American Shaolin

American Shaolin is a 1992 martial arts film, starring among others Reese Madigan, Kim Chan and Daniel Dae Kim. It was directed by Lucas Lowe.

At first Drew causes much trouble as his American teenage temperament clashes with the tranquility within the temple and with his fellow student, Gao Daniel Dae Kim, but under the rigorous physical and mental training he both improves his fighting skills and learns the meaning of discipline, humility, and patience. He makes friends with Gao and also manages to pass the two final tests the Test of Spirituality, and the Test of the Chamber. Accepted as a fullfledged member of the Shaolin Monastery, he accompaniesalong with Ashenaa delegation of his fellow students and the abbot to a martial arts tournament in Shanghai.At the tournament, Drew encounters the American kickboxer Trevor Gottitall once again. Trevor taunts Drew before proceeding with this match against Gao. Gao initially gains the upper hand, but Trevor resorts to his dirty fighting techniques and injures Gao. With Gao pinned against the ropes, Trevor demands a match against the American Shaolin. Drew rises, but sits down again, refusing to fight Trevor on the principle of nonviolence and selflessness. Infuriated, Trevor continues to beat up Gao and hurls him out of the ring. Encouraged by Master San De, Drew finally enters the ring to fight Trevor. Trevor immediately used dirty tricks again, but Drew prevails and even offers his hand to the defeated Trevor. The crowd voices their support for Shaolin, and Master San De declares that this is the future of Shaolin. ........

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