Ordinary Shandong guys embarked on the road of Xi martial arts
In Yantai in 1942, it was the Mengxia season. In an ordinary farmhouse, lying the newborn Yu Hai, a loud cry broke the silence. Parents caressed the swaddling clothes, their faces filled with joy.
At that time, China was not wealthy, and Yu Hai's family relied on farming to make a living, which was not rich but enough to make a living.
At first, Yu Hai was almost the same as other children. However, the father found that the child was different, born with extraordinary strength and extraordinary energy. Seeing that his son was so smart and strong, the father had an idea in his heart - maybe he could send him to Xi martial arts, so that he could not only strengthen his body, but also learn a skill.
At the age of 12, with the encouragement of his father, Yu Hai officially entered the door of Lin Jingshan and began his own martial arts path. At that time, he was young and ignorant, full of infinite longing and expectation for the future.
Lin Jingshan, as the fourth-generation descendant of the Seven Star Mantis Boxing, has impeccable kung fu. Yu Hai's heart was also very excited, and one day he could finally be as agile and majestic as Lin Lao.
Youth sharpens strength
Embarking on the road of Xi martial arts, Yu Hai's life was not as smooth as he imagined. Due to his natural foot disability, his bounce is so poor that he is completely unable to keep up with the progress of his senior brothers, which undoubtedly casts a shadow over his future.
During those days, Yu Hai was depressed and depressed all day long. He began to doubt his martial arts talent, and even had the idea of giving up. Lin Jingshan noticed the strangeness of his disciple, so he found him and said earnestly: "Why do you always compare yourself with others? You are you, and others are others."
Even if you can't fly in the air, you can still crisscross the ground!" After hearing these words, Yu Hai was suddenly enlightened and suddenly enlightened. He realized that he could not lose his fighting spirit because of his own shortcomings, and that he needed to play to his strengths, which was the real strong man.
Since then, Yu Hai has made up his mind that he will no longer be confined to bouncing. He began to take a closer look at the praying mantis's body, intending to understand the mystery of boxing.
In addition, he also exercises his fingers by lifting heavy clay pots, and repeats them every day until he is exhausted. Gradually, Yu Hai showed a unique style in mantis boxing, stood out in one fell swoop, fought his way out of the crowd, and finally grew into an all-round master.
Those arduous years can be called the golden age of building martial arts rookies.
The road of film and television ushered in a turning point
In 1979, Yu Hai ushered in the second turning point in his life. This year, the mainland and Hong Kong cooperated in the filming of the movie "Shaolin Temple", and the crew specially invited well-known directors and actors from Hong Kong, but the progress was slow and was stopped halfway through.
Later, the director was changed to mainlander Zhang Xinyan, and he chose to let Yu Hai, who was 40 years old at the time, and Jet Li, who was still a hairy boy, star.
The two quickly got into the groove and established a mentor-apprentice relationship. Yu Hai plays the role of Jet Li's mentor in the film. During the filming, Yu Hai devoted himself wholeheartedly, even if he was seriously injured by a fall from a horse, he returned to the crew after only a week of rest to continue working, which shows his enthusiasm and persistence in the film industry.
In the end, "Shaolin Temple" was an unprecedented success, and the two became famous in one fell swoop, and everyone knew about it for a while. In 1996, Yu Hai met Wu Jing in the movie "Kung Fu Kid Breaking Love". He plays the role of Wu Jing's father, and the two work together seamlessly. After that, he continued to cooperate in "New Shaolin Temple" and "Tai Chi Grandmaster", playing the highly acclaimed master-apprentice relationship.
With these wonderful movies, Yu Hai successfully transformed, transforming from a martial artist to a screen action star, opening up broader development prospects.
The take-off of his acting career has strengthened Yu Hai's determination to carry forward the Chinese martial arts culture. The prostrate teenager back then has now become the king and hegemon in the film and television industry, and can be called the standard-bearer of the new generation.
Carry forward Chinese martial arts, both virtue and art
Entering the twilight of years, Yu Hai is still a quick thinker, and his passion for martial arts and its culture has not diminished in the slightest. In 2001, he and his son Yu Tao co-founded the "Yu Wushu Center" in Weihai City, dedicated to cultivating the younger generation of martial arts talents, so as to inherit and carry forward Chinese martial arts.
Since its establishment, the center has cultivated a large number of outstanding disciples, which have been praised by people in the industry.
In addition, Yu Hai himself has never stopped filming movies and television. He hopes to show the charm of Chinese martial arts to a wider audience through his works. Even at the age of 80, he still travels to major studios and actively participates in the filming of new dramas.
For example, the new film "Zhang Sanfeng", which was broadcast in January this year, won the first place in one fell swoop with its wonderful plot and action scenes, and topped the box office list in the first half of 2022.
has been up and down in the entertainment industry for decades, and Yu Hai has maintained a humble and low-key character. Never sell fame and reputation, and live a simple life as ordinary people. This noble morality and amiable style have won the respect of countless people.
He can be described as a role model in today's society, and future generations must learn Xi.