Chapter 254: The Other Side of the Old Man

Fang Lang never thought that his old man would have such a side, and he even knew Capoeira and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

Capoeira, known as the Brazilian war dance in Hong Kong, is a unique dance between art and martial arts, developed by African immigrants from Brazil in the 16th century.

Its essence is actually a martial art for combat.

In 1892, the government banned the practice of capoeira because people who practiced this martial art often engaged in criminal or *** activities, and the practice of capoeira became an underground activity.

It was not until 1937, after President Vargas had seen Capoeira's performance, that he ordered the establishment of the first school to teach capoeira martial arts.

Since then, capoeira has become the national sport in Brazil, and by the 1970s, it had quickly become popular around the world.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a martial art that specializes in subduing, is known for its grappling skills, mixed martial arts competition and systematic self-defense.

Originating in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, it was brought to Brazil by Mitsuyo Maeda, the aforementioned owner of the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery and an apprentice of Jigoro Kano of the Kana chaebol family, where he taught it to his friends Carlos Gracie and Ruiz Franza.

In the end, it was carried forward in the hands of the famous master of the Gracie family, Elio Gracie, and took "overcoming the strong with softness" and "defeating the strong with the weak" as the guiding strategic guidelines, and eventually became a new school of jiu-jitsu.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at this time was not as well-known as later generations, and was known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

This was the time when Gracie Jiu-Jitsu began to take Brazil by storm, and at the age of 38, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu founder Elio Gracie was in the prime of life.

Founded in 1925 in Rio de Janeiro, Gracie School grew rapidly, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu had already opened a school in São Paulo.

It seems that his old man may still be a martial arts enthusiast!

However, since he was a child, the old man forced himself to practice martial arts, and he could also find a little clue.

For the old man's request, Fang Lang did not refuse, and after thinking about it, he said:

"Grandpa, cultivating the martial spirit of the Chinese, I absolutely agree.

You don't think this will work, we organize students to do physical exercise in schools, plus militarized training. to improve everyone's physical fitness.

Then, find a way to recruit some martial arts masters and schools to come to Brazil to open a museum and teach apprentices.

What do you think about asking students who are interested in learning martial arts to voluntarily choose a martial art as an elective course?"

Who knew that the old man was very persistent about this matter, glanced at Fang Lang, and said dissatisfiedly:

"What's the use of just physical exercise to improve physical fitness.

When you are bullied, you have good physical fitness, and what is the effect of being more resistant to beatings.

There is no way to fight back at all, and in the end it is not passively beaten.

You let interested students take martial arts, but what if everyone is not interested?

My Chinese martial arts still can't flourish.

I wonder if you hadn't been forced to train by my old man, would you have been able to make a name for yourself in school?"

The old man's words made Fang Lang's head full of black lines, he is already so old, and he can be regarded as having made some small achievements.

also talked about his fight at school, which made Fang Lang blush a little.

However, thinking about it, the reason why I was able to dominate the school was indeed related to my grandfather's practice of those crop handles by himself, which had a lot to do with it.

Grandpa's meaning is also very clear, that is, to let everyone take martial arts as a compulsory course.

Fang Lang thought about it, and also guessed some grandfathers' hearts, it seems that the old man should have been bullied a lot in Brazil when he was young, so he would have such a profound experience and make such a request.

"That's okay, let's recruit some masters of various sects from our hometown and come to Brazil to open a museum to accept apprentices, 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, and many martial arts are one

Some fancy martial arts routines have no combat effectiveness at all.

Don't introduce these things, we want real kung fu that can be used in real combat.

Otherwise, when the time comes, when I am challenged by others, I will be easily defeated, and I will lose the reputation of my Chinese kung fu."

It seems that the old man still has some martial arts complexes, which is to prevent others from kicking the gym.

However, this is also a reality, and if the Chinese want to survive in Brazil and gain respect, they do need to show their strong side.

After all, in the general perception of foreigners during this period, the Chinese were still the unbearable image with braids.

Through martial arts fighting, it is still necessary to recreate the powerful image of the Chinese.

The reason why the Japanese spread Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil is actually to send the message that the Japanese are powerful.

In fact, many martial arts competitions are held in Japanese hometowns, and the fundamental reason is to establish a strong image of the Japanese people.

The purpose of promoting karate and jiu-jitsu to the world is also to export Japanese culture to the outside world.

For now, the Japanese approach has been successful.

Because he made karate and jiu-jitsu blossom all over the world, and even became an Olympic sport.

Bang Zi Country also followed suit, spreading the image of Korea to the world by spreading the form of taekwondo, and finally developing taekwondo into a powerful industry.

And Chinese martial arts, as the ancestor of these schools, gradually declined and sank.

Thinking of this, Fang Lang couldn't help but begin to admire the old man's foresight, maybe the old man didn't have any idea of systematically promoting the development of Chinese martial arts.

In his mind, he may consider that by letting Chinese people learn real kung fu, they can not be bullied by foreigners.

But this provided Fang Lang with a new way of thinking.

Think about the kung fu of Huaxia in later generations, relying on Bruce Lee's communication and promotion, it has become a business card of Huaxia.

Everyone said that Chinese know kung fu, Chinese are not easy to mess with, do not fight with Chinese, completely reversing the image of Chinese in the eyes of foreigners.

Now that you have a chance, why can't you take advantage of it!

Perhaps by spreading the image of Chinese kung fu to the outside world, he can make himself famous in history, and he may even be far more prominent than his reputation in the business or military circles.

Think about your name spreading around the world with Chinese kung fu and being remembered by all Chinese, then you can't be considered to be reborn in vain!

Of course, he himself may not have much chance of becoming a person like Bruce Lee, but he can cultivate countless Bruce Lee through his own means!

Karate, taekwondo, and the like can establish a system by means of ratings and other means, and establish a step-by-step promotion ladder.

Why can't Kung Fu?

Aren't the skill levels of Mingjin, Dark Jin, and Huajin much better than Karate and Taekwondo all ready-made?

Isn't Li Yunze, who just apprenticed in New York, a ready-made master?

Isn't the old man Ip Man seen in later movies also a ready-made master?

Perhaps he can set up a real Chinese kung fu system by gathering these real masters of the practical school, which can be used to change the image of the Chinese in the minds of foreigners.

Even if these masters themselves are unwilling, as long as their kung fu can be passed on, it is not easy to organize these inheritors with their influence among the Chinese in Brazil.

In addition, he can shoot kung fu films close to actual combat through media companies, and export kung fu culture to the world.

Maybe in the future, kung fu will become a new Olympic sport, and I will not 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, and I have already worshipped him as a teacher and invited him to come to Brazil to open a museum and accept apprentices.

He is a personal disciple of Bajiquan master Li Shuwen.

The kung fu is quite good, I fought him in New York and I couldn't make it through a single move.

For the first time, I learned what it means to beat people like hanging paintings.

This is still under the mercy of the other party's men."

Fang Lang's words made the old man's eyes widen, and he said in disbelief:

"What? Are you serious?

Does the legendary beating like a painting really exist?

Tell me what it was like."

The people sitting here are all from their own families, of course Fang Lang will not have anything to hide, after all, it is not a shame to lose in the hands of a real martial arts master.

So, Fang Lang described the situation at the time, and the process and details of the fight.

This time, not only the old man, but also several men present surrounded him a little dumbfounded.

Fang Xinshui couldn't help but say first:

"Lang'er, are you serious?

As soon as I leaned on my back in your arms, you flew out and stuck to the wall?"

There was no need for Fang Lang to answer, the old man was already full of excitement and said:

"What do you know, at this time, I heard your grandfather say that a real master can easily break a tree with a thick bowl mouth.

This is the real master, people are indeed merciful, using ingenuity.

Otherwise, just one moment, you will be able to break your sternum and damage your internal organs.

Since you have worshipped him as a teacher, where is he now?

Take my old man to meet him, and I'll ask them for advice."

Fang Xinshui also coughed lightly on the side and said:

"O prodigal! You say, if I go to worship Master Li as a teacher, is it urgent to start learning martial arts now?"

Then he seemed to remember something:

"Wait, it doesn't seem to work, so that we won't become brothers, and this generation will be messed up.

It's not going to work."

When everyone on the side heard Fang Xinshui's self-talk, they all burst out laughing, and the atmosphere became extremely cheerful for a while.

"Grandpa, you don't have to worry, the master is still in New York, and I plan to build a Bajiquan gym in St. Paul, and let the master open the gym to accept apprentices.

Today, I listened to my grandfather's request, and I also think it makes sense.

I immediately sent a telegram to the master, asking him to leave as soon as possible, and we discussed a basic teaching course to train a group of basic coaches first.

Kung Fu classes are offered in our schools.

Uncle Hui, you came forward and arranged for the group's labor service company and immigration company to recruit some real kung fu masters to come to Brazil through Hongmen's relationship in his hometown.

I heard that there is a kung fu master named Ip Man in Hong Kong, who is also a very powerful figure.

In the future, we will also learn from the Japanese karate and judo, create a complete kung fu system, formulate the rules of kung fu competition, and carry forward the competitive attributes of kung fu.

Let every Chinese person have kung fu in their bodies, and when they go to the street, everyone will be in awe and will never dare to bully my Chinese compatriots again."

Fang Lang also took the opportunity to put forward the idea of creating a kung fu system in his heart.

After listening to Fang Lang's words, the old man was very satisfied.

"Well, my good grandson, I really have an idea.

That's it, we want that foreign devil to hide when he sees us Chinese, and never dare to show his teeth at us again.

Second, since Lang'er is responsible for you, you have to do it well.

In my lifetime, I hope to see this kung fu system established."