Ok, here we are.
Thanks again for showing me the place.
No, no problem at all.
It's been empty for a while... I spoke to the owners and it's yours if you want it.
Oh, that's great
Let me show you inside.
Even bigger than I remember.
What do you think?
Yeah, not bad.
Not bad at all.
Master Yip
Still no students yet?
What can I do for you?
Well, you've got such a big empty space here.. Mind if I use it to hang my laundry?
Yeah, sure.
Yuen.
I told you before, let me get the water.
You should be taking it easy.
There'd be none left if I waited for you.
I'll come back earlier next time. Leave it to me ok?
You shouldn't be exerting yourself.
How are you anyway?
Mom, my school fees are late.
Ok, hang on
Who's that?
Mr and Mrs Yip! Pay your rent!
Wait, it's the Landlady! Don't open it.
Mr and Mrs Yip! Pay your rent.
Master Yip, how are you today?
Just going to hang my laundry...
Here, let me help you.
Oh, thank you!
Hey, are you the one teaching "Wing Chun"?
Master Yip! Someone's here to learn your kung fu!
You'd like to learn Wing Chun?
I've never even heard of "Wing Chun"
Oh, well let me explain... Wing Chun is a Southern art of close combat.
Whatever! Let's spar. Maybe I'd be interested if you beat me.
Ok.
Yip Man - Wing Chun.
What do you think?
We've only just begun.
Had enough?
What, is that it? You haven't even hit me yet!
How was that?
That was brilliant, Master Yip. You certainly showed him! Great work!
Hey, you should sign up and become a student young man!
Would you like to learn, now that you've seen Wing Chun?
Hey! Where are you going?
What a little brat. You should have given him a real lesson. A lesson in manners... little punk.
That's him.
How good could he be?
Would I lie to you?
He just looks like an old laundryman.
I wouldn't believe it, if you hadn't told me.
Listen guys.. Unless you're hear to learn kung fu, please leave.
Alright.. after we teach you a lesson.
No need to take them off.
Why not?
Nevermind.
Yip Man Palm!
Told you not to bother with your jackets...
Master! I am Huang Liang, please allow me to train under you?
Master, master... I am Xiu Shi Chang. - Wei Guo Jian. - Wang Kun.
Please take us as students!
Hey, I asked first... so make sure you address me as 'First Disciple'.
Make some tea for our Master!
No, no. It's fine, it's fine.
Perhaps we should discuss tuition fees...
In Wing Chun, we defend and attack in one motion.
Defend and attack.
This will disable your opponent in the shortest time.
Block, then strike.
One motion.
Then, throw a flurry of quick punches.
Got it?
Where's Master Yip?
Master!
Liang, are you behind this?
Master, think you could ever beat 10 guys at once?
Fighting should be a last resort.
Go on..
Say they had weapons?
Run.
You need to collect their tuition fees.
I will.
You always say that.
I'll ask them today.
Ahh, sorry... guys...
Yes Master?
Could I ask for your tuition fees, please?
What's up?
I'd like to collect your tuition fees?
If you have the money on you...
There you go Master.
Master, I can only pay half right now.. My mother's unwell and needs medication, can I owe you?
Oh.. forget it then. Pay next time, ok?
Umm, Master....
It's fine.
It's late, head home.
Thanks Master.
What's going on? There's hardly anything here.
You know as well as anyone, time's are tough.
I can't turn them down, just because they're short of cash.
We'll have to ask the landlady for an extension.
Yeah, I'm sure she'll be reasonable. We'll catch up in payments.
Two steamed buns please.
Why not try the egg tarts? - Err, no thanks.
Stop! Hold it right there!
Fucking thief! Give it back.. Give it back!
Please don't hurt my Dad.
I will if he doesn't pay me!
Please, let go of him! Stop it Dad!
Stop, stop! Wait a sec..
What happened?
He stole a roast duck!
Let me pay for it.
Fine then.
Let's go.
Jin Quan?
Uncle Man, help me with Dad?
Ok, Come on!
Over here.
Jin Quan!
Uncle Man, he doesn't recognise anyone.
He was shot in the head by the Japanese during the war. He's not all there anymore.
Jin Quan. Jin Quan, I'm Yip
Jin Quan!
Get away! Get away from me! Go! Go!
Let's give him some space.
It's my fault. -No, it's not. It's because of me.
C'mon...
He's much calmer when I'm around. But he needs constant care.
I try to pick up odd jobs where I can.
But nobody seems to be hiring these days. I'm ashamed to say - we don't always eat every day.
Don't worry Kwan.
I'll help you take care of your father.
Master Yip's recommendation is good enough for me.
You'll be on half salary to begin with.. If you're ok with that, you can start today.
No problem.
Ok, have a seat. I'll be right with you.
Brother Man, can I offer you some tea?
Oh, thank you.
My pleasure.
Have a seat
This is perfect!
Thank you Uncle Man.
Make sure you work hard, Kwan.
Ok? - I will.
Interested in learning Wing Chun at our school?
I'm from 'Hong' School. Why would I wanna join your shitty school?
Well, if you're not interested, why take a poster?
Because it was blocking one of mine, dickhead!
Maybe you need to see Wing Chun in action?
Oh, bring it on!
Man, I'm gonna enjoy this.
It'll be strictly one-on-one, right boys?
Yeah.
I'll try not to hurt you too much.
Can we hurry this along? I've got things to do.
Are we done here?
Fuck you!
Fuck me?
We done?
Keep your feet balanced. Use your opponents momentum.
Focus.
Think ahead.
I'm looking for Yip Man.
Yes?
Your student 'Liang' picked a fight with our brother.
We have him. Bring money and meet us at the fish markets, If you want him back.
Let's go!
(HONG'S FISH - WHOLESALE)
Hey, Jin.
Are you Liang's Master?
I am.
I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding.
Why don't we talk it over...
After you hand him over.
Let him out!
Liang. Are you ok?
I'm fine.
What's the story?
We fought and he lost, so they ganged up on me.
Oh, is that right?
Calm down.
Look, it doesn't matter.
Everyone takes a few bumps and bruises during a fight.
Next time, I'd be happy to come down & speak personally with your Master.
Who is your Master?
It's none of your fucking business. He could kick your ass.
Listen, did you bring the money or what?
No.
There's no need for this.
Get him!
Behind you!
Chop him up!
Master!
Liang!
Master! I'm here.
Master, how are we gonna get out of this?
Leave it to me.
Stay close.
Follow me!
Go, Liang.
Go!
Jin Shan Zhao?
Nobody move!
What the fuck are you doing?
Master Yip, you are free to go.
Thankyou.
This is bullshit!
Break it up!
Master!
You causing trouble again?
No, Master
I fought with him earlier. Now he's brought his Master to intimidate us.
Jin.
You trying to throw your weight around?
No, No..
Brother Hong, let's have a talk so I can explain.
You want to talk with a knife in your hand?
No, no..
That son of a bitch was stirring up shit on my turf. That's why I was...
Oh, your turf is it?
This is my road. These are my markets. So you tell me, whose turf is this?
It's your turf.
Get outta here. This is none of your business.
So then, what's your story?
Greetings Master Hong. I'm Yip Man. I teach Wing Chun from the Fuoshan district.
I believe my student Liang fought with one of your students..
Liang definitely went too far and injured your student.
Are you saying Hong style is inferior?
Relax, no.. I didn't mean it like that.
Who said you could start up a school anyway? Don't you know the rules?
What rules are those?
What rules? Well, let me tell you..
If you want to open a school of your own..
you must first accept a challenge from an existing school.
If you win, only then are you permitted to do so.
Enough talk. There may be rules for martial arts schools.. but I'm responsible for the rules of Law
Now that you're done...
Wan! Po! Take these two into custody.
Oh look, a spare set of handcuffs. Arrest him too!
Huh? Me too?
Master!
Stop squirming! Let's go
Move it!
Sort your shit out and let's go... the Chief is waiting.
Sir.
The Chief is asking about the security arrangements.
It's all taken care of.
So what's my cut gonna be for this competition?
Please excuse us a moment?
Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
So how much is his cut? You tell me and I'll tell Master Hong
Speak!
Are you going to tell me?
Don't worry. These cops aren't half as tough as they look.
It'll be ok, once we make bail.
Jin, I'm sorry to have gotten you involved.
I'm sorry I got you involved!
Hang on a sec.
I'm deaf in this ear, after you wacked me there last time.
Sorry, what was that?
I said, I'm sorry to have gotten you involved.
Forget it.
If it weren't for your wakeup call back in Fuoshan, I don't know where I'd be now.
Open up, Police!
Open up!
Can I help you?
Is this Yip Man's residence?
Yes, I'm his wife.
Your husband's been arrested.
Bail was set at $1000. Payable at the station.
Mr Geng! Mr Geng!
Mr Geng!
What's the matter?
Please help! Yip's been arrested and I don't have the money for bail.
Wait here.
It's a pain in the ass, opening a martial arts school here.
Hong Kong's already full of schools..
and there are too many rules.
That Master Hong has a lot of allies.
Lot's of students and a lot of money!
So what? I'll get him once I'm released.
I'll destroy his fish stall and poison all his fish!
So then, what's the difference between you and him?
Hey kid, Just relax. You wanna get yourself into even more trouble?
I'm not a kid!
Which part of me looks like a kid to you?
Liang! Lose the tone.
Master Jin is your elder.
It's all right, he's young.
He reminds me of myself, when I was that age.
He needs a woman to straighten him out.
Like me, a wife and kids.. it changes a man!
I want to post bail for my husband.
What's his name?
Yip Man.
That'll be $1000
Here, here.
Yip Man, you're free to go.
Hurry up.
I'm here to bail Jin out.
Honey!
Hey, c'mon.. open the door
Hurry up!
That's my wife.
Liang, is anyone coming for you?
Nope.
Don't worry Master. They'll release me in a couple days.
You go. Go.
Hey.. I won't be able to see you out though.
Ahh, Brother Geng.. Could I ask one more huge favour?
Could you bail out my student too?
Would you mind?
I'm sorry, I didn't bring enough money.
Master Yip.
Master Yip, let me help.
Honey, I need the rest of the cash.
What do you need it for?
It's an emergency.
No, it's always an emergency with you!
Don't embarrass me, sweety.
This is the last time!
Mum's the best!
Master Yip, here's the money.
I'll pay you back as soon as possible. Thank you.
No problem, don't mention it.
If it's so difficult to open a school here, why don't you just give up?
I just have to go visit the other masters, that's all.
I don't want to worry about you every day.
Hey, we made it through the war. There's nothing to worry about now.
Don't dwell on it.. get some rest.
I've fought this type of match many times.
We'd always use blades though, not stools.
Have you heard of this Yip Man before?
Can't say I have. The name doesn't ring a bell.
We'll, I'm sure he's no match for you, Master Luo.
Likewise, Master Zhang.
Are you gonna get up there?
I don't mind you going first.
Anyway. Let's have some tea.
Cheers.
Master.
He's here.
Grand Masters..
This is Yip Man.
He wants to establish his sect here in Hong Kong.
He is here today, to accept all challenges.
Yip Man.
If you surrender, you lose.
If you leave the table, you lose.
If you're still standing on the table after all the challenges..
I'll address you as "Master Yip"
If there are no questions, we can begin.
What, he's just going to walk up to the table?
He's not supposed to touch the ground.
Greetings fellow masters. I am Yip Man.
I'm from the Wing Chun sect of Foushan district.
I hope you will all go easy on me.
Who would like to challenge first?
Master Luo, aren't you going up?
I'll wait and see if anyone else is going first
Fine then, I'll be the first.
Ready.
Lightning Kick technique.
Prepare yourself!
Are you all right Master Luo?
I'm fine!
He'd be dead if we'd used blades below.
I don't like this.
That table is damned slippery!
Thank you for going easy on me.
Come on, next challenger.
Master Zhang, your turn.
Master Zhang, go on... go on.
Teach him a lesson!
Ready.
You win!
Thank you for showing mercy.
I appreciate you going easy.
Anyone else want to challenge?
Ready.
Master Yip.
Master Hong.
To join this association, you must pay a monthly fee.
A fee?
Everyone must pay $100 per month.
Meet your payments and everything will be fine.
If any Masters still feel I am unworthy, I will happily accept any further challenges.
But I will not fulfill this requirement to pay you a monthly kickback.
As you wish. But you're leaving yourself open for trouble.
We're done here.
Medication.
Master, here's your medication.
What do you call this? You can't fill my newspaper with this crap!
I just thought people would want to know.
Is it getting bad feedback?
Everyone in Hong Kong wants to learn Wing Chun now!
This is fantastic!
Continue following this. I'm counting on you!
Get back to work!
Well done! Good job!
(Wing Chun fights Hong Style to a stalemate)
Mei, stop reading & eat your dinner.
Eat up everyone.
More soup please
You've not been eating well lately. Here, eat.
Where you going?
I'm going to hang up my laundry.
You sure you're not learning kung fu?
What do you think this basket is for? Washing my head?
151... 152...
Where are you headed?
We want to learn Wing Chun.
There's no Wing Chun school here!
But the advertisement says...
It's not here, get lost!
Try Hong style instead!
Hey!
What do you think you're up to?
Suck my dick!
Come down here!
What's going on?
I can't hear you!
Come down!
Why don't you come up?
Come down if you've got the balls!
I'm gonna kick your ass!
What on earth?
Look, Wing Chun students!
Fuck 'em up!
They're coming down.
Get ready.
Come out!
The owners aren't happy about what happened.
I understand.
They're cancelling your lease on this place.
Sure, I understand.
I've gotta take off.
Sorry about all this.
Take care, Geng.
Master...
I've just been informed..
We can't train here anymore.
Master, this is bullshit! They started it!
Yeah, it was their fault!
Let's go find them and settle this.
Collect your things before leaving.
Bring the equipment back to my place.
Master...
Ji..
Split this with the students. They've earned it.
Thank you, Master.
- Here you go.. - Thanks!
Good work everyone.
What are you doing here?
I'd like to see your Master.
Ji, take five ok?
So, things not going well?
I want you to know, I'll keep teaching martial arts, even without a school.
You'll never see a single cent from me!
In future, keep your boys in line.
or they might get hurt!
Hey, you chose not to follow the rules!
If I didn't keep the Westerners happy..
What do you think would happen?
You'd NEVER be able to open your own school.
Yip Man, how can you be so selfish?
You don't have 200 students, like me. You don't need to deal with the Westerners.
It's alright for you...
Whatever helps you sleep at night...
But as Masters, we must set a good example for our students.
My conscience is clear.
Fine, but if you have a problem in future, Come directly to see me. Goodbye!
Hold it!
You're not leaving that easily!
Is that right?
We didn't finish our fight earlier. Let's do so now.
Watch out!
Honey, it's time for dinner. We're waiting for you.
The children are hungry. Are you done talking business?
So what'll it be? Dinner with your family, or finish what we started?
What would everyone like for dinner?
Ice cream!!
You can have some ice cream, AFTER dinner.
I'm leaving, enjoy your meal.
See yourself out.
Master.
Come in. Come on.
Put it over there.
There, over there.
Why are they bringing the equipment in here?
I'm gonna move the school to a better location.
I'll train the guys here, til then.
Thanks guys. Training will be here, from tomorrow morning.
Er, here? - Yes.
Be here early tomorrow morning, ok?
Bye Master.
Take care guys.
Bye Master.
Master, Could I have a word?
Here you go, have some tea.
Take a seat.
Master, it's all my fault you've lost the school. I'm sorry.
Hey, get up.
Come on.
Sit down and listen.
Liang, do you think I'm a good fighter?
You're the best! I've seen for myself..
What about in 20 years from now?
In 20 years, I wont stand a chance against you.
We all grow old.
No one's invincible forever in this world.
You have a great natural talent for kung fu.
But you're only focusing on the fighting.
You need to understand the spirit of Chinese kung fu.
Chinese kung fu embodies the heart, mind and soul of our people.
And all three need to be aligned, in order to excell.
Understand?
I think so.
Want to hear a story?
You remember Master Jin? The guy we met in jail? I met him years ago, back in Foushan..
Back then, he was a lost soul with no direction. He wanted to fight me & wouldn't take no for an answer.
Are you teaching kung fu?
I am.. Maybe when you're older, you could learn too?
Come on, Dad's waiting.
Master...
Keep practising.
What are you doing here?
I was in the neighbourhood.
What do you want?
Well, I have spare tickets to a Western style 'boxing' match.
Thought you might like to attend?
I'll be off.
Hey, your eyes are bloodshot. Are you feeling ok?
Oh, it's nothing. It's probably just my allergies.
I'll be fine after some tea.
I'll let you get back to it.
Place 3 rows over here.
Hey, more to the right.
Hurry up guys!
Master Hong.
Come over and say Hi. Let me introduce you to the Champion.
Hello.
Ignore him. Westerners can be ignorant sometimes.
So when will we get our cut?
He keeps avoiding the subject.
Maybe this one could be free?
Free? My fish stall's empty while we've been setting this place up!
Don't get angry, you dont want any trouble. Look at it as a sweetener for the next deal.
You said that last time.
Master Hong!
Chief.
When can I expect payment for putting on this event?
Don't talk money with me right now.
How are my men going to be paid?
Now you've pissed him off.
If he's not paying, I quit!
If you quit, he'll take your fish stall too. Just bear with it for now.
Bear with it? I've tolerated this for long enough!
We speak Chinese in this country!
You heard him. Let's go.
Let's go, we quit too!
Let's go.
Hold on!
Don't let your temper get them in trouble.
Stay and finish up guys.
C'mon, let's get this finished.
Come on.
Don't worry. He'll get what's coming to him.
Master Yip - Master Hong
Thank you for the tickets.
There's going to be a demonstration on stage from every school.
Perhaps you could get your students together?
They could perform some of your Wing Chun.
That'd be great.
See you later.
Hey boys, get ready.
You two go as well. - Ok.
Go up and join them guys.
Let's go.
I don't like this.
Why is he suddenly interested in promoting Chinese kung fu?
(He says: "Chinese kung fu is more like dancing")
Stop fighting!
Break it up! Stop fighting!
What should we do?
Everyone, stop fighting!
Stop fighting!
Break it up!
Stop!
Stop fighting!
Stop!
Calm down!
Stop fighting!
Calm down!
Everyone calm down.
Liang!
Get him outta here.
Lift him up.
Slowly! Careful!
MC, come here?
If you don't like our demonstration, feel free to leave.
But first, I think an apology is in order!
(The champion has challenged Master Hong to a fight!)
Let me fight him!
I'll show him some Chinese kung fu he wont forget!
Arrogant bastard!
Please, leave this to me.
Go back to your seats.
Fine, we'll go.
Okay? Good.
Master Hong, how do you feel?
He's nothing.
Try not to front up to him. Duck & move, then work his arms.
It wont be easy.
Shit! Master's asthma!
I don't think you should go on.
I wont let this guy belittle the Chinese.
Don't let pride get you killed.
My life's irrelevant...
If respect for our people is gained from it's loss.
Master...
Drop to the ground!
Master!
Master Hong, you have my utmost respect.
(Hong school's Master Hong - killed in Western style boxing match)
What is this? What's going on?
Sit down, don't move!
Where's the editor?
What is this?
You're under arrest.
Please don't!
No, please!
No!
Sir, sir!
This isn't a good idea. You'll keep getting bad press if you attack all the news editors.
Let me handle it.. I'll deal with him.
You better, fat boy!
Unbelieveable! How can he say that?
Joss sticks aren't only used to mark time.
The Chinese practice of burning joss sticks..
is also done in honour of our dead.
It's a part of our culture.
I'm not afraid.
I challenge you.
Jun, finish up please. We're going to Mrs. Fang's.
I'll see you off.
Mom, why are we going to stay with Mrs. Fang?
Because Dad needs some time to train.
Here, let me.
Thanks again. - It's no trouble.
I just need time to train.
Mr Yip, you've gotta beat that arrogant boxer!
I'll take these to the car.
Don't worry about us. Concentrate on your training.
But don't over-do it.
You've got to win.
Let's go.
Good luck.
It's nice to have guests. Make yourselves at home.
This'll be your bed.
It's ok, write the truth.
I said keep writing!
Who are you?
Police!
What are you writing?
Well? C'mon, show me!
Scared of another beating?
"Wing Chun Master accepts Western boxing challenge"
Is that it?
How about "Arrogant Englishman set for defeat"?
"Reporter endures Police brutality for the truth"
But did you get the truth?
I have the truth!
Listen to me.. From now on, I'll give you the stories & you'll print them!
Ok, ok!
Listen, the Chief hates us Chinese. But he's fucked us over for the last time!
If you report what's really going on, we can finish him.
Mrs Yip, what's wrong?
You're in labour! Jun, fetch your father!
No, I don't want to distract him.
Then.. I'll get a midwife.
Jun, look after mom til I'm back!
So we're just about all set to go here.
The hall is packed with both Chinese & Western spectators.
The atmosphere is building nicely.
There scoring panel is also made up of Chinese & Western judges.
So we should see a truly fair & impartial match.
Don't go anywhere folks!
This guy needs to go down!
I hope he's completely humiliated!
Master Yip, how are you feeling?
Are you confident?
Are you fighting for yourself, or for Chinese kung fu?
The Twister is now making his entrance.
Good! Yip Man's roaring to go!
Master...
Master Yip, kick his ass like you kicked mine!
Anyone can kick your ass.
Shut up!
They're still just sizing each other up.
Master Yip!
Master!
Master Yip has been knocked down! And here comes the count...
Master Yip! Get up!
He looks down for the count folks. I'm not sure he's gonna make it up.
Hold the phone.. he's up!
And now the Twister's down! Unbelieveable!
Good work, Master!
He's strong! He shouldn't be standing after so many hits.
Master Yip's connecting with an amazing flurry of punches.
Master Yip! Master Yip! Master Yip!
Fucking cheater!
You animal! That was well after the bell!
Master, Master!
Master!
Oh my Goodness! Master Yip is down after a stunning right hand from the Twister!
Master, get up!
Get up! Get up!
Get up, Master!
"I wont let this guy belittle the Chinese."
"My life's not important..."
"If respect for our people is gained from it's loss"
"Try not to front up to him. Duck & move, then work his arms."
"It wont be easy."
4
5
6
7
8
9
10!
Yeah! Dad won! Dad won!
I know Yip Man!
Haha, we all do!
Jin, Hong, Yip Man and me. The 4 Dragons of Foushan!
Master Yip!
What are you gonna do now?
I'm going home.
He's perfect.
He's strong like his dad.
I want him to be a scholar.
No kung fu for him.
Ok.
He looks like you.
Uncle Man.
There's a kid here who's been asking about you. He wants to learn Wing Chun.
Come on then.
I want to learn from you. How much?
What's your name?
Lee Jun Fan!
Why do you want to learn Wing Chun?
So that I can beat up my enemies.
You're very spirited.
Maybe when you're a little older, ok?
(In 1954, 13 year-old Bruce Lee became a student under Yip Man)
(He studied Wing Chun extensively, and would later develop 'Jun Fan Kung Fu' based on it's principals)
(Yip Man spent the next 22 years teaching Wing Chun and spreading it's philosophies all over the world)