When his first martial arts tutor returns from the United States, Bruce is inspired to study Kung Fu, a decision that will establish his destiny.

Bruce's impatience with the basics of kung fu frustrates Master Ye until a practice fight proves that his student might be a prodigy.

Eager to prove his skill, a frustrated Bruce picks a fight with a kung fu master and learns a valuable lesson about patience.

Bruce, who's become an impressive fighter, wants to settle scores at school in the boxing ring, something for which he's completely unprepared.

Bruce prepares to enter the boxing ring against Blair, but the outcome is far from certain when the time comes for the fight.

Though saddened by Blair's departure for the United States, Bruce must focus on training if he's to beat a formidable opponent in the boxing ring.

As Bruce trains for his bout in the ring, Master Ye strikes upon a controversial plan of attack. But Bruce isn't sure it can work.

Bruce's skill attracts the attention of store owners, who hire him for protection. But a local street gang won't be scared away so easily.

After gang member Ah-Liang attacks Bruce with his motorcycle, Bruce is rushed to the hospital and sinks into a deep coma.

In the wake of the street gang's deadly attack on Bruce, an escalating battle leads his fearful parents to insist that he move to America.

Bruce leaves for the United States and arrives in Seattle, where he stays with his Uncle Chao, gets a job and starts thinking about school.

Bruce takes a job at a restaurant, where he's allowed to stay in the basement. But he soon falls for Betty, the object of the chef's affection.

While juggling two part-time jobs and classwork, Bruce hopes to take on the karate team at the school's upcoming anniversary celebration.

When a professor claims that kung fu is a form of witchcraft, an angry Bruce calls out Seattle's foremost fighter for a televised showdown.

When he finds out a classmate is being bullied, Bruce confronts the culprit and knocks him unconscious with a single punch that attracts the police.

Bruce starts college but is undecided about a major until a professor suggests philosophy, which perfectly fits Bruce's views on kung fu.

Enthusiastic American girl Linda is mesmerized when she sees Bruce practicing kung fu and asks him to teach her everything he knows.

As Linda and Bruce start dating, Bruce and Kimura seize an opportunity to promote the new kung fu school at an Asian cultural festival.

Bruce draws a crowd at his Asian culture day demonstration, but he's humbled when a competitor with a grudge challenges him to a fight.

After a humbling defeat, Bruce decides that studying other martial arts disciplines is the only way to become the kind of fighter he wants to be.

Bruce challenges jiu jitsu master Wally Jay as part of his quest to hone his skills by learning other martial arts disciplines.

Bruce creates controversy by publicly welcoming all challengers. When Yamamoto accepts the offer, it gives Bruce a chance to redeem himself.

Arroyo's jealousy of Bruce and Linda's love leads him to violence. After a crushing defeat, Yamamoto trains a protégé to exact revenge.

Bruce accepts Ed Parker's challenge without knowing that Yamamoto has taught him all of Bruce's moves. The ensuing fight changes both men forever.

Bruce learns of an upcoming karate contest in Oakland, California, where he'll get the chance to face a three-time champion.