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Excuse me, where is Madam Emery now?

-In the emergency room upstairs. -Thanks.

Excuse me. May I visit Madam Emery?

Sure, but don't disturb the patient.

Okay.

Doctor, how is she?

She's out of danger now.

Hi.

Linda.

What happened? I thought you went back home already.

Why didn't you turn on the lights?

Do you want me to go home?

I think so. What we did… I feel sorry for your mom.

Why are you crying?

I didn't say anything.

Bruce...

if I compromise with my mom...

It will mean our love is over. Tell me, what I should do.

Maybe after a while, your mom will change her mind.

I thought so too, but mom had a heart attack and hospitalized now.

What are you doing? We should go to the hospital now.

I just came back from the hospital.

-What are you talking about? -I went there.

You went there? But why are you here?

You should stay with your mom.

I couldn't walk into her ward.

I couldn't compromise with her. I couldn't.

I understand.

It's all because of me.

I get it. But don't do this.

No matter what, your mom is ill. You should be with her.

According to our Chinese saying...

you're unfilial.

I know you love me, Linda.

I love you too.

Linda, don't you understand?

I don't want you to fall out with your mom in order to be with me.

Bruce...

I don't want to give up on anyone.

But I don't know what to do. Really. What should I do?

You should go back to your mom.

It's not that I don't love Mom.

I'm afraid that she'll be even more upset if she sees me now.

No. No. No.

Linda, no matter what, right now, your mom is most important.

Come with me, Linda. I'll visit your mom with you.

Linda, don't be silly.

Let's go.

-Actually, mom's refusal to accept you-- -What?

was a big mistake.

-Linda. -What?

Honey, we have to face reality.

Come on. Let's visit your mom.

Visiting hours are over now. Do you want me to climb over the wall?

We have to go now, no matter what.

Mom.

Baby,

are these flowers for me?

There's no one else I can give to.

How did you know I was here? I didn't let anyone know.

The Chinese believe

that mother and child are connected by their hearts.

So I feel it.

You're always trying to promote the Chinese to me.

I came here yesterday.

I was looking at you outside of your window.

When that Chinese heard that you were hospitalized,

he couldn't wait to see you even if I had to climb over the wall.

Mom, these fresh flowers smell so good.

Bruce bought them for you.

Thank you, baby.

Thank you.

Come over.

Have a seat.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Excuse me.

Do you know that Yamamoto is joining the karate competition next month?

Yes. I hear the competition will be held in Oakland this time.

All the karate experts in California will be taking part.

The championship will be the most competitive in recent years.

Hoffman, who won the championship three times in a row, will also be there.

It's an exciting event.

Mr. Yamamoto will not miss it.

Even if he doesn't win,

it's good to gain more experience. Here.

See you.

Kimura, join us.

You guys enjoy.

Ignore him.

See you.

Kimura.

I never thought we would end up like this.

Our martial arts school isn't going to survive any longer.

Everyone is gone.

Bruce, there's something that I'm sure you'll be interested in.

What is it?

A karate competition will be held in Oakland.

It's a high-level competition in Western America.

If you take part in it and perform well,

you'll be famous in the U.S.

-You want me to participate? -Yes.

You need recognition from an American authority now.

But that's a karate competition…

Can I participate?

Well…

If you know the rules of karate,

there'll be no issues.

But I have no idea.

You forgot that I practiced karate too.

Although I've only attained the third Dan, I can teach you the rules.

After you learnt the rules,

I'm sure you can do it.

Okay, it's worth a try.

Americans think that combat skills

simply include karate and taekwondo.

Through this competition,

I'll show them that

there is another combat technique in this world

that's stronger than karate.

That's Chinese kung fu!

Let's get started, Coach. Come on!

How's your mom?

The doctor said it's nothing serious.

Just don't make her angry again.

That's good.

I'm going to Oakland in a few days' time.

What are you doing there?

I want to participate in the California Karate Competition.

This is my dream.

Are you going to fight with those barbarians again?

Yes. What's wrong?

You know, I'm always worried about you every time you fight.

But now…

See? I am all right.

Linda, I was born for martial arts.

Without martial arts and fighting, am I still Bruce Lee?

Okay then, seems like I can only support you.

This is your dream.

Just go for it.

But you have to promise you won't get hurt.

I don't like a man with scars all over his body.

Mom too.

Linda, just remember. No one will ever defeat Bruce Lee.

Mr. Hoffman,

you're a three-time champion of the California Karate Championship.

how many more years will you dominate this competition?

I would say, forever.

No one will able to defeat me,

unless I get too old to fight.

This competition has attracted many top fighters,

if anyone challenges you,

or manage to defeat you?

Perhaps what you said is the truth. I might be beaten by someone.

but such a person will only appear years later.

If you guys witness how I win my fourth championship,

please excuse me.

I have to practice.

Thanks.

-Mr. Hoffman, wait! -I have another question.

Come on.

You should ask how many rounds I need to defeat my opponent.

Let me tell you.

nobody will survive three rounds.

Hey, look.

-You! -You guys know this…

Bruce started out from this humble abode of ours.

In a few years,

he's achieved a lot.

If this continues,

he'll be a great man.

Uncle Shao, I'm flattered.

That's true.

If Bruce can defeat Hoffman,

he'll be famous in the Californian martial arts community.

That's right.

It's definitely possible. But he needs to work harder.

If Bruce can't win,

We'd have wasted all our time following him, right?

Bruce, you all grown up now.

You really look like your father.

I can't believe I lived to see Bruce.

It's such a miracle.

I told you, Yuru.

he's as successful as can be.

He is only 20, but he owns a martial arts school in Seattle.

He is famous here now.

So how should I put it?

This generation is always better than the last.

Oh… Again?

You've said this more than ten times already.

Okay, you guys keep talking.

I'll cook some Foshan pork ribs for you guys.

Let's celebrate for Bruce today.

It's okay, you just got better.

Please take it easy.

It's okay… I'm so glad you are here today.

-Yes… Cook a good meal! -That's right.

Cheering and celebration aside,

I still want to ask you,

what are your plans for this competition?

What do you think?

For me…

I think karate is not your forte.

But I think since we are going to join the crowd,

we definitely should make some noise.

We have to defeat all the opponents

and go all out to get the championship.

Right, I totally agree with you.

But are you familiar with your opponents?

I never pick my opponents.

It's all the same anyway.

Bruce, The Art of War states that,

Know the enemy and know yourself, and you will never be defeated.

Karate developed a lot in America these few years.

We should say… Kimura,

There aren't only suckers in the karate community.

Right?

I think the defending champion, Hoffman,

who won three consecutive times,

will be your true rival.

Uncle Shao is right.

Bruce, I've never told you this,

Hoffman is no ordinary opponent.

He is a master in the California karate community.

I thought about this.

When I fight with him,

When defending, I'll use the defense technique Kimura taught me.

But when attacking,

I'll use my kung fu

so that I have a higher chance of winning.

Bruce,

I've watched Hoffman competing many times.

His powerful kick is not something normal people can take.

So you have to watch out for his kicks.

I'm warning you, don't underestimate your opponent.

In the karate community, Hoffman

is like a mountain that we can't conquer.

Especially in the west coast,

he's like a legend.

everyone in the karate community knows about.

His strength is incredible.

Just by standing in front of him,

many of his opponents lost morale even before the fight.

Let's see then.

I've already said that

I...

Bruce Lee, have never said I'm number one,

but...

will never settle for number two.

Good!

Bruce,

it's good to have this belief, it'll help you win.

I've some good wine here.

Let's drink to victory.

Kimura, I think these people are not any good.

The best athletes will not show their stuff before the competition.

Yamamoto.

Mr. Yamamoto

What's with him?

Forget it.

It seems like he's still bothered by his past failure.

More like he he's still bothered by how he tricked me.

-Bruce, we have a problem. -What is it?

We came here late and missed registration.

Really?

Excuse me, where do I register?

-It's over there. -Kimura, here.

We're here to register.

I am sorry.

Registration is over.

We have come all the way from Seattle.

Please let us enter.

It's past registration time.

Even if you guys came from New York,

you still have to wait for the next competition.

I'm sorry.

So you are refusing entry to this year's champion?

Only Mr. Hoffman can be the champion of this competition.

He won last year, but we are not so sure about this year.

Let me tell you.

If you let us enter, I'm sure he'll be the champion this year.

I am sure.

No one dares to look down on Mr. Hoffman like this.

Let me tell you, you probably don't know us.

You don't know how good he is.

If you do, you won't say something like this.

Is anything wrong?

-What's wrong? -Mr. Hoffman.

I am sorry. It's like this…

Registration time is over. They're late,

but claim that I'm refusing entry to this year's champion.

Are you kidding?

The competition hasn't even started. Who claimed that he'd win?

It was me.

Are you Hoffman?

You seem nicer than what people said.

You're good with words.

You probably won't like what I'm going to say next.

I'm here to beat you.

So the man who will defeat me showed up early. Really?

It looks like someone doesn't want to give me this chance.

What's your grade?

I am a beginner in karate.

If so, the competition will be very interesting.

Should I call the chairman of the competition?

Sir, you mean…

I hope to see him in the competition.

Got it. We'll make an exception for him.

Good. Thank you.

Tell me your name.

-Bruce Lee. -Bruce Lee?

I admire your confidence.

Hope you won't be eliminated too early.

Mr. Hoffman, I'll see you in the finals.

Good luck!

Thanks.

Bruce Lee is crazy.

He opened a martial arts school in Seattle,

and put up a sign like this:

No matter the time, place, or person.

If he's challenged, he'll be there.

Mr. Hoffman, what cocky behavior!

How come Mr. Yamamoto didn't teach him a lesson?

Actually,

Mr. Yamamoto tried to teach him a lesson.

But,

Yamamoto lost that fight.

Yamamoto is still affected by that failure to this day.

Until today, I've never seen such a crazy guy.

What a joke!

I really want to teach this ugly Chinese a good lesson.

What? Have you met him already?

He said he'll be the champion this time.

What?

Seriously?

How dare he say this to you?

Bruce Lee is not even a karate athlete. and yet he daresay that he'll win?

He said this himself.

What an insult to karate!

This guy has a tough mouth.

But it won't be tougher than my fist.

If that Chinese insults our karate community,

I have the responsibility to uphold our dignity.

Bruce, don't forget the rules.

No fouling.

You'll be asked to leave by the referee if you foul.

I won't.

I'll let them know who I am.

I'm off.

In merely 25 seconds, Bruce Lee

defeated his opponent.

Hey.

It's okay, Jesse.

You're done with six games. How's everything?

Seems like my real opponent hasn't showed up yet.

Let's get down to the finals now.

I came here for you anyway.

When we meet in the finals tomorrow, I hope you'll do your best.

Don't go easy on me.

I am here to defend my championship.

I'm happy to have a confident opponent like you.

Confidence comes from real strength.

Bruce, you are next.

Who is his next competitor?

It's Yamamoto.

Yamamoto is so strong. You have to be careful.

I'll beat him.

Otherwise, how can I meet you at the finals?

I hope so.

I'll cheer for you later.

Are you afraid I can't make it to the finals?

Yes, a little.

Let's wait and see.

See you at the finals.

I'll defeat you for sure.

Good, I'll wait for you.

Hoffman is no ordinary competitor.

Although we haven't competed with each other yet,

-I like him. -Next up, we have…

-Yamamoto and Bruce Lee -Bruce, it's your turn.

Okay.

Today's winner Bruce Lee

will compete with three-time champion Hoffman tomorrow.

Please stay tuned.

Bruce, I've carefully watched Hoffman's last few games.

Hoffman is really good. Everyone fears his kicks.

Right, he's famous for his kicks.

But Jesse,

The one who will put an end his legend is me.

Do you believe it?

You always make miracles happen.

Bruce,

Hoffman's trump card is his kick.

In tomorrow's finals, just don't give him any chance to kick,

and you might win.

You are right.

After I saw Hoffman competing,

I realize I don't know enough about karate's kick techniques.

Come. You two practice.

Come.

No matter what, suppress his kicks.

You guys try it for yourselves. Let's get started.

Watch out! Suppress him!

Good, very good.

Suppress him. One more time!

Be careful. Suppress his kicks!

Watch it, especially when he kicks.

You must suppress him. Got it?

Actually, your kick is not weaker than Hoffman.

Again. One more time.

Kick! Good. Suppress him!

Good.

Kick. Come on. Watch out! Go!

Suppress his kick! Do it!

Good. Very good.

Be careful.

Go get it.

Hi.

-Hey Linda, -Bruce!

How are you? Are you asleep?

No, not yet.

- I want to tell you that… -What?

I'm one step away from the championship.

You'll make it.

You'll definitely win.

I believe in you.

After I came to Oakland, I really learned a lot.

It's an been eye-opening experience. I feel great.

I am approaching my goal step by step.

The only regret I have now is that you're not by my side.

I promise you,

in just a few years,

I will achieve my goal.

Great.

Oh,

tomorrow's championship finals

will be a national live broadcast.

You must watch it.

Really? I'll watch you compete for sure tomorrow.

You must win. I don't want mom to see you lose.

I won't let you down. I'll win for sure.

Very good. Bruce, for tomorrow's victory,

You should go to bed early. Good night.

You too.

Okay. I love you.

I love you too.

-See you. - Bye.

Mom,

What do you think

if we open a martial arts school in Oakland?

Bruce, before the finals,

you really need to focus.

Worry about other things later.

That's right. Bruce. That's what I think too.

Never underestimate the enemy.

Do you guys know

that I am so relaxed in this competition?

I think you've a 50-50 chance to win.

Well, I'm 100 percent sure I'll win.

That's why I'm so relaxed now.

Next up is the finals for California Karate Competition.

The competitors are:

Bruce Lee from Seattle

and three-time champion cum ninth Kyu holder, Hoffman,

Next, let's bring in the athletes.

It's your first time competing, yet you're coming in second.

Isn't that great?

No, my goal is to become the champion.

I am afraid that's too hard.

I won't come if it's easy.

Mom, you know about the live broadcast today too?

I'm just channel-surfing.

That's great.

Did you hear that, Mom? A true man's voice!

What are you looking for?

I'm looking for my medicine.

Careful! Watch his leg!

Good.

Bruce! Bruce! Bruce!

Oh my God.

Carry on.

-Carry on. Continue. -Stop. He fouled.

That was a foul.

I won't fight with an animal.

That was a foul.

Stop. Hold it. Stop now, you hear me?

Okay, one second.

What's going on here?

This is a competition,

a competition for people. It's not the zoo.

I don't want to hear screaming from an animal.

Bruce Lee is screaming like an animal.

He is distracting our athlete.

Didn't you guys hear that?

What's wrong with his coach?

What's with them?

-So who is the winner? -I don't know.

Mr. Lee, you'd better not scream.

If you have to scream, I would say, Mr Hoffman,

you can scream too.

What kind of referee is this?

He's worse than the zookeeper.

Yes, he is right.

The screaming really scares people.

Don't insult the referee.

Do you think Mr. Hoffman will quit just because of the screaming?

-Hoffman doesn't feel good today. -Yes.

Bruce's screaming makes him hard to focus.

It's too hard.

Mr. Hoffman complained about your screaming.

Did I foul?

This is not a foul.

If I didn't foul, why did we stop?

We are not stopping. We just want to talk things out.

He can scream too.

He's such a stupid animal!

Don't be rude to your opponent.

By screaming, has he shown me respect?

-Back off. -Back off. Go back.

I know, I know.

We are all animals. Are you a plant?

Are you educated?

Back to your seat.

Back to your seats!

Sit down.

Bruce, you have to remember, when you fight with him later...

don't keep screaming. He'll get used to the screaming.

At the critical moment, you can scream a few times.

Hoffman, you should remember that you can beat him.

In doing so, he will be terrified.

I understand.

Don't let his screaming affect you.

Do you understand?

His coach can't keep his cool This is so disappointing.

I didn't expect this.

Got it?

This time, I finally have a real competitor here.

Bruce, you must remember to watch out for his kicks.

I believe you can win.

You have to use your kick.

Find a chance kick him out.

Look, we still have time.

You have to make him fall flat in front of you.

Start!

Mom, Bruce is leading in terms of points.

Bruce won this round.

Why are you so excited?

Mom, that's Bruce.

You will get a heart attack if you're not careful.

Mom, don't worry. It won't happen to me.

I'm worried that by watching Bruce fight all the time,

You'll get a heart attack.

Mom, don't worry. I won't.

Have some tranquilizers.

I don't need it.

Watch this, Mom.

Hoffman, get up!

The champion of this competition is Bruce Lee!

Mr. Lee!

He won! He won!

-Bruce is amazing! -Yes! That's right!

-Mom, did you see that? Bruce Lee! -Almost gave me a heart attack.

Oh, my.

Subtitle translation by Min Wei Wong