Hong Kong Film: Starting Undercover from the Five Tigers!

But Coach Li clearly didn't see it that way. He was furious when he discovered that Liu Wenhao had reduced his training volume without permission.

"Liu Wenhao, what do you mean by this?" Coach Li questioned. "Do you think there's a problem with my training plan?"

"No, I just feel that some adjustments are needed," Liu Wenhao explained.

"Adjust?" Coach Li sneered. "Do you know what those foreign athletes are doing right now? They train for more than ten hours a day! With your lax approach, how can you compete with them?"

"I'm not being lax," Liu Wenhao said with some dissatisfaction. "I just don't want to overtrain."

"Overtraining?" Coach Li's voice rose. "Do you think this is a game? This is about national honor!"

Hearing this, Liu Wenhao felt immense pressure. The words "national honor" weighed on his shoulders like a mountain.

“I know it’s about national honor,” Liu Wenhao said, “but I think scientific training is more important.”

"Scientific training?" Coach Li said dismissively, "What do you, an eighteen-year-old kid, know about scientific training?"

These words angered Liu Wenhao, but he held back.

Mr. Ma couldn't stand it any longer.

“Coach Li, I think Xiao Hao is right,” Mr. Ma said. “Training should be done step by step, not rushed.”

“Master Ma, you are a teacher of traditional martial arts, so you may not be familiar with modern training methods,” Coach Li said politely, but his tone was clearly disdainful.

Mr. Ma's expression changed.

"Coach Li, do you mean that traditional martial arts are inferior to modern training methods?" Mr. Ma asked.

"That's not what I meant," Coach Li realized he had misspoke. "I just think modern training is more scientific."

"Science?" Mr. Ma stood up. "Then do you know what individualized instruction means?"

Chapter 1284 Worried!

The atmosphere became tense. Liu Wenhao quickly tried to smooth things over.

“Master, Coach Li, everyone is doing this for my own good, there’s no need to argue,” Liu Wenhao said. “We can combine the two methods.”

However, this suggestion was clearly not accepted. Coach Li insisted on following his plan, while Mr. Ma believed that traditional training methods should be respected.

The differences between the two sides grew larger and larger, eventually reaching an irreconcilable point.

"Since you don't trust my professional abilities, then there's no need for me to stay here any longer." Coach Li packed his things and prepared to leave.

"Coach Li, please don't do this," Liu Wenhao tried to persuade him to stay.

"No need to stop me." Coach Li walked away without looking back. "I hope your traditional methods can win in international competitions."

Watching Coach Li's departing figure, Liu Wenhao felt conflicted. He had originally wanted to achieve the best of both worlds, but he had ended up messing things up.

"Master, what do we do now?" Liu Wenhao asked.

"Train according to our methods," Mr. Ma said. "Believe in yourself and believe in the power of traditional martial arts."

But Liu Wenhao still felt uneasy. Without the support of a professional team, could he really win in international competitions?

The day after Coach Li left, Director Zhang came to the martial arts school in person.

"Liu Wenhao, I heard you had a disagreement with the training team?" Director Zhang's tone was somewhat serious.

"Director Zhang, this is what happened..." Liu Wenhao recounted the events in detail.

After listening, Director Zhang pondered for a long time.

"I understand your concerns, but there are only ten days left until the competition," Director Zhang said. "Are you sure you can handle it without the support of a professional team?"

“We can give it a try,” Mr. Ma said from the side. “Traditional martial arts have their own training system.”

“Master Ma, I’m not questioning traditional martial arts,” Director Zhang explained, “but the rules of modern competitions are different from before.”

"What do you mean?"

"This competition uses internationally accepted rules, which allow the use of various fighting techniques," said Director Zhang. "Not only traditional martial arts, but also boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are all permitted."

Hearing this, Liu Wenhao's heart sank. If that was the case, then more comprehensive preparations were indeed needed.

"Furthermore," Director Zhang continued, "as far as we know, athletes from other countries are conducting targeted training. They have specifically studied your match videos and developed countermeasures."

This news made Liu Wenhao even more nervous. It seemed that this competition would be much more difficult than he had imagined.

"So what do we do now?" Liu Wenhao asked.

“I can reorganize a training team,” Director Zhang said, “but time is tight, and there may not be enough time to conduct systematic training.”

Mr. Ma was deep in thought.

"Director Zhang, could you give us three days?" Mr. Ma said. "I'd like to try another method."

"what way?"

“Practical training.” A glint flashed in Mr. Ma’s eyes. “Find a few experts with different styles and have Xiao Hao spar with them.”

"Wouldn't this be too dangerous?" Director Zhang asked worriedly.

“The competition itself is dangerous,” Mr. Ma said. “Instead of overprotecting him in training, it’s better to let him get used to high-intensity competition in advance.”

Liu Wenhao felt a surge of excitement upon hearing his master's words. Indeed, although the training had been intense recently, it lacked real combat experience.

Chapter 1285 Falling Down!

“Okay, I’ll give you three days.” Director Zhang finally agreed, “but if the results aren’t good, you must follow my instructions.”

Mr. Ma nodded in agreement.

That afternoon, Mr. Ma began contacting his old friends.

"Old Li, what have you been up to lately?" Mr. Ma called a friend he hadn't contacted in years.

"Old Ma? Why did you suddenly decide to call me?" A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone.

"I need your help with something," Mr. Ma explained.

"No problem!" the other party agreed without hesitation. "When do we start?"

"The sooner the better."

Over the next few hours, Mr. Ma made more than a dozen phone calls. By evening, five people had confirmed they would come to help.

"Master, who are the people you contact?" Liu Wenhao asked curiously.

“They are all old brothers who used to practice martial arts together,” Mr. Ma said. “Although we have gone our separate ways now, our skills have not been neglected.”

"What do they practice?"

"Old Li practices boxing, Old Wang practices wrestling, Old Zhang practices Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), Old Sun practices judo, and Old Liu practices taekwondo," Mr. Ma counted on his fingers. "They basically cover all kinds of fighting techniques."

Hearing this, Liu Wenhao felt a surge of excitement. Being able to spar with so many masters of different styles was indeed a rare opportunity.

The next morning, these old friends arrived one after another. Liu Wenhao was somewhat surprised when he saw them.

These people all looked like ordinary middle-aged men, with no indication that they practiced martial arts. But when they changed into their training clothes, their demeanor immediately changed.

"Xiao Hao, let me introduce you." Mr. Ma pointed to a strong, middle-aged man. "This is Master Li, a retired professional boxer."

Master Li shook Liu Wenhao's hand with great force.

"Old Ma said you're very skilled, let's give it a try," Master Li said with a smile.

Next, Mr. Ma introduced the other masters one by one. Each of them had their own expertise and were all experts in their respective fields.

"Training will begin now," Mr. Ma announced. "Each person will practice with Xiao Hao for half an hour, taking turns."

The first to step up was Master Li. His boxing style was very orthodox, and every punch carried the skill of a professional fighter.

Liu Wenhao was initially a little unaccustomed to it. Master Li's boxing style was different from any of his previous opponents; it was more standardized and more unpredictable.

"Kid, don't just think about dodging," Master Li instructed while attacking. "You need to learn to fight back."

Following the advice, Liu Wenhao took the initiative. However, Master Li's defense was also very tight, making it difficult to find any openings.

After half an hour of sparring, Liu Wenhao was drenched in sweat.

"How are you feeling?" Mr. Ma asked.

"It's very challenging," Liu Wenhao said, wiping his sweat. "Master Li's boxing skills are very solid."

"This is just the beginning," said Mr. Ma. "Next up is Master Wang."

Master Wang, a wrestler, immediately tried to throw Liu Wenhao to the ground. Although Liu Wenhao had a background in Jiu-Jitsu, he still struggled against a professional wrestler.

"Wrestling is not just about strength, but also about technique," Master Wang taught while wrestling. "You have to learn to use someone else's force against them."

Liu Wenhao learned a lot of wrestling techniques in that half hour. Although he was thrown countless times, he gained something new each time.

Next came Master Zhang's Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), Master Sun's Judo, and Master Liu's Taekwondo. Each technique had its own characteristics and brought different inspirations to Liu Wenhao.

Chapter 1286 Training!

After a day of training, Liu Wenhao felt like his body was about to fall apart. But he was very excited.

"I've learned a lot today," Liu Wenhao told Mr. Ma. "I feel I have a deeper understanding of various fighting techniques."

"That's right." Mr. Ma nodded in satisfaction. "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

Li Qiang watched in stunned silence.

"Brother Wenhao, you were amazing today!" Li Qiang said excitedly. "You sparred with so many experts and didn't suffer a crushing defeat."

"It's still a long way off," Liu Wenhao said modestly. "Every master went easy on me."

“We didn’t hold back.” Master Li walked over. “We were all serious. Your skills are indeed impressive, especially your adaptability.”

The other masters also nodded in agreement.

"However, there are still some issues that need improvement," said Master Wang. "For example, our ground handling skills are not yet solid enough."

"It also has the ability to withstand blows," Master Zhang added. "When facing a heavy punch, the defensive movements become somewhat distorted."

Liu Wenhao listened to these suggestions carefully and took notes. These were all valuable experiences.

The second day of training was more targeted. Each instructor provided specific guidance to Liu Wenhao, addressing his weaknesses.

Master Li taught him how to maintain balance in boxing. Master Wang taught him wrestling counter-attack techniques. Master Zhang taught him Sanda combination techniques.

After a day, Liu Wenhao felt that his skills had improved significantly.

"Tomorrow is the last day of training," Mr. Ma said. "We will conduct comprehensive combat exercises."

"What do you mean?"

“You are facing two opponents at the same time,” Mr. Ma explained, “simulating the complex situations that may occur in a match.”

This idea both excited and made Liu Wenhao nervous. Facing two experts at the same time was indeed a huge challenge.

On the third day, Liu Wenhao began his final training session.

The first round featured a team of Master Li and Master Wang. One was responsible for boxing attacks, and the other for wrestling control.

Liu Wenhao quickly found himself on the defensive. The two worked together seamlessly; as soon as he defended against one attack, the other would seize the opportunity to strike.

"Don't just think about defense," Mr. Ma advised from the side. "You need to learn to disrupt their teamwork."

After listening to his master's advice, Liu Wenhao began to change his strategy. He stopped passively defending and instead actively chose an opponent to attack.

This strategy was very effective. When he focused his attacks on Master Li, Master Wang tried to provide support, but he was out of position, which gave Liu Wenhao an opportunity instead.

"Excellent." Mr. Ma nodded in satisfaction. "That's it, turning a passive situation into an active one."

In the following rounds of practice, Liu Wenhao's performance improved more and more. He was able to find a way to deal with different combinations.

After the training session, the coaches all gave high praise to Liu Wenhao's performance.

"This kid is really talented," Master Li said. "He learns everything very quickly."

"And he has good mental fortitude," Mr. Wang added. "He can remain calm when facing pressure."

"Most importantly, he has a thirst for knowledge," said Master Zhang. "He listens carefully to every suggestion."

Hearing these praises, Liu Wenhao was very happy. But he knew that the real test was yet to come.

That evening, Director Zhang visited the martial arts school again.