Inosanto tells him that Bruce's only true rivals in the competition are Chuck Norris, the defending champion and Piao Zhengyi, a taekwondo genius. Knowing that Bruce's current will not be enough to defeat Chuck Norris, Inosanto advises Bruce to spar with Piao and exchange techniques with him. Chuck Norris, on the other hand, was helped by Ed Parker, Yamamoto and Wally Jay.