The Legend of Bruce Lee (李小龍傳奇)

I invited you for a talk today

in hope that you'd correct your mistake and expel the international students.

That way, I can avoid complaints

and have an easier time as president.

-What do you say, Bruce? -Sir...

-I know the rules. -Then why did you do it?

Aren't you afraid of damaging your reputation?

These rules are no good at all for the development

of Chinese martial arts.

If we want our martial arts to move forward,

we must abandon these old rules.

Mr. Bruce Lee...

Have you thought of the consequences of teaching people from other countries?

What about karate?

The Japanese brought karate to America and opened it up to all students.

You can see karate clubs everywhere in America.

In America, there are national and even international karate competitions.

If the Japanese had never opened up their classes to all,

do you think karate would be so popular?

Our martial arts have been closed to the public for so long.

-How can we move-- -All right, Mr. Lee

I've got it.

Mr. Lee, I was trying to be nice.

But that no longer seems necessary.

Mr. Wang, it seems to me...

that this was a Hongmen banquet.

There's something that I have to tell you.

I'm listening.

I am president of the CMAA.

I don't desire to bother you personally, but...

I can't ignore the opinions of my colleagues.

Unfortunately, I'm not that powerful.

Therefore I must advise you, on behalf of the Association...

obey the rules and take care.

I've paid the bill.

Please excuse me.

Goodbye.

I said that this would be a Hongmen banquet.

What even are the rules?

It's all nonsense.

I accidentally broke these rules, but actually, I'm happy for it.

Do they have a legal reference to do this?

Linda, Linda. You're adorable.

You're so American.

With this...

if there was a legal reference, I'd have an easier time!

Since there is no legal reference...

why should we listen to him?

Who said we're listening to him?

This is my martial arts school. I'll do what I want.

Bruce, we may get in trouble in the future.

THE WORLD AS ONE COMMUNITY

I always hoped that this arrogant young man

would recognize and correct his mistake. Then, things would be peaceful.

We are all Chinese.

I had the humility to meet with him.

Then I realized I made a mistake.

This guy, Bruce Lee, didn't listen to me.

He even tried to break the rules set by all of us.

We must pay attention to this.

For years, we have honored the rule to never teach foreigners martial arts.

How can we let such a young guy break it?

So, I invited everyone here...

to discuss this issue.

How can we settle this issue?

How to settle this?

It's very easy.

Just send him a notice...

and tell him...

that members of the CMAA are very upset about what he did!

And we order him to either stop teaching international students immediately

or close the martial arts school.

Master Huang, Master Ma.

I've learned that he is too arrogant to do this.

So let's just gather together and battle him.

No way. It's against US law.

It would bring the police upon us.

And even if it didn't, we still shouldn't do it.

You tell me what we should do, then.

I have an idea that won't violate the law

but will cause other difficulties for him. He should eventually back off.

Higher. Higher. Put your hands higher. Higher

Master...

You haven't come bearing an invitation, have you?

No. I'm here on behalf of the CMAA to deliver this challenge to you.

Challenge?

Yeah.

What happens if I accept the challenge?

What if I don't?

If you accept the challenge, there will be a winner or loser.

The loser must listen to the winner.

If you're afraid to accept,

then you must accept the ruling of the CMAA.

They offer two choices.

You must either stop teaching international students

or shut this school down.

It sounds like I don't have a choice.

You do. You have two.

Okay, I accept the challenge.

Wonderful. That's great.

President...

It's almost hard to see such a great student of yours.

If he goes to fight, I am sure he can defeat Bruce.

Let's just wait the game in three days

Okay.

Good!

Bruce...

It's such an important decision. Why didn't you discuss with us?

Linda, calm down.

-I don't have choice. -Of course you do! You can ignore him!

If they really wanted to do something to our school,

you could just ask for help from the police.

Linda... it's my choice.

And I rather not bring the police into this.

It would make me look weak.

You're a human being.

How can you guarantee that you'll win every battle?

What's going to happen if your opponent is stronger than you?

Linda, you know me. I don't think in terms of winning or losing.

Bruce, listen.

Things are different, now.

You're not only responsible for yourself anymore.

You're responsible for our baby.

Don't you know that?

Linda, listen for a second.

These Chinese masters... I know them well.

Though I haven't met or fought with all of them,

I've heard all about them.

These past two days, I've analyzed every potential opponent.

You know, at their level...

Let's put it this way. They're closer to my level than Bruce's.

If Bruce fights them, I believe he has at least a 90 percent chance to win.

-But I'm scared an accident may happen. -I know what you mean.

What if the opponent is better than expected?

I don't believe that there are many people better than Bruce.

That's just my guess, but...

let's think about the worst-case scenario.

If the opponent is better than Bruce,

then there is one solution.

That is...

Bruce, you just do what I tell you to do.

Then you will win.

-I don't know if you want to listen... -Go on.

During the competition, you should follow my plan

so that even if you lose the game,

we can guarantee that you won't be too hurt.

Uncle Shao, I don't understand.

Based on the rules of the fight, if any party chooses to give up the game,

then the other party has to cease attacking.

I know your personality. You don't give up easily.

So, you should let me decide when you give up.

Bruce, will you give me that right?

-I won't need to give up. -I know. But just in case.

If you're losing, but your opponent continues to attack

and you can't get away,

at that moment, I'll throw a white towel into the court.

Once I throw it,

you have to follow my direction. Stop fighting immediately.

-Why are you asking this? -This is very important.

We're all Chinese.

These kinds of fights are Chinese business.

No Chinese people should be giving each other deadly injury.

Bruce...

This is the best solution, Bruce. Just accept it.

Bruce, accept it.

Okay, okay.

Uncle Shao, I'll do as you say, but...

I am still confident that you won't need to throw that towel.

I hope so.

Bruce...

-Bruce... -Linda. Linda!

What's going on? What has happened?

Have you seen the white towel?

Dear Linda, you were dreaming.

-Bruce. -Don't worry.

I dreamed that you were injured.

You lost so much blood

Okay, okay. I know that you're nervous.

But I'm not nervous at all. Do you know why?

Why?

Because I know that all I need to defeat my enemy

is to first defeat the enemies in my heart.

Those enemies are anxiety and fear.

-As a child, I fought in the street. -Bruce...

I learned how to overcome anxiety and fear.

I challenged martial arts schools, knowing that I'd get beaten up.

I wasn't afraid.

I felt peaceful. I knew that at least, even I lost...

I'd still learn something.

So, Linda, don't worry.

I understand now. I won't be nervous in tomorrow's competition.

What? You're going, too?

I have to, Bruce!

No, no, no, Linda! Listen to me.

You have to stay at home tomorr--

I have to go. I'm your wife!

But you're pregnant.

Don't worry. Our child and I will both cheer for you.

Okay then.

-Now I really have to win tomorrow. -Good.