No Retreat, No Surrender

In the midst of his arduous karate training regimen, Jason Stillwell (a die-hard Bruce Lee enthusiast) resides with his father Tom in Sherman Oaks, California. However, their tranquil dojo life is abruptly disrupted by an unexpected visit from a notorious organized crime syndicate seeking to dominate the country's martial arts landscape. When Tom refuses to join forces with the nefarious organization, he suffers a devastating leg injury at the hands of Ivan "the Russian" Krachinsky, a ruthless Soviet martial artist and hired thug. Jason seethes with rage but is swiftly subdued by his formidable foe, only to be discouraged by his father from pursuing revenge.

As the Stillwell family relocates to Seattle, Jason forms an enduring bond with R.J. Madison, and their camaraderie deepens as they face a series of challenges. Upon reuniting with his old flame Kelly Riley, he's introduced to her brother Ian "Whirlwind" Riley, the newly crowned U.S. National Karate Champion. Despite these developments, Jason struggles to adapt to his new surroundings, frequently clashing with local bullies led by Scott and Dean "Shooting Star" Ramsay, a self-proclaimed martial arts virtuoso.

After a crushing defeat at Kelly's birthday party, Jason visits the grave of his revered hero Bruce Lee, seeking guidance in times of turmoil. Later that night, an intense argument erupts between Jason and Tom, sparked by Jason's frustration with his father's reluctance to confront the syndicate. When Jason accuses Tom of cowardice for abandoning their dojo, the latter vents his anger by destroying some of Jason's cherished Bruce Lee memorabilia.

Consumed by emotion, Jason confides in R.J., who assists him in relocating his training equipment to a nearby vacant house. Exhausted from the move, Jason dozes off only to be startled awake by an extraordinary visitation – the spirit of Bruce Lee appears, commencing an intensive training regimen that transforms Jason from an average fighter into a formidable martial artist.

Under Lee's tutelage, Jason demonstrates remarkable progress, effortlessly defending his father against a group of thugs who ambush him in a parking lot. This triumph emboldens Tom to acknowledge the legitimacy of self-defense, ultimately persuading Jason that there are instances where fighting is not only justifiable but also necessary.

As the anticipation builds at the annual kickboxing tournament between the Seattle Sidekicks and the Manhattan Maulers, Jason, Tom, and R.J. gather to witness a spectacle of strength and skill. However, their excitement is short-lived, as the notorious crime syndicate crashes the party, making a bold wager that none of the Seattle fighters can take down Ivan, the formidable Soviet fighter. The stakes are raised even higher when Dean and Frank succumb to Ivan's superior might, their struggles mercifully ended by the Soviet's merciless tactics. In contrast, Ian puts up an impressive fight against Ivan, his determination and skill forcing the Soviet to resort to underhanded methods to emerge victorious. As Ivan wraps Ian in a ring rope stranglehold, Scott seizes the opportunity to strike back, attempting to bite Ivan's leg in a desperate bid for revenge. But Ivan is unfazed, using a devastating headbutt to send Scott crashing to the mat. Kelly attempts to intervene, wielding a stool as a makeshift weapon, but Ivan effortlessly disarms her and claims her by the hair, sparking outrage among the crowd. Fueled by rage and a burning desire for justice, Jason charges into the ring, launching a fierce attack against Ivan that sends shockwaves through the arena. Utilizing his extensive training and unwavering determination, Jason finally overcomes his nemesis, earning the admiration of his peers, family, and the roaring crowd as the crime syndicate slinks away in defeat, their schemes foiled once again by Jason's unyielding spirit.