Man of Tai Chi

Sniper team in position.

- (WOMAN) Go, go! - (MAN SHOUTING) Go! Police!

(INDISTINCT CHATTER CONTINUES OVER RADIO)

- (GASPING) - (MAN) Finish him.

- (PANTING) - (EXHALES)

Finish him.

- (CRACKING) - (EXHALES)

Area clear. Subject not found.

Wong's not going to like this.

I don't like this.

What happened, Chi-Tak? You let me down.

Come on, D. Let me explain.

Next time, I promise I'll do...

You're not a warrior, you're a rat.

Find me another contestant.

You said your source was reliable.

He is.

Then where's the proof?

I believe Chi-Tak may have been compromised... and killed.

Believe? I deal in facts.

How can you arrest someone based on a hunch?

Sir, I know Donaka is involved.

I have Chi-Tak's testimony!

But you don't have Chi-Tak, nor any evidence.

That means you don't have a case.

- My instinct says we do. - Your instinct? You're so emotional.

That's why I'm sitting here, and you have to knock to come in.

I care about my cases.

As do I. There are men dying on the streets of this city every day,

while you're busy chasing your so-called instincts.

This case is closed.

Sir, I believe there'll be another...

Listen to me.

If you want to be a good cop, do your job.

This case is closed.

The time is 5 am.

New radio for China's new age...

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Start your day right... the right way. The right...

Slow down.

- Empty yourself. - I can't.

Slow down. Don't let your Chi control you.

Slow down.

You are not controlling your Chi, your Chi is controlling you.

Stop.

Your form has stopped, but your Chi is still going.

Good. Stay in place.

I attack, you evade.

Guide your Chi! Control it!

Where is your unfinished Chi?

Guide it! Use it!

How do you feel?

I feel good, I released my Chi.

You must be careful with this, Tiger.

What do you mean?

You used power to break the spear,

instead of guiding your Chi to evade it.

The harmony of form and spirit.

But power could also solve the problem.

The choice you made today will not only affect your martial ability,

it will also determine the essence of who you will become.

You need to be aware of this.

This decision will lead you to a very different path.

As the only successor of this martial art,

you must take time to meditate,

in order to fully understand it.

Welcome back! Live from Beijing,

the fourth round of the Wu Lin Wang Championship!

I'm Wong Yi, and here with me, as always...

...Chairman of the Wu Lin Kung Fu Association, Grand Master Ding Lu.

Hello.

Next we have Chou Ping versus Tiger Chen.

An intriguing matchup.

Chou Ping, from Guangdong province, known as King of the Southern Fist,

and Tiger Chen, the dark horse of the competition,

from Hebei province, with Ling Kong Tai Chi.

Tai chi, that's different.

Chou Ping.

Tiger Chen.

These martial art experts are about to begin.

One point for a strike to the body,

two for the head, three for a knockdown,

submission or a knockout-victory!

Please bow.

First round. Ready... Begin!

Tai chi's for show. You've already lost.

Stop!

Blue side ready? Start!

Stop!

Unbelievable!

The Southern Fist King submits in the first round!

Beaten by the dark horse.

Tiger Chen wins!

Tiger, congratulations!

But tai chi is not traditionally used for fighting.

What does your master think?

Where is he today?

My master doesn't believe fighting can prove anything.

What do you believe?

I believe I can change people's minds.

I want to show the world that tai chi is not just for exercise.

It can also be very powerful.

That's great. You've certainly changed my perspective.

Thanks, Tiger.

Innocent.

- What do you think, boss? - Start the content.

I'm on it.

We have a contender.

Stuck in traffic and late for work?

Here's a new song to make you feel better.

- Better. - New radio for China's

- new age, 98. 6... - Better.

Start your day the right way.

I'm here.

Forty-four! It's the blue door!

Sot it!

- I'm here. - Not that one,

- it's the other blue door! - Okay, I'll be right there!

Where are you?

What took you so long?

I'm sorry.

Sign here?

- Good morning! - What took you so long? Hurry!

Hey, I saw your match on TV. You did good!

- It was nothing. - Were you guys fighting for real?

- Of course! - Really? That guy looked tough.

The stronger they are, the better I fight.

Ah, you tai chi guys have an expression for everything.

- Is the contract here yet? - Yes.

- Is it stamped? - Yes.

This should've been sent seven minutes ago!

Sorry, it was my fault. I was late.

If there are any problems with this, I'll have you fired!

And you. Am I paying you to stand there and chat?

I'll fire you too.

Then you two can talk all you want on your honeymoon!

Deep breath...

Find your point of balance.

Relax! Relax!

I am relaxing!

Copy. On my way.

- Hi, who is this for? - This is for Coach Liu.

"Always on time. Always reliable." Remember that. Now go!

Stop.

Tiger, you're supposed to be here at six o'clock!

Sorry, sir. Traffic, sir.

Don't give me excuses! What's our slogan?

- "Always on time. Always reliable." - Always on time! Always reliable!

Work harder if you want to keep this position!

- Yes, sir. - Go!

- What time is it now? - 6:03.

Why is everybody late?

Mom, I'm here!

Son, you're back.

You look so skinny!

Fish.

- Dad. - You're here.

I brought you some wine.

Again? I still haven't finished last month's.

Take your time.

- Who's playing? - Shanghai versus Guangzhou.

He says it's just underground fighting, but it's not.

There's something else going on.

Officer Suen, please.

- You gotta get me out. - I'll get you out. I promise.

Hey.

I heard Wong closed your case.

- What are you thinking? - I want to rip his head off.

Never had a case closed on you before, huh?

Look,

Donaka's been here since '97 with his security company.

His clients are millionaires.

Why risk it to run an underground fight club?

Maybe it's for pleasure.

If it's pleasure, then he's picking the fighters.

So?

If I follow Donaka, I'll get the next fighter.

Don't even think about it. You'll lose your badge.

Chi-Tak trusted me. I promised to protect him.

Listen to me. Don't do this.

I promised him I'd stop this.

Tiger!

Hi.

Oh, I remember, rent tomorrow.

Don't worry, a package came for you.

A Package?

Is this for the interview?

Where are we going?

Please approach the mirror.

Please stand facing the mirror before the white line.

Turn to the left.

Turn to the right.

Now please face the mirror...

- ...and state your name. - Tiger Chen.

Fight!