(The hot place for designs)
(Korea's landmark DDP)
(Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Jung-gu, Seoul)
(131st class at the foreigner school)
Hello, this is My Neighbor, Charles.
We received a welcoming letter.
Who sent the letter? Let's watch together.
Bonjour! Hello.
I'm Baptiste. How have you been?
I've been good.
I'm kind of busy these days.
I'm finally having the advancement test.
Viewers of My Neighbor, Charles.
Will you come and support me?
Welcome!
Do you remember Baptiste,
the young man from France?
He came to Korea as he fell in love with the
Korean martial arts and it's already his 5th year here.
Will Baptiste be able to pass the advancement test
and become a master?
Let's check it out.
(My Neighbor, Charles)
(Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do)
Baptiste trains in martial arts
at Jecheon, Chungcheonbuk-do.
Baptiste's day...
Starts with teaching kids.
It says hapkido.
Know what the "ki" is for?
- Battle cry. / - Yeah.
And where does that energy come from?
- From your stomach. / - Your stomach.
Right. Battle cry.
Gather it from your stomach,
and let it out.
Got it?
Not shouting like...
Do it. One!
Very nice.
Just as they start the class in earnest...
Sit straight.
Get it together.
Do it right.
It's Baptiste's master
and studio owner Ju Ungseo.
Gosh, he has some sharp eyes.
Hold it.
Straighten the line.
Why are you in socks?
Whoever has socks on, take them off.
Take your socks off...
You can't take this class in socks.
Baptiste, you have to tell them
to take their socks off if they don't.
Yes, I got it.
Why is he sweating so much?
Gosh, he even has his hands together.
You should hit after bending your knees.
You shouldn't just hit like this.
Martial artists hold their masters in the highest regard.
Looks like Baptiste is the same way.
(Master Ju's house)
Every day at this hour,
Master Ju's wife cooks lunch
in the apartment upstairs from the studio.
Those are Korean style side dishes.
Does Baptiste eat here too?
(Regular home cooking)
We eat with him every day except the weekend.
Start, one!
Two!
Block, block!
Jump to dodge!
Prepare to do this.
Think of the motions.
You have plenty of time to wait,
so think of the moves.
Stay focused.
Think of it.
Focus!
Start, one!
Two, three, four!
Start, one!
Baptiste works hard to teach the class
despite his imperfect Korean.
But it looks like Master Ju
isn't pleased with something.
Stop!
Attention.
Bow.
At ease.
- Good-bye. / - Bye.
Aside from when he sleeps,
Baptiste is around Master Ju all the time.
I've never seen such a polite foreigner.
(Seems anxious at the table as well)
- Thank you for this delicious food. / - Enjoy.
The rest of them can start eating
after Master Ju takes his first bite.
But after taking one bite...
Baptiste, when you were teaching with the mitts...
- There are big kids and small kids. / - Yes.
You can go faster for the big kids.
Teach the small ones more thoroughly
when it's their first time.
Then they can do better when they come back.
If you go too fast...
That's not going to work.
Yes, I understand.
Things are so tense during this meal.
Gosh...
(Quiet...)
After the tense lunch...
Thank you for the delicious food.
Baptiste hurries out somewhere.
(His second job is studio maintenance)
(Time to clean!)
He cleans the studio every day.
It's part of a master's duty.
Gosh, he'll digest his lunch in no time.
(Gets every speck of dust!)
He sweeps and mops the studio
like it's his own home.
Isn't that tiring though?
Done.
Gosh, I'm hot.
Nice and clean.
That evening...
At the squeaky clean studio...
(Are they all here?)
They don't look like the average students.
(So many middle-aged women!)
Baptiste, why'd you turn the lights out?
What's with these lights?
(Is this a martial arts studio?)
(Or a dance club?)
(Cue the music)
(Fancy footwork)
(His third job is a dance teacher)
(Jecheon's no. 1 zumba teacher)
He teaches a zumba class for women.
Baptiste even has a license.
(Party time)
Gosh, Baptiste is the most pumped up.
(A mysterious man walks in!)
Why is Master Ju here?
(True Teachings)
Master Ju, I hope you're not offended by this.
Are you?
He's really pumped up and teaching the class well.
The housewives seem to be having a blast.
It's nice.
But having a class like this
at a martial arts studio is a bit...
I feel a bit...
Well...
I'm not super happy about it.
Does he understand how Master Ju feels?
Baptiste looks so happy as he dances.
He is so different from when he was
teaching martial arts.
(True Teachings)
No matter how late he ends work the previous day,
Baptiste never oversleeps.
Look at the weather today.
Very nice.
Yes. it sure is a lovely morning.
What's he going to do now?
People that exercise for a living
are constantly sore.
It's no different for Baptiste.
(Ouch...)
He applies ointment whenever he has time,
but this is a little different.
What's with the glove?
No matter how thoroughly I wash my hands...
If there's even a little left on me...
I get really sweaty when I teach.
I did this once...
My eyes were like this for an hour.
Never again.
Now it's time to do housework.
Baptiste, aren't you going to put a shirt on?
Are you trying to show off your muscles?
Do I need to have a shirt on? Is this okay?
- It's okay I'm not wearing a shirt? / - It's okay.
No. Everyone is going to see this.
They'll think French people are perverts.
They won't!
I'm not a pervert.
Don't shoot this.
(Foreign Participants List)
Baptiste gets right to work on a computer.
It's because of the upcoming taekkyeon tournament.
He's communicating with foreign fighters
on behalf of Master Ju.
I have to send 50 messages.
My head hurts...
Yes. He sure has a lot to do.
But why come to Korea
to go through all this trouble?
I worked as a firefighter in France for 7 years.
My dad's been a firefighter for...
35 years.
Following his dad, Baptiste worked as a firefighter
since he was in high school.
But there was a big gas explosion
during one of his rescues.
2m more to the right,
and we would've been dead.
There was a big wall right next to us.
I couldn't sleep for 2 days straight after that day.
I kept thinking about the meaning of life.
I wanted... To see other places.
Experience different things.
He's liked Eastern martial arts since he was a kid
so he started to travel the world and learn.
He met Master Ju by chance during his travels.
He was enamored by his skills
and decided to live in Korea 4 years ago.
He's only a minute away from the studio.
He should have no problem in Korea
with Master Ju right there by his side.
(Baptiste came to Master Ju's house early)
Baptiste came to Master Ju's house
early in the morning with a stack of files.
There's no such word like this.
It's his name.
What did he write?
Dottonbaek?
Is that a person's name?
I know it's improper Korean,
but that's how his name sounds.
You could've just wrote it like...
Doseutonbaek.
That's how you'd write it.
But then his name doesn't sound right.
There is no S sound for this name.
If you read it as I wrote it, it'll sound like his name.
How do you read that?
Dostonbaek.
This is wrong!
Look. If you bring this to the Korean embassy
they'd be like, "What is this?"
- Gosh... / - Really?
Do you know who created Hangeul?
- Yeah. King Sejong. / - Korea's King Sejong.
You're just like King Sejong, Baptiste.
- Sejong the Great. / - You created new Hangeul.
- Okay. / - King Baptiste.
Look at this name...
(It's weird, but somehow readable...)
Just read it like...
Write it like Sereubaek.
But it's Ssarbaek.
It's a hard consonant at the end.
Hangeul is very easy.
I was like, "Gosh! This is so much fun! Giyeok!"
It was so easy to learn.
Sejong the Great was a brilliant man.
Hangeul is so well made.
If I study just a little at a university,
I could probably get really good at Korean.
(Amazing Master Ju)
So police officers
need to know arrest techniques.
That's what I'll be teaching today.
Come here.
Baptiste, stand here.
As soon as his hands come to me...
I quickly grab his hand here.
Now try to get away.
He can't get away if you grab him like this.
Then you move fast. One.
Right foot forward?
Okay, I got it.
Master Ju makes it look so easy.
Press down and quickly subdue him.
Why doesn't it look quite right when Baptiste does it?
No...
Look, Baptiste. Again.
Watch. If you do this...
The most important part
is moving your body like this.
Okay?
Practice this more.
Shake it off.
Look.
(Subdues the opponent using very little strength)
Gently.
So your opponent goes...
Baptiste, if you try to resist
while you're in this joint lock,
you'll break your bone.
- Small power is very strong. / - I understand.
He's a very good teacher.
Master Ju is very wise.
He's very skilled
and he teaches like a professional.
I've met many masters in China and Korea.
So many of them.
But there's nobody like Master Ju.
Master Ju is proficient in both
hapkido and taekkyeon.
After being in a foreign documentary 10 years ago,
his skill became known.
Now he spreads his teachings on
Korean martial arts throughout the world.
It was also because of Master Ju that Baptiste
decided to settle in Korea.
(A Long Way to Training)
The sun has set.
The studio is still very active.
Now the demonstration team is training.
Ready.
They're practicing hard for
the upcoming demonstration performance.
Return.
But Baptiste seems to be in pain.
Baptiste makes a very noticeable mistake
during the class.
(Another mistake!)
Do it.
Take your time. Don't rush it.
Relax your mind and straighten your shoulders.
Baptiste will perform a solo demonstration
during the demonstration performance.
He's been practicing these moves for a while.
(Pauses)
(Pauses again)
Is he nervous in front of Master Ju?
You satisfied with that, Baptiste?
- That was very bad. / - What?
If you can't do it right by next practice...
- You're in big trouble. / - Yes.
- Got it? / - I understand.
Next.
Baptiste can't even lift his head.
The training ended past midnight.
He looked so exhausted that
the production staff was wary to ask him anything.
Baptiste, that was quite a tough day today.
Not just today. Every day.
It's always the same.
It'll be tougher tomorrow.
He grabs ointment before washing up.
Looks like he's really hurting.
Why didn't you say something?
This is the life of a martial arts instructor.
We're always sore.
If you have the spirit of a martial artist
you can keep training even when in pain.
My foot really hurts right now,
but I still did the kicks.
I can never tell Master Ju that
I'm hurting or I'm in pain.
That's not what a martial artist does.
Why am I French?
If I was Korean,
I could've started learning this stuff at 7 years old.
We didn't have hapkido in France.
Don't be so sad, Baptiste.
Tomorrow will be a better day.
(Practice is the Only Answer)
(Disheveled...)
Baptiste, are you okay?
Where are you going this morning?
(Tap, tap)
I have to dust off my shoes
when I exercise outside.
Baptiste goes to the park near his home
every day to practice by himself
before going to the studio.
He's been studying Korean martial arts
for 6 years now.
But he always feels he isn't good enough
because he started later than others.
(Sweating up a storm in the morning)
I still need a lot of practice.
(He starts to practice his kicks again!)
He has to practice if he doesn't want
to embarrass himself.
(But then!)
Oh... A mantis.
I hope my kick didn't kill him.
I like mantises.
Don't die.
- It's gone... / - It went up.
Time for more practice then.
It's very admirable that he tries so hard.
That afternoon...
Watch me, kids.
Put your feet and hands up.
From the right...
Slap with your left.
Slap it right.
Baptiste teaches the kids breakfalls.
Here. Go like this...
Put your leg here.
Look this way.
That's great!
Great form.
7!
8!
While everyone's focused on breakfalls...
This kid is practicing kicks.
What's this kid's deal?
He does another kick....
What do you keep looking at?
Kicks for the first degree.
He's trying to memorize them.
There's an advancement test in 2 days.
Your battle cry isn't loud enough.
The little kids try their best to practice
but their form is...
Great finish though.
The advancement test is coming up
where you can get your black belt.
You start to think differently then.
(Class is over...)
Now it's break time.
But what is Baptiste learning
without even taking a break?
These movements are...
These are the moves he forgot
last time during the demonstration practice.
He made a lot of mistakes then.
You satisfied with that?
No, right?
- I'm sorry. / - Practice more.
That's not going to cut it.
If you can't do it right by next practice
you're in big trouble.
You block here. Then...
Baptiste will do a demonstration by himself
during the advancement test in two days.
In the middle...
He's sweating up a storm.
He must be really nervous.
(Wipe, wipe)
Gosh...
I keep dripping sweat.
This is endless.
You're out of shape.
Why are you all sweaty just from that?
He starts the day with training
and ends with training.
Doesn't Baptiste get sick of this?
I'm 35 years old now.
I don't know what to do.
I think you need a goal.
You should think about your age
and how you're going to live your life.
I'd like to teach kids martial arts
if I go back to France.
But I'm not doing it yet
because I don't think I'm good enough yet.
I need to learn more from Master Ju.
You teach the kids here.
You were taught how to teach.
As you taught those kids,
you learned how to teach.
- True. / - That's learning.
So now you go back to France
and become the owner of a studio.
Master.
Master Baptiste.
That sounds kind of weird.
Baptiste, master.
- It's weird. / - Master Baptiste.
Stop saying that.
We're curious about Baptiste's future too.
(The day of the advancement test)
It's finally the big day.
(Thank you, Master Ju)
Things are tense in the studio.
Kicks! Get ready!
(I think you're facing the wrong way)
Will these kids do a good job?
(Just as they practiced!)
(A cool finish!)
Return.
(How cute)
It's nice to see them try their best until the end.
Attention. Bow.
Hapki!
(Finally time for the demonstration performance)
All the tests are done and
the demonstration performance finally starts.
(Baptiste was the most nervous about today)
Will Baptiste be able to get through the performance?
(Wow)
His solo demonstration begins.
(So cool...)
That was great.
But I'm sure he'd rather hear that
from Master Ju.
I started learning late
so I can never become like Master Ju.
He's my role model.
I want to be like him.
But I can't.
I can't reach that high.
But I'm trying to get as
close to his level as possible.
We'll give out awards now.
Does Master Ju know that
Baptiste feels this way?
Baptiste.
Baptiste's name is called
during the award ceremony.
What's going on?
Even he seems flustered.
Kim Wongyeong.
(Master Ju recommended him for this award)
Master Ju prepared this for Baptiste.
Awarded.
Bow!
- Hapki! / - Hapki!
Return.
Back to your seats.
Master Ju shows how he feels
with actions rather than words.
Baptiste looks really happy.
Wow, Baptiste.
You should take your friends out.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I'm so happy.
Did you know you'd be winning something?
- No, I didn't know. / - You didn't?
I'm so happy. I was surprised.
Master Ju never told me about this.
I was very surprised.
I feel great.
I'm going to try harder.
I'm happy to win an award,
but I have to try harder.
I can't just end things here for doing well.
I can do well again.
That's what this means.
(A year later)
(Baptiste's house, Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do)
Baptiste's place looks exactly the same as before.
Where is Baptiste?
Oh, there he is.
(Very focused)
I was wondering what he was doing early in the morning.
He's washing it so thoroughly.
(Satisfied)
What will you do with that towel?
It's heavy. You have to be careful.
The bottom part is weak.
It's so big.
It's so cool.
Oh, he wanted to wipe the medals.
Wow, you've got so many medals.
I received a lot of awards after the show.
Taekkyeon and hapkido awards.
You must've tried really hard the past year.
This is very weak.
I have to be really careful.
If I press it hard, it'll break.
Then I'll cry.
Baptiste, you must really love awards.
When I have my own studio after I become a master,
my students will look at these awards
and think I'm good.
That's why I need these awards.
There was a reason why he cherishes them.
Where are you going instead of wiping?
What are you going to do with that newspaper?
This is because...
Because of the water.
Don't you know?
Korean people told me.
That it cleans really well with newspaper.
I didn't know but Koreans told me.
It's his 6th year in Korea.
Now, he's even more like a Korean
than a real Korean.
Look at his hands move.
If you wipe like this, it's really clean.
The paper soaks up the water so it gets really clean.
(Wiping so hard)
It's so nice and clean.
(Satisfied)
Look. It's really clean.
Korean ladies are smart.
You might end up wearing it off!
My skills have been upgraded.
I learned many skills and trained really hard
so I received lots of awards.
What has changed the most?
People recognize me on streets.
They say hello
and I get lots of freebies at restaurants and cafes.
(That night)
I'm going to practice for the advancement test.
I don't have much time.
Just an hour.
Baptiste is training very hard for
the advancement test that's coming up.
The third degree test is
the most important test in his life.
When I go back to France,
I want to open up a studio.
So getting a certification is very important.
It shows that you are good.
Then many students will come to learn.
Baptiste now has a goal thanks to martial arts.
He practiced various martial arts
and worked hard to become a master.
He trains and practices very hard again today
to achieve that dream.
(International Martial Arts Contest)
Today, Baptiste is sitting in front of a computer.
Oh, no.
(Yikes)
How many pages are these?
Why are you looking at the ceremony order?
I'll be the host of
the International Martial Arts Contest.
So now...
Master sent me the order in Korean.
I have to translate it in English and practice.
He's busy preparing for the test
but he also has to host a contest.
He sure is busy.
The 1st Jecheon International Martial Arts Contest.
Is it time for the opening ceremony?
Fighters outside...
If the host says it like that, it's weird, right?
It's bad. Master won't be happy.
This phrase is too long, no?
It's so hard. How can I read this?
Geez...
The opening ceremony...
Host? Hest? Hust?
This is so difficult.
Preparing as a host and catering to Master Ju,
he has so much to take care of.
(Jecheon Gymnasium)
It's the day of the contest.
Taekkyeon masters around the country
will compete and come as one
in this International Martial Arts Contest.
(Ik, ik)
They all seem to be in a good mood.
I'm excited.
So fun!
I can't seem to find Baptiste.
I'm Baptiste from France and
I will be the hust of the Taekkyeon Contest.
- Hello. / - Host.
Host.
Host.
Ministry of Culture, Sports. Tourism Minister Prize
Tourism Minister Prize
That sounds weird.
Again, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
Minister Prize.
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Minister Prize
Please have a seat.
- Please have a seat. / - Okay.
- Is it hard? / - Yeah.
Say it 10 times.
Everything is ready
and the opening ceremony begins.
Baptiste, don't make a mistake. You can do it!
Thank you everyone for
attending the Taekkyeon Contest.
We would also like to thank the fighters here.
He did very well as he practiced hard.
What do you think, Master Ju?
He's doing better than he did during the rehearsal.
It's nice to see him do well on live.
He really is doing well.
How did it feel to be a host?
I think I did well
because people didn't laugh.
No one laughed so I think I did good.
However, Baptiste's job doesn't end here.
He has to be a translator and a coach
for foreign participants.
Don't hold it for too long.
Try with me.
You have to keep the opponent apart.
Or else, it's very dangerous.
Will his advice be of any help?
Good. Slowly!
Okay.
Okay, good!
Perfect!
Baptiste's advice worked really well.
Is there anything you can't do, Baptiste?
(The final winning team, Italy!)
Congratulations, Italian team!
I was able to meet new people
who love martial arts.
It was so nice to share the passion.
It was very fun.
Baptiste sure looks the best in his uniform.
Baptiste, can you take a photo with him?
Sure.
His mom isn't here.
Smile!
One, two!
Thank you.
Please take a photo with him.
He's really popular.
Almost everyone in Jecheon knows Baptiste.
What's the secret behind your popularity?
It's thanks to My Neighbor, Charles.
In the past, they wanted to
take pictures because I'm a foreigner.
But after the show,
people are like, "Oh, he was on TV!"
And they ask to take photos.
Let's see if your skills are
as good as your popularity.
(Knocked out)
Baptiste won.
Baptiste, good!
Good job!
You can do it!
Maybe it's thanks to his fans' support.
He won even without giving a point
to his opponent.
(Continues to win)
You always win.
I'm just lucky.
Good job, Baptiste.
Thank you.
You're always number one.
Thank you.
Master Ju must be proud of him.
Baptiste, good job.
The Taekkyeon Contest finished.
Hello.
It's nice to meet you again.
The foreign fighters have come together for training.
I will show you your room.
The first course is the infamous mountain training.
Ready!
Here.
- Baptiste. / - Yes, sir.
One step and back.
One step and back again.
Two, one
Like this. Okay?
Now...
(Worried)
That's how it is in the beginning.
Okay, go!
Baptiste has his training in the mountain once a month.
The others look like they're having a hard time.
There are 4 courses in total.
The hardest one is the last course.
Dominico and Baptiste, together.
Huh?
(Disaster)
Baptiste, why are you so shocked?
(Why is he so shocked?)
Last year, Baptiste went up a mountain
with his 100kg friend on his back.
(The heaviest one)
This time, his partner is over 100kg.
Will you be okay?
(Come, my power!)
It really is training from hell.
Okay, Baptiste. You're done.
(Happy)
Good training!
Do you want to train more?
This was enough.
More?
(Shaking his head)
(Everyone, good job)
(The next day)
Everyone is still fast asleep.
Baptiste has visited a temple by himself.
(He visited a temple before the advancement test)
(Why did he come here?)
I'm going to have the 3rd degree test soon.
So I want to get into my martial arts' spirit
Praying is similar to the martial arts' spirit.
He wasn't an ordinary martial artist.
And he tried his best all the time
to desperately become a master.
Baptiste, your dream will come true for sure.
(The Day of the Test)
Only the foreigners that attended the seminar
and Baptiste will be taking the test.
Bow.
Hapki!
Hapki!
Please do your best to win
the degree you want.
In serious atmosphere,
foreign fighters begin taking the test.
Those who are watching are also nervous.
(Anxious, nervous)
Baptiste trained so hard for 7 years for this day.
He must be really pressured.
Bow.
Hapki!
At ease.
Next up is, Baptiste.
Will he be able to overcome the pressure
and do well?
Bow.
Hapki!
At ease.
Finally, it's Baptiste's turn.
(Use of weapon is important in the 3rd degree test)
Baptiste shows off his skills he had been practicing
step by step, calmly and precisely.
The judges have become stricter.
Face each other and attention.
Bow.
Hapki!
At ease.
(Baptiste put in all his effort for this test)
Baptiste put in all his effort to the last drop
for this test.
Good job.
Ready!
I think I did better than I expected.
I'm just happy that I put it all my effort.
It's not for me to decide whether I did well or not.
(Good-bye, Friends)
It's the last day of the seminar.
Pork belly is a must on a day like this.
Now, they are ready for the party...
Please enjoy our last day
and cheers, to everything!
Cheers!
They must really like Korean food.
Rock, paper, scissors!
One, zero.
Rock, paper, scissors!
(Baptiste won)
Oh, they were deciding who would eat the pepper.
(How does it taste?)
(Crunchy)
It must be spicy. Are you okay?
Is it spicy?
Is it not spicy?
I'm okay.
(The spiciness should come by now)
He's not saying it but look at his face.
(So funny)
I had just a little but it was so spicy.
Baptiste wanted to teach him
the spiciness of Korean peppers.
(Save me)
It's hard to ease the spiciness.
He can't stop his tears and runny nose.
He had truly tasted the Korean spicy flavor.
(Has some watermelon)
How was the seminar, everyone?
It's lucky that I got to meet Baptiste.
He speaks French so
I was able to communicate well with Master Ju.
Thank you, Baptiste.
I was happy to meet you too.
The last night with friends
is coming to an end.
(Can I Become a Master?)
Finally, it's the day of the result.
- Hello. / - Hi.
Baptiste, you took the test last time.
There were parts you were lacking a little.
Like your kicks
were a bit insufficient.
If those things aren't good enough,
when others look at you,
it's hard for them to tell you that...
Master, when will you tell the final result?
But...
There were some parts you were lacking
but overall, you were good.
So you passed.
Oh, really? Oh...
- Are you happy? / - Yes, I'm very happy.
So...
Wow, congratulations!
I knew you could do it!
His efforts have finally bore fruit!
You can register at the French Association.
Yes, thank you, Master Ju.
How does it feel to win the 3rd degree?
I was so shocked. I didn't know.
I felt like my efforts had been recognized.
Don't become lazy...
Master Ju must be happy as well.
He continues to give advice to Baptiste.
(Listening hard)
Baptiste.
Congratulations!
His fellow colleagues prepared a surprise!
Thank you.
Blow.
- Congratulations. / - Thank you.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
- Now you're a 3rd degree belt. / - So cool.
- Eat up. / - Thank you.
Joy doubles when shared.
He looks really happy.
You can open up a studio now.
You should open up one in France.
Yes, I'm thinking about that.
I was thinking about that even before the test.
- Are you confident? / - Yes.
I should still think more about it.
Baptiste, you will do well.
Thank you.
With his goal of becoming a master,
he came a long way without a break.
Now, he wants to take a new path as a master.
We will always be supporting you!
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