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Bruce Lee came to help the three girls.

So, he committed violence to the landlord, Mr. Burton.

He beat Mr. Burton unconscious.

Mr. Burton stated this after he became conscious.

We can end the case here now.

No, no, chief.

We also have another hypothesis.

What we need are facts and evidence, not hypothesis.

On the contrary,

our further investigation started with a hypothesis.

Arroyo said that her landlord, Mr. Burton, was trying to rape her.

Bruce Lee came to rescue Arroyo, and knocked out Mr. Burton.

Any other testimony or witness?

If Arroyo's accusation was true, then her shouting for help

would've been heard by neighbors or some passersby.

Our investigation started with the search for witnesses who heard the shouting.

Wait, wait.

I'd like to know if Arroyo

has been examined for sperm by forensics?

No, chief, what I said was Mr. Burton was trying to rape her,

not raping her.

So there's no need to ask Arroyo to do the checkup.

Also, because of the cultural difference,

Asian women are ashamed of taking this type of checkup.

If Bruce Lee wasn't there in time,

then the outcome of the case wouldn't be attempted rape.

Do you have any evidence?

Yes, I just said,

our investigation started with the search for witnesses who heard the shouting.

This is the testimony

from the couple who happened to pass by the locale.

They stated that when they passed by that crime scene,

they heard a girl shouting for help.

This testimony is in accordance with the victim,

Arroyo's, testimony of her landlord, Mr. Burton's intended rape.

But they didn't witness what was happening in the room.

But they did see

two other female students who came to knock on the door.

Then, they also saw the young man named Bruce Lee

break the door and rush in.

Subsequently, the shouting stopped.

Can't this testimony prove what was happening in the room?

This is also evidence.

If the intended raping was not actually happening in the room,

then, Bruce Lee, the litigant,

wouldn't have broken the door and rushed in.

What I want to say is, Mr. Burton survived the North Korea War.

We can't imagine some one like him doing this.

But as a matter of fact, our once hero

has three records of intended rape.

He served jail time ten years ago.

Do you have any other questions?

One more thing,

when Bruce Lee broke in, what tool did he use?

-The tool he used was his fist. -Impossible.

That's impossible.

His fist. You mean, fist?

Nobody will believe that a fist could be that powerful.

-Obviously an oversight. -Fine, we'll prove it to you then.

Look at this board, how does it look compared to that door?

It looks almost the same.

If someone can break this board with his fist,

he could also break that door, right?

Yes.

-Okay, please bring Bruce Lee in. -Yes.

It's been so long, why isn't there any news?

-Let's come over here -Okay.

Is our evidence useful?

Of course it is.

If not, I'd go kill someone. It is definitely useful.

If not, I would go kill someone.

Mr. Bruce Lee,

you said that you could break this board with your fist, right?

Yes.

Okay, many here are waiting to watch your super power.

-If you don't mind, do demonstrate it. -All right.

Please do me a favor.

That's amazing.

You are incredible.

Thanks.

So you're the guy who defeated Mr. Kimura?

Yes, that was me.

The case is closed, you are released!

It should be good news,

but I know that you won't feel happy about it.

I've been staying here for four days, how can I be happy?

Come and sign your name.

Okay.

If you knew who the next tenant for that cell is,

you will feel much better.

Who is it?

Check it out yourself.

You damn Chink, listen, just wait for a surprise.

Chink, you listen,

-we're not done yet -Behave!

-It's not done! -I'll wait for you.

Enjoy your life in prison. You damn pervert! Rapist!

Now you are happy.

I feel much better now.

Burton should be in prison for many years.

Hi! Bruce Lee!

Come on.

It's great.

Congratulations.

I'm so happy.

It's really great.

Your friends are picking you up.

And, Bruce Lee, can you do me a favor?

Sure.

Many policemen in our station after watching your demonstration,

they all want to learn Chinese kung fu.

Can you spare some time to teach us?

Officer Rice, I don't understand one thing.

What is it?

Why must I stay till the fourth day?

That's a tough question to answer.

Maybe it's because of our legal system.

No, it's because of my skin color, because I'm a Chinese.

No, no, I guess it's not difficult

to wipe off racism from the laws,

however, it's more difficult to eliminate prejudice

from people's mind.

but, I'm also a person of color.

Isn't it? Bruce Lee

I believe the law will overcome prejudice.

-Yes, I believe you. -I don't want you to go.

-Why? -I'd like to keep you here for more days.

-What? -Don't worry, not as a suspect.

but to be our coach.

-No. -No?

Guys, let's go.

-All right, let's go, bye. -Bye.

Are you out of your mind?

No matter what you think of me,

there's only one thought in my mind,

to have you as my master

and teach me Chinese Kung-Fu.

Kimura,

I don't understand.

You've practiced karate for so many years,

why learn Chinese kung fu from me?

Why are you so stubborn?

I don't know, why I am stubborn.

Maybe...

I need to promote my self-esteem through learning better martial arts.

Sounds like you have some uncommon experience.

Mr. Lee,

can I ask you to come to my pub?

Sure, wait for me, I'll go there for sure.

You are saying,

I had thrown an atomic bomb into your brain?

Right,

just like the atomic bomb that America

threw in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

You can say that.

It's amazing.

I know why, you guys respect Americans so much.

Because they defeated Japanese.

My parents were immigrants in early years.

I was...

born in a small town in Washington State.

During WWII,

when Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,

American's hostility towards Japanese increased.

The hostility...

transferred to Japanese American communities.

I was often beaten up in school.

I escaped from school and dared not leave home.

Then,

my family was sent to a concentration camp.

We were there for five years.

Five years! That's a long time.

I see.

My family was released

after the war ended.

As the victory nation,

American people didn't actually

reduce their hostility towards Japanese with the end of the war.

When I left the camp.

I was looking for job to make a living.

But, whenever I said I'm a Japanese,

I'd be thrown out of the door.

For many years,

I could only make a living by being a street peddler.

Finally, I started up this small pub.

This is a nice pub.

Yes.

It is my only hope.

But, it was not easy for me.

You know what?

I was once very depressed,

I almost lost my strength to live on.

It was karate that saved me.

-Karate saved you? -Yes.

I rebuilt my confidence through learning karate.

In this place,

we gathered the best martial artists in Seattle.

Now I've seen your kung fu,

which is the top level martial arts I've been dreaming of.

To me,

martial arts is not only an art of fighting,

but also a world view.

Martial arts could inspire our courage,

and change our attitude towards our life.

So, it was like,

someone threw an atomic bomb into my mind.

Master Lee,

I really want to be your student to learn Chinese kung fu from you.

Only in this way,

will my life be meaningful.

You did have very uncommon experience.

Looks like a Japanese like you

will make me break my words.

Break your words? I don't understand what you meant.

I'm one who keep my words.

I said I'd never take you as my student.

But after I hear your story...

I decided to take my words back.

Thank you so much, master.

Please get up.

Wing Chun Fist, pays much attention to the center line.

Be it attacking or defending, your target is always the center line.

Got it? This is the center line.

If can't reach your opponent by arm,

use your body.

-Try it again. -Slow down, slow down.

Like this.

While you're defending, maintain your center line.

Once more, you have to remember

when you're defending use the power of your body,

not just your hands. Like this.

-Got it? -Got it.

Try again.

Thank you for spending your Sunday for me.

From now on, my pub is your home.

Come anytime you want.

Master Lee.

You can't live there anymore.

You should live in the best house in the U.S.

Must I sit in Japanese style? I'm not used to it.

Master, please.

Thanks for your good words.

Now, we'll learn from each other.

I also learn a lot of good things about Japanese martial arts from you.

You're flattering me.

You'll be my master forever.

I just said, we'd learn from each other,

you don't have to call me master,

I won't call you, either.

I'd like to learn karate from you, too.

Mine is nothing

comparing with what you've taught me,

I like your Wing Chun Fist.

I've studied many Chinese kung fu books.

But your Wing Chun Fist is very special.

There are many moves that I've never seen in books.

Some of them are confusing.

I couldn't get the moves from books.

You know what?

I like to mix Chinese food with Western food.

I mean,

I'm not strict with the school or style.

As long as it's useful, I'll take it.

That's right.

Maybe that's why, you've amazed me.

To be honest,

I can't find anything...

on your Wing Chun Fist in books.

Which school does it belong to?

On first look,

it's Wing Chun Fist,

but, your glissade steps are like boxing,

and a bit like Cha-Cha, too. That's beautiful.

Your way of punching is also different,

it's not what the books say.

Additionally, when you kick out,

it's totally different from Wing Chun Fist.

Is that Hong Fist?

Or South Fist?

I don't know.

You're really one with a broad mind.

You're flattering me.

By the way, Master Lee,

ever thought of opening a Wing Chun Fist martial arts school here?

Of course, I have.

But, it's not easy.

If ever someday,

Chinese kung fu's martial arts school could be as popular as karate or judo,

blooming everywhere in the U.S. That'll be great.

There's a saying in China,

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

There's another saying: “The first step is always difficult.”

Maybe, I can help you.

What? Help me open a martial arts school?

Is this pub good enough?

What? Turn it to a martial arts school? How can you make a living?

No, no.

Let's end the conversation.

I have to study for my test.

Okay, Good luck.

Master Lee, please.

Arroyo, what's up?

-You okay? -Why beat me?

Sorry, you pat me from behind,

so my fist came out. How did this happen?

Are you okay? Let me rub it.

I came to see you, then I got hit.

I didn't do it intentionally.

How is it? Still hurting?

You hit me and still laughing?

I'm not laughing at you.

I'll tell you what,

I know why, when you pat me,

and my fist punched you.

That was subconscious.

It means, when you practice martial arts to a level,

your fists and legs will protect you subconsciously.

Subconsciously?

It's instinctive reaction.

I guess you're a maniac.

What maniac?

If you're not, why not check your college admission result?

Instead, you came here to howl like a lion.

-I'll tell you a secret. -What?

I don't have guts.

I always avoid things...

that I'm not confident of, and not facing it. Really.

It's just a college admission. What are you afraid of?

I do fear. I want to get into college so badly.

My family has been expecting me to get into a college since I was a kid.

Congratulations. You're accepted.

-What? Are you kidding me? -See, this is your Letter of Acceptance.

It's not April Fool’s Day, right?

No, definitely not!

-This is true! -Yes, it's in your hands.

Yes!

I'm a college student now.

Right!

Why didn't you ask me if I've been accepted?

You're a good student, there's no problem for you.

no need to ask.

I am accepted by the same college as you.

-Really? -Yes!

What is your major?

Business Management.

Business Management.

I don't know what major to choose.

All right, I'll have someone to count on in school.

-Someone to count on? -Yes.

What does that mean?

Means someone will be helping me with homework.

Maybe.

What? You don't want to?

No, I'm happy to do everything for you,

but,

my dad says it's not safe in the U.S.,

He may want me back in the Philippines,

or send me to U.K. to study.

Oh!

I see.

Yes, I know, no problem.

I don't see there'll be any problem.

It seems the weather will be good these days.

No problem.

Ms. Xu, someone's looking for me.

Please come in.

Ms. Xu, I guess, Bruce Lee, whom you have mentioned is right here.

Okay, we'll talk some other time. I'll talk to him now, bye.

Hi, Bruce Lee.

Hi, I am Bruce Lee.

-You're Professor Kane. -Yes.

I'm the old man you're looking for.

You can call me Professor Kane,

or Mr. Kane.

Looks like Ms. Xu has talked to you.

I was on the phone with her.

Ms. Xu told me about you. She said you had good grades,

and a bright future. And your name is Bruce Lee.

You're accepted by University of Washington,

but not sure which major to choose.

Ms. Xu said you are confused,

not knowing what to choose.

You'd like to talk to me, right?

That's right, I am confused.

You've given me, an old man

quite a difficult question.

Because you know,

you're the one who knows your future best.

Other people's suggestion is not dependable.

Okay, have a seat please.

I guess, I really don't know

where to start.

Then let's start with what you need the most.

How about that? Okay, have a seat.

Do you want to choose a popular major

that will bring you more money in future,

or you want a major

that is not so popular

but will make you peaceful in mind?

Because they have different standards,

and how you choose will depend on your own value outlook.

You must think about this clearly.

Tell me, if you have any ambition.

Yes, I do.

Then tell me.

Professor Kane,

I'd like to become a respectable martial artist.

I'm really sorry,

maybe I'm too arrogant or too much by saying this.

No, no, no.

It's my first time hearing a student talk about his ambition like this.

As everyone has the right to design his own future,

You're not arrogant or too much on this point.

On the contrary, this is the inner power to make you continuously improve yourself.

Don't stop, please go on.

Professor,

I'm really confused in my mind,

I'd like to find something that'll help me to resolve these puzzles.

I get it.

But Bruce, why are you still confused about which major to choose?

You've found your direction.

Is it? I didn't get it.

Actually, you've already found it.

-What is it? -Oh!

Philosophy.

Philosophy?

But I've never thought of studying philosophy.

Philosophy is a study that can bring you wisdom.

Only Philosophy can explain all the problems that puzzle you.

It will tell you the purpose of living.

So, I should choose Philosophy as my major.

Right! Bruce, Congratulations.

Have a seat.

Too bad that I don't have wine here.

If I do, we should have a glass

to celebrate your choice for your future.

Thank you.

Kimura, am I someone unlikeable?

I like an unlikeable person like you.

Jesse told me that

you had been accepted by University of Washington.

Right, I was quite surprise.

Congratulations.

Come, help me clear up.

Did I disturb your study?

No, I wanted to talk to someone.

I don't know anyone here.

If I want to talk about my opinion, there wouldn't be any listener.

You came at the right time. Someone can buy me coffee,

and hear me talk about philosophy.

I'm listening!

I've never thought, I could study Philosophy one day.

My Philosophy professor, Mr. Kane,

is a great scholar of Chinese Philosophy.

He recommended many books about philosophy to me.

Our ancient Chinese philosophers were great.

Bruce,

will you neglect your kung fu practice,

because of interest in philosophy?

On the contrary,

Chinese martial arts theories are included in philosophy.

For example, the study of Yin and Yang. Everything in this universe

is made up by interaction of Yin and Yang.

Our ancient philosophers conceived the theory of Taoism from it.

I remember, when I first learned Wing Chun Fist,

my master asked me,

if I'd read the book of Taoism,

I said yes, but I didn't understand it.

Now I see,

if I could understand the Taoism in the book of Lao Tzu,

it will be so helpful to improve my kung fu skills.

Do you know what I've learned from those Chinese philosophical classics?

I've found the theoretical foundation of our kung fu.

The theory of Yin and Yang

is not only closely related to our martial arts theories,

but also linked with

actual fighting combats.

-Okay, let me show you. -Good.

It's simple.

Kimura, get ready for attacking.

While you're fighting with your opponent,

pay attention.

See, either defense or offense,

is always interchange of Yin and Yang.

Additionally, boxing is an exercise to build up your body,

Technique is a way to learn from others to win.

But where can we get the skills from?

Where?

It lays on the interchange of Yin and Yang.

When you're attacking,

it is the time you're off guard.

The moment of defending is actually the best chance you punch.

-Get it? -I got it.

Like this, to make it simpler,

you beat me,

when you beat me, there's a chance to beat you.

I know this one.

Listen to me,

It's said "Good comes after bad; Bad follows victory. That's what it means.

You have to understand it.

To go deeper in kung fu, follow the way of Yin and Yang.

It's what I wanted to tell you, the theoretical foundation of kung fu.

I guess,

philosophy is indeed a knowledge that brings us wisdom.

I figure that.

If anyone wants to be a respectable martial artist,

it's not enough to learn just techniques and strategies,

he has to learn philosophy, understand Yin and Yang.

-as well as Taoism. -Taoism.

How is it?

The lesson today is very important, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

Krishnamurti.

Is there anyone who can tell us about this philosopher's biography?

Bruce Lee, can you?

Krishnamurti

was born on May 12, 1895.

You can sit down and talk.

He was born with the ability to connect with God.

When he was 14 years old,

he was chosen as Messiah by Theosophical Society.

after he was enlightened in 1925,

he left Theosophical Society, to ensure

the church's independence and pureness.

He started his half-century long

journey of teaching.

Very good.

Where did you get this knowledge?

I've just read his book The Wholeness of Life.

Very good, thank you.

Yes, his philosophy is very interesting.

Now in the field of Philosophy, there's a popular saying

that philosophy is heading to its end.

Yes, the saying of "Philosophy is dead"

maybe it's worth your study more.

Our world has become less interesting to those great philosophers.

But to you guys,

my future philosophers, maybe you can start to research yourself.

Things like…

who you are?

Why are you in this world?

What should you do?

Just like what Bruce Lee has said,

Krishnamurti was a very influential philosopher.

He told his followers,

I have only taught one thing, that is "to observe yourself".

and discover yourself,

then to surpass yourself.

Bruce Lee, you did a good job. Thanks.

There are many great martial artists in this world.

But you are probably

the only one who linked martial arts techniques with philosophy.

Master Lee, you'll become a master of martial arts one day.

I feel fortunate to be your student.

Right.

Master Lee, decided about opening the martial arts school?

Martial arts school?

Right, we've talked about it.

Didn't you say that you'd let Chinese kung fu

become the number one martial arts known all over America?

It's a good way by opening a martial arts school.

When Japanese karate and judo

were first introduced to America, nobody knew them.

Japanese are business savvy.

They made Japanese martial arts well known in America,

by opening martial arts schools everywhere.

That's how they got this far.

So, I'm thinking, since you have this goal,

why don't you learn the Japanese way and open your own school?

Right, it's a good way to promote Chinese kung fu.

But, look, I'm not yet ready in many aspects.

What do you mean by that?

Renting a place, buying equipment, all these are problems.

I can barely make a living myself,

I can do nothing about it.

That's to say,

money is the biggest issue now.

I can sell my pub. To get capital.

What? Are you crazy?

No, I'm not.

I know you won't use my pub as your martial arts school.

-So I'm planning to sell it. -No way.

You know what? Kimura,

I've learned about your past, I understand,

you've devoted yourself so much to build up this pub.

To you, this pub is your life.

Master Lee, now my life is kung fu.

Comparing to your goal, this little pub is nothing.

Master Lee, since the day you accepted me as your student,

I've found my pursuit for life.

I want to support you to learn kung fu for the rest of my life.

Now, kung fu, in my mind, is not only a way of boxing,

not only my interest,

it's my way of refining my spirit, and the meaning of the rest of my life.

So, for kung fu's sake, I can give up everything.

Master Lee, once you make up your mind, I'll sell the pub and work hard.

No, no, no, Mr. Kimura,

I believe what you've said is sincere.

But I won't use money from selling the pub to open my martial arts school.

I'll feel bad for the rest of my life.

But, Master Lee--

All right, please don't talk about it again.

That's it.

Let's go.

My karate master.

Just came back? Where have you been?

I've almost finished all the liquor in your pub.

Then, finish all of them in my pub, you won't be able to drink here again.

Why?

Jesse, can you find someone to take over this pub?

I'll pay you commission.

What? You want to sell this pub?

Why?

Nothing, just want to sell it.

Can you find me a buyer?

Sure, I can.

The location is good,

and such a nice pub, you'll get a good price.

Great, please go ahead then.

If that's the case, the drinks today are on the house.

I'll go do it.

Mr. Kimura,

you're asking me to find a place for martial arts school in Seattle City Hall?

We've looked everywhere in Seattle.

Jesse, let's search again.

Find somewhere big and cheap.

I'll pay you for the fares.

Go up to the sky or underground?

Up to the sky or underground.

That's right, the basement.

Why am I so stiff?

Jesse, let's go check out some basements.

Take me to all the basements that you know.

Buy me drinks.

No problem.

Professor, have you read my paper?

Yes, I read your paper about ancient Chinese Philosophy.

I read them very seriously.

You know what? Bruce

I found something serious.

Professor Kane, I didn't expect that.

You gave me an A+.

The serious thing is,

your understanding of philosophy is beyond your age.

I've taught philosophy for years, you're the first student

who has such a deep understanding of Chinese philosophy.

Your explanation of kung fu with theories of Chinese philosophy,

is very innovative.

Your narration is also profound.

Professor Kane, you flatter me.

No, Bruce, I don't like the Chinese-style humility.

Good is good. Nothing will be over praised.

I'd be a hypocrite if I did so.

Remember, Bruce, over praising and over humility,

they're both false.

Remember, philosophy is above all, to expose the falsity.

I got it, Professor.

-I'm leaving now. -Wait,

may I ask you, how do you spend your spare time?

Basically, reading and practicing kung fu.

I've got to do some part-time jobs to be able to feed myself.

Are you still puzzled?

A little bit.

What do you mean "a little bit"?

Mostly, I can't find a comparable opponent.

What kind of opponent? I don't get it.

Professor Kane, when I first met you,

I said that I wanted to be a respectable martial artist.

But after I came to Seattle,

I've visited many martial arts schools.

I've fought a Japanese karate player,

who claimed to be the best karate master in Seattle,

and he was not worth a challenge.

So you want an opponent to stimulate your kung fu skills?

Yes, I do.

Subtitle translation by Li Ling Yang