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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:20,263 --> 00:00:22,663 The principle of conducting oneself properly is assisted by power 2 00:00:22,732 --> 00:00:24,461 and based on accountability. 3 00:00:24,534 --> 00:00:27,469 Water floats a ship but sinks it in a storm. 4 00:00:27,537 --> 00:00:30,529 Martial arts can save a life or cost a life. 5 00:00:30,607 --> 00:00:32,336 Accountability was mounted by virtues... 6 00:00:32,408 --> 00:00:35,741 It benefits the country and others. 7 00:00:35,812 --> 00:00:37,939 Heroes will have their own destiny. 8 00:00:38,014 --> 00:00:41,643 Talents will take care of their business. 9 00:00:42,285 --> 00:00:44,913 It is claimed that Shaolin Kung Fu is among the best in the world. 10 00:00:44,988 --> 00:00:48,549 The Shaolin Temple is also known as the First Temple. 11 00:00:48,625 --> 00:00:50,490 It is located in the woods 12 00:00:50,560 --> 00:00:53,427 under Shaozhi Mountain 13 00:00:53,496 --> 00:00:56,363 in He Nan Province... 14 00:00:56,432 --> 00:00:59,026 that is why it is called Shaolin Temple. 15 00:00:59,102 --> 00:01:03,903 Its story is known around the world. 16 00:01:03,973 --> 00:01:09,809 Part of the story was fictitious. 17 00:01:09,879 --> 00:01:13,371 Part of it was real. 18 00:01:13,449 --> 00:01:16,543 Like my character Liu Yu-te. 19 00:01:16,619 --> 00:01:19,179 I am the son of a dried seafood shop owner. 20 00:01:19,255 --> 00:01:24,625 This person unofficially appeared in history, 21 00:01:24,694 --> 00:01:28,494 as well as Monk San Te. 22 00:01:28,564 --> 00:01:30,088 He appeared in it too. 23 00:01:30,166 --> 00:01:34,125 Was San Te really the one who established the 36 chambers? 24 00:01:34,203 --> 00:01:37,468 There's no way we can tell, it could be totally fictitious. 25 00:01:37,540 --> 00:01:39,371 The film only wants to deliver a message. 26 00:01:39,442 --> 00:01:44,243 For the longest time, only Shaolin monks could learn Kung Fu. 27 00:01:44,314 --> 00:01:46,305 The reason for creating this character 28 00:01:46,382 --> 00:01:49,783 was to introduce Shaolin Kung Fu to the common people. 29 00:01:49,852 --> 00:01:52,047 By teaching the common people, 30 00:01:52,121 --> 00:01:54,851 Shaolin Kung Fu could be propagated. 31 00:02:06,836 --> 00:02:08,963 Is he dead? 32 00:02:09,038 --> 00:02:12,530 He's stiff as a log. Of course he's dead. 33 00:02:17,347 --> 00:02:18,746 He's a hero. 34 00:02:20,116 --> 00:02:22,880 - What did you say? - Nothing. 35 00:02:23,753 --> 00:02:24,981 Lock him up! 36 00:02:26,522 --> 00:02:28,513 - You are one of them? - Officer Tong. 37 00:02:29,826 --> 00:02:31,521 Officer Tong, listen to me. 38 00:02:31,594 --> 00:02:34,085 This student is not one of them. 39 00:02:34,163 --> 00:02:36,495 He's the son of the seafood shop owner. 40 00:02:37,367 --> 00:02:39,528 My father owns a dried seafood shop. 41 00:02:39,602 --> 00:02:43,971 The Qing dynasty oppresses the Hans, 42 00:02:44,040 --> 00:02:48,841 but I study under a master who is a revolutionist. 43 00:02:48,911 --> 00:02:52,938 I become one of them and am on the lam. 44 00:02:53,015 --> 00:02:55,677 The Qing dynasty confiscates my family's property. 45 00:02:55,752 --> 00:02:59,586 Hence I go to the Shaolin Temple to learn Kung Fu. 46 00:02:59,655 --> 00:03:04,649 But I want to revolt against the Qing dynasty. 47 00:03:04,727 --> 00:03:08,823 Yet it is impossible for a monk to revolt against the Qing dynasty. 48 00:03:08,898 --> 00:03:11,162 I have only one wish. 49 00:03:11,234 --> 00:03:12,963 That is to set up 36 chambers 50 00:03:13,035 --> 00:03:18,200 to recruit common people to learn Kung Fu 51 00:03:18,274 --> 00:03:24,679 and introduce the revolutionary thinking to them. 52 00:03:25,248 --> 00:03:27,113 All Kung Fu originated from Shaolin. 53 00:03:27,183 --> 00:03:32,712 It was said Shaolin Kung Fu started in North Weih 1,500 years ago. 54 00:03:32,889 --> 00:03:37,326 It can be separated into two schools... North Shaolin and South Shaolin. 55 00:03:37,393 --> 00:03:42,695 South Shaolin Temple was built in Fujian 56 00:03:42,765 --> 00:03:46,166 and was burned down during the Chienlung period. 57 00:03:46,235 --> 00:03:48,533 After the temple was burned, 58 00:03:48,604 --> 00:03:52,131 five monks escaped and set up the Hung branch 59 00:03:52,208 --> 00:03:54,438 and became active in the Anti-Qing Campaign. 60 00:03:54,510 --> 00:03:57,206 They were known as the Invincible Five. 61 00:03:57,280 --> 00:03:59,339 It was said that South Shaolin had 62 00:03:59,415 --> 00:04:02,350 Wooden Men Alley, 18 Bronze Men Formation, 63 00:04:02,418 --> 00:04:07,082 and the 36 Chambers of Shaolin. 64 00:04:07,957 --> 00:04:09,652 The role I played changed 65 00:04:09,725 --> 00:04:16,654 from a young man to a Kung Fu master. 66 00:04:16,732 --> 00:04:19,826 Of course I was glad to play this role. 67 00:04:19,902 --> 00:04:22,666 After getting the script, 68 00:04:22,738 --> 00:04:27,175 I read some unofficial history. 69 00:04:27,243 --> 00:04:31,475 Who is Liu Yu-te? 70 00:04:31,547 --> 00:04:35,643 The moves were created and choreographed 71 00:04:35,718 --> 00:04:39,779 by Liu Chia-Liang (aka Lau Kar-Leung). 72 00:04:39,856 --> 00:04:50,391 We both practice Hung Fist as our primary form of Kung Fu. 73 00:04:50,466 --> 00:04:55,335 In the film, we tried to present every technique... 74 00:04:55,404 --> 00:04:57,770 - knife, spear, sword, fist in the 36 chambers. 75 00:04:57,840 --> 00:05:02,777 Of course we couldn't introduce all of them in the movie. 76 00:05:02,845 --> 00:05:05,541 We simplified them. 77 00:05:05,615 --> 00:05:10,382 Liu Chia-Liang had a great idea. 78 00:05:10,453 --> 00:05:17,655 Learning weapons and Kung Fu were not the only thing. 79 00:05:17,727 --> 00:05:20,457 After entering the Shaolin Temple, as in the 36tlh Clhamber. 80 00:05:20,530 --> 00:05:24,523 It inspired many people to learn Kung Fu. 81 00:05:24,600 --> 00:05:29,594 The eye, ear and head are all a form of Kung Fu. 82 00:05:29,672 --> 00:05:31,469 There's more than simply using weapons. 83 00:05:31,541 --> 00:05:34,271 What is Kung Fu? 84 00:05:34,410 --> 00:05:37,675 I believe it is people's will, not merely the punches and kicks. 85 00:05:38,781 --> 00:05:41,079 The 66-year-old director, Liu Chia-Liang, 86 00:05:41,150 --> 00:05:46,247 started as an extra and stuntman in 1950. 87 00:05:46,322 --> 00:05:48,984 He has over 100 acting credits, 88 00:05:49,058 --> 00:05:51,925 and made his directorial debut in 1975's Spiritual Boxer. 89 00:05:51,994 --> 00:05:54,963 Followed by 36tlh Clhamber of Slhaolin. 90 00:05:55,598 --> 00:06:00,297 Liu is the first director to have graduated as a choreographer. 91 00:06:00,870 --> 00:06:05,204 He mixed storytelling with Kung Fu. 92 00:06:05,274 --> 00:06:07,367 His directorial credits include 93 00:06:07,443 --> 00:06:10,310 18 Legendary Weapons of Clhina. Tlhe Lady is tlhe Boss. 94 00:06:10,379 --> 00:06:13,109 Mad Monkey. Slhaolin and Wu Tang. 95 00:06:13,182 --> 00:06:15,707 And Return to tlhe 36tlh Clhamber. 96 00:06:15,785 --> 00:06:21,087 He has never praised me once. 97 00:06:21,791 --> 00:06:27,457 When I was wrong, my moves were bad, he scolded me. 98 00:06:27,997 --> 00:06:35,369 Even if I was good, he wouldn't praise but a pat on the shoulder. 99 00:06:35,438 --> 00:06:41,104 He was somehow valiant. 100 00:06:41,644 --> 00:06:47,446 He didn't praise me because we were brothers. 101 00:06:48,050 --> 00:06:51,110 Loving me is more than only praise. 102 00:06:51,187 --> 00:06:56,250 As of today, Liu Chia-Liang to me, 103 00:06:56,325 --> 00:07:01,524 he is still my mentor and elder brother. 104 00:07:02,231 --> 00:07:05,928 I've always respected and feared him. 105 00:07:06,002 --> 00:07:12,464 I learned Kung Fu from him long before I started acting. 106 00:07:13,075 --> 00:07:20,709 I respected him though he didn't get much education. 107 00:07:21,450 --> 00:07:25,887 He might not have even finished elementary school. 108 00:07:25,955 --> 00:07:29,823 But it's impressive that he's so smart. 109 00:07:29,892 --> 00:07:35,922 People may say it's because he has a lot of experience, 110 00:07:35,998 --> 00:07:38,398 but I think he's a genius. 111 00:07:38,467 --> 00:07:42,403 He transformed Kung Fu into a body language. 112 00:07:43,172 --> 00:07:48,200 Foreigners watched Kung Fu not for its strength. 113 00:07:49,445 --> 00:07:52,539 Instead, Liu used Kung Fu and movements 114 00:07:52,615 --> 00:08:01,580 to communicate some non-verbal ideas. 115 00:08:02,558 --> 00:08:08,292 Among Hong Kong Kung Fu directors, Liu developed a unique style. 116 00:08:08,364 --> 00:08:11,299 He was known for his knowledge of Kung Fu. 117 00:08:11,367 --> 00:08:16,430 His films showed both the Kung Fu spirit and family values. 118 00:08:16,505 --> 00:08:18,268 The most impressive thing about the Shaolin series is 119 00:08:18,340 --> 00:08:24,108 they vividly explain the basics of Kung Fu training... 120 00:08:24,947 --> 00:08:28,883 from different body parts 121 00:08:28,951 --> 00:08:31,419 to the multitude of Kung Fu skills. 122 00:08:32,555 --> 00:08:34,147 Step onto the floating log. 123 00:08:35,558 --> 00:08:36,616 Jump. 124 00:08:40,996 --> 00:08:42,122 Turn around. 125 00:08:46,502 --> 00:08:47,628 Drink it. 126 00:08:53,609 --> 00:08:56,271 All Kung Fu originated from Shaolin. 127 00:08:56,345 --> 00:09:00,577 Shaolin Kung Fu is the crucial part of Chinese Kung Fu. 128 00:09:00,783 --> 00:09:03,718 Shaolin Kung Fu is known 129 00:09:03,786 --> 00:09:06,755 for its braveness and profoundness. 130 00:09:06,822 --> 00:09:11,088 The Temple is known for the fist... the fist glorifies the Temple. 131 00:09:12,027 --> 00:09:14,860 Ask what you can do for your country. 132 00:09:16,065 --> 00:09:20,229 Lord Cheng is mobilizing his troops in Taiwan. 133 00:09:20,302 --> 00:09:23,203 He is Qing Dynasty's formidable foe. 134 00:09:23,272 --> 00:09:28,266 The Qing Emperor is positioning his troops along the seaboard. 135 00:09:29,311 --> 00:09:32,371 Even a layman can contribute to his country. 136 00:09:32,448 --> 00:09:35,679 Master Wong, if only we can serve under Lord Cheng. 137 00:09:36,519 --> 00:09:38,043 The day will come. 138 00:09:39,021 --> 00:09:41,046 Are you willing to lend a helping hand? 139 00:09:41,123 --> 00:09:42,181 - Yes! - Yes! 140 00:09:43,492 --> 00:09:44,481 Good. 141 00:09:44,560 --> 00:09:46,721 As the part of Liu Ga Ban, 142 00:09:46,796 --> 00:09:52,792 I felt the pressure. Why? 143 00:09:52,868 --> 00:10:00,707 Only I knew how bad my Kung Fu was. 144 00:10:00,776 --> 00:10:08,581 When I had to present the moves to the world, 145 00:10:08,651 --> 00:10:13,418 I bore great responsibility... it's a tremendous responsibility. 146 00:10:14,023 --> 00:10:20,656 We used to teach people in Kung Fu school. 147 00:10:20,729 --> 00:10:25,598 But now we had to present the Kung Fu in a film. 148 00:10:25,668 --> 00:10:29,001 We had to... 149 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:35,774 ...take extra care. 150 00:10:35,845 --> 00:10:39,212 36tlh Clhamber won the Best Martial Arts Award 151 00:10:39,281 --> 00:10:42,546 at the 24th Asian Film Festival. 152 00:10:42,618 --> 00:10:46,315 It was one of the top ten at the Hong Kong box office in 1978. 153 00:10:46,388 --> 00:10:50,119 Asiaweek. along with film critics from Greater China, 154 00:10:50,192 --> 00:10:53,457 nominated the top 100 Chinese films of 20th century. 155 00:10:53,529 --> 00:10:57,556 36 Hong Kong films were among them. 156 00:10:57,633 --> 00:11:00,659 One of them was 36tlh Clhamber of Slhaolin. 157 00:11:00,736 --> 00:11:03,398 What are the reasons for its success? 158 00:11:03,472 --> 00:11:05,497 Besides the characters created in the movie 159 00:11:05,574 --> 00:11:09,271 and admired by the audience, 160 00:11:09,345 --> 00:11:13,008 the fight scenes should also be convincing. 161 00:11:13,082 --> 00:11:15,550 When shooting, 162 00:11:15,618 --> 00:11:18,815 there might be 20 moves in a single shot. 163 00:11:19,889 --> 00:11:22,756 It often involved more than the two parties, 164 00:11:22,825 --> 00:11:26,955 but around 20 actors... many moves to memorize. 165 00:11:27,796 --> 00:11:32,756 The moves weren't repeated over and over. 166 00:11:32,835 --> 00:11:37,636 Everyone had to memorize all the moves. 167 00:11:38,140 --> 00:11:41,109 Chia-liang preferred long shots. 168 00:11:42,111 --> 00:11:45,877 A shot consisting of 20 moves 169 00:11:45,948 --> 00:11:51,045 was unlikely to be properly handled by a layman. 170 00:11:52,087 --> 00:11:55,386 Proper martial arts can save lives from danger, 171 00:11:55,457 --> 00:11:58,654 help people from suffering, resolve a conflicting issue, 172 00:11:58,727 --> 00:12:02,390 bring kindness to subdue the oppressive, 173 00:12:02,464 --> 00:12:04,193 tenderness to stop the violent, 174 00:12:04,266 --> 00:12:07,429 promote a sense of honor, to right the wrongs. 175 00:12:08,304 --> 00:12:12,434 For movie lovers, 176 00:12:12,508 --> 00:12:15,671 or people who are interested in Kung Fu, 177 00:12:15,744 --> 00:12:17,439 this film is a must-see. 178 00:12:18,013 --> 00:12:23,679 You will be attracted to its filmmaking techniques. 179 00:12:23,752 --> 00:12:26,516 Regardless of how well the actors fought in the past, 180 00:12:26,588 --> 00:12:29,557 how could they fight in such a long shot? 181 00:12:29,625 --> 00:12:32,753 What kind of training did he receive? 182 00:12:32,828 --> 00:12:36,764 Why are shots so short nowadays? 183 00:12:36,832 --> 00:12:40,734 The directors now may want to add more tension to it. 184 00:12:40,803 --> 00:12:44,705 But why don't the actors learn the basics? 185 00:12:45,674 --> 00:12:50,043 36tlh Clhamber of Slhaolin was about the heroes in Guangdong 186 00:12:50,112 --> 00:12:53,513 who were active in the Anti-Qing Campaign. 187 00:12:54,116 --> 00:12:56,277 After the Manchus entered China, 188 00:12:56,352 --> 00:12:58,877 Liu Chia-fei, who played Liu Yu-te... 189 00:12:58,954 --> 00:13:01,889 his family, teachers and schoolmates were killed. 190 00:13:01,957 --> 00:13:05,791 He escaped to the Shaolin Temple to learn Kung Fu. 191 00:13:05,861 --> 00:13:08,591 He mastered and passed 35 chambers 192 00:13:08,664 --> 00:13:11,258 in just two years and one month. 193 00:13:11,333 --> 00:13:15,326 And he set up the 36th Chamber to teach the seculars 194 00:13:15,404 --> 00:13:19,340 and prevent the Chinese from being oppressed. 195 00:13:19,875 --> 00:13:23,140 Later, he recruited a group of patriots 196 00:13:23,212 --> 00:13:26,807 such as Hung Hei Kuan, Tung Chen Jing, etc. 197 00:13:26,882 --> 00:13:29,544 They further propagated Shaolin Kung Fu 198 00:13:29,618 --> 00:13:31,882 and had many brilliant achievements during the Anti-Qing Campaign 199 00:13:31,954 --> 00:13:35,549 which became legendary stories. 200 00:13:36,225 --> 00:13:40,662 Of course filmmaking is constantly improving. 201 00:13:41,330 --> 00:13:44,629 I am not saying that my Kung Fu is real 202 00:13:44,700 --> 00:13:49,501 whereas it is not real nowadays, I can't put it that way. 203 00:13:50,005 --> 00:13:53,270 Even if computer animation is used in a film, 204 00:13:53,342 --> 00:13:55,139 there is also real Kung Fu. 205 00:13:55,210 --> 00:14:00,944 But if we depend on it too much, 206 00:14:01,016 --> 00:14:03,382 it is not good. 207 00:14:03,452 --> 00:14:09,652 Of course a computer can help with the graphics. 208 00:14:09,725 --> 00:14:13,320 But it becomes too cartoonish if it's overused. 209 00:14:13,395 --> 00:14:17,297 It is not the art of the Chinese. 210 00:14:18,033 --> 00:14:20,968 Proceed without pride, retreat without discouragement. 211 00:14:21,036 --> 00:14:23,937 Rush without panic, challenge without fear. 212 00:14:24,006 --> 00:14:25,974 Never overestimate yourself. 213 00:14:26,041 --> 00:14:27,975 Hold your heart firmly. 214 00:14:28,043 --> 00:14:30,443 Then find a chance to defeat the enemy. 215 00:14:30,512 --> 00:14:32,503 The spirit will become strong. 216 00:14:55,204 --> 00:15:02,474 I believe I did my best in this film. 217 00:15:02,544 --> 00:15:05,707 Among my many action films, 218 00:15:05,781 --> 00:15:10,309 none of them is my favorite. 219 00:15:11,086 --> 00:15:13,554 The most important thing is that the audience enjoyed it. 220 00:15:13,622 --> 00:15:15,351 36tlh Clhamber of Slhaolin... 221 00:15:15,424 --> 00:15:17,619 The Anti-Qing and Kung Fu story of... 222 00:15:17,693 --> 00:15:20,127 36tlh Clhamber of Slhaolin 223 00:15:20,195 --> 00:15:22,493 was deeply inspired by Chang's 1974 movie Hung Fist and Wing Clhun. 224 00:15:22,564 --> 00:15:27,627 Liu Chia-Liang put in more details about the Kung Fu practices. 225 00:15:27,703 --> 00:15:29,671 For instance, balancing on floating wood, the pound-bell, 226 00:15:29,738 --> 00:15:32,434 stick Kung Fu, and the three-joint bar. 227 00:15:32,508 --> 00:15:36,535 He uniquely presented different weapons. 228 00:15:36,745 --> 00:15:38,736 Under such turmoil in China 229 00:15:38,814 --> 00:15:42,250 and the spirit of helping the needy and the Anti-Qing movement, 230 00:15:42,317 --> 00:15:44,376 the film was extraordinarily beautiful 231 00:15:44,453 --> 00:15:47,286 with the unique filming techniques. 232 00:16:12,981 --> 00:16:16,883 Accountability for proper conduct and martial arts for living... 233 00:16:16,952 --> 00:16:21,389 The wise don't deceive, the great don't oppress. 234 00:16:21,456 --> 00:16:25,449 Make friends and tell no lies, do good deeds and do no harm. 235 00:16:25,961 --> 00:16:36,929 All Kung Fu originated from Shaolin, Shaolin's Kung Fu is the best. 18848

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