The movie shows the kumite taking place in the back alleys of hong kong, where the finest handpicked fighters throughout the world from a variety of fighting disciplines gather to come across each other and brawl to the finish. World heavyweight undefeated kumite champion frank w. Dux is the undisputed 1975 to 1980 undefeated no holds barred world heavy weight kumite champion and is the holder of 16 world records, still intact, as depicted in the cult classic film bloodsport. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. Commander alexander martin about his knowledge of dux s covert activities. Home of the official mma fighter database for events, title holders, statistics, bios and records. An american warriors uncensored story by dux, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main problem with stolen valor authors research is that it ignores the fact that frank dux never claimed to be a veteran of the vietnam war in the first place. For anyone having trouble reading the text in the image, franks text is listed below i had to resist the temptation to correct his shitty grammar. According to dux, a ninjutsu expert named senzo tanaka trained him as a ninja when he was a teenager. Using subtitles, bloodsport makes the claim that this motion picture is based upon true events in the life of frank w. A vast majority of the worlds most prominent martial art competitors and instructors relocated to the valley to. Frank dux was the cias finest covert operative, the subject of the martial arts film bloodsport, a bridge to international organized crime, and a legend on both sides of the iron curtain.
Self described ninja master frank dux is a prominent and muchdiscussed figure in the martial arts community, and specifically the ninjutsu community. But ever since the movies release, theres been claims and counterclaims as the world tries to verify duxs story. I never represented myself in my book or otherwise as a vietnam war veteran, was in the cia, or murdered anyone. Frank william dux pronounced dukes was born in toronto, canada on april 6, 1956. Military operative who tries to evade two military police agents so that he can fight in the kumite.
World record feat at the 1993 international martial arts festival at bercy stadium in paris in front of representatives of numerous. Is it true frank dux was exposed as a fraud answers. Film surfaces of frank dux competing in the kumite. The real frank dux sued soldier of fortune magazine for defamation of character after they praised b. A number of years later, duxs fight career was the subject of jeanclaude van. I bought this book knowing frank dux was exaggerating lying about the things he did. What the fuck is with reddit and bullshit ma advise this week. An american warriors uncensored story dux, frank on. He was a contract operative for william casey, who supposedly recruited him in a urinal after introducing himself as head of the. Dux born july, 1956 1956 07 age 55 style ninjutsu teachers senzo tanaka frank w. Frank would later claim that sheldon lettich stole the screenplay for bloodsport from frank dux and frank would use photos of himself from sheldon lettichs firefight 1983 as evidence of his cia work in his book the secret man. Dux established his own school of ninjutsu in 1975, called dux ryu ninjutsu. Hanshi frank dux was then, and is now, a man weve all been privileged to have witnessed. Frank, comes a riveting tale of three determined young women, one perched to become a queenpin of industry in this 2 part series.
Duxs rules ofengagement, twelve angles of attackand evasion, integration and application of the bodys weapons, etc. In the 16page photo insert between pages 112 and 1 of this book, dux. For anyone having trouble reading the text in the image, franks text is listed below i had to resist. Albert cameron have i ever told you guys how much i love the movie bloodsport.
You may have heard of the film that spread his bs through the. Nov 16, 2016 frank william dux pronounced dukes was born in toronto, canada on april 6, 1956. An american warriors uncensored story, and phenomena, and more on. An article about his exploits, which appeared in black belt in 1980, was the eventual inspiration for the 1988 film bloodsport starring jeanclaude van damme. A photo of duxs uniforms shows him with an award from the wrong branch of the military. I can quote it without thinking and when i need to do something that requires a lot of chutzpah, ill listen to the bloodsport soundtrack.
I see my mission in life as an educator, innovator and facilitator of financially sustainable solutions to social problems. Busman, of his accomplishments and credentials as a martial artist exposes the flaws, discrepancies, and outright fabrications in duxs story. The first american system of ninjitsu, dux ninjitsu, later popularly shortened and referred to as, dux ryu. Remember, though, that a new dux ryu dojo can only be setup if there is a dedicated black belt in the area that is willing to go through the certification program. It was this article that alerted the world to the kumite and was taken as the basis of the bloodsport movie. Frank dux photo from firefight 1983 was used inthe secret man book. Phenomena by dux, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The film is partly based on unverified claims made by martial artist frank dux. It was so over the top, he made richard marcinko look like a boy scout. Frank dux most documented affiliation is with the ancestral line of tanaka 75 that includes kunishige tanaka, a kempei tei agent whose existence and credentials are independently verified by the imperial war museum archives of japan and mentioned in reference books, notably, published years after the revelation was made by frank dux. Dux continued to evolve to found a truly unique and original system, now. On page 338 of the book stolen valor, there is a photo of frank dux wearing a mixture of army and marine corps medals. Dux real life exploits and courage is elaborated upon by notable former covert agent, iran contra paymaster, lt. Below are links to videos showing all information that exists about a possible marriage, and so can answer your question of whether or not is frank dux marriedyou know if is frank dux marriedtell us on the form you have beneath, indicating the year and who is your partner. Dux is the undisputed 1975 to 1980 undefeated no holds barred world heavy weight kumite champion and is the holder of 16 world records, still intact, as depicted in the cult classic film bloodsport based on true events in his life.
This book is a throwback to the navy sealdeltaspecial forces books of the 80s and early 90s, just more poorly written. Frank william dux is a martial artist, fight choreographer and author. Frank dux, the man jeanclaude van damme plays in bloodsport, is either a worldclass fighter, or a worldclass fraud. With the film supposedly based on a true story, what do we know about the real frank dux contract agent. Nov 16, 2016 frank dux most documented affiliation is with the ancestral line of tanaka 75 that includes kunishige tanaka, a kempei tei agent whose existence and credentials are independently verified by the imperial war museum archives of japan and mentioned in reference books, notably, published years after the revelation was made by frank dux. As a person born on this date, frank dux is listed in our database as the 27th most popular celebrity for the day april 6 and the 65th most popular for the year 1956. See all books authored by frank dux, including the secret man. In spite of the certainty that the receipt was in reality a xerox copy of another receipt, now being back dated. Dux grew up in the san fernando valley, which during, the 1960s through the 1980s, was referred to by martial art aficionados as the valley of champions. Ill get to dux in general in a bit but lets deal with the video first. The son of holocaust survivors, he immigrated to the united states in 1963. Frank dux official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the fighter from.
Oct 21, 2015 frank dux, the man jeanclaude van damme plays in bloodsport, is either a worldclass fighter, or a worldclass fraud. Frank dux is a famous american martial artist and choreographer, who was born on april 6, 1956. When i first read about frank dux, i was living in a oneroom apartment, working a horrible job as a breakfast cook after having dropped out of college. Bloodsport allegedly tells the true story of frank dux, a martial arts expert who claimed to participate in and. The film focused on an underground, noholdsbarred mixed martial arts tournament with fighters from all over the world. This is an interview with martial artist and kumite winner. Jan 01, 1996 cia covert operative and worldrenowned martial arts black belt frank dux a man who was a legend on both side of the iron curtainreveals the shocking details of the secret operations he carried out for the u.
Page 4 leader for ufc and mixed martial arts, mma news, including events, videos and interviews. Dux pronounced dukes is a martial artist and fight choreographer. Self described ninja master frank dux is a prominent and muchdiscussed. Bloodsport is a 1988 american martial arts action film directed by newt arnold. Five claims made by frank dux that are likely exaggerated by. An american warriors uncensored story, and phenomena, and more on thriftbooks. While he grew up impoverished in the california san fernando valley, frank. Frank dux was born on the 6 april 1956, in toronto, canada, and is a martial artist and fight choreographer, perhaps best known as a former world heavyweight full contact kumite champion, and for being the inspiration for the movie entitled bloodsport 1988 starring jeanclaude van damme. Commander alexander martin, usn, under penalty of perjury, has identified mr. In the book, dux states central intelligence agency cia director william j. Dux as a covert operative who is responsible for having not only briefed him as one of the architects of operation cordoba harbor but in his skirting violations of the.
Van damme and dux were friendsafter all, it was the role of frank dux that catapulted van damme to stardom. Frank dux is four friends brought together by the collective urge to create the type music that once shaped them. Burketts book see above and published a photo of lance corporal dux wearing navy jump wings and four rows of ribbons headed by a navy cross, calling him a wannabe. According to several well known black belts frank trejo, ray wizzard present at the incident, dux moved in on frazier and frazier hit dux several times in the face dropping dux to the floor. In the movie bloodsport, jeanclaude van dammes character is a valuable u. Dux pronounced dukes is an american martial artist and. In the early 1980s, dux was the center of a nowfamous article in a wellknown martial arts magazine, highlighting his career as an underground fighter for a secret organization located in asia. Once the program is completed, the earliest that a new dux ryu dojo could be established is just over a year for any area that does not currently have a school.
Frank dux has been trained in ninjutsu by a japanese master senzo tanaka, who offers him a chance to fight in an illegal singleelimination fullcontact martial arts tournament the kumite. The real frank dux reveals details of the classic fight movie 25 years. In 1980, long before the ninja craze, hanshi, frank w. Frank william dux born 1956 is a martial artist and fight choreographer. Frank dux is a martial arts legend surrounded in both fame and controversy. I advise you to checkout the information and documentation offered on, and meet for yourself the real master dux. Self described ninja master frank dux is a prominent and. Suspiciously, the organization that held the kumite seemed to share a home address with frank dux, and the trophy they gave him was the same trophy that he suspiciously paid for himself. Real frank dux breaks bulletproof glass with hand youtube. Frank dux operated in a dimly lit world of secrecy and mma guys pounding each other to death, not just submission. Anyone who can fly an m1 abrams tank off of a carrier is aok in my book. Below are links to videos showing all information that exists about a possible marriage, and so can answer your question of whether or not is frank dux married you know if is frank dux married tell us on the form you have beneath, indicating the year and who is your partner. Dux featured the photo in the book, with the caption saying he was talking shop with the seal team leader.
Chloe was always her dads princess and on her sixth birthday, her wonderful party ended when she watc. Van damme duxs notoriety was just heating up when he sued the man who portrayed him, jean claude van damme, in october 1998. Certifications various certificates and hall of fame awards. In addition to countless eyewitness accounts, senate intelligence oversight, congressional hearing witness irancontra paymaster, lt. The movie bloodsport, focuses on the kumite and briefly explains how frank dux got involved in martial arts, and how he has become the best. Frank dux celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. As many of you know, frank dux is the character the film blood sport was modeled after. I saw the frank dux text shown here and all i could do is shake my head. It was in 1988 when one of jeanclaude van dammes most noteworthy films, bloodsport, was released. And that frank duxs name and address given, is also erroneous, the frank dux vs. Contrary to internet gossip and unsubstantiated allegations, no evidence exists of the real frank dux having directly claimed he worked for the cia or military as.
While he grew up impoverished in the california san fernando valley, frank dux is now based out of seattle, washington. Just after the above credit, frank duxs records appear, displayed as the following. Dux declaration a court declaration from frank dux. The real frank dux bloodsport true story history vs. He established his own school of ninjutsu called dux ryu ninjutsu, and has said he won a secret martial arts tournament called the kumite in 1975. Frank william dux cold case getting warmer military phonies. Frank dux frank dux pronounced dukes may be a name that sounds familiar. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
See pics and learn about the real frank dux played by jeanclaude van damme in the movie. It stars jeanclaude van damme, donald gibb, leah ayres, and bolo yeung. Busman, of his accomplishments and credentials as a martial artist exposes the flaws, discrepancies, and outright fabrications in dux s story. Frank dux stole part of my childhoodand i want it back. Dux established his own school of ninjutsu in 1975, called dux ryu. However, not unlike myamoto musashi and all the other great martial arts masters that are relegated to history, hanshi, frank w. Dux s victory at the kumite has been disputed, as has the e. This is going to show how ninja frank dux who had a movie made about his incredibly fake true kumite fighting claims lied. His alleged victory at the kumite served as the inspiration for the 1988 film bloodsport starring jeanclaude van damme. Frank dux mma stats, pictures, news, videos, biography. Dont allow the spitefulness of a few to ruin the integrity of the one and only frank w. Dec 11, 2011 in fact, frank dux punched so many through their sacred walls that city temple inspectors shut them down for code violations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In that apartment next to a pile of penthouse magazines by my bed nearly two feet high was a stack of black belt and inside karate magazines just as tall.
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