l wish to learn Thai Boxing.

Then you're belittling Chinese Kung Fu!

That's right! l am belittling Chinese Kung Fu.

l'll use Thai Boxing to deal with you all!

Hold it!

Brother Wu, we must stop making mistakes.

Her impudence irritates me!

Why be bothered by her?

No.

As she's belittling Chinese Kung Fu, l'll show her something...

- Right! She ought to be taught a lesson! - She can't disgrace us again in Thailand...

When will Chinese Martial Artists ever unite?

No way!

This...would benefit you all.

No!

Our Master likes this place. He won't accept ''no''.

Brother, what is it?

They want our school to teach Karate.

What is it you want?

This is the leader of the Japanese Karate League:

lroue lchiro.

Away with this nonsense. What are you here for?

We heard the school was closing down. Hence, we wanted to turn this...

- ...in to a Karate school. - No!

We'll pay you rent.

Also 20% of the school fees.

Little Miss, this would do you a lot of good.

You can learn the great Japanese Karate free.

lt's better than Chinese Kung Fu.

Brother, have them leave.

Go! Leave!

Chinese Kung Fu's useless!

Leave!

- Miss Feng, that was good Kung Fu. - Thank you for your compliment.

You have good Kung Fu, why do have to learn Thai Boxing?

lt's not because l have good Kung Fu, they're just too weak.

Miss Feng, l don't think you need to go to Thailand.

How about we work out how we can win with Chinese Kung Fu?

No, l must go.

Why do you insist on still going?

This isn't just about me. A person must admit defeat and face reality.

Thus Chinese Kung Fu won't be a match for Thai Boxing.

Nonsense!

- Have you forgotten who you are? - This isn't the Martial Arts Association.

You better watch what you're saying.

To youngsters like you, need l be civil?

Leave! All of you!

- Who are you shouting at? - All of you!

Let me teach him a lesson!

Are you all trying to bully me?

What rubbish... A fight one-on-one!

Alright.

l'll see what l can learn from your invincible Chinese Kung Fu.

Miss Feng...

Don't worry, it's a token fight. l won't hurt him.

Please...

Thanks for your lenience. Goodbye.

Miss Feng!

Brother, it's alright. Take a rest.

Please, Miss Feng.

Alright, let's leave it at that.

We've seen Miss Feng's Kung Fu.

She insists on learning Thai boxing, so we can't force her not to.

Let's go back.

ls this why you want to learn Thai Boxing?

Sir, my trip to Bangkok isn't to learn Thai Boxing.

We have to face the reality that Thai Boxing has its merits.

Therefore, l want to go and attain a better understanding of it.

So that we also may defeat others.

l see your theory.

l just want to crush their pride.

When are you going? Can l help with anything?

l've never been to Bangkok. Sir, please introduce me to friends you know.

That's easy.

l have a friend there. He can come to pick you up.

There's no-one to meet us.

Perhaps Mr. Li didn't receive the letter.

What can we do?

Hold on, l have an address here.

We'll take a taxi there. Let's go.

lt's strange. Why haven't they arrived?

They may have changed their flight.

lt's not likely. lt's clearly written in the letter.

l'll check the passenger list.

Their names are there. They must have gone.

Gone?

Strange... Where could they have gone?

Not enough.

Not enough...

- US $10. - What?

- US $10. - US $10?!

That's right. US $10.

Are you sure? US $10?

Why didn't you start the meter?

- All away from the airport... - What's that? l won't pay.

- What are you doing? - Whom do you want?

l'm looking for Mr. Li Qi Hong. My name is Xiao Feng - from Hong Kong.

lt's you...

What are you doing?

- What is it? - What is it?

He's charging me US $10.

- So expensive? - Where did you come from?

The airport.

Why did you arrive so late?

- Have you been to any other places? - No, we came straight here.

He thought you were tourists and gave you a tour around town.

lnfact, 20 Baht would have been enough.

Why didn't he use the meter?

Meters aren't always used.

You must bargain before each ride.

Then why bother having a meter?!

Forget it... Let's talk inside.

l understand your matters.

l'll show you the various schools.

LAMFAPHA SlTDAMNERN (TRAlNEE)

SAUN MlS GA ONE CAMP (PLACE)

MR CHANAl PHONGSUPHA (PROMOTER)

Here, watch these two as they fight.

Use the feet!

This man will be your opponent. You must observe him.

He's a top boxer in Thailand. Practises everyday!

This is in slow motion. Brother...

...notice his leg.

Pay attention to how he kicks.

They often practise fighting.

He's very quick.

Pay attention.

This is a very important match. lt caused a sensation across Thailand.

No wonder tickets are sold out.

Both of them are top boxers. This is a handicap match.

Truly amazing.

Brother, watch how they fight.

You did a good job filming.

l think you must know a lot about Thai Boxing now.

Since we've arrived, l've researched for a month.

l discovered Thai Boxing derived from ordinary boxing.

Stop when your opponent is down.

This is a handicap for Chinese Kung Fu.

So we must remember:

Falling's alright, but don't pass out.

So you must attack by making your opponent pass out, not by making him fall out.

The ring passes as an advantage for Thai boxers.

They often bounce from the ropes to attack.

This can take Chinese boxers by surprise.

Chinese Kung Fu is meant for defence, not competition.

However, Thai Boxing is suited for competition.

This differs amateurs from professionals.

Even the training is different.

Have you thought out a way to win using Thai Boxing?

Uncle Li...

Can you get Thai boxers for brother to practise with?

l got them ready. We'll begin tomorrow.

lf it gets too much, then hold on to this rope.

The referee will separate you. This is a rule of Thai style.

Remember this useful tactic.

Miss, a telegram for you.

What is it?

Fang is coming tomorrow.

He'll be coming for the press conference.

Fellow members of the press.

Firstly, l must make it clear:

We've come to Thailand as private individuals.

We represent no school, or anyone else.

Kindly report as it is.

Do you expect a miracle to happen this time?

ln Kung Fu, there are no miracles.

How long can your people stand?

l tell you all, that we can only do our best.

lf Chinese Kung Fu is for showing off, why come here to disgrace yourself?

We've come here to learn Thai Martial Arts.

We feel this is nothing to be ashamed about.

The odds are five to one against you. They bet you won't last one round.

Did you know that?

That has nothing to do with the match.

lf you lose again, will you come back?

That depends on the loss.

l envy you for not fearing defeat.

For a martial artist, this is an important factor.

How long will your man last?

The match will provide that answer.

Were you bribed?

Talk!

Boss, don't blame Sabbah. l think he did his best.

l don't believe anyone can defeat him.

We didn't lose either.

Ridiculous! l'm going bankrupt!

Don't worry. l'll fight one more match for you.

That will win your money back.

Alright, we'll have another match.

Another match? No.

Why not?

We need our rest.

Besides, the match ended in a draw. lsn't that a happy ending enough?

That's right, it was a happy ending.

Are you scared of another match?!

- Then why come to disgrace yourself? - We didn't lose to you.

Fight out if you dare!

Mr. Wangba, all martial artists are brothers.

Why must we fight it out?

l know. Chinese Kung Fu was defeated.

So you're actually lucky to have a draw!

- What do you mean by that? - Are you sure you can win?

Of course!

What if you don't?

l'll retire from the boxing ring.

Alright, l'll fight you!

You?

A handicapped match.

This isn't child's play.

lt's a fight to the death.

Alright.

lf l got killed in a match, then no-one would be to blame.

You proceed with the match.

You aren't qualified to fight.

Why not?

Thai competition rules: Women aren't allowed in to the ring.

ls there such a rule?

- This is our tradition. - l don't think that's fair!

Alright, l'll think of a way...

...for you to die!

One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six...

One! Two! Three! Four!

Five! Six! Seven! Eight!

Nine...

One! Two! Three! Four!

Five! Six! Seven...

One! Two! Three! Four!

Five! Six! Seven!

Eight! Nine! Ten!

One! Two! Three!

Four! Five! Six! Seven!

Eight! Nine...

One! Two! Three! Four!

Five! Six! Seven!

Eight! Nine...

One! Two! Three! Four!

Five! Six! Seven...

One! Two! Three!

Four! Five! Six! Seven!

Eight! Nine! Ten!

- Have you seen Lang Ying? - No.

Strange... Where could she have gone?

Has she gone home?

Let's go back and check.

Yes, l am.

Whatever it is, we can talk. Please don't hurt my daughter.

Alright, l'll be there.

-Where have they taken your daughter? -Ayuthia.

Let's go, quickly.

This place is too huge. Let's spread out and search. We'll meet here later.

Where is Li Qi Hong?

What is it you want?

l want from Li Qi Hong:

$500,000.

That's blackmail.

Father!

Brother...

...where are they?

My child, are you alright?

- What happened to the others? - They got away.

Thank you, but things have gotten worse. Go back, hurry!

KARATE HEADQUARTERS

Leave!

No... Chinese Kung Fu... Very good...

l hope that you change yourself for the better.

Go!

- Congratulations, Miss Feng. - Thank you Sir.

You've gained back a lot of face for us.

Thank you. Please sit inside....

Hang it up overthere.

This is a day of unity between us.

Where are those stubborn men?

Master Chen!