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Thank you, Hoffman.

I was able to take part in the competition because you spoke up for me.

I did a good deed but lost my championship title.

You are a sick animal.

Same for you. Do you regret it?

To be honest, I do.

Let's welcome the athletes.

In third place, we have John!

In second place, we have Hoffman!

The champion of this year's competition is… Bruce Lee!

You won't look down on the Chinese anymore, right?

Linda, they are two different matters.

Mom, what's the difference?

-Bruce Lee, you're awesome. -Bruce Lee,

is this your first time taking part in a competition of this scale?

I've never taken part in such competitions before.

You defeated Hoffman, a three-time winner on your first attempt.

Do you think it's sheer luck?

No, it's not about luck. It's my ability.

Another question: What grade are you in karate?

I might disappoint you.

I am not a karate athlete.

I defeated Hoffman using my kung fu.

What is kung fu?

Just Chinese kung fu.

Perhaps in your dictionary, there's no such term.

But today… I, Bruce Lee, will write the word in your dictionary.

THE WORLD AS ONE COMMUNITY

BRUCE LEE

Yuru… Yuru.

-You're back? -Aunt.

Jesse, hurry up.

It's great.

-Aunt. -I've been listening to the radio.

I've been in the US for so many years.

This is the first time I feel that we Chinese are really something.

I know you guys sure can't sleep tonight,

so I have prepared a few dishes, to celebrate for Bruce.

Aunt, thank you very much.

You are not very well, yet you still…

Yuru, did you spend the entire afternoon preparing this meal?

I am just so excited about Bruce's victory.

Really, I'm feeling fine.

-The cooking made me feel better. -Did you hear that? Bruce.

What did she say?

Your victory has brought glory to the Chinese,

and also has cured a patient.

-Well said. Have a seat. -Come here.

-Wow, what a feast! -Have a seat.

Sir, I've brought the stuff you want.

All right, play it.

Oh my gosh!

Today's competition is amazing.

Bruce, your techniques are great.

You totally suppressed Hoffman's kick

and rendered him powerless.

This is a world class competition between Chinese kung fu and Japanese karate.

It's a milestone in the history of martial arts competition too.

Don't you guys think so?

But, I still won by only a few points.

It's not a perfect result.

That means Hoffman is tough. In fact, he is not bad at all.

Uncle Shao, why do you think I won?

About the reason you won…

First and foremost, you won a psychological victory.

Especially with your screaming.

How did you come up with that? Your screaming made him terrified.

Second, your kicking speed is faster than before.

Bruce, don't you feel

your performance today is the best you ever had?

But I feel that apart from speed,

I didn't have any other advantage.

However, to be able to compete against such a top athlete,

it'll be worth it even if I lose.

Hoffman probably thinks the same way too.

To be frank,

I learned a lot competing against Hoffman.

I always thought I couldn't do high kicks. and that they were not powerful enough.

Looks like I was wrong.

I know how powerful a high kick can be now.

So even I had lost,

it would be worthwhile.

No… I am not going to pick a fight.

Don't follow me. Just go back.

Okay.

How's the city view in Oakland?

I'd rather check out the martial arts schools in Oakland,

especially the Chinese martial arts schools.

There are a few martial arts schools in Oakland.

but they're not not open to the public.

Jesse and Kimura, what do you guys think?

Shall we check out some karate schools with Bruce?

-Okay. -How are you? Mr. Lee.

Wait.

Don't be nervous.

Hoffman, why are you here?

Why are you so nervous?

Why are you protecting your master like this?

Can't you tell I am very friendly?

Then what do you want?

You won, and I wasn't too happy about it.

Uncle Shao,

I was just thinking about you… Then you came.

How did you find me?

When you guys registered, you left your address and phone number.

What do you want?

I think we can be friends.

Or should I say, I'm here to learn from you?

I want you to be my master.

I am serious.

I watched the videotape the whole of yesterday night.

I realized that except for your annoying screaming,

your kung fu was indeed good.

I could have beaten you even if I didn't scream.

You know what? Your kung fu is very unique.

I admit defeat.

I want to learn your Shadowless Fist.

Shadowless Fist?

How did you get that name?

You were so fast, I could only see it in slow motion.

That's why I call it the Shadowless Fist.

Shadowless Fist…

Actually, I defeated you by using Chinese kung fu that day.

Doesn't matter what's its name.

I want to learn this. Name a price.

I won't sell my fighting techniques.

Are you unwilling to teach me?

No, I'll teach you.

Actually, I am also very interested in learning your high kick.

Can you teach me?

Great! This is great!

Master Lee.

-Master Hoffman. -Please…

Keep your back straight. Lean sideways and raise your leg.

Here, your back has to be straight.

Then, lean sideways and raise your leg.

I got it.

Watch carefully. Kick!

One more time.

Okay, again.

Raise your leg.

Good.

Come. Did I hurt you?

No. Thanks.

All right.

Now, let me talk about my fist techniques.

All right.

While doing your high kick,

I'll slip into this direction

and do this at the same time.

-Let's repeat it. -All right. Okay.

-You've to be fast. -Again!

Good! Very good!

-Again. -Good.

Nice one!

What do you think?

When Bruce imparts his skills, he never hold back anything.

This is Burce Lee,

He either choses not to teach, or…

This is great.

The best is yet to be.

He taught me like this before.

I was touched.

While defending, always think about attacking.

Okay. Let's try again.

Okay, again.

Watch out! Channel your energy! Right.

You are right.

In this world,

not many martial artists

can do this.

Perhaps Bruce just wants to ensure that Chinese culture gets passed down.

Look. When teaching his high kick, Hoffman doesn't hold back anything too.

Yes, I think this is why they can become very good friends.

While attacking, pay attention to your defense.

-Again. -All right.

Good. Again.

-That's incredible! -Good!

That's so amazing.

Listen, drinks are on me tonight.

Thanks!

Good then. Let's go.

Let's go.

The turkey of this French restaurant is so tasty.

You just know how to eat.

Bruce,

Hi.

What's wrong?

I have an idea.

What is it?

Actually, this is just an idea of mine.

Are you intending to move the martial arts school to Oakland?

Right, that was what I wanted to say.

Oakland is a very huge greenhouse,

good for the growth of new trends and happenings.

The wrestling industry, in particular,

has very good infrastructure in Oakland.

If you really want to break into the market,

You should shift your martial arts school to California,

right here in Oakland.

Looks like it's not just a sudden thought.

Oakland has a very good martial arts environment.

There are many martial arts schools that you can learn from.

This place is beneficial in helping me improve my martial art system.

It's a good opportunity.

Bruce, do you know that

news reports about you are everywhere recently?

In Oakland, your martial arts is the hottest topic.

You should seize this opportunity to establish your career in Oakland.

Bruce,

you haven't graduated from college yet, and now you're moving to Oakland.

I'm afraid it'll be tough.

Also, will Linda agree to this?

I thought about this too.

But I don't have a solution for this.

Uncle Shao, I need a favor from you.

I'm not sure if you're agreeable.

What is it?

You want me to join your martial arts school, right?

I'm an old man now,

I'll be a burden to you, right?

Are you worried about Aunt?

Move your martial arts school to Oakland. I'll support you.

-Deal? -Deal.

Have some food.

Why aren't you eating?

Ruhai, how are things with Bruce?

It's fine.

Bruce wants to move the martial arts school to Oakland.

Go with him then.

I'm just an old man. I won't be of much help.

It was because of me that you refused him, right?

What are you talking about?

Even though it's a short distance between San Francisco and Oakland,

it's still inconvenient to travel back and forth everyday.

Don't lie to me.

I know what you are thinking.

You are worried about my health.

For the past few days Bruce was here, I felt much better.

Really.

It was like, I made a full recovery once he got here.

See…

A good attitude is the best medicine.

That's true.

You just go with Bruce.

I know you had a dream when you were young.

But because of me,

you wasted a lot of time.

These few days, I saw you hanging out with Bruce and his friends,

It's as if you're young again.

I'm so happy for you.

Don't worry. Just go with them.

It's not only for Bruce, but also for yourself.

Let's talk about it later. Here, have more food.

Don't hesitate anymore. You have to promise me…

Promise you what?

Go with Bruce.

Come on, dig in.

He's not back yet.

Come over.

Let's welcome Bruce Lee.

-Bruce. -Linda.

Please tell me you didn't get hurt.

I wasn't injured at all.

That's good.

It’s your fault.

You haven't introduced us yet.

Linda, let me introduce him.

This is Uncle Shao.

He's my first martial art teacher, and a father to me.

Bruce often mentioned you.

Do give him more good ideas in the future.

You should take credit for Bruce's success today.

Thanks.

Only if he has enough money to pay me.

I've decided that I'll pay you with a lifetime of happiness.

Let me take care of other jealous eyes for now.

Professor.

Congratulations, Bruce!

Bruce, congratulations to you.

Thanks for helping me manage the martial arts school.

Don't mention it. It's nothing. That's what friends are for.

My master and Linda have to take a rest now.

Please come in.

Come here, Linda.

Okay, everyone.

Let's do some long distance running together.

All right.

Comparatively, I feel that Seattle is more conservative,

and is unlike Oakland, which is full of energy.

You are right.

California is one of the most vibrant states in the U.S..

Many new things in the U.S. were initiated there.

That's right. Hoffman, the three-time karate champion,

told me that

if I want to break into the martial arts market,

I should move my martial arts school to California, Oakland.

It's a good idea.

It should be your long term goal.

Why should this be a long term goal? Why not do it now?

Now? Are you crazy?

Linda, do you know about my aspirations?

I want to move the martial arts school to Oakland now.

But…

we're still studying at University of Washington.

We can't just give up on our studies for the martial arts school.

Linda, if I decide to go ahead with this anyway,

what would you do?

No way.

You are a martial arts philosopher, not a mad man.

I have to go.

Wait. Please wait.

I've been thinking these few days.

-I was thinking-- -Bruce.

Don't think about anything. Just take a break.

That day, Mom saw you fighting on TV.

Really? What did she say after that?

You can't expect the elderly to change her mind so quickly.

But I can tell that your fighting left her in awe.

That's good.

Bruce, I am leaving.

-Bye. -See you.

Bye.

Uncle Shao,

I always feel that

a hidden power is pushing me to make this decision.

After that fight with Hoffman,

I realized my techniques

need to be improved.

It's a good opportunity to do so now.

I think Oakland is the place for me.

That's right.

I know it's hard for you to make this decision.

Actually, I thought long and hard.

There are bound to be difficulties.

But since I'll move to Oakland sooner or later,

then why don't I just go there now?

Bruce,

One is faced with many hard decisions to make in this lifetime.

How do we weigh the pros and cons?

This is not only a test of intelligence,

but also a test of a person's willpower.

If you're determined to go to Oakland,

in the short run,

there's a lot to lose.

But ask yourself:

What do you want to do with your life?

Uncle Shao, there's no gain without pain.

Since my goal is let Chinese kung fu

spread far and wide in America,

then why should I be afraid of losing anything?

Looks like you already have an answer.

But I'd still like to hear your opinion.

I've never been successful all my life.

This is because I'm an indecisive person who worry too much.

I wandered around

but could never could break out of my little world.

I make ambitious plans during the night,

but continue to grumble about my daily grind the next morning.

This seems be my destiny.

I really understand how

laziness in youth spells regret in old age.

But you're different. You're not one who follows others blindly.

You have your own opinions.

You always do what you think.

And when you conceive a plan during the night,

you'll not only do it the next morning,

but also do it well.

This is the difference between you and me.

Bruce,

you said that you wanted my opinion.

Simply put,

Once you've decided, don't hesitate anymore.

Do whatever you need to do.

I got it, Uncle Shao.

Bye, Seattle.

Please come in.

-Hello! Professor. -Bruce Lee. Great to see you!

How did you know I was looking for you?

You were looking for me?

Yes. I have good news for you.

-What is it? -Have a seat.

Have a seat.

Good news.

The board of directors has approved my recommendation.

You will be my teaching assistant

to give lectures to our freshmen about Chinese ancient philosophy.

How is this? Shall we celebrate?

Professor, I am now…

Aren't you excited?

No, no, no.

I appreciate your help.

But unfortunately, this has clashed with another matter.

It's hard to make a decision.

Please help me, Professor.

If I'm not wrong, you've already have a plan.

Professor,

Please have a look.

What is it?

Professor,

This is the last research paper of my three years of university education.

I only talked about one word,

mentioned in China's most important philosophy literature "Laozi"-Tao.

Tao ?

Yes.

Tao is the fundamental concept from Chinese ancient philosophy.

I did some research before. Listen, Bruce.

You can simplify complex philosophy into one word.

I have every reason to award you full marks.

Professor, this is all because of you.

You taught me to break down complex philosophy issues

into a simple concepts.

When doing research for martial arts theories,

I was able to zoom in to the core concept

Tao is the center of everything.

The concept of Tao is governing by non-action.

I'd like to use 'using no way as way,

having no limitation as limitation" to summarize my understanding of Tao .

Professor,

Thank you so much for your teachings.

In the three years of my college life,

I found the truth I was searching for:

Use simple philosophy ideas

to deal with the complexities in this world.

I now submit my last research paper.

Wait. Wait.

If I didn't get you wrong,

you intend to graduate early. Right?

Yes.

I want to end my college life now

because I have more important things to do.

Also…

Are you sure you know what are talking about?

I'm sure

I've more important things to do.

I really can't wait.

But you landed me a job as a teaching assistant.

I'm really sorry about this.

Professor Kane, you are my teacher.

There's this chinese saying:

He who teaches me for one day is my father for life.

I know this is America,

but allow me to show my respect the Chinese way.

Bruce, get up! Get up!

No matter where I go in the future,

I'll remember you forever. Professor.

Wait, Bruce.

Do you know that you're only one year away from graduation?

I'll finish my final year with my real life experience.

Listen, Bruce.

You shouldn't give up your graduate certificate and your degree.

I don't think these are important.

Bye.

Bruce Lee.

Bruce,

Just say what you want.

I must say that your decision surprised me.

Are you leaving for Oakland soon?

Of course.

What's the most important thing in this world?

It's time.

Time and tide waits for no man.

When I was in Oakland for the first time,

I experienced for myself Hoffman's martial arts environment.

I had this impulsive thought:

My career has to start from Oakland.

I can understand this.

I totally agree that you should develop your career in Oakland in the future.

But you've decided so fast.

Do you need to think it over?

Think twice before you act.

Since you guys agree I should go to Oakland,

better leave now than later.

I want to go there as soon as I can.

But, how about your studies? Are you giving it up?

Isn't it a pity?

It's okay.

There is no gain without a loss.

Don't say anything.

I have decided.

Uncle Shao, What do you say?

I'm not worried about Bruce,

I'm worried about Linda.

Can she accept this decision?

Of course you can give up your studies and degree.

But how about Linda?

You are so deeply in love.

Have you thought about this?

If you guys are separated, what would she think?

Don't worry.

Relax. I have faith in Linda.

She will support me.

I am sure.

Can we have talk privately?

Sure. Come to my room.

Why don't you sit here?

Tell me, what do you want to talk about?

Bruce, I have discussed with my Mom.

Kimura,

come here.

Let me ask you…

God,

I haven't had the time to say hi.

I know everything.

Everyone is talking about what you did on campus.

Linda,

I'm done with the procedures to drop out of school.

What?

Since I'm done with all the procedures,

I can't turn back.

I plan to start my martial arts school in Oakland now.

What I'm doing is to achieve my goal.

I said that you should be a martial arts philosopher,

not a madman.

Only a madman would make such a decision.

Did you consider my feelings?

Linda, I know very well that you love me.

Because of this, I think you can understand me.

I've thought it over.

I think you will support and understand me.

Bruce, before you acted on your own,

why didn't you discuss it with me?

If I did, I might be swayed.

Good.

So you mean between me and your career, the latter is more important.

In that case, I shall leave.

Wait, Linda. Linda. Don't leave.

Linda, let me explain.

If you can abandon me and go to Oakland by yourself.

what else is there to explain?

No. No. No. Linda

I'm not abandoning you.

Actually, I have another crazy idea.

As if this is not crazy enough.

Linda, I want to propose to you right now.

I hope our marriage will be the start of new beginnings for me.

Linda, please marry me.

Bruce, I can't marry you.

You've already chosen martial arts as your lifetime partner.

Martial arts is my life,

buy you are the love of my life.

Linda, I love you.

I can't give up either of them.

Bruce, what do you want me to do then?

Do I drop out of school and go to Oakland with you?

Think carefully.

Either break up with me,

or give up everything here and go to Oakland.

You've left me no choice.

I am sorry.

Linda! Linda!

Don't call me anymore.

Bruce.

Oh… Look…

Bruce...

Professor and Kimura are here to see you.

Let's take a walk.

I've made up my mind to go to Oakland.

Let me just say this:

Who will join me? I'll welcome you with open arms.

Master Shao, let him be.

Maybe you should take a step back.

Take a step back? When have I ever done that?

Besides, I don't have any other options.

It'll be great if Linda is supportive of you.

No, even if the outcome is bad,

I have to live with it.

I don't want Linda to sacrifice for me anymore.

Bruce, Bruce.

Linda.

Linda.

Am I the reason of your frustration? Sorry for the trouble.

Linda.

I'm suffering too. I asked God what I should do.

You have to ask yourself, I don't know…

God told me that I can only marry Bruce Lee.

Really?

I love you. We're destined for each other.

You've agreed to marry me?

Of course.

Oh, my God.

But, Bruce, do you have the wedding ring?

Yes, sure.

I love you, Bruce.

I knew this would happen, but I didn't expect it to be so sudden.

It's unexpected.

Mom, I am sorry.

I don't want to hear any apology.

In fact, you owe yourself an apology.

You're a grown up.

You have every right to lead your own life.

But… But how could you make such a crazy decision?

I am utterly shocked.

I hope you can understand us.

Since you have made up your mind, what else can I say?

I can only watch you guys make the wrong decision,

but can't do anything about it.

Okay, you may leave now.

This is your own decision.

No one can interfere.

But God will tell you

that you guys really made the wrong decision. It's all wrong!

You guys made the wrong decision!

Mom!

Wait.

Listen, Mom.

Don't follow me.

Please leave me alone.

Subtitle translation by Min Wei Wong