Fang Lang never thought that his old man would have such a side, and that he even knew Capoeira and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
The so-called Capoeira, also known as Brazilian war dance in Hong Kong, is a unique dance developed by African immigrants in Brazil in the 16th century, between art and martial arts.
Its essence is actually a combat martial art.
Because people who practiced this martial art often participated in criminal or prostitution activities, they were banned by the government in 1892, and practicing Capoeira became an underground activity.
It was not until 1937 that President Vargas appreciated the performance of Capoeira and ordered the establishment of the first school to teach Capoeira martial arts.
Since then, Capoeira has become Brazil's national sport, and in the 1970s, it quickly became popular all over the world.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a martial art that specializes in submission, specializes in grappling skills, and combines mixed martial arts competition with systematic self-defense.
Originating from Japanese jujitsu, it was brought to Brazil by Mitsuyo Maeda, the apprentice of Jigoro Kano, the owner of Hakutsuru Brewery mentioned above and the Kano Zaibatsu family, and taught it to his friends Carlos Gracie and Ruiz Francesca.
Finally, it was carried forward in the hands of Elio Gracie, a famous general of the Gracie family, who took "conquering strength with softness" and "conquering the strong with weak" as the guiding strategic principles, and eventually became a new school of Jiu-Jitsu.
At this time, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is not as famous as later generations, and is called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
This was the period when Gracie Jiu-Jitsu began to rapidly become popular in Brazil. Elio Gracie, the founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, who was only 38 years old, was in his prime.
The Gracie School in Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1925, has grown very rapidly, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has also opened a school in Sao Paulo.
It seems that my old man may still be a martial arts enthusiast!
However, some clues can be found in the fact that the old man forced himself to practice martial arts since he was a child.
Fang Lang did not refuse the old man's request. After thinking for a while, he said:
"Grandpa, I absolutely agree with cultivating the Chinese martial spirit.
Do you think this will work? We organize students to do physical exercises in schools and add military training. To improve everyone's physical fitness.
Then, try to recruit some martial arts masters and martial arts schools to open schools in Brazil and teach apprentices.
What do you think about allowing students who are interested in learning martial arts to voluntarily choose a martial arts as an elective course? "
Unexpectedly, the old man was very persistent about this matter. He glanced at Fang Lang and said dissatisfiedly:
“What’s the use of physical exercise alone to improve physical fitness.
When being bullied, good physical fitness has no effect other than being more resistant to beatings.
It was impossible to fight back at all, and in the end he was not passively beaten.
If you let interested students take martial arts as an elective, what if no one is interested?
Chinese martial arts will still not be able to flourish.
Do you think if you hadn't been forced to train by my old man, would you have become famous in school? "
The old man's words made Fang Lang's head full of black lines. He was already so old and had achieved some small achievements.
He even mentioned the fight he had in school, which made Fang Lang blush.
However, thinking about it, the reason why I was able to dominate the school had a lot to do with the crops my grandfather used to practice on me.
Grandpa also made his meaning very clear, which is to make martial arts a compulsory course for everyone.
Fang Lang thought about it and guessed some of his grandfather's thoughts. It seemed that the old man must have been bullied a lot in Brazil when he was young, so he had such a profound experience and made such a request.
"Okay, let's recruit some masters from various sects from our hometown and open a gym in Brazil to recruit disciples, so that these foreigners can see the combat effectiveness of our Chinese martial arts."
"Let me tell you, not every sect has real kung fu. Many martial arts are the same.
These fancy martial arts routines have no combat effectiveness at all.
We don’t need to introduce these things. What we want is real kung fu that can be used in actual combat.
Otherwise, when the time comes, when others come to challenge me, I will easily lose, and my reputation as a Chinese Kung Fu player will be ruined. "
It seems that the old man actually has some martial arts complex, and this is to prevent others from coming to the gym.
But this is also a reality. If the Chinese want to survive in Brazil and gain respect, they really need to show their strong side.
After all, in the general perception of foreigners during this period, the Chinese were still the unsightly image of wearing pigtails.
It is still necessary to reshape the powerful image of the Chinese through martial arts fighting.
The reason why the Japanese spread jiu-jitsu in Brazil is actually to convey the message that the Japanese are powerful.
Even the Japanese will hold many martial arts competitions in their hometown, and they will do anything to win. The fundamental reason is to establish a strong image of the Japanese.
The purpose of promoting karate and jujitsu to the world is also to export Japanese culture to the outside world.
So far, the Japanese approach is successful.
Because he made karate and jiu-jitsu blossom all over the world and even became Olympic events.
Bangzi Country also followed closely behind, spreading the image of South Korea around the world by spreading the form of Taekwondo, and finally developed Taekwondo into a powerful industry.
However, Chinese martial arts, the ancestor of these schools, has gradually declined.
Thinking of this, Fang Lang couldn't help but admire the old man's foresight. Maybe the old man didn't have any ideas to systematically promote the development of Chinese martial arts.
In his mind, he may be thinking that by allowing Chinese people to learn real kung fu, they can avoid being bullied by foreigners.
But this provided Fang Lang with a brand new idea.
Think about the Kung Fu of China in later generations. Thanks to Bruce Lee's promotion, it became a business card of China.
Everyone said that Chinese people are good at kung fu, that Chinese people are not easy to mess with, and that they should not fight with Chinese people. This completely changed the image of Chinese people in the eyes of foreigners.
Now that you have the opportunity, why not take advantage of it!
Maybe by spreading the image of Chinese Kung Fu to the outside world, you can make your name in history, and it may even be far more prominent than your reputation in the business or military circles.
Thinking that my name has spread around the world with Chinese Kung Fu and is remembered by all Chinese people, then I think my rebirth has not been in vain!
Of course, he himself may not have much chance to become a person like Bruce Lee, but he can cultivate countless Bruce Lees through his own means!
Karate, Taekwondo and the like can establish a ladder-like promotion ladder through rating and other means to establish a system.
Why can’t Kung Fu work?
Aren't Ming Jin, An Jin, Hua Jin, and other skill levels that are infinitely superior to karate and taekwondo readily available?
Isn’t Li Yunze, who just studied under him in New York, a ready-made master?
Isn’t the old man Ip Man seen in later movies also a ready-made master?
Maybe I can set up a real Chinese Kung Fu system by gathering these real masters of practical combat to change the image of Chinese people in the minds of foreigners.
Even if these masters don't want to, as long as their kung fu can be passed down, it will not be easy to organize these inheritors with their influence among the Brazilian Chinese.
Moreover, through media companies, he can shoot kung fu films that are close to actual combat and export kung fu culture to the world.
Maybe Kung Fu will become a brand new Olympic competition in the future, and I won't be reborn in vain.
"Grandpa, don't worry. I know what to do.
It just so happened that I met a real kung fu master in the United States some time ago, his name is Li Yunze. I have already worshiped him as my teacher and asked him to come to Brazil to open a gym and accept disciples.
He is a direct disciple of Bajiquan master Li Shuwen.
His kung fu is quite impressive. I fought with him in New York and couldn't survive a single move.
For the first time, I learned what it means to hit someone like hanging a painting.
This is when the other party shows mercy. "
Fang Lang's words made the old man's eyes widen and he said in disbelief:
"What? Are you serious?
Does the legendary "beating people like hanging paintings" really exist?
Tell me quickly what was going on at that time. "
The people sitting here are all members of his own family, and Fang Lang certainly has nothing to hide. After all, losing to a real martial arts master is not a shame.
As a result, Fang Lang described the situation at that time, as well as the course and details of the fight in detail.
Now not only the old man, but also several men present gathered around in shock.
Fang Xinshui couldn't help but said:
"Lang'er, are you serious?
Just put my back in your arms and you flew out and stuck to the wall? "
No need for Fang Lang to answer, the old man already said with excitement:
"What do you know? I am leaning against the mountain at this time. I heard your grandfather say that a real master can easily break a tree as thick as a bowl.
This is the real master. He is really merciful and uses clever skills.
Otherwise, just this one blow can break your sternum and damage your internal organs.
Since you have worshiped him as your teacher, where is he now?
Take me to see my old man quickly. I want to ask him for advice. "
Fang Xinshui also coughed lightly and said:
"Lang'er! Tell me, if I want to become Master Li's disciple, is it too urgent to start learning martial arts now?"
Then he seemed to remember something:
"Wait, it doesn't seem possible, then we will become senior brothers, and this generational hierarchy will be messed up.
This won't work. "
Everyone nearby heard Fang Xinshui talking to himself and laughed, and the atmosphere became extremely cheerful.
"Grandpa, don't worry. The master is still in New York. I am planning to build a Bajiquan gym in Sao Paulo and let the master open the gym and recruit disciples.
After listening to grandpa's request today, I also think it makes sense.
I immediately sent a telegram to the master and asked him to set off as soon as possible. We discussed a basic teaching course and trained a group of basic coaches first.
Offer Kung Fu classes in our schools.
Uncle, please come forward and arrange for the group's labor service company and immigration company to recruit some real kung fu masters to Brazil through Hongmen's connections in his hometown.
I heard that there is a kung fu master named Ip Man in Hong Kong, and he is also a very powerful person.
In the future, we will also learn from Japanese karate and judo, create a complete kung fu system, formulate kung fu competitive rules, and carry forward the competitive attributes of kung fu.
Let every Chinese be armed with kung fu and walk on the street. Everyone will be in awe and never dare to bully my Chinese compatriots again. "
Fang Lang also took advantage of the situation and put forward his idea of creating a kung fu system.
The old man was very satisfied after hearing what Fang Lang said.
"Okay, my dear grandson, you really have an idea.
Just do this, we will make that foreign devil hide away from us Chinese and never dare to show his teeth at us again.
Second child, since Lang'er has entrusted you with the responsibility of recruiting experts, you must do it well.
In my lifetime, I hope to see this kung fu system established. "
