5 quotes
The Essence of Chinese Martial Arts
Ip Man
Although martial arts involves armed forces, Chinese martial arts is Confucian in spirit. The virtue of martial arts is benevolence. This is something that the Japanese will never understand, for they learn martial arts only to become stronger and terrorise others. They are not worthy of learning our martial arts.
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Skill in kung fu transcends age and gender
Ip Man
Good kung fu does not depend on age or sex but on how well you fight.
[To Kam Shan-chu]
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Respecting Wives: A Reflection on Masculinity
Ip Man
No men are afraid of their wives, they're only men who respects their wives.
[To Kam Shan-chu]
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Style vs. Skill in Martial Arts Debate
Kam Shan-chu
My northern boxing has lost to your southern one.
Ip Man
No, it's not a matter of northern or southern style. The problem is you.
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Martial Artists Defined by Energy and Civility
Ip Man
You know Captain Li, we martial artists are energetic. Sometimes we might be a bit too loud but doesn't mean we're not civilized. We're civilized folks, please don't pull the gun. Cut me some slack.
[To Captain Li]
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