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Since the beginning of time, the Chinese have held in high regard three statues

of prosperity, Fu, Lu, and Su.

And to preserve the honors due these gods, their images were cast into the

finest of stone.

Through war and ease, through centuries and dynasties, the statues remained

secret for all of those years.

Until the early 1960s, when a wealthy art collector named Rosenberg acquired

three magnificent idols.

Rosenberg was not like other art collectors.

Eccentric as he was, he decided one day to give all the statues away.

He held a great contest for the great fighters.

From around the world, the great men came.

Warriors, mercenaries, and some who just thought they were tough.

to fight for the three magnificent gods of the Chinese.

As Rosenberg watched the fight, the battle went for many days.

Many men were defeated, and some lost their lives.

And in the end of all the battle, only three fighters remained to take the

statues.

The first champion was Armstrong, from Australia.

Samson Armstrong would later move to California. The second fighter was the

legendary Korean champion, Kim.

Kim would take his statue and give it to his son, Ryan, who would also move to

California.

To carry on his father's legend, he would study karate from the third

of the statue, Sakagawa, Kim's longtime friend.

And Rosenberg died shortly after, never knowing the legacy of Fulusu.

Teams, set up your fighters.

They're going to go nuts before this crazy rock star. Jerry, will you relax?

We do this every weekend. Can't we just fight a normal fight for once? It's the

same thing. We rehearse it. It's like a flash.

It's like a flash. Ryan, more like out in the stretcher, man. Look who you're

sending out.

It's the bottom.

Hey, check this out, Michael.

Look the guy wave. That is extremely nasty.

B.

And then.

Do you think this guy might be mad at me or something? I tell you, he's not a

happy camper.

Hey, be careful with this guy. You remember what he did to Paul last year?

Paul's a wimp.

Yeah, I heard you.

Ryan, the guy broke three ribs, man.

So?

So, the guy did it with one kick.

Jerry, look, two beers say I beat him on the three -point spread.

Coronas?

Why you must be a very famous man

I'm the money. That's what I'm talking about. You're the man, the winner with

the money. You got five dollars? Not for you.

I gotta go to Sensei. I'll check you later.

Come on, guys. Let's go. Come on, Hollywood.

Yo, Sensei, wait up.

I watched you fight today, kid.

So? A lot of people saw me fight.

And congratulations to you too, old man.

Not too shabby in spite of yourself.

You trained the kid well.

Did you teach him to dance also?

No, I choreographed it myself.

Just like I choreographed the kicks to your boys' face.

They love to eat my kicks, and I love to feed them.

That ain't my team, dick -nose.

What is dick -nose?

It's bad, son. It ain't bad?

My team is made up of men.

We fight for real.

Not a bunch of boys who play tag -dressed.

What the hell is that thing anyway?

Are you serious?

You don't like it?

Please just step in the ring with me.

Let's see how serious I am.

Maybe a loudmouthed boy here needs another lesson.

This time in good old -fashioned butt -stumping.

Enough, Armstrong.

Are you done with your speech?

I'm just beginning.

This is our place for you.

This is a place for skill and honor.

I saw very little skill here today.

And this is the honor I saw.

Don't you teach humiliation in your classes now?

I don't think.

Maybe what you need is a real match with real pain.

Is that a challenge?

A contest.

Perhaps if the stakes are high enough, I might see a real man fight.

Oh, yeah, you want to see a real man fight?

Sure, that's enough, Ryan.

Come, let's go.

The statue.

My statue of Fulu Su.

That good enough for you?

That can beat any tempest this turkey has. Let's do it.

He's like you were once.

All guts and no fear.

Not much sense, either.

Sense, eh?

Nah, no more.

Let's go.

The statues are priceless. That would complete the collection.

We could build that temple you've dreamed about.

Let's do it.

Now, go.

Come. Maybe you're the one who's locked it, old man.

Sensei.

Forget it, kid.

You think he's just a tired old man.

He ain't got the spirit no more.

Bushido. Way of the warrior.

Time just must have taken it away from him.

Sensei.

You want to fight this arm?

Arm pit?

No, arm strong. Yes, I want to fight. I'll kill him.

That means... That means idiot, kid.

You want to fight?

All right, we have a fight.

You are best against one, my best.

One fight and one statue.

You pick time and place and we'll come.

Fine. Let's make it one month from today, San Francisco.

I'll see you there.

I hope your best isn't Elvis here.

So, do we have a deal, old man?

Old man, eh?

Just be there.

You're teaching like Dickens.

Don't worry. I'm going to show that Armstrong we can do it. Well, you have

to learn, Ryan.

One month is not too much time.

You should never underestimate an opponent.

A great warrior never uses a mouth as a weapon.

That's only for a man with an empty spirit.

You must have a full spirit.

Full spirit and nothing else.

That's all an opponent sees.

And nothing else.

I can handle it. I can.

Don't worry.

We'll be good.

Take care of that thing.

Jerry! Sensei!

What is it?

It's a damn heart attack.

Go get an ambulance.

Go get an ambulance now, Ryan!

Sensei! Sensei!

What time is it?

It's about four o 'clock.

Damn, I've been here over an hour.

I've been here for two.

Good morning.

Doctor. How is he?

He's in a stable condition now. He had a cardiac arrest.

Probably suffered from a myocardial infarction.

I can't even pronounce that. It sounds bad.

Well, it could have been much worse. As it is, he's going to need at least a

month's rest.

A month?

A whole month? That's no good. Look, Sensei is a very stubborn man.

His heart may be weak, but...

His spirit is way too strong to let him sit still that long. Well, with a spirit

like that, it can kill him.

And he can't let him get excited.

And anything physical is out of the question.

I understand he runs a martial arts school. That's right.

Nothing like that. Absolutely not.

Can we see him at least?

Well, for just a moment.

Are you going to be taking care of him?

He's going to be well monitored.

Doctor, we're doing OR in 15 minutes.

Excuse me, I must go. Thank you.

Sensei, speak to me.

Stop spitting on me.

Ryan. He spoke.

He's alive.

Your breath, Ryan. Will you mind?

You got us worried sick.

Oh, yeah, but now I feel better now. So what's new?

What's new?

Sensei, Ryan says you wanted to fight Armstrong's man.

That's a big fight with big stakes.

Yeah, one month from today.

Damn.

You know, Michael, this old man's hot.

It's very inconvenient.

I must leave up to you.

Make sure Ryan trains every day.

He must be ready.

He must be ready.

Understand? Quite simply.

Excuse me. I'm afraid you'll have to let him rest now.

Doctor's orders.

Hey buddy, um, I think someone should stay here with at least for tonight just

to make sure he's okay Okay, I'm gonna do it.

You're gonna do it. Yeah, I mean you need to go home and get some rest You've

been fighting all day. He's both thought you're training tomorrow Listen,

listen, you go home and take Jerry back and just come back with the guys

tomorrow. Then we can take shifts All right, you sure? Yeah, I can't sleep

anyway

I better get this guy home and get some rest.

He's going to collapse at this rate.

And the fight's only three weeks away.

Yeah.

I'll eat.

It's all right.

He wakes up and he goes back to sleep.

You guys go ahead and leave.

I'll stay a little while longer. I'm tired.

No, no, that's it. That's it, Ryan. No more. Let's go.

You have to go home and get some rest.

Ryan, don't disappoint Sensei. Right.

Come on, buddy. I'll give you a ride home.

Where's my shoes?

In your bag, right there.

Did he go?

Yeah, he's gone.

Oh, I thought you'd never leave.

Stubborn, isn't he?

Like you, Sensei.

Like you.

It's three o 'clock.

Michael, the guy's an hour late, man.

You know, he's always late. What can you say about that?

Glad you could make it.

How are you feeling today?

I'm all right.

Great.

What are y 'all staring at?

You all set?

Oh, yeah, we're ready whenever you're ready. Just take your time, take your

time, no big hurry.

Yeah, just take your time.

Ain't no hurry. Take your time.

Hey, man, I'll take my time when I feel I take my time, you know?

Just because I'm in the hospital all week doesn't mean I'm an invalid.

I could still take you guys all off when I wanted to.

Sorry, Ryan, we lost our heads.

Come on, you ready?

Let's do it.

I can't say his condition's bothering you.

But what do you think? It bothers all of us.

But you gotta shape up.

I mean, where have I ever hit you so many times?

Yeah, you know he's right, man. You gotta pay attention to what you're

Don't worry.

We got time.

No, we don't, Ryan.

Man, three weeks is nothing, Ryan.

You gotta pull it together.

Don't blow it.

I thought you were my friend.

Well, just get out of my face. Well, I mean your face because I am your friend.

You're going to blow it.

Do you hear me?

Yeah, I hear you.

Why do you hear me? I hear you, Jerry. Just wake up!

So, how are you feeling, Ryan?

I'm all right.

You know, Jerry said he only saw you once this month, and the boys say they

knocking you down.

I think you need another month.

We don't have another month, Michael. And even if we did have another month,

what can we do anyway?

Look, there's no excuse, okay?

Oh, Ryan.

Ryan. Yes, my friend.

Today's the day, is it not?

How do you feel?

I'm okay.

You've been training very hard every day?

Well, I've been training.

Don't worry, I'm not going to let you down.

No, it's not a victory that I'm concerned about.

Only that you perform honorably and well.

Ah, and with care.

Huh?

I do not care.

See, you brought the whole gang today.

You monkeys, too. What's the matter? Afraid your man's not going to win

No confidence?

I don't know what's more laughable.

Your arrogance or your naive stupidity.

You don't know what you got yourself into, kid.

Done talking?

Where's the statue, boy?

Anytime you're ready.

Hank!

Meet Tangston, my prized student.

Eleven times world champion.

I hope all those lessons you've been taking are worth the time you've spent.

Oh, by the way, let me express my deepest sorrow for the illness your

suffering.

I'm sure he'd like to have been here to help carry you off.

Good luck.

Hey,

stop!

Stop! Leave the boy alone!

Go help Ryan.

It's over.

It's over.

Today's battle is over.

But the war is not.

We return and win back what was once ours.

Two months, Armstrong.

This time for my last statues.

You got a lot of nerve, old man.

No, but if we win, then...

You'll sign the both of the statues.

The one you want today.

The one you want so many years ago.

Two for one?

But how can I refuse?

I'd have a complete collection worth more as a group than three separately.

You got a deal.

Not a smart move, but you got a deal.

Two months, right here.

So, you think I'm crazy, huh?

I know you're not feeling well, Sensei.

What are you smiling at?

You see, I'm not feeling well. How about yourself? Look at you.

Those statues mean so much to you.

Two months' time, even I can't beat that guy.

Ryanson, remember the first lesson?

Of course.

Say it now.

Sensei, please.

Say it.

The first lesson.

The battle always begins in the mind.

Those who struggle within their thoughts of self -doubt die in the blood and

sorrow of their own self -pity.

To believe in yourself is the way of the warrior. That's it. To believe. To

believe in yourself.

That's the most important thing.

Even so, Sensei, two months.

I mean, Jerry, Michael, we can only do so much.

And without you, you have to have a trick up your kimono or something.

Yes, as a matter of fact, I do have some plan.

Doctor say I cannot train you.

Doctor say I cannot excite my heart.

But doctor not say I cannot help you win the statue back.

So what are you going to do?

Well, I'll get you a new sensei.

No, I'm not going to train under anyone else, sensei, no.

Pay attention.

This teacher is not just anyone.

This teacher has worked with me privately for 12 years. A mighty warrior

fine teacher.

Michael will pick up tonight at the airport at 10 o 'clock.

Sensei Loren will arrive from New York.

It's not traditional.

You trained my father.

You've trained me.

It's a part of our family.

My father was one of the best.

Oh, yes.

Indeed, your father was one of the best.

I recall a time when he helped me defeat a rival school.

A ruthless gang of bullies and thieves who tried to steal a sacred statue

for the monetary value.

I'm strong.

Yes, but that's a story for another time.

For now, Ryanson, for your father's sake, and for the statues, you must

that you pay same respect to Sensei Loren as you do to me always, and same

loyalty.

Yes, sir.

Also, never question new Sensei's method, or philosophy,

or ability.

Now, my student, Loren, It's different from you in many ways.

But in many ways the same.

Like quality.

You promise you obey.

For you, sensei, I will. No, no, not for me, Ryan, sir. Not for me.

For you.

For you.

Come on, Ryan. Uppercut. Come on. Good. Hook. Hook.

Uppercut. Come on. Good.

Where the hell is this guy? Michael was supposed to bring him an hour ago. Would

you relax and just get back to this?

Hey,

Michael. What's going on with you?

Thank you for coming.

So where's this new sensei guy? Don't worry about sensei. Sensei's right

outside. A couple more minutes.

Let's hold your horses. Come on, get back to this. Come on. Let me see what

doing. Come on, use the hooks.

Come on. Ryan, would you put something into these punches?

God, you're hitting like Paul's grandmother.

Oh, that's cold.

Oh, man, I'm sorry.

You know my grandma doesn't have any arms.

Your grandmother ain't got no arms?

No, she ain't got no legs either. She got no legs? Well, she used to have one

leg that broke off. You guys are obsessed, man. Shut up. You need to get

like some big boots and put on the nubs and let her walk backwards down the

highway. You think so? You guys are sick, Jerry. Come on, let's go. Come on,

let's go.

Come on. This is stupid. Imagine some other guy trying to train me. That's

Jerry. Dumb. Ryan, this guy's supposed to be one of the best. So?

So. The best.

America's best.

Come on. Let's go. And look, you touch that thing. I'm going to get sensei,

okay? Give me some kicks. Come on.

Good. Good. One more time.

Give me a hug. Give me a hug.

Whoa. That good, huh?

No. That good.

Guys, fellas, I want to introduce you to Sensei Lauren. She's here to train you,

right? Hey, fellas.

Come here.

What's up, Jack?

Hi. I'm Ryan.

No.

I'm Ryan.

No, no, no.

I'm Ryan. No, no. I'm Ryan.

Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Ryan.

I'm Ryan.

I'm not going to do this. This is not traditional, Jerry.

Ryan, would you show the lady a little respect, please?

And introduce yourself.

Hi.

I'm Ryan Kim. So nice to meet you.

Hope your plane flight was nice. Hope they gave you little itty -bitty peanuts

on the plane with nice complimentary drinks. Hope Michael took you all around

town so you could see all the nice little sights because you have to go

soon, right now.

Is this guy always so charming? Hey, what can I say?

A gem.

A real jewel.

Jerry, you don't mean this.

I mean, she'll probably start to cry if I hit her.

That's funny. That's what the last guy said to me before I knocked him out.

Yeah, who was that?

Some guy named Tangson.

You know him?

Tank? You KO'd Tank?

All right.

She KO'd Tank.

Doom, doom.

Tank. Get down.

Tank.

She done tanked.

Thanks a lot.

Come on, sensei. Let me show you to your dressing room. Tank.

I heard all about your fight, Ryan. And I think what we really need to do is go

back to the basics to start.

Well, there's no beginning.

There's no basics.

You see, they're beginners. They do basics. You see, I'm a fighter.

You see, all I do is fight.

So if you want to fight, then you can fight, okay?

But do you think you're up to it?

Of course.

I don't know about that, because remember the other day, when we was

we was free spying, and I hit you like this, and you fell down, and then,

tell me, what happened when you... Your nose started bleeding.

No, guys, Corey.

No. If you would like to fight, then let's fight.

Ryan, are you trying to impress me?

Lauren, if he was trying to impress you, he'd have his shirt off.

Jerry.

No.

Shall we fight?

Okay.

Well? Well?

Don't you wear pads?

Ryan, that's personal.

Sparring pads, you know, for fighting.

Ryan, don't worry.

I have great control. I won't hurt you. I promise.

Great. I think you better wear them, though.

You don't want to break a nail.

I think I'll chance it.

Yeah? Positive.

All right.

So should we go street style or full contact?

No question, street style. Nah, go full contact. I want to see how you hit me.

Michael, no, no, no, no, no, no. Street style.

I want to see him get KO'd. Wait a minute, wait a minute.

It's your fight, as you like.

Let's go, superstar.

Baby sensei, after you.

Okay, let's go.

You go get beat up today.

You want to put some money on this thing? Yeah, let's go.

I'm a fighter.

We're beginners.

This is tiger, and this is snake.

But the crane always wins.

You understand, boys?

Yeah, yeah.

Let's watch Ryan get beat up. Oh, yeah, right.

Watch, boys.

Aren't you forgetting something?

What? You got powder in your nose?

Ryan, you don't have to like me, but tradition must always be honored.

What are you going to do now?

Tomorrow what I'd like to do is work on your timing, unless there's anything

else.

Well, maybe you can teach me to keep my foot out of my mouth.

That's not the problem, keeping Tankson's foot out of your mouth.

No, no.

Two more. 48.

49. Last one.

50. Good job. All right.

No,

no, no, no. You don't want to move in and out by the head. Go ahead. Try.

Relax. Relax.

Oh, God.

Michael, come in here.

Show him how to do the footwork.

Relax. You know, have rhythm.

Like that.

Watch your upper body movement.

Too much shoulder, not enough waist.

Okay, try it again. Come on, Ryan.

Much better, Ryan.

That was great. You let me do it, Jerry. Come on, it has to be ten times better

if I'm going to beat that guy.

It's not speed and power, it's technique.

And it's not how hard you hit the man, but with what and where.

Have you ever heard of pressure points?

That crap doesn't work.

There you go. Mr. Negative then why don't you just call tanks and tell him

down here and then you can hand him the statue Go ahead.

I'm serious Ryan.

We don't have time to waste the classrooms yours Okay, what you have to

is the various parts of the body and then you can understand their functions

What's the matter let's go to bathroom no no nothing continue when you can

identify these points You'll know how to apply the pressure.

Oh, I understand. So basically what you're telling me is you and I need to

about our bodies together.

Would you like a demonstration?

I think that's a good idea.

Let's go.

So me and you can look for pressure.

Can't move my arm.

Yeah, that's not all. It doesn't move. Your head doesn't move. Your neck

move. Your spine's totally out of whack. Shut up, Michael. Wait till I put you

in this thing. Come on.

Sensei Loren, maybe next time you can find the nerve that'll shut his mouth,

huh? Okay,

that's enough of a demonstration.

Now, do you understand what I mean?

Yes, Sensei.

Good.

So you say we're going to work on my timing today?

Mm -hmm.

Timing's just as important as speed.

You know, you're pretty fast, but speed alone isn't enough. As Sensei says,

speed kills, but timing is everything.

Sure.

How long have you known sensei? Oh, God, let me see.

I must have met sensei about 18 years ago.

Well, how come I never saw you in any tournaments?

Oh, back then there weren't any.

At the time, my father worked for an oil company as a technician, and we used to

move around a lot. Let me see, about every five or six years, we'd have to

to different locations.

Fortunately for my dad, not all street people are snakes.

Some are dragons.

Some snakes?

Uh -huh.

Sensei recently came from Japan. He was out on the street. So my dad then gave

him a home with us.

You ready? We got to get back to training. We don't have too much time.

Okay, today our first lesson is the rear chart from this position here.

Shoulders, shoulders, spine, spine.

This nurse, my nurse.

I'm helping him to recover.

Yes, she has to recover very fast.

Obviously. Are you behaving so? Of course, Ryerson. How about you?

I'm doing okay.

My cheek missed you first.

Your cheek missed my fist?

Judging from that, it doesn't seem to be missing my fist that much.

It's a pimple, Sensei.

Pimples?

Those pimples, Ryerson.

Do you know why you get them?

I don't know why I get pimples.

Well, do you know how you get rid of them?

Yes, Sensei. I know how you get rid of pimples.

Ryan, do you notice Sensei doesn't have any pimples?

That's right.

Sensei, I'm going to get some tea. Would you like some?

Thank you, Lauren. Please.

Okay.

What's wrong, Ryan -san? You look so amazed.

Something wrong?

I don't believe it.

She did something domestic.

Well, serving tea is not necessarily a woman's job.

Now, is it not an honor to serve your teacher?

Well, then, why don't you serve me by discussing a training?

It's just not the same without you, Sensei.

You mean to say my presence makes a difference to you?

Now, Ryerson, listen.

Listen carefully.

I have taught Sensei Lauren all I know, and she has learned well.

Now, through her, I am passing on my teaching to you.

Now, when you see her, you will see me.

That's the hardest part somehow.

Thank you, Garcon.

Enjoy your dinner.

Garcon.

Oh.

I'm glad Sensei's doing so much better lately.

He's so stubborn. He really worries me sometimes.

Well, you know, the guy's an old man, you know.

He sometimes gets a little sneaky. I mean, you have to trick him into making

eat his medicine.

And he's real sharp. What can you do?

That's for sure.

After all these years, he never changed.

I've known him a long time, too.

Hey.

Hello.

If you ever feel like you need a friend, or you feel alone, and

don't feel like anybody likes you, well, feel free to hang out with me, because

I know everybody in town.

Everybody loves me.

You can always hang around with me.

Lauren.

Hi. Hi,

Lauren. You look great. Thank you.

This is Ryan.

Connie, Ed.

Hi. How long are you going to be here?

I'll be in town for a couple months.

Good. We'll have to get together before I go back, though. We'll do much.

That sounds great. Good.

Your girl can call his girl. We'll do less.

Connie, I'll call you next week.

Okay.

This is nice.

First time I've ever seen you without your little shop room.

Who, Michael?

I've known him for so many years.

He's like a brother to me.

What's your point?

Nothing. Listen, let me just do it to you straight.

Is there anyone else in your life?

Yeah, there's lots of people.

I mean, like a man.

There's some men.

You mean like a boyfriend?

Oh, no.

I don't have a boyfriend at the moment.

Neither do I.

Well, I should hope not.

I mean, a girlfriend. I don't have a girlfriend right now.

Not that I don't like girls or anything. I mean, I like a lot of girls. A lot of

girls like me. They call me up and they say, Ryan, what are you doing?

I'm getting excited.

Well, anyway, I just haven't met the right guy yet.

Ever been in love?

Once.

Was he nice?

He was when I first met him.

But I guess people change.

Maybe I just changed. I don't know.

Sometimes you just can't make people be what you want them to be.

I can't.

He must have been special.

Why?

He had you.

He's not so special now.

What do you mean?

If he was, I wouldn't be here helping you.

The man I was in love with was Samson.

Samson Armstrong.

You better hurry up and eat your food. We have to get up early tomorrow.

We have to get up early tomorrow?

Yeah. You in your bed, and me in my bed, all the way across town.

Then we can do one.

If not Garcone?

I can't believe you said got carved.

Well? I can see you never took French before.

Hey, bet he's wearing lace under all that leather.

Where's your whip at, cowboy?

Guys, my car.

Hey, nice car.

Maybe we'll just, uh... Wash it for you.

Right on.

That's new paint. I'm gonna kill these guys.

It's all right. Let them finish, then we'll go.

Listen to your woman, chink.

You might get hurt. What's a foxy babe like you doing a loser like that?

I'm going to kill these guys, Lauren, right now. Ryan, no.

Don't risk it. Remember the fight.

The only fight you got to worry about is this one right here.

Lauren,

I could have held myself in that situation.

He pulled a knife. Sorry, sorry.

It's your pride, isn't it?

I acted on instinct.

Do all your dates go like this?

No. Some are exciting.

This was a real killer tonight.

Why does everyone punch me in the nose?

So far, so good.

But there's one other thing I want to work on.

I want to work on your kicking.

My kicking? There's nothing wrong with my kicking. Yes, really, there is.

No, maybe there's something wrong with your eyes.

There you go again.

Do you think I'm making this up? Do you think I'm here for the fun of it?

No, but according to you, so far, the only thing holding me back is my lack of

knowledge. Well, let me tell you something.

Before you came here, I didn't do so bad.

Ryan, why are you so afraid of being taught?

I just don't know what to say to you to make it any easier.

I see where you need to improve, and I'm really trying hard. Well, quit trying

so damn hard. You know, I got my pride.

Oh, well, I'm sorry.

Why don't you go back feeling sorry for yourself, then? I didn't mean to bruise

your ego. Oh, shut up.

No, you shut up. And you want to know something? No, not according to you.

You're not afraid of training. You're afraid of losing, with no excuse to fall

back on. Big champion whose teacher gets sick.

Everybody's going to feel sorry for poor Ryan. How will he win now?

You're so full of it. You know, ever since you've been here, I've worked my

off. And you don't care. You don't care about anything.

All you care about is just seeing me sweat and sweat and sweat.

Well, you know something? I fought a tough fight. You lost a tough fight. Who

cares about winning?

Well, if you don't care about winning, then what am I doing here?

You know, the last thing I need is some advice from some girl.

Fine, leave. Go ahead. Get the hell out of here. Who cares?

She's gone, man.

You think she'll come back?

Oh, maybe.

Really? No, not really.

And that's what happens.

I don't believe it.

It's all my fault.

What an idiot I am sometimes.

Well?

Say something.

Why?

I agree with you. You do?

Of course. You are an idiot sometimes.

You know where I am, son?

When I feel sad and ashamed, there is a certain spot that I visit.

It's a spot where I can meditate and collect my thoughts.

I think you should go there now.

Where, Sensei? The mountains?

The ocean?

The temple? The temple? No.

Cafe Moulin Rouge in the main street. Cafe Moulin Rouge?

Oh, they have the best express in town.

Express? Why don't I get express? Oh, there's nothing like a good express to

lift your spirit.

Sensei. Go, and you'll find what you seek.

Of course, she's over there.

Great. Kiss me. No kissing, thank you. Just go.

I can't believe it.

Hey, there's that same chink from last night. Yeah, no lady kung fu either.

Hey, Slob. Where you going, huh?

Yeah, where's your bodyguard, huh? I thought I've got time. That's okay. I

need to get in. Hey, but I got something to show you. Yeah, give it to him,

Rick. Show him, show him. What's up?

This.

Would you like some coffee or dessert here?

Hi,

Laura. How are you?

Fine, thank you. How are you? Are you in town long?

For a couple months.

We'll do lunch sometime.

Awesome. Good to see you.

Talk to you later. Okay, bye -bye.

Does everyone want to do lunch with you?

Only a few.

Listen, I guess I kind of blew it.

And, well, I guess what I want to say is,

Well, the thing is, what it is, I guess...

I guess I'm sorry.

That's the dumbest apology I've ever heard.

Really?

Well?

Well, what?

How about you?

Okay, so I got a little bit hot, too.

I'd like to carry you.

So are we still friends?

Yeah, I guess so. Like two buddies.

But you better wait tomorrow and ask me that question when I'm correcting your

technique. My technique? What's wrong with my technique?

Excuse me, are you Ryan Kim?

Yeah, you want to do lunch?

No, please.

I don't want to do lunch.

Since he's gotten to the hospital. What?

Yes, Sensei?

My head.

Your head? What is it?

No, it's nothing. Just a headache.

Since when?

Since he walked in.

Five seconds ago.

He's obviously all right.

All I said was that Sensei was back in the hospital.

That's all you said, huh?

Thanks a lot.

Lauren.

Yes, Sensei?

It seems I'm still riding in the right direction.

I'm glad to see you.

Thank you, Sensei.

So, how go the training of Ryanson?

Is he ready?

He's ready.

I'm ready, Sensei.

Am I ready?

I feel ready.

I look ready.

Am I ready?

Is he ready?

I think he's ready.

Now that, I couldn't do anything about.

No, nothing can be done about it.

That's called mental imbalance.

What? No, no, no, nothing, nothing.

Sensei, is there anything else I could do before the fight?

Peace for your spirit, so it may protect you.

Now, Lauren, Ryan, go home, rest and relax.

Relax? Well...

That means we should go home and go to bed.

How about that?

How about a concussion?

Well, mine's a way for us to relax.

And mine's a way for you to rest.

In peace.

Ooh, sounds like somebody's going to bed alone tonight.

So what does that say with me?

You keep him company.

No, not me. But I will elect Jerry.

I'm checking out.

All right. Now, hold on your coat. I have to meditate now.

Yes, sir.

Sensei. And look who showed up.

Train hard, kid.

Where's your mouth? Did it get knocked out of you last time?

I see you still have yours.

Hope your man's been training.

I certainly have with our new teacher.

Teacher?

Oh, kid, if you're serious, you might as well hand over the statue now.

Save yourself a broken head.

Are you ready, mate?

Tankers. Anytime you are.

Be careful.

I'll see you later.

Don't count on it.

There is no time limit.

And there are no rules.

Last man standing shall win.

Good luck, Ryan.

Surprise me tonight, kid.

I got a surprise for you.

Thank you.

It's been

a long time, Lauren.

Yeah, a long time.

This just isn't your day.

I'm sorry, Sensei.

Congratulations, Ryazan. You did it. Oh, come on. They stole our statues.

Ah, but you have a great reward.

You have won back your self -esteem and gained a new insight into much -needed

humility. Did what?

They robbed us.

Ah, the statues are all just ivory.

That's shallow compared to the true worth of my students to me.

But that ivory is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to Armstrong.

And it's worth so much more to you, Sensei, spiritually.

We'll get them back.

I promise.

Listen, both of you.

Statues are not really important.

I'm old.

I just feel great knowing that my students can be as honorable as you two.

That makes me very happy and proud.

Ryan, Lauren, it's over.

We have won.

No more.

Understand? No more.

You're crazy

if you think this plan's going to work.

You don't even know where the statues are.

Yeah, well, I got a map.

I think you've been watching too many ninja movies.

No, Lauren, it's been Rambo lately.

And besides, Armstrong has lots of men.

Yeah, big men with big bubbling muscles that'll kill you and bite your damn head

off. And then they'll take your leg and... Will you just cool it?

Will you just listen and cool it?

It's very simple.

Now, Jerry, you and the boys are going to take the front gate.

Craig and the guys will take the back.

Lauren and me will take the roof. And I have a backup on a motorcycle on the

side. It's real simple. It'll be a piece of cake.

All right?

No! What do you mean, no?

I mean, no!

You're going, man. You're going, Paul. Come on, Paul.

What is this?

Peer pressure?

It's not like we're asking you to take drugs or anything.

How do you think it all starts?

Somebody hit him.

You're going, Paul.

Well, what if I die?

Then you won't have to ride the hump on the way home.

Yeah, you won't be riding on the hump. The hump. Right, right. The hump. The

hump. The hump. The hump, Lauren.

Don't worry.

I've seen this in movies. Okay, this is the safety, this is the bolt. No, this

is the bolt, this is the safety. What's this one? This is the safety that

releases the bolt. There's two bolts?

Oh, my God. Give me the gun.

I might need it to save your life. I don't think so.

You're going to regret this. I already do.

Let me check the time.

Where's my watch?

Jerry's waiting for us. Let's go. He's at the guardhouse.

You're trespassing this private property. You're going to have to turn

and go down. Hi. We're here to see Stephen. Yes.

There's no Stephen here. Stephen, tall, blonde, blue -eyed, real cute. Stephen.

There's nobody here by the name of Stephen. You're trespassing. Let's turn

around and get out of here.

Now, didn't you say Stephen was... This is Stephen's place. There's a sign right

down there with the address, and it's Stephen's place.

There's nobody here like that. You guys are trespassing. You're on private

property. It's probably where that sleazy girlfriend is. Oh, yes, that

You guys are going to have to go. You're trespassing. Get off the property. Turn

around and go back.

Why don't you just get on your little old telephone and call them for us? I'm

not calling anybody.

You're trespassing. Let's get out of here. I'm not going to tell you again.

do you think? We are stupid?

Hey, Tinkerbell, take a hike.

Who made him boss?

He is the boss. Let's go. He's the boss? You mean you're the boss? You're Bruce

Springsteen? I just love your music.

Hey, buddy.

Let's go.

Oh, no, buddy.

I'm having heart palpitations.

Listen, I'm not going to tell you again. There's nobody here named Steven.

You're on private property. Get out of here. Listen, if you don't have to

cooperate with us, we're going to have to hurt you. You and the two guys you

rode in on couldn't hurt me, buddy. So let's just get... Come on. Go.

Three of them got by. Get up.

How'd it go?

No problem.

Good, good.

Where's Michael and Paul? They're down the hill. They'll be up in a sec.

Great.

That's not real, is he? It's gotta be a joke.

White guys don't know that stuff, do they? No.

Yeah, yeah, you're scared. Back off. Back off.

Yeah, that's right. You're scared now, ain't you?

No, no, no.

Do some of that.

Kung -Fu stuff on oh man, but this is it man. I want to shoot people. No I look

more impressive this way. Give me that now. Just wait a second Thanks a lot

Mike

That was okay Kick a little low the low just stay behind me. I'll teach that

later. Oh, thank you sensei

What is this? Kung Fu Theater?

Oh, shit!

That shit is nuts!

Will you wait up?

Wait. Give me that.

What? Give me that.

Oh!

Jesus Christ, Ryan. Put that down.

That way, Ryan. Wait. No. This way.

Where's Craig?

Where's Lauren? I don't know. She gave me this gun. Put that down.

So, Ryan, where's Lauren? I don't know.

This is bullshit having to work every Sunday. You know the boss, man. He wants

to work every Sunday.

He was the main driver.

Oh, man, I ought to be home giving the wife a big one. You know

what I said?

Death or something?

What are you guys up to?

What is this, a party? Come on, get serious.

What the hell are you doing?

Okay,

check this out.

Craig, Sam, Richard, you guys take the back house. Got it? Got it. Pronto.

Jerry, you take the pool house. One guard. Got it.

Paul. Five guys in the back. They're all armed. But you've got to run fast,

baby. You're our fastest.

Got it? You're our bait.

Bait?

I'm not going to do that.

I'm not doing that.

I'm not doing it. Let's get Mikey to do it. He'll do it here.

No, no, no. What do I look like? Bruce will he come back black again and take

how many people? A whole bunch. A whole bunch. You're going to need this.

No problem, Bruce. Thank you. Thank you very much.

We're ready, guys.

Ready. Break.

I think I'm ready. Great, Ryan. We order a Rambo and what do we get? Psycho.

Anything else?

Yeah, just one thing. What?

We've got company.

Oh, shoot.

Great.

Hi, boys. Remember me from the gate?

And me too.

And me too.

Get over here.

We've got a little score to settle.

Give me all your guns.

Now!

Did you fools think you could actually just walk in here, my house, my

and take my statues?

Our statues. We want them fair and square.

Why do I care what's fair?

Why it's unfair? The winner's the one with the prize.

We won.

Oh, you lost as of right now.

Bring me the girl.

You're crazy if you think I'm going with him.

Go ahead.

He'll probably lead you right to the statues.

Get rid of the rest.

You know what this is?

I know where you can put it.

Yeah, you into that?

Haven't seen it, huh?

Jesus,

Randy, where the hell you been?

Damn, I've been at football practice.

Hey, I appreciate you coming down and everything.

Say hello when I say hello, all right?

Why don't you take care of that guy down the gate? Or else we'll never get out

of here. Okay. Good job.

You can't buy class, Samson. It's something you have to have. And believe

you don't.

Such a mouth.

Such a pretty one, too.

How about a drink?

Those are Italian.

Now they're wet.

I always did admire your spirit, Lord.

It'll be a pleasure taming you again.

You're hungry.

I know I am.

You don't know when to quit, do you?

Oh, Leonard.

All right, all right already.

You don't have to yell.

Voila, little pie.

Thank you.

Samson, it's been much too long.

I don't believe you did that.

You... You... Don't you

think I would have expected that?

I was doing this before you were gleaming your father's eye.

Still ticklish now?

Get your filthy hands off of me!

I'm sorry, Samson.

Let's talk about something else.

I know.

Let's talk about something interesting.

Let's talk about us.

You and me.

Okay. Okay, how about you and me?

Good night, mate.

Go in the corner.

What do you say you and me in the corner? Put the gun down.

Move it back. Let's go.

Why don't you just join us? Good job, Jerry. Put your gun down.

Put it down. Yes, again, big boy.

Put your gun down there and join your friends in the corner.

Come on. Move it. That's all.

Good work, Leonard.

Just, you know, something special for this.

Pick him up, Johnny.

Let's go. Let's move it.

Put down your gun, Samson. Way to go, Lauren.

Those statues are priceless. You wouldn't dare.

You want to bet?

It's going to be garbage in a second.

You're bluffing. Your sins I never give you.

She's bluffing. Do it, Johnny.

Call off your man. Now.

She's bluffing. Johnny. You're not.

When is the moment for?

Too good to wait on you.

My weapon is deserving to one who knows the meaning of honor and integrity.

Not a snake like you, crawling on the berries.

Sensei, what happened to honor and integrity?

So?

I lied.

Come on, you guys, let's go!

That's nice, man. What? Get out of here.

Why are you so late, Ryan?

Come on, let's get him!

Dunstan! Dunstan, how'd you get here? My cup!

students. No, you go. Take care. No, no, no. Master, you go do it. You, number

one honorable student? No, no, no. You do it. I say you do it. Go.

Don't mess.

Oh, by the way, Mr. Kim, the kick?

A little higher next time, huh? Who's this kid? Let's go. Come on. Let's go.

Okay, let's get out of here.

I guess I am.

We won.

I guess so.

Look at this.

This used to be the most important thing in my whole life.

Winning the year.

I want to thank you for coming and helping me.

And teaching me something.

You need a ride back to the airport tomorrow?

No. Michael and Jerry are picking me up at 8 o 'clock.

But I'd like you to be there.

And don't be late. 8 o 'clock.

Come on, man.

Come on.

Everyone hits my nose!

You ain't nothing, man.

Ryan, Ryan, stop firing.

Where is she?

Ryan, you checked out. I have followers.

We waited.

My alarm went off late. I got into a fight now.

What do you got, Rob?

So where are you going now?

Where do I always go?

When you're depressed?

Your mom?

How'd you know I was here? Isn't this where you always come when you're

depressed? How'd you know that?

This is getting weird.

No, Jerry told me.

So what are you going to do now?

Well, I have some unfinished business.

I think I know what that is. Yeah?

All right, Ryan, come on now. You got to go for it now. Go for it. Look,

everybody's here. We're here.

Sensei's here. Your father's here. It's a happy time. Do something. Go for it.

Yeah.

I don't know about that.

I stand on the ground and I say an emotion, not making a sound. Who's bound

love you any more than me? I like quacks and cane when my color's easy.

A burning emotion, a painful yell. A pinpoint punch, packing power like a

missile. A second point and broken bones. Half of it, they're all my own.