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Kwangtung, Fuoshan. The birthplace of Chinese martial arts. It is now reknowned as a region where the cultural exchange of martial arts takes place.
1935 - Fuoshan, Dojo Street.
*Sigh* Another new school has arrived to compete with.
Okay, let's practice... Come on, now!
One.
Two.
One.
Two.
Sir, someone is here to see you.
Hi, you are...?
I am Master Liao of the 'Liao Fist' school.
I just opened a dojo in town.
Congratulations.
I heard that your Wing Chun style is very good.
I came today, hoping to exchange some pointers?
Could we possibly do this another day?
Now's not a great time.
Well, since I'm already here..
Maybe just some quick sparring? It won't take long.
We can close the doors. Win or lose, nobody will know.
It's not about that.. I was just sitting down to dinner!
That's fine, I'm happy to wait.
Master Liao, have you eaten?
Come, join us.
Cigarette?
Oh, no thanks.
How was your meal?
Great, great.
That's good.
I'll be very quick.
Wang, leave the table. Would you mind closing the doors?
Shall we...
Ready?
Ready.
You okay?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Let's continue.
Ok then.
Thank's for the demonstration, Master Liao.
Thanks for that, I've learnt a lot. Same here, Same here.
Err, today's closed door sparring...
Don't worry, it's between you and I.
Thank you very much. I'll go now.
Ok, take care then.
You can see yourself out.
Master Ip's "Heavenly tower strike" was amazing.
Master Liao didn't stand a chance!
Isn't that a Tai Chi Quan move? I thought Master Ip practiced Wing Chun?
Whatever! Anyway... he just flung him across the room with one hand!
But Master Liao still wouldn't give in.. So Master Ip continued and beat him to a pulp.
He was really amazing!
Here are the tea leaves you ordered last week Mrs. Wong.
Ok. Thank you.
See you next time.
Uncle Ping, who put this here?
Your younger brother.
I thought Master Liao's kung fu was supposed to be good, He didn't even stand a chance!
He was completely outclassed!
We both have a share in Dad's teahouse.
But he's always fooling around..
Tell that asshole to take care of the customers!
Morning Lin.
Brother Man.
Is Quan around?
He's waiting for you upstairs.
Quan, have you been waiting long?
You're always late!
I was busy.
Busy with what?
It's always the same with you. Eat, drink and kung fu..
What's to be busy about?
This tea is quite fragrant.
Hey, you listening?
Let's order some food.
I've got something to discuss.
Let's eat first, then talk...
Here you go, fresh from the kitchen!
I heard you fought Master Liao and completely outclassed him?
Who told you that?
My younger brother.
If only I'd known. I just asked to join Master Liao's dojo!
You've asked every Master in town to be your teacher.
So, Brother Man.. is it true then?
Please, we have something to discuss.
Sorry, I'll leave you to it.
Good morning Master.
Morning.
Master! Morning.
Good morning.
Master, someone said you were beaten by Ip Man!
Everyone in town is talking about it!
Rubbish, who's been saying this?
Sha Dan Yuan from the teahouse.
Prices in Fuoshan are rising every day.
What about it?
Well, Fuoshan's economy is booming..
Everyone has expendable income.
And?
Think.. what's one of life's necessities? Clothes, right?
In future, the demand for fabric will be huge.
That's why I want to set up a cotton factory, to be the primary supplier!
I'd like you to be my partner.
I'm not a business man, Quan.
This is a great prospect.
I'm sure it is.
Who's Sha Dan Yuan? I want a little chat!
I am.
So you're the one spreading rumours about me? Master!
I'm going to teach you a lesson! Master, Master!
He's my younger brother. Let's all calm down. Don't get angry, Master.
Well, your brother is spreading lies and ruining my reputation!
He said I lost to Ip Man in a fight!
Now, how can I hold my head up in Dojo Street?
How will I attract new students to my dojo?
Apologize now!
I was just saying what I saw!
You're full of shit! Master, Master!
Brother Man is just upstairs. Go get him, if you have the balls?!
Maybe I'll get him!
Master, relax.. relax.
Master, Master.. Don't get angry. Master, Master.
Master Ip, tell them it's true!
Master, Master!
Tell them how you beat Master Liao in a fight!
Brother Man, you must clear my name.
Still telling lies.. and troubling Brother Man!?
I didn't lie!
I was getting my kite from a tree and saw through the window.
Oh, what a coincidence your kite landed outside the window.
What a coincidence you saw the two of them fighting.
And coincidentally, you saw right till the end?
That's a lot of coincidences!
Yes, it's all a coincidence.
Even if it was true, you can't just tell everyone!
There are some things one can't admit.
If it's true, one SHOULD admit it!
But then one would lose face.
"Lose face" What the hell does that mean?
That's what it means!
Lin, no need to be like this.
What's everyone laughing at!? What's going on!?
Just a small misunderstanding.
About what?
Thanks everyone...
Do not leave!
Honestly, it's nothing.
All of you listen to me..
Anyone caught disobeying the law or causing trouble..
Will be arrested immediately!
Officer, I'm not causing trouble, Someone's trying to ruin my reputation.
I am here for justice.
Justice? I'M the justice around here!
You're all wasting your lives, fighting everyday.
What era is it now?
Still using hand-to-hand combat?
We fight with weapons now, see.. Gun! Gun!
You see?!
Officer Li..
We practitioners of martial arts have lots of energy... and sometimes may talk loudly.
But being loud, doesn't mean we have no manners.
We're all law-abiding citizens here.. No need to draw your gun for every small matter.
I'm sure you agree.
Lin, please take care of Officer Li. Put it on my tab.
Certainly.
Officer Li, this way please.
What the hell are you all looking at?
Please return to your tables.
Officer Li, please.
Master Liao.
Take care.
What are you worried about?
I'm really not suited for business..
But take this to help you get started. When you make a profit, you can pay me back.
It may take a while before I can repay you.
That's fine.
Do me one more favor? Take on my son as a student?
There are so many Masters in Dojo Street. Why not ask one of them?
They're not as good as you.
Sure they are.
Lin!
Brother Quan.
Brother Man, I've learned a new technique. Can you help me test it?
Have you found your younger brother yet?
Don't worry about him. Once he's out of money, he'll be back.
Ready?
Dad, did Uncle Man agree?
I'm working on it.
Wow, your drawings are so good!
Let's see this new move then!
It's a defensive move. Yet there's still an element of attack.
In attack there's defense. In defense there's attack.
That doesn't even make sense!
You wouldn't understand kid. Move back.
That move attacks the mid-section out of defense.
You observe well, but try performing it.
I've finished drawing Mommy.
Very nice sweetheart. Go show it to Daddy.
Okay.
Use continued defense as attack?
That's right, it's called "constant defense..."
Daddy, look?
Daddy's busy son..
Understand?
I think so.
One more time?
Daddy won't look!
You've already lost! Huh?
This is called "constant defense with attack".
One more time, I didn't see clearly!
See! See! What's to see!?
You all hang around here everyday! Get lost!
What now?
Sorry Ma'am.
June, I best leave now.
I wasn't referring to you!
No, I know. There's just lots to do, setting up the factory.
C'mon Yeow.
Looks like we're off Uncle Man.
Ok, see you next time.
Take care.
If you're upset about something, tell me. No need to lose your temper.
Okay. Take a look at your son's drawings.
Show more concern for him! And don't stay out all day with your friends!
Let's go inside, okay?
Good boy.
Hey!
Where's Dojo Street?
Huh?
Dojo Street!!
Straight ahead.
One. Two.
Boss, there are so many dojos, which one should we challenge first?
One. Two.
One, retract.
Brother! Teaching kung fu?
You want to learn? Come in, let's talk.
Who is the dojo master?
I am the master here!
I am Jin Shan Zhao.
I've long admired Fuoshan's martial arts. I came, hoping to exchange techniques with the Masters here.
Exchange techniques?
Correct!
So you're here to challenge then!?
Yes I am!
Okay..
Everyone stand aside. Watch your Master teach this country bumpkin a lesson!
C'mon move back, move back!
Someone's challenging the dojos.
What going on?
Watch and learn!
Boss, you're the best!
Where is your Master?
Over here!
You really wanted to hurt me, huh!?
Our Master is not here!
What's with the weather today? It's blowing hot and cold.
Let me.
What are you drawing son?
He's not talking to you.
You should spend some time with him today.
Okay.
Lin, here so early?
Ma'am, I'm not here to fight. Just a few words and I'll be off.
What is it?
A group of men are going around challenging all the dojos!
Their kung fu is good, Every dojo has lost so far.
You should go check it out.
They're that good?
Oh yeah.
Thank you Ma'am, goodbye.
Come on Master Liao.
We're depending on you, Master Liao.
Bitches!
Not one of these Fuoshan schools can fight!
I thought the Masters in Fuoshan would be tough, but they're all pussies!
The weaklings can't even take one blow.
Looks like we were worried for nothing.
Not one of them can fight.
We're gonna get rich for sure.
Brothers, we've got to beat every Master here.
Then we can open our own school and everyone will want to join.
We'll be number one in Fuoshan.
Country bumpkins! You haven't had a real challenge yet.
Beat our best Master, then you can talk!
Who's the best then?
Ip Man of course!
Let's go..
Come! Come!
Watch us beat Ip Man!
Daddy, lot's of people are outside.
Master Ip, they...
Are you Ip Man?
I am Jin Shan Zhao. I've long admired Fuoshan's...
I know, save it.
You've come here... because you want to challenge me, right?
That's right!
We're opening a dojo in Fuoshan to show how much better we are!
You want to open a dojo? You don't have to fight me to do that!
You just have to find a good location. Now, please leave.
Wang, take the boy to his room.
Ip Man.
Don't try to get out of it. Are you afraid?
Always fighting! Does my house look like a dojo?!
You can't come in here and fight! Get out!
You heard her. I won't fight you.
Please leave.
I heard that Wing Chun was developed by a woman.
It must be very suitable for you.
You're completely pussy whipped!
No man should be afraid of his wife.
But he should always respect her.
Don't worry Mrs. Ip. I won't kill him.
If you're afraid he'll lose.. I'll only use one hand.
If that's not enough, I'll use neither!
Master Ip, fight!
Fuoshan is really disappointing! So many masters, but none are any good!
Shut up!
Don't break anything.
Make way, Make way.
Make way.
What is this?
You came at the right time Officer Li.
This room is small, with many antiques. Please ask the spectators to leave.
You must win back our reputation.
Everyone out! Quickly!
Now, Move, move.
Out! Out!
Ip Man - Wing Chun.
I'm really interested to see,
how a man uses a woman's martial arts style.
A good style does not depend on sex or age.
So when you meet your opponent, they wont immediately know how to attack you.
Ready?
I'll pay!
Yeah, you will!
What's happening? Who's winning?
I'll pay!
Daddy, mommy says; If you won't attack, everything in the house will be broken.
Okay.
Little shit.
That's it!
Boss!
Boss, Boss!
Are you alright?
I'm fine!
So, Master Jin.. What do you think of my kung fu style?
You smart-ass.
So, my style had problems with your Wing Chun.
Wrong. The problem does not lie within your style. It lies within you.
Who lost and who won?
No need to ask, look at his face. It's obvious.
Get lost!
Master Ip! Good show, great work!
You've saved Fuoshan's reputation.
It was luck, just luck.
You are truly the jewel of Kwangtung.
Thank you.
These just came in.
Mr. Ip, take these for your wife. Thank you.
How much?
No charge, Master Ip. You've brought glory and honour to Fuoshan. I can't take your money!
Nonsense, I couldn't.
Really, there's no need to pay.
I insist.
I couldn't possibly.
Master Ip, take some fruit.
For your family, please.
Thank you. No problem.
Little one, here's a toy for you.
Wow, say thanks.
Thank you. My pleasure.
Thank you.
Master Ip, how are you?
Hello, good to see you.
That one's nice.
This is the best in our shop.
It would be my honour if you took this for your home.
You're too kind.
What's with all the people?
Uncle Man, Auntie.
You are so sly.
If you wanted to open a dojo, you should have told me.
Who said I wanted to open a dojo?
Everyone in Fuoshan knows about it.
Everyone, except me.
Uncle Man, let me help you.
Master Ip, how are you?
Hey buddy.
So it's you spreading the rumours?
You better fix this mess.
Go inside son.
So listen, Yeow must be your first student.
Again with this? You know me Quan.
I'll never take on students.
Quiet!
We must show Master Ip how grateful we are. Repeat after me..
Master Ip, Master Ip.
7th July 1937: Japan launches a merciless attack on China. The country descends into turmoil. It's people suffer from great famine.
October 1938: Fuoshan is seized. Much of it's infrastructure is destroyed by the Japanese.
From a population of 300 thousand, Fuoshan is now left with 70 thousand inhabitants.
Ip Man's residence is taken as a headquarters by the Japanese. With nowhere to go for Ip Man and his family, life becomes very difficult...
Honey, I'm going out for a while. Back soon.
Wait..
It's cold out. Wear your coat.
Son..
Son, be careful. Don't hurt anyone.
Master Ip, I gave you a little extra.
Thank you.
People, don't push.
Next! Once you have your allocation, leave immediately.
One at a time please!
This factory might be old, but it does the job.
Fuoshan is in a terrible state.
You got away. Why come back?
If I didn't, how would the workers survive?
Anyway, all my money's invested here.
Listen, I can't pay you back just yet.
No need. If you hadn't said anything, I'd have forgotten.
Don't be silly. You're a part owner here my friend.
The money you put up, equates to a 10% share.
Honestly, there's no need.
You know, I could do with an extra pair of hands here..
Uncle Man.
Yeow.
You're here to help? Great!
With you to lead us, we're bound to succeed.
I could also watch you practice Wing Chun.
I'll go organize an extra meal. The factory's about to stop for lunch.
Yes, join us.
No need.
I still have some errands. Maybe next time.
Thanks anyway.
Dad, why didn't you try and convince him?
He's a very proud man, son.
Daddy, didn't you used to practice martial arts?
Why don't you practice anymore?
If I use too much energy, I'll get hungry.
That's why I stopped, ok?
Uh, I get it.
I won't go out and play anymore.
You're only finished playing for today, ok Mister!
Eat up.
I'm sorry, this porridge isn't great..
But you've got to eat something.
Come.
Careful, it's hot.
How much rice is left in the house?
Don't worry about that.
We've got no valuables left to pawn.
Hey, your husband's not an old man yet. I'll get a job.
We'll be fine.
Is anyone hiring?
I'm sure I can find something.
I'll ask around tomorrow, now eat up.
We have more than enough staff. Not hiring, sorry.
Hi, are you looking for workers?
No, not right now.
Sorry to trouble you.
Pick me, pick me!
You, you and you. Come up.
Please, pick me!
Ip Man, you're looking for a job?
Come, come.
Thank you.
Brother Man.
Shame to see such a nice suit being ruined.
I didn't know I'd be digging coal this morning.
Master Ip, how are you?
How are you?
Master Ip, how are you?
So many of the old masters are here!
Ah, the boss here used to practice.
So he likes to employ other martial artists.
Do you still practice?
Who has the time and energy to practice these days?
Let's sit over there.
Okay.
I'm starting to get full. Help me eat some?
Take it.
How are June and your little boy?
They're fine, thanks.
Did your younger brother ever turn up?
I haven't seen him since that day with Master Liao.
I don't know if he's dead or alive.
I didn't even get a chance to apologize.
You lose something?
A tin box.
What kind of tin box?
Japanese soldiers!
Japanese soldiers are coming!
Workers, this is Colonel Chuodeng.
The Colonel admires Chinese kung fu.
He knows Fuoshan is famous for its martial arts.
He would like volunteers to spar with his soldiers.
Does anyone know kung fu?
Is anyone willing to give it a go?
Is anyone interested?
Master Ip.
You only want us to be their punching bags.
Well, count me out!
Idiot! If you win, there's a bag of rice in it for you.
Anyone who wins, will be awarded a bag of rice.
I'll go.
Lin, don't do it.
I'll go.
I'll go too.
No, they've taken all our rice.
This is our chance to get some back!
Wait, wait.
Good luck.
Find me that tin box, ok?
Hey!
It's alright. Come.
Be careful.
Come over and line up.
Quick.
Are there any more orders?
No. Let's go. Yes.
Master.
General.
Thank you, Sir.
Good work, good work.
Take them down!
I want to have a go.
They're not at your level, General Sanpo.
It'll be like a lesson in Japanese martial arts.
Find me 3 men. Even if they lose, they'll still get a bag of rice.
Yes.
Don't say I never help you guys.
I've arranged for General Sanpo to fight 3 of you.
Win or lose, you'll still get a bag of rice.
Forget the rice, I just want to teach them a lesson!
Who wants in?
I do! I do! Pick me!
Let go of me!
Lin, you and you. That's three, let's go.
You're coughing up blood. Give up!
We've lost!
General, they've admitted defeat.
Idiot! Do you really want to die?
You fuck!
Lin! Are you ok?!
Lin! Lin!
Are you tired from work?
It's just digging coal. I'm fine.
I saw Lin today.
Really? How is he?
He's ok.
I never thought I'd see him again.
Master Li! Oh, hi.
Have you seen Lin?
Lin? No, I haven't seen him.
C'mon, let's eat.
Many people received bags of rice yesterday. General Sanpo was very satisfied.
So, who wants to fight today?
Anyone?
Li Chian.
Li Chian, where is Lin?
Anyone at all?
Hey, where's Lin?
I don't know.
You don't know? You took him with you yesterday.
Anyone want to fight? If you win, you get a bag of rice.
I'll go.
Master Ip's going.. me too.
I'll go too.
I'll fight the Japanese.
Will there be anything else sir?
No. Let's go.
Thank you.
May I continue and fight 3 more men?
He says, he'd like to fight 3 more men.
Ok guys, you win.
Why did they shoot?
Li Chian. Why did they shoot?
Who told you to shoot?
He lost the fight, but still had the balls to try and take the rice.
So, I wanted to teach him a lesson.
This is a place for martial arts only!
Don't ever fire your weapon in here again!
Understood General.
Ok, I'll now arrange for the next fight to take place.
Hey!
Next fight.
Anyone else still want to fight?
I will fight!
Li Chian, open the door.
Master...
Open the door!
Please tell me. Is that what happened to Lin?
Open the door!
Master...
Open the door!
Open the door please.
I want to challenge 10 men!
That's crazy! Don't do this.
I want to fight 10 men!
He says, he wants to challenge 10 men.
Ten?
Yes.
I'd like to see that.
Listen up!
1st platoon. 3rd platoon. 5th platoon.
Begin!
Be careful.
Stand down!
Enjoy your rice.
He says to enjoy the rice.
I didn't come here for the rice!
He said, maybe next time.
Hey!
What's your name?
He wants to know your name.
I am simply... a Chinese man.
He is Ip Man.
You have to be careful from now on. I don't know what Sanpo will do.
Traitor!
Why am I a traitor?
I'm not responsible for their deaths!
I'm only a translator. I've got to eat!
I need to eat.
Need to eat?
You stood by and watched your people being killed! Where's your dignity?
I guess I have none! Not like you, you're perfect right?
If you're so noble, why don't you kill them all?
Kill 10! Kill 100! Kill 1000!
I'm a translator, not a traitor!
I'm a Chinese man too!
I'm back.
Daddy!
Hi honey.
Did you behave today?
Yeah.
Good boy.
How was your day?
I'm gonna go wash up.
Thank you.
I feel so useless.
I can't do anything.
I only know martial arts.
What good is that?
This world...
can be really punishing.
I just feel so useless.
I don't care about the outside world.
All I know is that I'm happy right now..
Here, together with our son.
And if we can get through this, we can get through anything.
You're right. We just need to stick together.
Everybody out!
Everyone out, get out!
Move aside!
Move to the side of the road!
Who's the boss here? Show yourself!
I am.
I've just stolen your goods, and now I want to sell them back to you.
Any objections?
There's no money here.
Don't hit my father!
Wing Chun!?
Little shit!
Don't hit him!
Where's the money?
There is none.
Money!
I'll beat you until you find some.
This factory just opened. No money's been generated yet.
Uncle Man! Uncle Man!
Come quick, it's Dad! They're going to kill him!
What is it Yeow?
I'll go check it out.
Listen, I'm a very reasonable man.
If you don't have any money yet, I'll give you some more time.
I'll hold the goods till then.
Dad, are you ok?
I'm fine. Go help Uncle Foo.
I always thought kung fu was a bit of a waste of time.
Now I know it can be pretty useful.
If I knew before, I'd have asked you for some pointers.
Maybe I could've blocked a few punches.
Uncle Man, stay and teach us some kung fu?
So we can protect ourselves from those thugs.
Master Ip.
Your kung fu is reknowned. Please teach us.
Please Master Ip. Teach us.
Teach us, please.
Please Master Ip.
Look, I'm in the cotton business.
I don't know much outside of that.
I can't protect them... but you can.
Back when times were peaceful, you said you didn't want to teach.
Now, everything is falling apart. Don't you think you need to do something?
You know Quan.. I never wanted to teach.
But considering what's happened.. I can't wait to!
Uncle Man, can I be your first student?
Push higher daddy!
Higher? Ok..
Why didn't Ip Man ever return?
I... I don't know.
Find him and bring him here!
I have no idea where he is.
I wouldn't know where to begin looking.
Fuoshan's not that big. How hard could it be!?
Fuoshan's really quite big.
No, please!
I really don't know where to find him.
You useless dog!
Enough!
Bastard!
Paper, scissors, rock!
You all ganged up on me.
Hide properly!
10, 9..
Sweety!
Quick, go hide over there.
3, 2, 1
Ready or not, here I come!
Master!
What are you doing here?
Sanpo wants you to go back and fight him.
As long as he can't find me..
Too late.
What are you doing?
Stay away from my son!
What do you want?!
Very pretty.
Shit!
Let's go. It's not safe here now.
Let's get out of here!
Li Chian!
You fucking Chinese dog!
How is it possible that Ip Man escaped?
I'm sorry!
Even Colonel Chuodeng couldn't bring him in.
It was really beyond me to stop him. I'm sorry.
Fucking useless!
Useless!
Send out the order...
Smoke Ip Man out of his hole.
Yes Sir.
Sisters.
Come.
Brother, come and eat.
How is Master Ip?
Don't worry, they're all fine.
Master.
Coming.
Mrs. Ip.
These should fit you.
How is everything? Are you comfortable in here?
It's fine.
Good then. I'll call you when it's time to eat.
Li Chian.
I'm fine.
I really don't know what to say.
Thank you very much.
No problem.
We'll leave Fuoshan as soon as possible.
Quan is finding a way out for us.
Where will we go?
Hong Kong.
Anywhere is fine.
I have some friends in Hong Kong.
If there are any problems...
What could happen?
Everything will be fine.
How's it going today...
They're here again. Quick, run!
They're back. Quick, run!
Have you got my money?
We won't give you a cent!
What did you say?
We're not afraid. You can't bully us!
Little shit! You obviously need some sense beaten into you.
Jesus! Beat the shit out of anyone that resists!
Stop fighting!
No wonder you're resisting, you've got a bodyguard!
I came to Fuoshan to open a dojo and you people insulted me.
Now, you're witholding my only income!
Bastards! You wont rest, until I have nothing.
No one forced you into a life of crime.
Do you know what it's like to be hungry everyday?
Nobody has a full meal these days.
When I first came to Fuoshan, I said..
I will never go hungry again.
I will never suffer again! Men, get him!!
Go on!
What are you waiting for? Get him!
Get him!
Go on.
He's too good!
Let's go!
Wait for me!
Sha Dan Yuan.
Wait a sec.
Why are you following that guy?
What choice do I have?
Robbing your own people?
Instead of being bullied, I bully others now!
People fear me for once!
Your brother asked me to give you...
Don't mention him to me!
Your brother is dead.
He was killed by the Japanese.
He was searching for you all this time.
Whatever path a man takes, is his own choice.
That bastard Jin told Sanpo you were at the factory.
Please don't go back there.
I've gotta run. Don't go back there!
Move quickly! Quick!
Where is Ip Man?
Where is he? Speak up!
Don't tell him a thing!
You, come here.
Where is he?
Speak up! Speak! Speak!
Let me try!
Hang on! I'll think of something!
Move! Speak! Speak!
I am here. Ip Man is here.
Ip Man is here! Ip Man is here!
I'm here.
Li Chian.
Wait! Please wait!
Wait!
Tell Sanpo, this has nothing to do with the workers.
Tell him to let them go.
I told you not to come! Why didn't you listen?
Tell him!
Stop!
He's the one who injured my leg! Let me kill him?
I've got something in mind for him.
Li Chian! Yes?
From the moment you resisted the Japanese Army,
You were a dead man.
But I noticed your extraordinary skills. I could use you.
That's why I'm giving you one more chance.
Be loyal to the Japanese Imperial Army..
Teach them your Chinese kung fu..
Then, I might consider letting you live.
He says he admires your skills. He wants you to teach kung fu to the Japanese.
I won't teach Japanese!
You want to see me fight?
I'll give you a lesson you wont forget!
He says, he will consider being an instructor.
But he'd like to spar with you first.
Take him to the barracks.
Let's move!
Quan, Take my family and get them out of Fuoshan.
General, do you really want to fight Ip Man?
Of course! He should be a good challenge.
But, look at him.
He doesn't want to instruct the Imperial Army.
He has other motives for wanting to spar with you.
Please don't fight him.
Let me put a bullet through him instead.
He thinks he can win. That's why he wants to fight you.
This man has asked me to fight. If I don't accept the challenge...
and put him to rest...
then what's the difference, between that and admitting defeat?
A Japanese General fighting a Chinese man..
Does not just concern you. It will also concern Japan as a whole.
Are you worried I might lose?
I'm just being cautious.
I will win with ease, and when I do..
I want the whole of China to know!
Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir.
The reason I didn't kill you, and the reason I want you to be an instructor...
is because I admire your skill in kung fu...
but Chinese martial arts will always be inferior to that of the Japanese.
Tomorrow, we will fight in front of many people.
I will ensure it's a fair fight.
You occupy my country and you kill my people.
Take back your insulting gestures!
As you wish.
Let Mummy go! Let me go! Let me go!
I promised I wouldn't let anything happen to you. It's too dangerous in Fuoshan.
C'mon, I heard a Japanese general's fighting a Chinese.
Who is it?
Ip Man!
Look at this place, it's all boarded up.
I used to wish he'd stay home with us more often.
That's why I nagged him about his martial arts.
Every time he fought, I'd lose my temper.
I should have been more supportive.
Now, this may be his last fight.
I'm afraid I wont see him again.
Why wont you let me see him one last time?
Why?
General Sanpo wishes to strengthen the cultural exchange programme.
Today's fight, will be a fair fight.
An exchange of ideas. And friendship through martial arts.
To realize cross-cultural peace.
Fair fight!? Yeah right! I don't believe it.
Look at that traitor's face! Sooner or later he'll be killed by the Japanese.
You're right.
Everybody stand back! No sudden movements!
Here comes Master Ip.
What did General Sanpo speak to you about? Tell me?
Well, I really don't care..
Listen carefully! If you win the fight tomorrow..
I will immediately kill you with my gun.
Tell him!
Yes.
Please, don't win the fight tomorrow.
If you do, he will kill you.
It's not worth your life.
Martial arts may be formed from strength...
but Chinese martial arts, includes many ideals and philosophies.
Chinese martial arts teaches compassion. To help others.
This is what Japan will never understand.
Because you use strength, and turn it into brutal power, to terrorize others.
That is why you are not fit to learn Chinese martial arts.
Due to Ip Man's resistance in bowing to the Japanese, the people of China finally began to unite.
With the help of his good friend Quan, Ip Man and his family escape from Fuoshan.
15th August 1945 Japan announces its unconditional surrender. The people of China were finally victorious, in a war that had lasted 8 years.
1949: Ip Man started a new chapter in his life. He moved to Hong Kong, where he taught his first class of Wing Chun.
1967: In his later years, Ip Man finally fulfills a long-held wish. To establish the Wing Chun Athletic Club. Uniting more people to help spread the Wing Chun style.
Today, Wing Chun is taught all over the world. It is one of the best known forms of kung fu. Ip Man's disciples are estimated at well over 2 million.
Amongst those disciples, was the legend: Bruce Lee.