As president of the California Martial Arts Association,
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.
Otherwise, when our child comes to this world,
he'll complain about me.
Linda, go back to sleep.
Even if you don't want to sleep, our child needs it.
Okay, okay. Go to sleep.
-Get ready. -All right.
-Get ready. -Yeah. Please.
This way.
-Please. -Okay.
This way, please. Over there.
-Here. -Okay.
Please, have a seat first.
This way.
Everyone, this way.
Okay, everyone. Come here.
-Master Wang, Master Huang, Master Ma-- -Mr. Lee.
Bruce Lee...
It's you, you yellow-skinned brat.
-I bet you didn't expect this. -What a coincidence!
Bruce Lee...
It doesn't matter how many Americans or Japanese you've defeated.
Today... you will lose to me.
-You're like a ghost, haunting me. -Right, I am a ghost.
No matter where you go, don't even try to get rid of me.
We've known the winner, here, for years.
Today, we are going to have...
a fair game.
Let everyone watch.
Let them watch.
Let them watch how you fall in front of me.
What are they doing?
You will know it soon.
I think they know each other. I'm a little worried.
Don't worry, Linda.
I have faith in Bruce.
Come.
President, what are they going to do?
They're talking about the old days.
They knew each other?
Quite well.
Are you scared? Hit me.
I've got everything ready.
Let's go up there
Whoever falls is the loser.
Sure.
Uncle Shao, why are they going up there?
They do this because their skill levels are comparable.
It's hard to determine who is better.
It appears that Bruce is facing a tough opponent, this time.
The opponent is hard to deal with.
Usually, they would look at each other, but this is a different situation.
Once their eyes are covered, they won't be able to see anything.
They'll rely on other senses to feel each other's distance.
For example, the sound of walking or breathing,
or even the smell of the opponent's body...
or the rubbing of their clothes.
All these will allow them to sentence the distance of their opponent.
During the fight,
if they are masters,
they will even be able to feel the other's position through their body hair.
Then, they will find the chance
to attack the opponent.
However, this kind of skill cannot be achieved by average fighters.
-I'm going to check on Linda. -Sure.
Linda, are you okay?
Kimura...
The baby's coming!
-I'm going to tell Bruce now. -No, no, you can't do that!
He's still fighting!
Then we must stop the fight. I have to tell him!
Kimura!
Uncle Shao, Linda is about to have the baby. What do we do?
I'll inform Master Wang.
Master, Bruce's wife is having her baby. Please, stop the competition.
Stop!
Why?
Bruce, Linda is about to deliver. Take her to hospital immediately.
Fine, Bruce Lee.
Congratulations.
But I can only give you 15 days.
-Once that period is up, we'll continue. -Okay, deal.
Linda, be strong. It won't be long.
I'm going to be a father. I'm so happy!
-I'm here. Don't worry. -Can family members go in?
No, please wait outside.
-Okay. -Okay.
Bruce, you can't go in.
Come. Sit and rest a while.
Bruce, don't worry. Everything will be okay.
Honey...
Honey!
-How is he? -Look!
-He must be a beautiful baby. -Do you like him?
Of course! Of course I do!
-Let me look at my son. -Here.
Be careful.
He's beautiful and adorable!
Can you call me papa?
How adorable!
He looks about three quarters like you. The rest is like me.
It seems like your mom is finally speechless!
-I've thought of a Chinese name for him. -What is it?
Guohao.
"Guohao"... I like it!
What does it mean?
It means that he will bring pride to his people.
What about his English name?
I've had one in mind. Brandon Lee.
"Brandon Lee"?
Brandon Lee!
Hello, Brandon Lee.
-Let your mom hold you. -Good.
Your grandma's going to be busy now.
Once I defeat the yellow-skinned brat, we'll bring take him to see her.
Excuse me!
Hello. Is Bruce Lee here?
I'm his wife. You can tell me.
I have an urgent telegram for him from Hong Kong.
-Please sign here. -Okay.
-Thank you. Bye. -Bye.
Bye.
-Honey, what's up? -It's from Hong Kong.
-From whom? -I don't know.
Bruce, what's wrong?
My dad, he...
HONG KONG
Have you waited for a long time?
Mom...
Big brother...
I'm sorry I'm late.
Bruce. You're finally back.
Let me look at you.
Bruce, you're all grown up.
Let's go.
Mom, please sit.
Right before your father past away...
he was asking about you.
His eyes were still open when he departed.
I knew it was because he didn't get to see you.
Mom...
Let's not talk about this.
Okay.
I'll stop. I'll stop.
Every day since you went to America alone, I've been worried about you.
People say a mother always worries when her children are away from home.
After some time, you sent me a letter and told me that you had married Linda.
I was so happy for you.
But I'm also concerned.
Since you married an American,
I'm worried that your different backgrounds will cause problems.
Mother, don't worry about that.
Linda is very good to me.
Okay, okay. Marrying a good wife is the most important thing.
Mom, I think, at some point...
you should move to America and live with us.
-Are you okay with that? -Of course. I want to live with my son.
But I'm old. I don't like to move around.
And you have a career to build. I don't want to burden you.
I have your brother and sister nearby to take care of me. Don't worry.
All right.
Mom, I want to find some time to visit Master Ip.
For years, we've kept in touch by phone and post.
But it still feels as though he's too far away. I really miss him.
Yes, you should go visit him.
The night before you came back,
he heard about your return and couldn't sleep all night.
THE TOMB OF LEE HOI CHEUN
Catch up, hurry.
Dad...
Speed up.
I'm exhausted.
Bruce.
Keep going.
I really can't run anymore.
Don't you want to see Master Ip?
I do.
Then you have to keep running. Let's go.
Bruce, the Hong Kong newspaper reported...
your success as a martial artist in America.
Our family is very excited, as is Master Ip.
Let me see.
Bruce, have you visited Master Ip?
-Not yet. -Give it to me.
-Wait. Hold on. -You should really go visit him.
Mom, I want to know how my classmates are doing.
Are you talking about Xiaoman?
When you went to America the last time,
you didn't even tell her.
A Lin said that she cried for a long time.
I heard she insisted that she leave Hong Kong,
and she joined a media company in Taiwan.
After that, she married the director. But they later divorced.
What? Xiaoman got divorced?
A Lin said she was divorced long ago.
Xiaoman hasn't visited us for all these years.
But I see her on TV sometimes.
I've seen her concerts and movies.
Fate decides when people meet and when they separate.
You and Linda were meant to be.
You started far apart, but still ended up together.
Xiaoman and you were close since you were young,
but fate decided against you staying together.
What about A Lin?
How is he doing?
A Lin...
A Lin still helps out at his father's restaurant.
He helps his father?
That guy is so lazy.
THE SCHOOL OF WING CHUN FIST
Master!
Bruce, I heard that you had come back. I've wanted to see you for a long time.
Master...
You were busy with your father's death, so I didn't come to meet you.
Master, I feel so embarrassed.
I should have visited you earlier.
Bruce...
I've really missed you.
Hello, who's that?
Bruce?
Yes, he's my brother. How may I help?
You're calling from America?
Sister, what is it?
Someone called from America.
They wanted to remind you of the meeting in 15 days.
Okay.
If he calls again, tell him that Bruce Lee never breaks his promise.
Okay.
Bruce... What happened?
Nothing.
Actually, I have an important meeting.
Bruce, you're a good son.
If this meeting is more important than staying a few more days with your mother,
it must be a serious matter.
But I understand
that opening a martial arts school, even in a small town like Hong Kong,
is very challenging. You must be facing the same problem in America.
Yes, Master.
You're right.
I'd refuse any other appointment, but not this challenge.
Very good! You are a true martial artist.
If all of you could be like Bruce...
Wing Chun would have a bright future.
Our Chinese martial arts would be well-recognized.
Thank you for the compliment.
I will definitely bring Chinese culture and kung fu to America.
-Good. -I will make them understand
that Chinese culture is the true origin of all Oriental culture.
Great!
We will always be on your side.
Thank you, Master.
Mom, don't worry. I'll be back soon.
Then I can stay with you without any concern, okay?
Bruce, I'm fine.
Your meeting is very important.
I'll be okay. Just go.
Go. Go ahead.
I was going to give you a few more days,
but I was worried that you wouldn't be able to take the pressure.
Thanks for the concern. We martial artists should be calm.
Bring it on.
Subtitle translation by Loretta Kok