MAEDA STORY
Adapted Screenplay by Dobb Schreiber
FADE IN:
EXT. CAVE MAN GROUP gathering food, frolicking in front of cave.
25 MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN wearing Cro-Magnon animal skins gather fruit
in an orange grove. A group of 3 grizzled MEN, holding spears keep watch
over the clan.
C.U. THRAX. THRAX is stout and thick, although extremely quick for his
girth.
A lifetimes worth of concern for his tribe I written on his face. His eyes
are clear and display a compation that may be considered unusual for a man
consumed with the dangers inherent with living in this time of mans in
history. THRAX watches as 2 FERAL CHILDREN playfully wrestle in front of
the 3 MEN
STROM, and CHBEA, are standing next to THRAX, watching the 2 FERAL
CHILDREN. The group speaks with short words, conveying a range of emotions
and descriptions
STROM
MITU wabe sabe desu
(MITU is strong fighter, he will be great
leader when his time comes).
THRAX nods his head in agreement. Suddenly THRAXS expression
turns blank, as he moves his head sharply, staring off screen.
CHBEA
SIMONS!?
SIMONS(O.S.)
Ahhhhhh!!!!
The cry of the SIMONS, is heard by the TRIBE. THRAX begins
Shouting orders to his MEN and to his TRIBE.
THRAX(To Tribe)
Iko! Kaeru!
(Back to the Shelter.)
THRAX(To His Men)
IKO!
(Gather your weapons, we must meet the SIMON.)
A group of 20 HOMONIDS come screaming out of the tree line
Toward THRAX, and his band of MEN, now 10 in number.
The SIMONS are an ancestral cousin of THRAXS people.
A fight ensues. CLOSE UPS of THRAX maneuvering in and out of the battling
band of men.
C.U. MITU as he watches the fight, his mother KONA, now by his side. KONA,
the same age as THRAX, although less haggard, her
beauty can be seen under the her matted hair and pre-historic clothes. KONA
must restrain MITU from running onto the battle field.
KONA
Ko man.
(Be prod to be who you are. You are son
of THRAX, you will one day lead the tribe.)
MITU
Watashi?
(Me?)
INTERCUT THRAX fighting with MITU watching with admiration.
THRAX slashes down with his fighting stick, it brakes on a SIMONS head.
THRAX turns as a large SIMON jumps toward him.
THRAX uses the momentum of his attacker, twisting under his opponent while
grabbing his upper arm and throwing him over
his shoulder. Not releasing his grip on the SIMONS arm THRAX
rolls on top of the SIMON, scissoring the SIMONS arm between THRAXS legs.
THRAX lifts his hips in the air a SNAP of his opponents arm is heard. THRAX
kicks the SIMON in the head, the SIMON goes limp.
C.U. MITU winces.
THRAX looks over at his comrades in battle
CUT TO: Another battle in another time, the same field of Orange
Groves has been replaced by fighters in mid evil Japanese battle
Armor. THRAX, now a different man with the same face, and in a different
body, some 10,000 years later. THRAXS Neanderthal
Clothing have been changed to battle armor. THRAX is now engaged in another
battle with his fellow fighters at his side. THRAXS broken sword has been
replaced by a samurai sword, which is remains in tack in its scabbard at
his waist. THRAX is fighting hand to hand combat with an impossibly large
advisory, dressed in similar military battle armor, although its style is
slightly inferior to that of THRAXS men.
The battle is coming to a close. Most of THRAXS advisaries lie
Prostrate in the dirt. THRAXS large opponent grabs THRAX by the shoulders.
THRAX rolls to his back, putting a foot in his opponents mid-section,
flipping his advesary onto his back, THRAX, with extra ordinary speed draws
his sword coming down on his opponents neck. THRAX stops the blade a moment
before slashing his advesaries neck.
MOOG
Matte!
(I give up.)
THRAX shows mercy for his defeated foe.
FADE TO BLACK: CREDIT ROLLS OVER JAPANESE COUNTRY SIDE
EXT: JAPANESE COUNTRYSIDE RURAL LATE 19 CENTURY JAPAN
Camera pans down over rolling hills coming to rest on a town
With thatched roofs, neat dirt streets.
INT: SUMO STABLE - DAY
Two large SUMO PLAYERS players in a circular enclosure are engages in a
sumo match. MAEDA MAEDA, a diminutive, young Japanese boy of 8 watches the
battle intensely. MAEDA who is rail thin is watching is father RYO, who is
a veteran of the local sumo circuit.
MAEDAS sister TETSU, just as thin and an inch taller is standing next to
him, watching the fight, but is more distracted than MAEDA. TETSU, notices
an opportunity to trip her brother from a standing postion. TETSU moves
slightly closer to MAEDA in an attempt to get a better footing. When MAEDA
is not looking, TETSU attempts to sweep MAEDAS leg. MAEDA apparently
ready for the maneuver lifts his foot a moment before the contact, in turn
casing TETSU to slip and fall in the dirt of the sumo hall.
A momentary smirk passes across MAEDAS face, which returns quickly to a
serious exspression, his eyes do not move from the Sumo match.
The Sumo match ends with RYO disbalencing his opponent, he is declared the
victor.
INT. MAEDA HOME DINING ROOM - NIGHT
A collection of Japanese dishes are assembled on a low table.
RYO, MAEDA, TETSU, and KEIKO, the families mother are partaking in the
family dinner. They kneel on the floor in Front of the traditional Japanese
dinning table.
MAEDA
Mother, how tall was Papa at my age?
KEIKO
We have been together along time, but
I did not know your father when he was
Your age?
RYO
(Cautiously)
I was a bit larger than you MAEDACHAN.
But there is still much time for you to
Grow big and strong.
MAEDA
I want to be a famous Sumo player like Papa.
KEIKO
It is the quality of the person, what is inside. It is the size of their
heart that we measure people by.
RYO
Even if you became a famous Sumo-ka, we are
Still counting on you to take over the family
Reed business when your time comes.
TETSU smiles mischievously at MAEDA behind her bowl of rice.
TETSU
I think I will always be taller than you.
MAEDA is momentary shocked by his sisters interjection.
MAEDA
But you will never be able to knock me down.
(A beat)
You should have seen TETSU fall to the dirt
When she tried to sweep me.
KEIKO
You should not throw your sister.
MAEDA
No, no, she tried to throw me, I just lifted
My foot.
RYO
You should have respect for your sister.
KEIKO
And all women. Women are the delicate flowers
That all men should serve and protect.
RYO
I wouldnt go that far.
The family laughs and continues their meal.
EXT. JAPANESE COUNTRY SIDE ISOLATED FISHING STREAM - DAY
MAEDA and his classmate HIROYUKI are sitting on the side
Of the river bank with their fishing lines in the water.
HIROYUKI is larger than MAEDA, but he boys are the same age.
MAEDA
How big was your father when he met your mother?
HIROYUKI
How am I to know that?
MAEDA ponders the absurdity of his question?
MAEDA
I dont think I want to work at my parents
Business. I want to travel, see more of Japan
And maybe the world as a Sumo wrestler.
HIROYUKI
Thouse are big drams MITSYO.
MAEDA
My mother tells me I can do anything if
I work hard enough.
(a beat)
But she still thinks I will want to work
Selling and tending reeds in the rice patty.
HIROYUKI
Nothing is bitting today.
MAEDA
Not for you.
MAEDA feels a tug on his line. MAEDA by hand draws his fish line in. A
large sea Bass dangles from the end of the line.
MAEDA takes the fish, holding it in one hand he opens a cloth to reveal 5
fish of equal length. MAEDA puts the fish next to the others he had caught
that morning.
MAEDA
O.K. lets go to the train tracks.
EXT. JAPANESE COUNTRY SIDE ISOLATED RAILROAD TRACK - DAY
The boys to their loose fitting tattered clothes
EXT. RURAL JAPAN DAY
MAEDA and HIROYUKI are along a path walking through the woods.
The sun peaks through a canopy of wild Japanese trees. The carefree
boys walk idly through the trees, fishing poles over their shoulders.
MAEDA holds this catch of fish in a comfortable make shift
Pack across his back.
MAEDA
Im not sure I want to live in Mie my whole life.
(a beat)
I think maybe I can be great father like my father
But Ill be able to take the train and travel to Tokyo.
(a beat)
(Excited)
I must show you the new map of Europe that my uncle
Has just brought me.
HIROYUKI
It is all you talk about recently, maps.
Im not sure to stay in Mie, but if you want
To have any chance of your parents to let you
To go to Tokyo, or anywhere, you had better start
To do better in school, not just geography.
MAEDA stops dead in his tracks. His eyes light up.
HIROYUKI
What is it?
(a beat)
A train?
MAEDA nods his head. The 2 boys quicken their pace, in an moment
They are running to a bright break in the forest up ahead. As they get
closer to the opening in the woods they a achieve full speed. Suddenly a
locomotive thunders across the frame, roaring in their eyes. The 2 boys are
frozen as the roar of the train fills our ears.
After a moments of awe, the boys regain their courage. MAEDA moves first,
the pair move up to the edge of the rumbling track.
As the train moves past the boys, now with sand and dirt in their hair
meet the eyes of a pair of young lovers enjoying the ride on the caboose.
MAEDA
Sugoi!!
(a beat)
HIROYUKI
Our coins.
CAMERA PANS DOWN to the tracks, revealing 2 coins now bent around
The rail.
A childs hand brakes frame to grab one of the coins.
HIROYUKI(O.S.)
Abunai.
(Be careful)
The childs hand pulls back reacting to the heat of the coin.
MAEDA cannot control himself and grabs the coin once again, this time it
bobbles in his hand like a hot potatoe.
CLOSE UP: MAEDA
MAEDA
I cant wait to be on that train.
TETSU BECOMES A YOUNG WOMEN
MONTAGE:SERIES OF SHOTS
MAEDA WORKS IN THE FIELDS
CARRIES BUCKETS OF WATER
TRAINES SUMO WITH HIS FATHER
TRAINES JUDO WITH HIROYUKI
STUDIES IN SCHOOL WITH UNIFORMINT. SUMO STABLE RURAL JAPAN DAY
MAEDA, now several years later has filled out, but has kept his smaller
stature.
MAEDA is fighting a sumo match with a larger boy.
MAEDA moves quickly, feigning left, then grabbing the right
side of his of his opponent toppling him on to the dirt ground of the
circular dohyo ring.
Both competitors come back to the center, bowing to his now defeated
opponent.
MAEDA ambles off to rest on a bench along the wall.
While recovering his breath MAEDA eaves drops on the conversation of some
older sumo competitors. Nusumi giki
They give a kurt congratulatory nod to MAEDA.
SUMO PLAYER #1
They say KANO has started his own club.
SUMO PLAYER #2
He was most famous fighter from Tenshin Shinyyou
Jujitsu Academy.
SUMO PLAYER #2
He is developing his own style.
SUMO PLAYER #3
Judo.
The 3 SUMO PLAYERS lean back in contemplation.
INT. MAEDA HOUSEHOLD - DINING ROOM NIGHT
The family is once again kneeling around the dinning room table
RYO
(To TETSU)
Did you hear that your brother won the
local sumo tournament today?
TETSU
He always wins.
MAEDA
I want to go to train with Professor Kano
RYO
How have you heard of Kano san?
MAEDA
I overheard some people at the doyo.
(a beat)
RYO
We have been talking about your future.
I is obvious your interests lie beyond the
reed patties of our family. We have decided
to send you to Tokyo, so you can decide for
yourself the type of life you will lead.
EXT. MEI PREFECTURE TRAIN STATION RURAL JAPAN DAY
The Maeda family, teary eyed is assembled at the train station platform
among several other families planning to send part of their family south to
the capitol.
KEIKO
MAEDA, I have made you this package.
MAEDA takes a care package from his mother.
KEIKO(CONTD)
There are rice balls, fruit
RYO
Owww MAEDA, Im going to miss you.
(To family/ Hugging RYO)
Please dont worry, I will write and make you
Proud to be my parents.
The train comes to a screech into the station. MAEDA sobers,
The moment he has dreamt of has finally arrived. He will begin
His adventures of Japan, and perhaps the world.
CONDUCTOR
All aboard!!
MAEDA
(Smiling /Hurrying aboard)
I love you. Please take care of yourselves.
MAEDA climbs the stairs finding his carriage. Taking a seat by the window,
we see him from his families point of view. The train begins to pull out of
the station. Only the stoic RYO fights back his tears.
MAEDA, alone in the compartment cannot believe that his journey has finally
begun. He stares intensly at the Japanese
Country side flowing by his window.
CAMERA PANS out the window slowly. Rolling hills dissolve into
Plains and back again.
CAMERA PANS back to a napping MAEDA.
The train stops at Shizuoka city. The stopping trains brakes
wake the sleeping MAEDA.
A Japanese FAMILY enters MAEDAS compartment.
MAEDA
Irashiimasen.
(Welcome)
KURAGI
Thank you very much.
May we join you?
MAEDA
Yes please.
KURAGI
This is my family. MITCHIKO, my wife.
And my two sons, NORI, and SAITO.
They each bow in turn as they are introduced.
KURAGI
I am KURAGI TSUKADA. It is an honor
To join you on this journey.
MAEDA
The honor is mine. May I offer you
Some fruit from my family farm?
MITCHIKO
Thank you very much.
MONTAGE OF PASSENGERS JOINING MAEDAS compartment.
BEAUTIFUL GEISHA WITH HUSBAND
TWO QUARLLING BUSINESS PARTNERS
MAN WITH FAMILY OF 4 GIRLS
LONG SHOT of early 1902 Tokyo as MAEDAS train pulls
Into the train yard.
TOKYO 1902 flashes on the screen in front of Tokyo city scence
EXT. 1900 TOKYO TRAIN PLATFORM DAY
MAEDA steps off the train, suitcase in hand and is met by
his fathers friend ICHIRO.
ICHIRO
(Shouting)
MITSUYO, MITSUYO!!
MAEDA
Hai!
The pair met and bow.
ICHIRO
I have not seen you since you were this small.
ICHIRO motions with his hand waist high.
MAEDA
Too bad I have not grown much since then.
ICHIRO
Non-sense. Your father said you were disappointed
That you could not compete as a sumo player, but
There are other martial arts in which you will
No doubt excel. You seem health and strong. Not
Everyone can be a big as your father.
(a beat)
Even professor Kano and Sensei Morishiba are not
Tall, but their power is legendary.
MAEDA
(Excited)
So you know professor Kano?
ICHIRO
I know of him. Your father said you
Wish to train with his students, I wish
You luck, he has a reputation of being very
Strict, but first lets get you settled in.
You must be hungry from the ride, lets eat
Something.
ICHIRO looks around MAEDA.
ICHIRO(CONTD)
Is this all you brought?
MAEDA
Just the bare necessities of life.
ICHIRO
Lets get you some food, come, do you
like Ramen.
MAEDA
Anything would be enjoyable.
INT./EXT. TOKYO TRAIN PLATFORM 1902 DAY
ICHIRO leads through the gate of the train station and along
The cobblestone streets of 1902 Tokyo.
EXT. CITY STEETS 1902 TOKYO DAY
MAEDAS senses are awash with the sights and sounds of the big
city. They pass hawkers selling side walk meals, street merchants, and
business men.
ICHIRO keeps a close eye on MAEDA.
ICHIRO
How old are you now MAEDA son?
MAEDA
I am 17.
MAEDA stops by a ramen noodle vendor, he looks up at ICHIRO.
ICHIRO
Just a little further I have a favorite spot.
The pair pass storefront bathed in red, with a girl in a Kimono
sitting in the front window.
MAEDAS curiosity is peaked when the girl tilts her head down.Puts a hand
over her mouth.
From inside the shop we see a stout middle aged women
hurry to the entrance.
MAMASON
Irashii!!
MAEDA
What is this place.
ICHIRO
This is for another time, after you have completed your studies, and some
training. If you made some money, you could easily part with it in there.
MAEDA still unsure thinks he may find out before too long the nature of the
brothel. The pair move along the street, coming to
another ubiquitous ramen street vendor.
RAMEN VENDOR
(Warmly)
ICHIRO, how are you today?
ICHIRO
Very well Ringo son, this is my
nephew MITSUYO.
(a beat)
He has just arrived this morning from
Mie prefecture.
RAMEN VENDOR
Welcome to Tokyo. Are you ready for the best
ramen this side of Kansai?
MAEDA
Sure, Im sure it must be good if ICHIRO son
likes your food.
RAMEN VENDOR serves them up a steaming bowl of hot noodles.
Between slurps of the noodles ICHIRO and MAEDA talk.
MAEDA
Why did you say I am your nephew?
ICHIRO
It is a term of endearment. Your father and I
were like brothers, so you are the closest
thing to a nephew I have ever had.
(a beat)
So, MITSUYO, tell me, are you looking forward
to attending school. I have gotten you enrolled
at the Senmon school of higher studies.
MAEDA
I will attend classes, as that is one of
the reasons I am here, but my real goal is
to practice my fighting arts. I would like
to go right away to visit professor Kano.
(several beats)
ICHIRO is taken aback at the unabashed forwardness of MAEDA.
ICHIRO
Fools rush in where angles fear to tread.
MAEDA
I am not a fool, nor am I an angel. I am only
a humble fighter, blessed with speed and strength far greater than my size.
I wish to compare these skills to the best in Japan, and someday use them
to see the world.
ICHIRO
That sounds noble enough.
(a beat)
We will get the address of the Kano school
and when your are ready, you can see if he
will accept you.
INT. JUDO DOJO 1900 JAPAN DAY
Professor JIGARO KANO is demonstrating a mat work holding Technique to 6
disciples. All in attendance wear short sleeved
Double breasted all judo uniforms.
KANO, fit, but slim, in his late 50s reaches for the arm of his
tori(assistant) who is on his hands and knees in the middle of a circle of
students. Kano grabs his label cinching toris arm. KANO scissors the mans
torso with his legs flipping tori over, Revealing an arm that is quickly
arm-barred by the nimble KANO.
KANO
(To his classs)
Practice.
There is a knock on the door.
KANO
ITO!
The student ITO bows away from his training partner, goes to the door.
EXT. TOKYO SIDE STREET KANO DOJO ENTRANCE 1900 JAPAN DAY
MAEDA stands in front of a large dark wooden door with the Japanese
character Judo, written on the front of the door. A small unlit lantern,
and an manicured bonsai tree are MAEDAS only companions as he waits for
someone to answer the door.
The student ITO bows away from his training partner ONO,
goes to the door.
POV MAEDA
ITO
Yes?
MAEDA
I am MITSUO MAEDA, Ive come to meet
Professor KANO.
ITO
I thought you were selling rice, looking
like a country bumpkin. Weve no need for
Peasants like you around here.
(a beat)
Be on your way.
MAEDA
(Voice raised)
I am no country peasant. I have been
practicing at Ten Shinyo school of
Jujitsu, so have some more respect when
you speak with someone who can easily
push your face in the dirt.
INT. KANO JUDO DOJO 1900 JAPAN CONTINUOUS
MAEDA(CONTD)(O.S.)
Now tell me if professor KANO is in or not!
KANOS students momentarily suspend their practice, while they overhear the
argument at the front.
KANO
(Tilting his head)
Keep practicing.
KANO goes to the entrance to check on ITO.
EXT. TOKYO SIDE STREET KANO DOJO ENTRANCE CONTINUOUS
P.O.V. MAEDA KANO appears over ITOS shoulder.
KANO
(Amusement in his voice)
Is everything O.K. ITO?
ITO
This hillbilly thinks he can waltz in here
while we are busy training. I told him to go
back to the country where he belongs.
KANO
He had great spirit in his voice.
It did not seem like he was going to take
no for an answer. Perhaps there is a reason
he is here. The threads that bind the
fabric of our fate are sewn tight.
(several beats)
KANO
(To MAEDA)
Have you been practicing jujitsu?
MAEDA
Yes Sensei.
KANO runs his eyes over MAEDA.
KANO
Let him in ITO, let us evaluate him.
ITO begins to protest, but quickly realizes his place.
MAEDA
Thank you sir.
MAEDA with raised eyebrows confronts ITO in the doorway.
(half beat)
ITO stands aside, wrinkling his face.
INT KANO DOJO ENTRANCE 1900 JAPAN CONTINUOUS
KANO walks MAEDA into the DOJO. KANO and MAEDA stand by the mat.
KANO
Have you a judo gi?
MAEDA
Yes, I have in my bag, should I put it on?
KANO nods his head, motions to screen to change behind.
as MAEDA moves to change his clothes the other students
exchange looks.
MAEDA returns to the mat. He bows and is beckoned to
KANOS side.
MAEDA bows onto the mat.
KANO
Are you warmed up?
MAEDA
Please give me a moment.
MAEDA moves to the corner of the mat, engages in a warm up routine.
ITO, now with his exercise partner is taking out his frustration in
practice.
ITO
(To partner ONO)
I hope I get a chance to put that guy
in his place.
ONO
That boy is small, but Sensei would not
Have let him in unless he felt he could
Hold his own.
ITO
I dont think so. Sensei had a moment of
sensitivity. The more stupid the child, the dearer it is.
ONO tilts his head, as ITO throws a hold on him.
KANO
Matte!!
(a beat)
We have a guest today.
KANO turns to MAEDA
KANO(CONTD)
What is your name son?
MAEDA
I am MITSUYO MAEDA, from Mie prefecture.
ITO
I told you he is from the hills.
KANO
ITO, what has happened to your manners?
You must know that everything you do,
everything you say is a reflection on all
of us, and all of judo. The character of a
man is found in the company that he keeps.
(a beat)
KANO(CONTD)
(To MAEDA)
Do you wish to test your meddle against our
quick tempered ITO of Kanagawa?
MAEDA
If that will silence him, it would be an
honor to bring tranquility to your dojo.
KANO
Well said.
(half beat)
Everyone, move back, make some space.
The 15 judo players make room in the middle of the mat.
KANO motions for ITO and MAEDA stand 4 feet apart, facing
Each other.
KANO
Bow.
(half beat)
Begin!
NOTE: THIS WILL BE THE FIRST OF NUMEROUS CHOREOGRAPHED
FIGHTS THROUGHT THE MANUSCRIPT. SPECIFIC HOLDS AND THROWS ARE
REFFERED TO IN JAPANESE AND ARE DESCRIBED IN (ENGLISH).
Both players move cautiously toward each other with arms bent and hands
slightly extended. If MAEDA is nervous, he betrays none of it in his sure
stance and relaxed face. ITO is first to
Grab MAEDAS sleeve. MAEDA reacts by breaking ITOS grip. A few
More moments of grip fighting, and MAEDA snaps is with a lightning fast
tao-otoshi(body drop) throw. ITO lands hard on his back.
KANO
(Raising his hand)
Ippon!!
The fight is technically over for judo competition, Ippon signifies
victory. MAEDA continues to immobilize ITO by cinching his legs along ITOS
shoulder, and dropping into an arm bar.
MAEDA lifts his hips, barring ITOs arm. ITO slaps the mat to
give up.
The other students lean back in surprise.
MAEDA gets off ITO. The pair move back to their original
Spots on the mat, ITO cradles his elbow but is otherwise unhurt.
KANO
Bow.
MAEDA and ITO bow to one another, KANO raises his arm closest to MAEDA,
showing that he was victorious.
MONTANGE MAEDA JUDO TRAINING KANO CLUB
MAEDA and ITO bow to one another, KANO raises his arm closest to MAEDA,
showing that he was victorious.
MAEDA and ITO bow to one another. ITO steps forward
ITO
(Humbly)
I am sorry for being rude.
I must protect the sanctuary our dojo, and you must admit, your
dress is not
The most modern.
KANO(To group)
The hawk with talent hides its talons.
Remember appearances can be deceiving.
Never let your emotions dictate your actions, as difficult as they be to
control.
KANO once again looks over MAEDA, evaluating him.
(a beat)
KANO(CONTāD)
TOMITA son!
TOMITA, a short stocky judo-ka in his late 40ās comes forward.
TOMITA
Hai!
KANO
(To MAEDA)
I am going to have you train
With sensei TOMITA, he will see if we can improve upon your techniques.
MAEDA bows to KANO, turns and bows to TOMITA.
MAEDA
I am at your service.
KANO(To group)
Please welcome MITSUYO MAEDA, I have
A good feeling about him.
MAEDA bows KANO and to the group of judo men.
(a beat)
KANO(CONTāD)
In 2 weeks will be the kowaku shiai.
I expect you all to train and fight hard in this tournament. This will be
our 2nd annual
All Japan judo tournament, but this year
We will have a special guest.
REACTION SHOT: Judo players.
(a beat)
KANO(CONTāD)
No, it is not our new player from the
country, although I suspect he will do
well.
(a beat)
A foreign dignitary from the United States
will be on hand to observe our sport martial
arts. Train well these next 2 weeks, I believe that we will be sending some
judo-kaās to
The United States to represent our system.
START MONTAGE:
MAEDA JUDO TRAINING WITH TOMITA AT KANO CLUB
TOMANAGE(Sacrifice throw)
IPPON SEIO(One armed shoulder throw)
TAI OTOSHI(Body drop)
HANE MAKIKOMI (Hip wrapping throw)
THROWS INTO ARM BARS AND CHOKES
END MONTAGE:
INT. KANO JUDO DOJO ö 1900 JAPAN ö DAY
The judo dojo is packed with judo and jujitsu players.
All are here for the kowaku shiai tournament. As the tournament proceeds,
KANO stands off to the side with 3 Americans.
KANO is speaking with a burly looking red headed American, sporting a wide
mustache, wearing a tweed suit. This is President THEODORE ROSEVELT
(TEDDY), he Is flanked by 2 of his officers, wearing casual military dress.
TEDDY
I must say I am very impressed.
KANO notices that MAEDA is about to step on the Mat.
MAEDA glances over to KANO, gives a slight bow as their
eyes meet.
KANO
Please, look over on this mat.
This is one of our newest students.
He has incredible stamina.
KANO directs their attention to the second matt where
MAEDA is bowing to an OPPONENT.
REFEREE
Begin!!
MAEDA expertly removes his OPPONENT hand from his lapel.
As on his lapel. As his OPPONENT reaches once again for a
Grip, MAEDA, fits in smoothly for ippon seoi, his OPPONENT
is thrown over MAEDAāS shoulder for a spectacular ippon, full point.
TEDDY
Bravo!!
KANO
Now he will keep fighting until he is
Defeated.
TEDDY
(Incredulously)
For how long?
KANO
Until he is defeated, or until there
are no more opponents.
INTERCUT: MAEDS throwing OPPONENTS, with KANO and TEDDY
Conversing, watching the action. MAEDA beats OPPONENT after OPPONENT for
ippon with various throwing, and mat techniques.
REACTION SHOTS: TEDDY, his OFFICERS.
CUT TO:
INT. JAPANESE FINE DINING RESTAURANT -1900 JAPAN ö DAY
KANO is at the head of a medium sized table, the table is full of half
empty Japanese dishes and bottles of beer and wine. Flanked on either side
of the table are that days judo champions, MAEDA, ONO, SATAKE, and ITO.
Also present is the Sensei TOMITA, and a Japanese government official,
TORAGI.
TORAGI seems slightly out of place with the athletic men and their well
respected leader KANO. TORAGI is handsomely dressed and seems to be hiding
something.
KANO
(Raising his glass)
Congratulations, you are the judo champions
Of Japan. It is a great honor to have been
There as you defeated all your opponents.
KANO drinks from his glass, all the men partake.
KANO(CONTāD)
As many of you must have noticed, I was
Speaking with an American during the
Tournament. This was non other than the
President of the United States, a sports men
And a gentlemen, a scholar and statesman.
He has invited, requested, to have you all
Join him to demonstrate judo at his countries
Naval academy.
(a beat)
This would be a great opportunity for you to
See some of the United States, and a chance to
Spread the art of judo to the west.
(a beat)
Is there anyone here who would like to go?
All 4 JUDO PLAYERS raise their hands.
KANO(CONTāD)
I suspected as much. You will be leaving
On a ship in 2 days.
The group is jubilant.
KANO(CONTāD)
With us tonight is TORAGI son. He is with
Our own government and he would like to say
A few words about your journey.
TORAGI
Thank you KANO son. I am minister of foreign
Affairs, HIDEKI TORAGI. I am simply going to wish
You luck, your sensei has no doubt instilled in you the notion that you are
representing Japan wherever you go. I would request that you keep your eyes
open to any affairs that my interest the Japanese government. We may Count
on you in the future to provide us with information Of what you see and
experience over seas. That is it for now, you may see me again in the
future, and I wanted to meet all of you personally.
All 4 JUDO PLAYERS exchange looks, but are excited about their upcoming
journey.
MAEDA writes a letter home to his family, telling of the adventure he is
about to undertake.
CUT TO: All 4 JUDO PLAYERS sitting on an ocean liner, with TOMITA.
CUT TO: All 4 JUDO PLAYERS sitting on deck of an ocean liner, with TOMITA.
The JUDO PLAYERS are enjoying the sun, drinks
In their hands, speculating on the future.
ONO
We are fools whether we dance or not
so we might as well dance.
MAEDA
Interesting philosophy. But you do want
to set a good example.
SATAKE
I think he is just saying you may as well
enjoy life. As it is the same life whether we spend it laughing or crying.
ONO
(To SATAKE)
Thank you.
MAEDA
What do you have to say sensei?
TOMITA
Due to the presence of fools wise people
stand out.
ONO and SATAKE tilt their heads.
TOMITA(CONTāD)
(To the group)
Tell us your philosophy on women.
ITO
Women are an enigma, the only thing about
them you can count on for sure is that they
are unpredictability.
MAEDA
(Sarcastically)
The ladies man speaks.
ITO
(Ignoring the snub)
Most important thing to women is their
dreams. When their dream dies life is no
longer worth living.
SATAKE
Most important thing to a man is his gonads.
If a man losses his balls his life is
no longer worth living.
The group chuckles.
MAEDA
It may be the manās job is to use his
power, his balls if you will, to fulfill the dreams of women.
TOMITA
I know many women who would agree with
that philosophy.
(a beat)
Let me tell you something about
how man and women differ in a relationship.
In a relationship between the sexes, Men
are only capable of bringing, or giving 20%.
While women are able to give the other 80%. Women get frustrated by the
man, they say he
is not giving enough, but in actuality he
is giving all he can give, but it is
never enough for the women to be satisfied,
he can only give what he has, and itās only
20%.
ITO
And I know some men who would agree with
you there.
The group of JUDO PLAYERS take a moment to themselves.
CUT AWAYS: Ocean, other travelers strolling on the deck.
TOMITA
We will no doubt meet new women on our journey.
Try and treat everyone with respect. As Sensei
KANO said, we are representatives of Japan. He
Also asked me to tell you to be ready for bigotry
And discrimination. People in general are afraid
Of the unknown, the foreign, and we will be both.
Remember this if someone insults you, or
disrespects you, because you are different from them, that does not make
you less of a person. He who calls you a devil is being used by the devil.
The best thing under such circumstances is
to remain quiet. Real strength, the strength
that we all have comes from self-control.
(several beats)
ONO
Can you tell us a story of senseiās philosophy?
TOMITA thinks to himself for a moment.
TOMITA
Sensei KANO would talk about how to act in
front of our children. He emphasized that we
must lead by example and live by how we what
we want our children behave.
(a beat)
There was a little six year old boy who
couldn't resist sweets, so much so that
he started to get boils all over his body.
The doctor said "No more sweet food or candy until he is cured."
(a beat)
So the parents would scold the boy every day,
ćThe doctor said no sweets for you."
But the family kept that food on the table,
and everybody still had them. So when nobody
was looking, the boy would grab some candy,
and never got better. One day the family
brought the boy to sensei. He listened to their story and told them to come
back in 2 weeks,
and he would speak to the boy then.
(a beat)
After 2 weeks they returned. Sensei took
the boy aside, and spoke to him for less a
minute. The boy went home and gave up sweets.
TOMITA pauses for dramatic effect.
All 4 JUDO PLAYERS
Well tell us, what did he say?
TOMITA
Sensei had told him, that he himself had
given up eating any sweet food for these
2 weeks, and that he was not going to eat
them again until the boy was allowed to.
And that he hoped that the boy would give
them up too. The parents were not doing this. They were merely using their
authority to tell
the child what the doctor had said. So the
boy didn't listen. We have to set an example
through our own lives.
ONO
I we're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.
TOMITA
Agreed.
EXT. PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO ö 1900 ö DAY
MAEDA and team disembark walk down the ramp from the steam liner. A man in
military dress is waiting on the docks to meet them. Next to the MILITARY
MAN is a man of slighter build in
civilian clothing, he is the INTERPRITUR.
CAPTAIN CHARLES
Hello, Iām CAPTAIN CHARLES from the US
Army academy. Iāve been instructed to
Escort you and your team by train to our
Training facility in West Point New York.
(a beat)
INTERPRETER
Do you understand?
TOMITA
Our English is not so good, but we
Will go with you to the demonstration
For you president.
CAPTAIN CHARLES
O.K., great, do you have all your belongings?
TOMITA
Yes, we are ready.
CAPTAIN CHARLES
This way please.
DISSOLVE TO: MAEDA POV, terrain of western United States whizzes
By as the group of judo men sit in a cabin on the Pan American
Railway.
INT. 2ND 1900 CLASS TRAIN CARRAGE ö TRAVELING EAST ACROSS NEVADA
- DAY
ONO
What will be doing at their Naval Academy
ITO
I donāt know, maybe weāll get a chance to
fight some of their men?
TOMITA
Sensei said that we were only to show an exhibition of judo, we are not to
engage in one on one combat with their people.
(a beat)
But if they challenge us to a fight, we will
be honor bound as Japanese to fulfill their
request.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. WRESTLING ROOM ö WEST POINT ARMY ACADEMY 1900 ö DAY
JUDO PLAYERS are lined up behind TOMITA, facing 15 young
West Point Army academy wrestlers. The wresters are wearing
Tight fitting shorts and tops, our JUDO PLAYERS are in the
short sleeved judo uniforms form the KANO club.
TOMITA speaks through an INTERPRETER.
TOMITA
Thank you for honoring us with this
opportunity to demonstrate techniques
of open hand combat that have been practiced
in our country for centuries. Your President
was witness to a tournament in our capitol
of Tokyo 2 months ago.
(a beat)
ONO, MAEDA, step forward.
MAEDA and ONO stand facing each other in front of the CADETS.
TOMITA
We will be showing you techniques developed
From our ancient fighting system of ju-jitsu.
Our teacher, Professor KANO, has refined these
techniques, and developed a system he has called
judo. It is similar to ju-jitsu, but many of the
most dangerous elements such as strikes and knee locks have that can
permanently injure an adversary have been changed into a gentler way of
incapacitating your opponent. The two opponents bow to each other, showing
respect.
(a beat)
Rei!
(a beat)
Hajime!
ONO, and MAEDA exchange throws, into arm bars and chokes.
The CADETS are impressed, but not convinced that these
Techniques would be that effective against some of their own
wrestling moves. One CADET in particular is the most outspoken.
This is the son of GENERAL JAY WEPORT, JAY WEPORT JR.
JAY WEPORT JR. IS 6ā4ä, and is a full half foot taller than SATAKE, the
tallest of the JUDO PLAYERS at 5ā8ä.
CAPTAIN CHARLES, a man with a trained eye sees the effectiveness of the
judo techniques, but being an equally good judge of character is able to
detect some ambivalence in the ranks of the
CADET
CAPTAIN CHARLES
Well men, what do you say.
The CADETS are well mannered, and not wishing to seem rude to
The Japanese guests stand silent.
CAPTAIN CHARLES
(To JAY JR.)
Come now JAY, you must have an opinion.
JAY JR.
(Reluctantly)
Well, these throws are impressive, but I donāt
think these fellows would be able to catch me
off balance.
(a beat)
(Chuckling)
Especially if I was allowed to punch.
(a beat)
Why, Iād just flatten the Jap. Err, the
little yellow fellow with just one swipe.
ITO
Why donāt you try?
Now, the mood on the wrestling mat seems to shift. There is
unease in the air. A lighthearted exhibition is about to get
serious.
The CADETS as well as ITO are stone faced and serious. Smiles however creep
across the faces of CAPTAIN CHARLES, as well as the other JUDO PLAYERS.
TOMITA
If there is no objection?
CAPTAIN CHARLES
I think itās a good idea.
CADET #1 begins to massage the shoulders of JAY JR.
JAY JR. starts rowing his arms, getting warmed up.
JAY JR
O.K., youāre sure, catches can rules?
TOMITA
Anything goes, only no biting or
eye gouging is disallowed.
JAY JR
You got it.
JAY JR. steps to meet ITO as MAEDA steps backward to rejoin his
The group of JUDO PLAYERS.
TOMITA
You must bow.
JAY JR
(Rolling his eyes)
Yes, Iāll bow.
TOMITA
Rei!
(a beat)
Hajime!
JAY JR. takes a low wrestlers stance, hands in front, curling into fists.
Moving left and right JAY JR edges toward ITO.
JAY JR. swings a powerful fight hook, ITO ducks below the blow attacking
JAY JRās extended leg. JAY JR. is brought down hard to
The mat. Quickly ITO grabs JAY JRās arm, sealing his legs around JAY JRās
shoulder. ITO clenches his thighs around JAY JRās arm, lifts his hips and
applies an arm bar.
JAY JR
O.K., O.K., please donāt break my arm.
ITO eases off the pressure.
The CADETS cannot believe their eyes. JAY JR gets up shaking his
head.
CADET #1
That boy was fast.
CADET #2
He sure made you look like the rain song.
JAY JR
I donāt know what happened, I thought I
Almost flattened him.
CADET #3
Let me try and wrestler with one of them
Captān.
CAPTAIN CHARLES
I think thatās enough for now. Theyāve
Proved that their style is worth looking into.
(a beat)
TOMITA sir, I would like to invite you and your
troupe to come to dinner at my residence.
TOMITA bows to CAPTAIN CHARLES. ITO and the JUDO PLAYERS bow
to the CADETS.
INT. CAPTAIN CHARLES RESIDENCE ö WEST POINT ARMY BASE ö NIGHT
CAPTAIN CHARLES and his wife ANGIE are entertaining TOMITA for a candle lit
dinner. A full figured Jamaican MAID dressed in white lace and an apron is
serving TOMITA, CAPTAIN CHARLES, and ANGIE.
TOMITA has had some wine and is following the MAID with his eyes.
CAPTAIN CHARLES
You seem to be interested in our POLLY.
TOMITA
POLLY? Oh, yes, sheās quite attractive.
We do not have people of such beautiful
Color in Japan.
CAPTAIN CHARLES
I suspect there is are a large variety of
Sights and sounds that are foreign to you
Here in the states. Why donāt you reconsider
My offer and stay for a while, teach my CADETS
Some of the fundamentals of judo?
TOMITA
I must get back to my family, I would like
To learn more about you and your culture.
(a beat)
I have wired professor KANO, and he has
given permission for any or all of our younger
students to stay if they are so inclined.
Their English is not the best, but they may
Take up your offer. I think they are somewhere
In town talking about this as we speak.
INT. IRISH PUB ö WEST POINT ö NEW YORK 1900 ö NIGHT
MAEDA, ONO, SATAKE, and ITO are enjoying several pints of beer
in a booth in a poorly lit bar. A phonograph plays ćCasey Jonesä
by Eddie Newton. Two local girls, a BLONDE and a REDHEAD are curiously
eyeing the JUDO PLAYERS.
SATAKE
I think I am going to go back to Japan.
This trip has been exciting, but Iām not
One for travel. I miss Japanese food,
Japanese drink, Japanese music.
ITO
(A little drunk)
(Noticing the women)
What about these American girls?
ONO
I think he misses his Japanese mother.
MAEDA
I think I will stay. I have always wanted
To see more of the world. This is just the
Start. If we go back to Japan now, who knows
When we will get this opportunity again?
A well dressed Asian man enters the bar. This is YAMAGUCHI, an entrepreneur
and business man, who has been searching for the JUDO PLAYERS ever since
they arrived in the US.
YAMAGUCHI steps to the bar, inquires with the BARTENDER who immediately
points to the booth of JUDO PLAYERS. Bowing to the BARTENDER, YAMAGUCHI
moves to the booth.
Although slightly dulled from their drink, the ever alert JUDO PLAYERS,
feel his arrival. They shift in their chairs, anticipation of the unknown
rises within each of them.
ITOāS face shows confusion, SATAKE, is on moved, MAEDA and ONO look toward
each other, wrinkling their eyebrows, unsure of what to expect.
YAMAGUCHI
Good evening, I am Mister YAMAGUCHI.
Are you perhaps the judo troupe recently
arrived from Japan?
MAEDA
That is correct, how can we help you?
YAMAGUCHI
I was thinking that I could help you.
That is if you are interested in parlaying
your fighting skills into fame and profit.
SATAKE
We came here to give an exhibition of judo, and
perhaps to teach these savages something about
Japan and our way of life.
YAMAGUCHI
Each man lives by his own decisions. One mans
work is another manās play. One manās desert is
another mans oasis. I am merely here to present
an opportunity.
MAEDA
Please forgive SATAKE son, he is perhaps the most
Traditional of our group. I am MITSUYO MAEDA,
this is ITO, ONO, and SATAKE.
(a beat)
Would you like to sit down.
YAMAGUCHI
Yes, thank you.
As none of the JUDO PLAYERS makes a move to make room for YAMAGUCHI, he
decides to pull up a chair.
ITO
Now what was this about fame and fortune?
DISSOLEVE TO:
ONO, MAEDA, and ITO on a buss for of vaudeville performs on their was to
the Catskills.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. 1900 CATSKILLS RESORT ö CROWDED STAGE THEATER ö NIGHT
4 men on stage doing a Vaudeville routine. This is the AVON COMEDY 4 a
famous Vaudeville act of the early 1900ās.
MAEDA, ONO, sitting in the mezzanine surrounded by a large
audience, watching the crowd as much as the stage show.
ONO
(Confused)
Tell me what we are doing here again?
MAEDA
(Enjoying himself)
We are taking in the atmosphere. This
is exciting, this is America.
ONO
I canāt understand one single word.
CUT AWAY: Crowd laughing.
ONO
(Checking his watch)
Arenāt you and ITO set to perform in a few minutes.
MEADA
We have a few minutes, but might as well
go back stage and get ready.
MAEDA and ONO, stand up as the show is going on, making their way back
stage.
INT. 1900 CATSKILLS RESORT ö THEATER DRESSING ROOM ö NIGHT
We here the moans of a couple having sex. ITO has his pants around his
ankles, having sex with a chorus dancer MERIDETH. MERIDETH is half dressed
as well, legs around ITO they are copulating on the make up table, her back
to the mirror.
MERIDETH
Oh, ITO, ITO.
ITO moans his climax. We hear a knock on the door.
INT. CATSKILLS RESORT ö OUTSIDE DRESSING ROOM DOOR ö CONTINUOUS
ITO(O.S.)
Just a moment please.
MAEDA smiles at ONO, who shakes his head.
ONO
I think ITO is doing well, taking in
The American atmosphere.
MAEDA
Agreed. You would do well to follow his lead.
What happened to your Īmight as well danceā
attitude?
ITO opens the door, MERIDETH slips out, pausing for a flirtatious moment,
noticing MAEDA and ONO.
MAEDA
Were you getting ready for our exhibition?
ITO
(Surprised)
Didnāt YAMAGUCHI tell you?
MAEDA
Tell me what?
ITO
It is not an exhibition.
MAEDA
No? You mean I get to beat you for real?
No. Better, you get to fight a famous
Wrestler from Brooklyn, his name is
BUTCHERBOY.
ONO
Weāve been looking for YAMAGUCHI, some
Manager he is, always ·
ITO
Relax ONO son, he has done well by us
So far, can you really complain? Would
You rather be training like an animal
At the Kodokan with sensei?
(a beat)
A quick knock on the door is followed by YAMAGUCHI stepping into the room.
He is accompanied by a beautiful dark skinned girl in her mid twenties.
MAEDA and ITOāS eyes light up as they are captures by her sexuality. This
is MATA HARI a European exotic dancer, visiting the states.
YAMAGUCHI
(To MAEDA and ONO)
Iāve been looking for you 2.
(half beat)
Anyway, you are here now. Did ITO
Tell you the good news. Oh, excuse me
(a beat)
this is MATA HARI, she is visiting from
Paris, and wanted to meet the Japanese fighters.
MATA HARI(Sensuous French accent)
(Offering her hand)
Bon jour.
The JUDO PLAYER bow, MAEDA as he is closest, takes her hand and kisses it
as he is bowing.
MAEDA
En chante.
MATA HARI
Poly vous Frances?
MAEDA
Sorry no, but I would love to learn.
MATA HARI
I think that can be arranged.
YAMAGUCHI
I new you would all get along.
(a beat)
Now Mitsuyo are you going to be able
To defeat this wrestler, Iād advised
Some people to put some money on you.
MEADA
(Looking at MATA HARI)
I will not disappoint you.
INT. CATSKILLS RESORT ö CROWDED STADIUM THEATER ö NIGHT
ANNONCER
Ladies and gentlemen, the Catskill Grand
is proud to present a catch can match
between the East coast champion and the far
East Champion, itās East meet West. Introducing in the corner to my right
our own BUTCHERBOY!
Applause and whistles from the crowd. BUTCHERBOY is wearing a
black leotard, he has a goatee, is 6ā4ä, menacing looking.
ANNONCER(CONTāD)
And in the corner to my left, in the white uniform Mitsuyo MEADA.
Applause mixed with cat calls and boos. MAEDA is unfazed.
CUT AWAY:
ITO sits next to MATA HARI, and YAMAGUCHI in the audience.
ONO is in MAEDAāS corner.
ANNONCER(CONTāD)
Scheduled for 3 rounds, no holds barred, catch can the referee for the
match, our own DUTCH
GENTRY.
DUTCH GENTRY enters the ring to applause.
CUT AWAY: All manner of men and women drinking eating popcorn
Enjoying the spectacle.
3 SHOT: MAEDA, BUTCHERBOY, DUTCH GENTRY middle of ring.
DUTCH GENTRY
You boys no the rules, catch can.
MAEDA, BUTCHERBOY nod their heads.
DUTCH GENTRY(CONTāD)
Back to your corners, when the bell rings
come out fighting.
The bell rings. MAEDA steps out cautiously, BUTCHERBOY charges him. MAEDA
side steps the charging wrestler, BUTCHERBOY runs into the ropes, shrugs it
off. BUTCHERBOY turns and MAEDA is on him, taking his arm and throwing him
over his shoulder. Instead of jumping into mat work right away MAEDA lets
BUTCHERBOY get up for some more throws. MAEDA keeps an eye on the crowd. He
has not forgotten that MATA HARI is in the audience, probably sitting with
ITO his rival. BUTCHERBOY cannot seem to get a grip on the slippery MAEDA.
MAEDA throws BUTCHERBOY repeatedly until the round ends.
ITO
(To MATA HARI)
How much longer will you stay in
The states?
MATA HARI politely ignores ITOāS advances.
The bell rings for the second round. MAEDA, a bit more confident
runs BUTCHERBOY through his repertoire of throws and decides to
end the contest. After another spectacular body slam of the larger
BUTCHERBOY over his shoulder MAEDA works into an arm bar.
BUTCHERBOY is forced to slap the mat, DUTCH GENTRY stops the match. MAEDA
is declared the winner.
INT. FINE DINING RESTAURANT GRAND CATSKILL RESPORT ö NIGHT
MAEDA, sitting with YAMAGUCHI, ONO and MATA HARI.
YAMAGUCHI
After your performance tonight I wonder
If we can get anyone to go up against you.
MAEDA
ONO and ITO I am sure are willing to fight
Any and all challengers.
YAMAGUCHI
Maybe so.
(a beat)
I have to tell you something. After the
fight I was approached by an European
agent.
(a beat)
He wants to book you Europe.
MAEDA is excited by the prospect. He looks to MATA HARI.
MAEDA
What do you think, do you think I should
go to Europe?
MATA HARI
Yes, go to Europe, I can show you around
Pari.
MAEDA
What do you think ONO son?
ONO
I think you always wanted to travel
so you know you should go.
MAEDA
Let me sleep on it, Iāll give you an
answer in the morning.
YAMAGUCHI
Fair enough. It was a great fight tonight.
A young lady and her girlfriend come up to ask MAEDA for an
autograph.
INT. GRAND HOTEL SUITE ö CATSKILL RESORT ö NIGHT
MAEDA is at a desk writing a letter to his family.
He has decided to go to Europe.
MATA HARI stands in the doorway to the bedroom pearls around her neck,
wearing a dark negligee.
MATA HARI
Mitsuyo, what are you doing?
MATA HARI crosses to MAEDA.
MAEDA in a Zen trance presses a solid block of ink into
A small tray collecting the ink.
CLOSE UP: MAEDA with writing brush continues his letter.
MATA HARIāS hand enters the frame. MATA HARI traces her
Finger over the Japanese script he has written.
MATA HARI
Itās beautiful.
MAEDA
Be careful, it takes time to dry.
(a beat)
MAEDA removes a leaf of paper. MAEDA takes MATA HARIāS wrist, placing her
fingers properly on the brush. MAEDA, with her hand in his paints her name
in Japanese characters.
MATA HARI
What does it say?
MAEDA
Ma-ta Ha-ri
Hurry into stillness
MATA HARI moves closer to MAEDA, their tender embrace becomes
Violently passionate, spilling the ink over her name.
EXT. OCEANLINER - DAY
Distinguished on river boat.
Water of the Atlantic ocean dissolves into Thames river.
EXT. THAMES RIVER BANK ö LONDON, ENGLAND 1907 ö DAY
MAEDA and MATA HARI are in the middle of a crowd watching a Oxford vs.
Cambridge crew race.
C.U. MATA HARI. She looks around at all the white faces,
Turns to MAEDA.
MATA HARI
Donāt you feel uncomfortable being the
only Oriental person here?
MAEDA
Why, do you feel different?
MATA HARI
Yes, I think I feel more comfortable in
France.
MAEDA
When I look through my eyes I feel like
I am seeing all that the other people see.
I donāt feel that they are seeing me differently.
(a beat)
When I see another Oriental man, which I
do on occasion. Then I think briefly to myself.
ĪThat man looks different, that man looks out of
placeā. And then I think, gee, I must look just like him, then I do start
to feel a bit self conscious.
MATA HARI
It doesnāt take another dark skinned person for
Me to feel that way. Just when I look at all these white faces, I know I am
not one of them.
Excellence is shot down by mediocrity; doing better
than others evokes jealousy; difference is forced
into conformity.
MAEDA
The is a Japanese proverb the one that sticks
Out gets noticed. A spiritually aware person sees unity in all people. Who
sees variety and not the
unity wonders on from death to death.
MATA HARI
Another proverb?
MAEDA
Yes, from the Indian culture.
(a beat)
I am supposed to meet my new Manager
Later this afternoon. There is a
clinic I am supposed to hold.
MATA HARI
I will go with you, but I would like to return
To France within the few days.
EXT. 3 STAR ENGLISH HOTEL ö LONDON ö DAY
ESTABLISHING SHOT: MEADA and MATA HARI walk into hotel.
INT. STAR ENGLISH HOTEL LOBBY ö LONDON ö DAY
APOLLO, a man in a rumpled suit waits in the lobby. When MAEDA
Enters, APOLLO recognizes him immediately. APOLLO puts down the
Paper he was reading, and apporoaches MAEDA.
APOLLO
Hello, you must by MITSUO MAEDA.
I am APOLLO DEARBORN. Iām glad you
Could make it.
(a beat)
APOLLO looks MATA HARI up and down.
APOLLO(CONTāD)
Are you Mr. MAEDA?
MAEDA
Yes, pleased to meet you, this is my
Traveling compainion MATA HARI.
APOLLO
That is a beautiful name, for a beautiful
Women. I wish my traveling companion was so
Radiant. I have just my incompetent brother in
Law, who want to break into the promotion game.
He is forever getting lost.
APOLLOW looks around for his brother.
APOLLO(CONTāD)
Weāll Iāve booked you into this hotel.
(a beat)
One room. One bed, if thatās OK?
MATA HARI
(Moving close to MAEDA)
That is fine, we are very close traveling
Companions.
APOLLO
I can see that, well, great.
(a beat)
Can I meet me at the boxing gym tomorrow
Afternoon? Then we will go over to
the clinic?
MAEDA
Yes, that sound good, what time do
we have to be there?
APOLLO
The clinic starts a 5.
MAEDA
I would like to be at the gym at 2.
Can you proved some training partners
For me?
APOLLO
Not a problem, I will have some people there
for you.
MAEDA
Looking forward to making some money here
in England.
APOLLO smiles uncomfortably, backs away and makes a hasty retreat.
MATA HARI
Are all fight promoters like that?
MAEDA
Where there is a sea there are pirates.
(a beat)
I have had the fortune of meeting just a few
So far, but I think men who are attracted to
Similar professions are going to be similar
in many ways. Just as I have much in common
with men who enjoy fighting for a living.
MATA HARI leans close to him. Whispers in his ear.
MATA HARI
Lets go up to the room.
CUT TO: ENGLISH BOXING GYM ö DAY ö
MAEDA is training with RAUEL, one of APOLLOāS fighters. The man and MAEDA
are trading throws.
APOLLO appears at ringside.
APOLLO
How are you feeling today MITSUYO?
MAEDA
Well, but a bit distracted.
APOLLO
Why is that?
MAEDA
MATA HARI wants to go back to France.
I couldnāt convince her otherwise.
APOLLO
Weāll we have some clincs and fights here,
Europe is just a jump away, youāll be able
To visit her soon enough.
(a beat)
How has RAUEL been working out?
MAEDA
Just fine. He seems tough enough.
(a beat)
MAEDA climbs through the ropes, starts walking with APOLLO.
MAEDA(CONTāD)
So, I been trying to find out what it means
To have a clinic here in England. If what
RAUEL says is true, it sounds as though a
Clinic is a no holds bars fight to any challenger.
APOLLO
That just about sums it up.
MAEDA
(Laughing to himself)
I thought I was to teach my brand of judo
to some of your eager English students.
APOLLO
They will all want to learn from you as soon
As they see your style demonstrated.
MAEDA
OK, as long as I am able to show them what
Japanese fighting is about.
APOLLO walks MAEDA to the entrance to the gym. LARRY, APOLLOāS
Brother in law is selling tickets to a line of men entering the
Gym.
MAEDA is briefly stunned when he sees wads of cash accumulating in the safe
box under LARRYāS hands.
MAEDA
How were you able to advertise this clinic
So quickly?
APOLLO
Weāve had posters up for over a week. It
Is after all what I do. We have a purse for
200 pounds to anyone who can defeat you.
(a beat)
Your reputation proceeds you MITSUO.
APOLLO checking his wrist sees that is 5 oāclock. Mostly men
But a few women are taking seats that have been set up around the ring.
APOLLO
Are you ready?
MAEDA
I think so.
APOLLO
Good, lets go to the ring.
(To Larry)
How did we do?
LARRY
Great Gov.
Men still take their seats as APOLLO lead MAEDA BACK to the ring. APOLLO
holds the ropes as MAEDA enters the ring.
APOLLO
(Holding up his heads)
Settle down, settle down.
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our special guest, all the way from
Japan, by
Way of the United States, Mitsuyo MAEDA.
Mix of applause.
AD LIB: AUDIENCE getting excited.
APOLLO
Now, none of you have seen our guest, but
His fighting reputation from across the
Pond procedes him. We are offereing 300
Quid to anyone in the audience who defeat
Him by way of submission or knock out.
One brash brawler MIKE stands up.
MIKE
Iāll take that offer.
MIKE unbuttons his shirt. MAEDA warming up in a corner takes no notice of
his challenger. MIKE is well over 6 feet, with a barrel chest, late 20ās.
MIKE makes his way to the ring. APOLLO
Holds the ropes for MIKE.
APOLLO
(To crowd)
1 round, 4 minutes.
(a beat)
(To MIKE)
What is your name son?
MIKE
Iām MIKE ABIGNAIL, from Liverpool.
AD LIB: Audience applause shouts, and cheers.
APOLLO
OK Mike from Liverpool, you ready?
MIKE nods.
APOLLO
Are you ready MAEDA?
MAEDA nods.
APOLLO
Lets get it on!!
MAEDA bows from his corner, MIKE, give a pick nod, and lumbers
Toward MAEDA. MAEDA, constantly checking the crown thinking about the best
way to entertain closes the gap on MIKE. MIKE
Swings at MAEDA, who deftly ducks the blows. MAEDA double legs
MIKE to the ground. MIKE a little dumbfounded and incredulous at
MAEDAāS speed gets up as quick as he can. MAEDA steps in for a shoulder
throw, tossing the big man again on his back. A moment after MIKE gets up,
MAEDA grabs his arm, fitting in for TAI OTOSHI, body drop. This is all MIKE
can stand, he sits up puts
his arms outstretched, searching for APOLLO.
MIKE
I give, I give.
MAEDA stops his advance. APOLLO helps mike to his feet.
AD LIB: Audience jeers for MIKE, cheers for MAEDA.
As MIKE is leaving the ring, a number of MEN in the audience stand up and
request a fight from MAEDA.
START MONTAGE:
MAEDA like a whirlwind, throws opponents.
APOLLO smiles as he watches the action.
MAEDA teaches judo classes to students.
LARRY counts the money, hand out tickets.
END MONTAGE:
INT. FINE DINNING RESTAURANT ö LONDON ENGLAND ö NIGHT
MAEDA, APOLLO, and MATA HARI are enjoying champagne.
APOLLO
(Full of himself)
What a week we have had.
(a beat)
We have a fight in Glasgow next week
With Black man boxer. It will be our
Biggest purse to date.
MATA HARI
I happy for you Mitsuyo, but I have
Decided to go back to France in a
Few days.
APOLLO is worried about loosing his cash cow to MATA HARI.
APOLLO
Come now Misses, a man must make a living.
Who is going to buy you all your diamonds
If you go back to France?
MATA HARI
Iāll do OK for myself, just you worry
About yourself. I wasnāt talking to you
Anyway.
MAEDA
Now, please donāt fight over me. I have
A mission here in Europe, I am bringing
Martial arts to these people. Perhaps we
Should have some time apart for a little while.
(a beat)
I will face this Black man boxer, then
Perhaps see some of the mainland.
EXT. ENGLAND RAIL TRAIN STATION ö DAY
MATA HARI walks arm in arm with MAEDA. Behind them are 2 PORTERS
carrying their bags, PORTER #1 checks the number of the train cars. APOLLO
lags behind the PORTERS .
MATA HARI
I am thinking of what you said to me the
first time we met in the Catskills.
(a beat)
How did you put it?
(half beat)
MAEDA
From the 1st meeting the separation begins?
MATA HARI stoically fights back her tears.
PORTER #1 stops at the entrance to car #110.
PORTER #1
I believe itās this carriage Miss.
MAEDA and MATA HARI stop, look back to PORTER #1.
PORTER #1(CONTāD)
Shall I bring up the luggage?
MATA HARI nods her head to PORTER #1.
MATA HARI
(To MEADA)
I guess this is good bye
MAEDA
Can not we say oeuvre?
MATA HARI
We can say that, but will we meet again?
MAEDA
I will be in Europe very soon.
(a beat)
But I cannot ask you to wait for me.
MAEDA and MATA HARI embrace as the whistle of the train blows.
MATA HARI steps up on the stairs leading to her train car.
PORTER #1 halts on the stairs next to MATA HARI.
PORTER #1
Itās seat 110-03 Misses.
(a beat)
Your luggage is right above the seat.
(a beat)
APOLLO hands PORTER #1 an English bank note.
PORTER #1
Thank you Governor.
(several beats)
Have a nice trip misses.
PORTER #1 jumps down from the stairs, smiles to MAEDA, blank stare to
APOLLO, nods to PORTER #2, then moves off camera.
The train shutters, then starts to move. MATA HARI holds on to the sides or
the entrance with both hands as the train moves her away from MAEDA.
After a few moments APOLLO leans into MAEDAāS ear.
APOLLO
Iāve got a quote for you.
Love makes time pass. Time makes love pass.
MAEDA tilts his head, looks sideways at APOLLO, but knows he has
spoken the truth.
APOLLO
(To PORTER #2)
OK laddie, where is the train to Scotland?
EXT. GLASGOW RAILWAY STATION ö EST. SHOT ö DAY
SPINNING NEWSPAPER HEADLINE:
JAPANESE FIGHTER IN TOWN FOR BIG MATCH.
INT. GLASGOW WRESTLING ARENA ö SCOTLAND ö DAY
MAEDA is the corner of the ring in the middle of a packed auditorium.
Opposite MAEDA is a extremely fit, 180 lb black man
This is BRANDON, a wrestling champion. BRANDON is assessing MAEDA,
Who appears harmless, thick, but still diminutive in his short
Sleeve judo uniform.
The ANNONCER steps to the center.
ANNONCER
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Glasgow
Arena. We have MITSUYO MAEDS from Japan, here
To match skill with our own Fabulous BRANDON.
AD LIB: Crowd hoots and hollers, cheers and jeers.
ANNONCER
The REFEREE for the fight is BUCK HENRY
REFEREE enters the ring. REFEREE stands in the center of the ring.
REFEREE
(To MAEDA)
You ready?
MAEDA bows.
REFEREE
(To BRANDON)
Are you ready.
BRANDON nods his head. REFEREE stabs a finger to the TIME KEEPER.
The bell rings, MAEDA and BRANDON come out fighting.
BRANDON shuffles to the center of the ring, weary of MAEDAāS speed. MAEDA
casually meets BRANDON in the center. BRANDON makes the first move reaching
for MAEDA. MAEDA takes his outstretched arm and fits in for a one armed
shoulder throw, BRANDON goes over easy, the surprise that washes across all
the others fighters the moment they tangle with MAEDA appears as an
expression across BRANDONāS face.
BRANDON tries a successful double leg take down, ending up in MAEDAāS
guard(MAEDA on his back with BRANDON between his legs). The crowd sees this
as an advantage to BRANDON, but in reality it is a place from which MAEDA
likes to work, where he can through a variety of arm bars and chokes, both
of which he traps BRANDON with. Knowing he has the skills to immobilize
BRANDON, MAEDA plays for the crowd, letting BRANDON go, and switching
techniques, letting BRANDON up, before putting him away with a solid
triangle. Choke.
BRANDON taps out, the REFERREE holds MAEDA'S hand
APOLLO stands at ring side applauding with the crowd.
APOLLO feels the presence of 2 large MEN standing by his shoulder.
APOLLO turns to stare into the chest of PETERSON, a solidly built,
bullnecked 240 lb ex-convict with a mean streak written on his face. Next
to PETERSON is his manager and local mob boss FRANKIE MONIOR.
FRANKIE
Youāre APOLLO yes?
APOLLO
(Bravely)
Thatās right.
FRANKIE
Iām FRANK MONIOR. You can call me FRANKIE.
APOLLO
OK.
(a beat)
FRANKIE, what can I do you for you?
FRANKIE
I wants to arrange a fight between your yellow man MEADA,
And My top wrester PETERSON right here.
APOLLO
Funny that you call MAEDA yellow, never thought of
That before, heās anything but.
APOLLO eyes PETERSON.
By this time MAEDA has made his way down from the ring. Followed by fans
MAEDA and comes to stand next to APOLLO.
FRANKIE
We offer 5,000 pounds to the winner of a MAEDA PETERSON brawl.
It will be an anything goes fight.
APOLLO
Anything goes, not catch can?
FRANKIE
You heard me, groin grabs, eye gouging, no rules.
PETERSON smiles down to MAEDA. MAEDAāS face remains impassive.
APOLLO
Well I donāt think I want to subject my fighter to such a challenge.
FRANKIE
I though this bloke represented all of Japan, are you
Telling me all of Japan is truly yellow?
A small crowd of fans has gathered around MAEDA, and are now interested in
the confrontation.
AD LIB: Crowd
ćHave some respect, laugh at the comment, fight him, heāll be killed.ä
APOLLO stats to object again and is interrupted by MAEDA.
MAEDA
I will agree to your contest, but after, when your fighter
Is humiliated, you must agree to take out an add in the
Newspaper apologizing to me and to Japan.
FRANKIE
If you can beat PETERSON here, Iāll do what ever you want.
MAEDA
(To APOLLO)
Draw up a contract.
EXT. GLASGOW ARENA ö SCOTLAND ö NIGHT
Fans of all ages mill around the arena. Vendors sell posters
Advertising the fight. Beer and pretzel carts dot the grounds.
AD LIB: voices in the crowd:
This should be a good one, I hope he humiliates FRANKIE the FELON,
Heās been running crooked with this town for 2 long.
MAEDA and APOLLO slip into the back entrance of the arena
Unnoticed.
APOLLO
I know you have been training for a long time,
but donāt you think This no rules contest is going to be different?
INT. GLASGOW ARENA ö BACK ROOMS ö SCOTLAND ö CONTINUOUS
MAEDA
I cannot turn down any fight.
(a beat)
It is the honor of Japan that I represent. Also when I defeat
Him I will prove that judo jujitsu style can beat any
Type of attact from any opponent.
(a beat)
Then there is also the purse, which will give me enough to
Go to the mainland.
APOLLO
I just donāt want to see you killed, or worse.
MAEDA
Worse than killed?
APOLLO
Killed, crippled, none of it would be too good.
In the training room MAEDA changes into his traditional short
Sleeve judo gi.
INT. PETERSON TRAINING ROOM öGLASGOW AREANA ö CONINUOUS
PETERSON is having his back massaged by a TRAINER. FRANKIE
Is holding court, surrounded by 5 violent looking UGLY MEN in
suits and overcoats.
FRANKIE
I hope you all put your money on PETEY. Heās gonna
Make that little Jap look like scrambled eggs.
UGLY MAN #1
If he doesnāt thereās gonna be some more blood
Shed than just in the ring, thatās for sure.
AD LIB: UGLY MEN agreeing.
UGLY MAN #2
I havenāt see this MAEDA before, but I heard that he
Laid all his opponents to waste in London town.
UGLY MAN #3
Did you see how small he was.
UGLY MAN #2
I got a good look at him sure. Iām just saying
There is more than size to figure, PETEY, got
Great skills and experience, not to mention
A mean streak a mile wide.
PETESON smiles a gap toothed grin.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. GLASGOW ARENA ö SCOTLAND ö NIGHT
Unruly rabble is anticipating the fight, drinking, swearing.
Some tussles of FANS occur, the few SECURIY GUARDS employed
by the management of the Glasgow Arena have their hands full.
PETERSON, makes his way to the ring. Fans throw some food
Some rotten fruit toward PETERSON, which is deflected by
His small entourage.
ANNONCER(O.C.)
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the · Glasgow arena.
Now, please donāt throw things at our competitors
(a beat)
Welcome to the · Glasgow arena.
Introducing our local favorite, Pounder PETERSON.
PETERSON makes his way through the ropes
AD LIB: CROWD cheers, jeers.
MAEDA makes his way to the ring. He is with only his manager.
APOLLO is weary for any stray fruit thrown toward MAEDA
But the crowd is surprisingly respectful of MAEDA.
ANNONCER(CONTāD/O.C.)
Here come the fabulous MAEDA, undefeated
Judo man from Japan.
(a beat)
Referee for the fight BUCK HENRY.
REFEREE
You guys know the rules.
(a beat)
(looking to the crowd)
There are no rules.
REFEREE looks to MAEDA.
REFEREE
You ready?
MAEDA bows.
REFEREE looks to PETERSON.
REFEREE
You ready?
PETERSON grunts as he steps forward.
REFEREE
Have at one another.
The REFEREE hurriedly climbs out of the ring as the fighters
Approach one another.
PETERSON wastes no time in sizing up MAEDA, he has only one intention, and
that is to crush him.
PETERSON, with shoulders hunched crossed the ring to meet MAEDA.
MAEDA cautious, sizes up PETERSON, looking for any possible
weaknesses in balance. PETERSON takes a swing at MAEDAāS head. MAEDA ducks
the powerful blow and scissors PETERSONāS legs for a take down. PETERSON
for a big man is surprisingly agile on the ground as well as on his feet.
The crowd stands as the fighters
wrestle for position on the matt. PETERSON gets a hand around MAEDAāS
throat. A grin passes across PETERSONāS face. Getting to his knees and then
his feet, PETERSON still with MAEDāS neck in a vice grip lifts MAEDA off
his feet. MAEDA is running out of air. PETERSON cocks his head back, ready
to head butt MAEDA. PETERSON pulls MAEDA toward him as he brings his head
down toward MAEDAāS forehead. MAEDA, able to anticipate the head butt is
able to get an elbow up. The speed of PETERSONāS head and face smashing
into MAEDAāS cocked elbow brakes PETERSONāS nose. PETERSON lets out a howl,
as he releases MAEDAāS neck. Not wasting anytime, MAEDA grabs the back of
PETERSONāS head and smashes his face into MAEDAāS knee. PETERSON bounces
off MAEDAāS knee, but is still conscious.
MAEDA quickly grabs hold of PETERSONāS ankles, flipping PETERSON on his
back. MAEDA climbs up PETERSONāS body, grabs his shoulder to put on an arm
bar. PETERSON can not stand the pain and screams out.
PETERSON
I give I give.
MAEDA releases PETERSON. PETERSON face is awash with blood. MAEDA stands
raises his hands and bows to the screaming crowd.
The REFEREE jumps in the ring to raise MAEDAāS hand. PETERSON slowly gets
to all fours and slinks off the matt to the embarrassed and disappointed
FRANKIE.
MAEDA makes his way off the mat exhausted.
APOLLO puts his arms around MAEDA.
APOLLO
That was fantastic. A little violent for you
I thought, but I guess you did what you had to do.
MAEDA
He was about to head butt. He was a dirty fighter
Iād like to get out of this town.
APOLLO
Fortunately we had someone else hold the money, so
I know have it here with me, all 5000 pounds.
MAEDA nods his head.
MAEDA
Please take me back to the hotel, I want to
See MATA HARI.
A worried expression crossed APOLLOāS face, as MAEDA should
Know MATA HARI had left for the mainland several days earlier.
INT. GLASGOW SCOTLAND ö MAEDAāS HOTEL ROOM ö NIGHT
APOLLO sits on a chair facing MAEDA who lays on his bed
With an ice bag on his face.
MAEDA
I didnāt enjoy lowering myself to the level
Of that brute.
APOLLO
Like you said, you did what you had to do.
MAEDA nod his head.
APOLLO(CONTāD)
I do have to some good news that should make
You happy.
MAEDAāS eyes widen slightly.
APOLLO(CONTāD)
I have signed up 15 people to join you late
Afternoon for a clinic on Judo. Not the boxing
And no holds barred combat you exercised in the
Ring, but judo without strikes or kicks.
There is a knock on the door.
APOLLO
Should I answer it?
(a beat)
It could be FRANKIE with some
Thugs coming to rob us.
MAEDA
(Raising his voice)
Who is it?
VOICE(O.C.)
I am sorry to bother you sir, but I heard
Word that you were giving a clinic of
Your fighting style tomorrow.
(a beat)
I wanted to see if it was possible to attend.
APOLLO
Yes, itās OK, just come to Bleekers gym tomorrow
At 2 oāclock sharp. The fee is 5 pounds.
VOICE(O.C.)
Thank you sir, Iāll be there.
APOLLO
See, you have many fans here eager to
Here and see your lecture on martial arts.
MAEDA nods his head, closes his eyes peacefully and falls asleep.
INT. GLASGOW ö BLEEKER GYM ö DAY
MAEDA in a clean white judo uniform stands before a crowd of 25 MEN
varying in age from 15 to 45. All appear to be in good shape, wearing a
mlange of work out attire appropriate for wrestling.
All are wide eyed and eager to learn.
MAEDA
Please excuse my poor English.
YOUNG MAN #1
Owe, thatās cause you learned from them Yanks.
Spend some time in Britain and we can learn you
The queens tongue.
MAEDA
Maybe so.
(a beat)
Thank you once again for coming.
Iād like to teach you some of the basics
Of judo, so when I go you will be able
To practice on your own.
(a beat)
First you all must learn how to fall
to protect yourselves.
START MONTAGE:
JUDO THROWS
JUDO FALLS
MATT WORK
FREE FIGHTING
END MONTAGE:
MAEDA stands off to the side of the mat next to APOLLO.
APOLLO
You have a real nack for teaching.
MAEDA
Teaching is learning.
The better the teacher the less there are needed.
APOLLO
(Reluctantly)
As you wished I booked you on a boat to the mainland.
MAEEDA
Thank you. Are you coming?
APOLLO
No, Iāll accompany you back to London, but
That is as far as Iāll go. There are some other
Fighters that I have neglected, and I think you
Will do just fine in Europe, your reputation will
no doubt get you into many places.
A YOUNG MAN student bows, and steps off the mat to ask MAEDA a
Question.
YOUNG MAN #1
Excuse me, MAEDA sensei.
MAEDA nods.
YOUNG MAN #1(CONTāD)
Can I ask you assistance on this one
Move?
MAEDA happily agrees. Walks with YOUNG MAN #1 to the matt.
MAEDA bows and steps onto the mat.
WHIPE TO:
EXT. FERRY FROM ENGLAND TO MAINLAND ö DAY
MAEDA, in a suit, top hat and cane walks down ramp to the country of
Belgium. Followed behind him is a PORTER carrying his 2 large
Suitcases.
A group of RICKSHAW drivers looking for riders to take into town are
crowded around the PASSANGERS as they come off the ramp.
NICKOLOS, a THIN BOY, of 12 notices MAEDA and approaches him.
NICKOLOS
Help you with you bags sir?
(a beat)
Do you require a lift to Brussels?
MAEDA
Will you take English pound notes?
NICKOLOS
No, sir. But I can take you to a hotel
that will change your money?
MAEDA
How much will it cost?
NICKOLOS
The same as the other drivers.
MAEDA
You havenāt answered my question.
NICKOLOS
It will be 4 francs sir.
MAEDA, not knowing anything about European money smiles
Pretends that he does. Hands the PORTER by his side a
Pound sterling.
MAEDA
(To PORTER)
Thank you.
MAEDA turns to NICKOLOS.
MAEDA
You wouldnāt happen to have a brother in
England would you?
NICKOLOS
No sir, never been there, parents lived here
My whole life.
MAEDA tilts his head. As NICKOLOS puts MAEDAāS bags
in the back of the cycle carriage.
MAEDA
OK, lets go.
MAEDA climbs aboard the cycle carriage.
EXT. EST. CITY OF BRUSSELS ö BELGIUM ö DAY
EXT. EST. SHERMAN HOTEL ö BURSSELS - CONTINUOUS
MAEDA is in the back of a cycle carriage driven by NICKOLOS.
The carriage pulls up to a 3 story hotel on a cobblestone street.
NICKOLOS jumps off the cycle carriage, runs around to open the door
For MAEDA. The DOORMAN of the hotel comes to greet the
DOORMAN
Checking in sir?
MAEDA
Yes, my bags are in the carriage
DOORMAN
Very good sir.
The DOORMAN hurries around MAEDA to open the door for him.
INT. SHERMAN HOTEL ö BURSSELS - CONTINUOUS
As MAEDA enters the hotel a BELL HOP nods to him, tipping his hat in a
gesture of respect and passes outside. MAEDA seems to notice that there is
another uncanny resemblance between the BELL HOP and the other porter who
had helped MAEDA and Mata HARI get on their trains in London.
EXT. SHERMAN HOTEL ö BURSSELS - CONTINUOUS
The BELL HOP retrieves MAEDAāS bags from the back of
NICKOLOSā cycle. NICKOLOS and the BELL HOP exchange looks, nod to each
other.
MAEDA steps outside, a quizzical look on his face as he examines
NICKOLOS and the BELL HOP with his eyes. The BELL HOP, MAEDAāS
Bags in hand passes close to MAEDA on his way back into the hotel.
MAEDA
(To BELL HOP)
Do you have a brother in England?
BELL HOP
No parlavous ingles.
MAEDA looks to NICKOLOS, NICKOLOS shrugs his shoulders.
MAEDA
Just a moment and Iāll get you your money.
NICKOLOS
No hurry sir.
MAEDA turns back to the hotel.
INT. SHERMAN HOTEL ö BURSSELS - CONTINUOUS
MAEDA enters the lobby of an well maintained 3 star Belgium hotel.
approaches the front desk.
DESK ATTENDANT
Checking in sir?
MAEDA nods his head, still lost in thought.
The BELL HOP approaches the desk with MAEDāS bags
DESK ATTENDANT
How long do you plan to stay?
MAEDA
Not quite sure, at least a few days.
(a beat)
Have you a pub near by?
DESK ATTENDANT
A drinking establishment?
MAEDA
Yes.
DESK ATTENDANT
Yes sir, just around the corner.
MAEDA
Could you have my bags brought up to the room?
Iām not ready to go up just yet.
DESK ATTENDANT
No problem.
MAEDA
Can you change some money in to Belgium Francs?
MAEDA takes out his bill fold.
EXT. BRUSSELS SIDE STREET öBRUSSLES PUB ö BELGIUM - DAY
MAEDA sits by himself outside at quaint sidewalk caf, just off a main
street in downtown Brussels. MAEDA people watches, while he enjoys a pint
of dark beer.
Fashionable Brussels men and women stroll along the boulevard,
shopping, and conversing in French.
An older MAN, JEAN PAUL in his late 50ās dressed in a casual suit
approaches MAEDA. MAEDA feels the JEAN PAULāS presence, but also divines
there is no threat and casually turns to greet JEAN PAUL.
MAEDA
Hello.
JEAN PAUL(French Accent)
Hello.
(a beat)
Might I inquire, are you the wrestler
MAEDA, who was just recently in Scotland?
JEAN PAUL
(Excited)
I knew it was you.
(a beat)
My name is JEAN PAUL, I happened to be
in Glasgow last week and caught your destruction
of that brawler Peterson.
(a beat)
May I join you?
MAEDA nods.
JEAN PAUL
What are you doing in Belgium?
MAEDA
I am on my way to France but I thought I
Would stop here for a few days, I have never
Been to Europe before, and everyplace in interesting.
JEAN PAUL
Oh, on your way to France for the weapons prize fight.
MAEDA
I beg your pardon?
JEAN PAUL
Have you not heard of the
Armes de la concurrence du monde?
MAEDA
No, what is this?
JEAN PAUL
Well, this is the second year, and it should
Be pretty fantastic. Only the toughest men
Brave the cercle d'anneau. 2 at a time face
Each other, the only weapons barred are thouse
That are deemed deadly by having points or sharp
Edges.
MAEDA
Does anyone enter without a weapon?
JEAN PAUL
There were 2 last year.
(a beat)
They did not do so well.
(a beat)
The prize is 15,000 French Francs.
MAEDA
What is the date?
JEAN PAUL
I believe today is the 15th.
MAEDA
The date of the, what did you call it?
JEAN PAUL
Armes de la concurrence du monde?
MAEDA
Yes.
JEAN PAUL
It is next week.
(a beat)
That is why I was sure you were on your way there.
(a beat)
I have a good friend who owns an athletic club
perhaps you can give a demonstration of your
techniques while you are here.
MAEDA
Why not, after all that is my mission in the west.
JEAN PAUL
He would be very excited, let me speak to him
and if I give you the address do you think you
can make it there this evening?
MAEDA
I donāt see why not.
INT. RUN DOWN BRUSSELS GYM ö NIGHT
Some BOXERS are sparing in the ring, other are working on bags.
WRESTLERS are working out on wrestling on mats.
JEAN PAUL and the owner of the gym WALDEN are watching
The PATRONS exercise.
JEAN PAUL brightens up when he notices MAEDA enter gymnasium.
MAEDA surveys the scene. Normally accustomed to the smell, MAEDAāS nose
wrinkles slightly at extra ordinary odiferous establishment.
JEAN PAUL catches MAEDAāS eye. MAEDA, his eyes still on the PATRONS walks
over to JEAN PAUL.
MEADA
Good evening.
JEAN PAUL
Good evening, Iām so glad you
could make it.
MAEDA nods, smiles.
JEAN PAUL
Iād like you to meet my good friend
PIERRE WALDEN. Heās been a stable
of Brussels wrestling and boxing for
40 years.
WALDEN extends a hand to MAEDA. MAEDA bow to WALDEN and shakes
his hand.
WALDEN(French Accent)
My friend here says he saw you in
action in Glasgow, and it was quite
a turn you gave that brawler Peterson.
MAEDA
He was not so tough.
JEAN PAUL and WALDEN catch their breath, chuckle slightly.
(a beat)
WALDEN
Would you mine giving an exhibition
Of your judo skills?
MAEDA
Not at all, that is why I am here.
WALDEN
Great!
(a beat)
(To PATRONS)
Everybody, everybody, gather round
we have a guest, all the way from Japan!
The PATRONāS reluctantly end their workouts and gather round
The main mat area.
WALDEN(CONTāD)
(To MAEDA)
Howās your French?
MAEDA
Not too good.
JEAN PAUL
Iāll translate.
The main mat area is now surrounded with the PATRONS.
WALKEN
(To MAEDA)
Its all yours.
MAEDA
Thank you for having me.
(a beat)
In judo, we first bow onto the mat
Showing respect for all thouse who
Are on the mat.
MAEDA bows on to the mat.
MAEDA(CONTāD)
May I have a partner to demonstrate?
Several of the PATRONS simultaneously stand and raise their hands.
MAEDA smiles, and nods to a MAN, STEPHEN about MAEDAāS size.
MAEDA(CONTāD)
Thank you, what is your name?
STEPHEN
I am called STEPHEN.
MAEDA
In the sport of judo, each player has
A uniform, the judo uniform the techniques
Are safer and more efficient with less risk
Of injury, you arenāt wearing any uniforms
But I can modify to grab just the arm and legs.
START MONTAGE:
MAEDA DEMONONSTATES NUMEROUS THROWS, PINS, JOINT LOCKS.
END MONTAGE:
MAEDA stands up, helps STEPHEN to his feet, bows to the PATRONS.
WALDEN applauds, JEAN PAUL and the PATRONS applaud.
WALDEN
(To MAEDA)
Would it be too much to ask for a few
Of my WRESTLERS to give you a try.
MAEDA smiling acquiesces.
WALDEN
JAKE! Come give our new friend here a try.
JAKE is fit, 6ā, fearless. JAKE steps forward.
MEADA
(Gesturing kindly)
Please to bow.
JAKE bows respectfully to MAEDA. MAEDA bows. MEADE turns to JEAN PAUL.
MEADA
When we start we say hajime.
JEAN PAUL
Hajimae!!
JAKE charges MEADA, who uses JAKES momentum, grabs his arm and
Tosses him on his back. JAKE gets up, uninjured, apporoaches
MAEDA again, but this time more cautiously. MAEDA grabas JAKES arms
Rolls to his back, with a foot in JAKEāS abdomen, rolls JAKE to his back,
MAEDA immediately on him puts him in an arm bar, JAKE is forced to give up.
The PATRONS are awed.
JEAN PAUL
I found out yesterday that MAEDA is on his
Way to France to compete in the Armes de la
concurrence du monde.
More awe from the crowd.
DISSOVE TO:
EXT. TRAIN PASSING THROUGH SCENIC EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ö DAY
INT. TRAIN PASSING THROUGH EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN - DAY
INT. PARIS TRAIN STATION ö FRANCE ö DAY
MAEDA makes his way through the CROWD of commuters to a ticket booth.
A French PORTER carries his 2 suitcases. very similar in look and Once
again the PORTER is the spitting image, French style of the
PORTERS that he has encountered in his recent times through Europe.
INT. PARIS TRAIN STATION - TICKET BOOTH ö PARIS FRANCE ö DAY
TICKET SELLER(In French)
Next.
MAEDA
Hello, I would like to go here.
MAEDA hands the TICKET SELLER a slip of paper.
TICKET SELLER
Calais? When would you like to go?
MAEDA
Tomorrow.
TICKET SELLER
What class?
MAEDA
1ST Class please.
TICKET SELLER
That will be 8 Francs.
After receiving his ticket MAEDA walks with the PORTER to the front
of the train station, pays the PORTER, steps into a carriage.
START MONTAGE:
PARIS CITY STREETS
MAEDA LEANING FORWARD TALKING TO DRIVER
STREET PERFORMS
ELEGANT WOMEN WALKIKNG FRENCH POODLES
END MONTAGE:
EXT. RUE DU MONT HOTEL ö PARIS ö ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY
MAEDAāS carriage pulls up in front of the hotel.
MAEDA pays the DRIVER, takes his bags inside the hotel.
WHIPE TO:
EXT. RUE DU MONT HOTEL ö PARIS - DAY
MAEDA exits the hotel, well dressed, but in a different suit.
MAEDA stretches in the sunlight, crosses the street, walks down several
blocks to a cabaret night club.
INT. CABARET NIGHT CLUB ö PARIS ö CONTINUOUS
The cabaret is getting ready for the evenings performance.
BARTENDER is polishing glasses. 2 WAITERS are setting up tables.
The MANAGER is arguing with another waiter in front of the stage.
2 half naked DANCERS are performing a seductive striptease to
the music of the PIANO PLAYER.
As MAEDA takes in the scene he is approached by a rough looking bouncer
named BRUNO.
BRUNO(In French)
We donāt open for several hours.
MAEDA
I am a friend of MATA HARI.
MAEDA produces a piece of paper from his breast.
MAEDA(CONTāD)
She gave me this, and said to come and see her
whenever I got to Paris.
BRUNO
(Sizing up MAEDA)
MATA HARI is one of the most popular women
In all of Paris.
(a beat)
Iāll check to see if sheās here. You can wait here.
(a beat)
What is you name.
MAEDA
Please tell her MITSUYO MAEDA is here.
BRUNO
Mitchio Maeda, a Chinamen, Iāll see.
MAEDA smiles at BRUNOāS ignorance.
INT. CABARET NIGHT CLUB ö BACKSTAGE ö CONTINUOUS
BRUNOāS hand raps on a door bearing MATA HARIāS name.
MATA HARI(O.C.)
Yes?
BRUNO
A Chinamen is here to see you MATA HARI
(a beat)
Says his name is Mitchio Maeda.
INT. CABARET NIGHT CLUB ö MATA HARIāS DRESSING ROOM ö CONTINUOUS
MATA HARIāS dressing room is strewn with exotic clothes from her
striptease act. Bottles of champagne and flower bouquets in various states
of discomposure litter the room. MATA HARI presses her dress with her
hands, goes to toward the door, smile on her face.
INT. CABARET NIGHT CLUB ö BACKSTAGE ö CONTINUOUS
MAEDA stands unnoticed behind BRUNO. As BRUNO begins
to feel MAEDAāS presence, the door to MATA HARIāS room opens.
BRUNO
(Annoyed)
I thought I told you·
MATA HARI
MITSUYO!! I Canāt believe it.
(To BOUNCER)
Itās OK BRUNO.
BRUNO wrinkles his face, turns and walks off.
MATA HARI
MITSUYO, come in, come in.
Look at you, dashing as ever.
(a beat)
You made it to Paris, how fantastic!
(a beat)
You have to catch my act tonight.
(a beat)
I have to tell you MITSUYO, I am
Involved with some GENTLEMEN friends
Here in Paris, but you know that would
Happen.
MAEDA covers up his jealously well, but is at a loss for words.
MATA HARI(CONTāD)
Are you jealous my little pumpkin?
(a beat)
I will fix you up with one of my friends
You will forget about me in no time.
Tell me how long will you be in town.
MAEDA
I, I am going to a town called Calais
For a tournament in a few days.
MATA HARI
(Surprised)
The Armes de la concurrence du monde?
Are you mad?
MAEDA
It sounded like it might be fun.
(several beats)
MATA HARI
Well, I know there is no changing your
Mind. Might as well have fun your last
Night on earth. Come with me.
INT. CABARET NIGHT CLUB ö BACKSTAGE ö CONTINUOUS
MATA HARI takes MAEDA to meet sexy dancers.
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ROMBERTO
(Enthusiastic)
I think you are going to really like Spain.
(a beat)
How is it you are fluent in so many languages?
MAEDA
I had been interested in travel as a boy, and realized
That Japanese would not be the language that they spoke in Europe or the
Americas.
ROMBERTO
What is it like in Japan? I can only imagine?
MAEDA
Japan.
(several beats)
Japan means land of the origin of the sun. We are a
A bit, how do you say?
ROMBERTO
Self centered?
MAEDA
Yes, and afraid of outsiders to a large degree.
ROMBERTO
Afraid, or suspicious.
MAEDA
A little of both. I think Japanese feel that they
Are above most of the groups in Asia. We have never
Been that friendly with Korea or China.
(a beat)
ROMBERTO
Most countries have a fear of outsiders, you must
Have experienced a great deal of prejudice in your
Travels outside of Japan. You dont exactly look
European, or Western I should say.
MAEDA
I would say for the most part I have been well received.
ROMBERTO
That is because you were already a well respected fighter.
MAEDA
I am not as well know as you think.
(a beat)
In Japan we have a concept of the group. We feel
The individual is second to the group needs. Here
It seems more opposite, and especially in America. In America they have no
problem exspressing how they feel, and they seem to feel
No shame putting themselves first.
ROMBERTO
America, there also I would like to go some day.
It is very different from Japan I can assure you.
A country full desire and opporturnity, although
I enjoy the sophisticatin and history of Europe.
(a beat)
Here is one point I noticed. I come from Japan,
Where if a foreigner came and lived there their
Entire lives, I dont think they could ever be
Truly Japanese. But in America, I felt that
No matter where a person was from, they could
Become American.
ROMBERTO
Hopeflly you will feel the same about my coutry.
Im sure the women will accept you.
(a beat)
Passion runs red hot in the veins of women
In Spain. What can you tell me about the women of you country?
The train stops high in the Andorran mountains.
ROMBERTO(CONTD)
Why are we spotting?
MAEDA shrugs his shoulders. MAEDA and ROMBERTO look out the window. They
have stopped at Andorra station, a remote stop
On the way to Spain from France.
ROMBERTO(CONTD)
Well, where were we?
MAEDA
I was about to fill you with stories
Of women in Japan.
The sliding door of their coach opens revealing a new PASSANGER. Standing
in the door way is DEL(65) an strudy but elderly Spanish man with gently
blue eyes. DEL wears
A wool poncho, on top of several layers of traditional cotton clothing.
DEL enters the compartment, bows his head slightly and smiles warmly to
ROMBERTO and MAEDA. DEL carries a small
Bag, although not necessary, MAEDA help DEL lift on the cargo rack above
the seats.
ROMBERTO
Welcome old timer.
DEL nods, smiles. MAEDA and ROMBERTO exchange glances.
(several beats)
ROMBERTO(CONTD)
We are on our was to Barcelona. Im ROMBERTO, and
My companion here is from Japan, his name is Mitsuyo.
(a beat)
What can we call you?
DEL reaches into the folds of his poncho producing a single
slip of paper which he hands to ROMBERTO.
ROMBERTO(READING)
My name is DEL, I am a traveling monk, and have taken a vow of silence.
MAEDA and ROMBERTO exchange glances.
MAEDA
How long has it been since you have spoken.
DEL reaches into the folds of his poncho producing a single
slip of paper which he hands to MAEDA.
MEADA(READING)
My gift now is to listen.
MAEDA and ROMBERTO nod their heads slightly confused.
ROMBERTO
How many of those pieces of paper do you
Have hidden in your poncho.
DEL smiles, moves his hand, slowly pointing to the paper
which MAEDA still holds.
(a beat)
MEADA(READING)
My gift now ---
ROMBERTO
is to listen.
MAEDA
(To DEL)
I am on a journey to bring Japanese Martial arts
To Europe and the rest of the world. Some may say
I am running from a life of farming that my parents
Had planned for me.
DEL reaches into the folds of his poncho producing a single
slip of paper which he hands to MAEDA.
MAEDA(READING)
You have to heart to obtain your dream.
Live in the moment and the moment will live in you.
ROMBERTO
How does he have these papers in his poncho?
DEL reaches into the folds of his poncho producing a single
slip of paper which he hands to MAEDA.
MAEDA(READING)
Your elders may not approve of your exploits in
This new land. A change of name is suggested.
DEL stands, bows his head to MAEDA and ROMBERTO.
CONDUCTOR
All aboard.
MAEDA and ROMBERTO walk towards the waiting train.
When MAEDA turns to say goodbye, DEL has gone.
ROMBERTO
(To MAEDA)
I must tell you about JOSE, he is my manager
In Barcelona and we will meet us at the train station.
DISOLVE TO:
EXT. BARCELONA CAFÉ SPAIN DAY
ROMBERTO, MAEDA, and JOSE(48) are sitting having tea.
JOSE
(To Maeda)
I have scheduled 2 fights for you Mitsuyo.
First there is another Japanese man who claims
To be a judo champion. And we are going to have
You fight with ARAGULA a wrestler who has made
A name for himself fighting bulls.
MAEDA
These fights sound like fun, who is this judo player of whom you speak?
JOSE
I am not sure of his name, only that he is coming from Japan by way of
Italy.
MAEDA
I think it best if I try a new name.
JOSE
But what is wrong with the name you have now?
MAEDA
I dont want to anger to Kodokan back in Japan.
They think I am here in Eruope promoting only
Judo. If they knew I was fighting for pay
They would not approve.
ROMBERTO give MAEDA a long stare.
JOSE
What ever you say.
(a beat)
Do you have any ideas?
MAEDA
How about Komaru, this means trouble in
Japanese.
JOSE
Seems a bit long.
ROMBERTO
What about Coma? Coma sounds like a royal family
Member.
(several beats)
JOSE
I like Konde Coma. We could say you were an exiled member of the royal
family. Exiled for
Your fighting ways. Rumors and sports are the
2 liveliest forms of entertainment in Spain,
everyone will want to see you win, or be defeated.
MAEDA
I like it, you can now call me Konde Coma.
WHIPE TO:
INT. BARCELONA THEATER HALL NIGHT
The seats are full of SPECTATORS awaiting the 2 judo players.
REFEREE
Welcome one and all to the Barcelona theater. Today we are showcasing to
fighters form Japan.
EXT. BARCELONA STADIUM - BULL FIGHTING RING - SPAIN - DAY
JOSE, ROMBERTO and ONO sit in the stands overlooking a circular pit.
enclosed dirt ring with a wooden fence.
In the center of the ring is PIOMA the man who wrestles bulls to the ground.
PIOMA stands easily 6'8", has a huge upperbody, he is flexing his muscles
for the crowd.
Also in the center is the ANNOUNCER.
JOSE
Thank you for comming back to Spain on such short notice
my frind ONO.
ONO
I wouldn't have missed a chance to greet this imposter Koma.
ROMBERTO looks sideways at JOSE.
(a beat)
JOSE
(to ONO)
So, tell me what have you been doing in Italy?
ONO
I have been busy being the greco roman wrestling champion.
Also I give weekly judo clincs at the judo club in Rome, as well
as winning almost every Greco ...
ANNOUNCER
Welcome to the central Stadium of Barcelona.
AD LIB CROWD cheers.
ANNOUNCER(CONT'D)
Tonight a sepcial guest, will try his might against our
own grand champion PENTARO.
AD LIB CROWD cheers.
PENTARO is standing in the middle of the ring holding the stuffed head of a
bull.
PENTARO wearing a leopard skin singlit is strutting around, playing to the
crowd,
flexing his muscles.
ANNOUNCER(CONT'D)
Our challenger, from the Far East. Fresh from his astounding
victory in France, the incomprable, Conde Koma.
MAEDA enters the arena wearing a shoulder lenghth cape with a purple mask
covering the area around his eyes.
The crowd simmers down as they take in MAEDA.
ONO
Is that him, is that the judo champ?
JOSE
Yes, do you recogize him?
ONO
There is something familiar with him, maybe if he took
off his mask...
PENTARO turns toward MAEDA, and continues his flexing.
MAEDA looks over the crowd in the stands.
ANNOUNCER
Please get ready for the fight.
MAEDA tkaes off his mask, PENTARO puts his bulls head in the corner.
ANNOUNCER
You both know the rules. When I give the signal come
out fighting.
MAEDA, and PENTARO both nod to the ANNOUNCER.
ONO
(increduously)
That is..., it's MAEDA.
ANNOUNCER
Begin!
PENTARO runs toward MAEDA with his hands apart, PENTARO attempts a bear hug
on MAEDA. As PENTARO wraps his arms around MAEDA, MAEDA slips down out of
his grip.
PENTARO is annoyed at the slippery MAEDA. MAEDA smiles at the big man.
PENTARO tries to back hand MEADA in the face, MAEDA ducks under the blow,
sweeping
PENTARO'S legs with a scissor kick. PENTARO falls backward. MAEDA decides
not to
go for the submission too early in the match and stands up. PENTARO lumbers
to his
feet. PENTARO moves again toward MAEDA shade more cautiously. MAEDA grabs
PENTARO'S
right arm and applies O soto Gari(Outside foot sweep). PENTARO is slamed to
the dirt floor,
his head bouncing off the ground. As PENTARO gets up on all fours trying to
regain his
feet. MAEDA dives into PENTARO entangling PENTARO'S upper arms. Pushing
MAEDA'S knee behind
PENTARO'S neck. While holding onto one of PENTARO'S, MAEDA turns PENTARO'S
onto his back with
Ju Ji Gatame(cross body hold down). Applying pressure on PENTARO'S elbow,
PENTARO is forced
to give up.
MAEDA eases the pressure off PENTARO.
The ANNOUNCER moves to MAEDA'S side.
ANNOUCER
Our winner, the man from the East, CONDE KOMA!
The crowd brakes into thunderous applause.
EXT. BARCELONA CAFE - DAY
MAEDA sits with ONO having tea in the patio of a CAFE.
ONO
It is not that I am not happy to see you Mitsuyo
it's just that your manager had me come all the way
from Italy to fight a judo champion, I had no idea it
would be you.
(a beat)
So it is is great to see you too Mitsuyo, but you see I
will not be able to fight you.
MAEDA
We have put on exhibitions in the past.
ONO
That is true, perhaps we can arrange this.
(a beat)
Oh, Mistsuyo, I must tell you about a strange man I met
traveling out here across the mountains.
2 YOUNG BOYS approach MAEDA and ONO, armed with a poster of last nights
event.
YOUNG BOY #1
Excuse me sir, would you mind sigining our poster?
MAEDA takes the YOUNG BOYS posters and signs them.
MEADA
(to YOUNG BOYS)
Did you see the fight last night?
YOUNG BOY #2
Yes, my father takes me all the time to the movies.
And when PENTARO has a fight we never miss him.
YOUNG BOY #1
You defeated him like he was no challange.
MAEDA
That is the power of judo.
YOUNG BOY #1
Will you be teaching us some of your judo jujitsu?
MAEDA
I beleive we will give an exhibition, and perhpaps a
few lessons.