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'''Frank W. Dux''' (pronounced ''"dukes"''; born 1956{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}}) is an [[United States|American]] [[martial arts|martial artist]] and [[Stage combat|fight choreographer]]. Dux established his own [[schools of Ninjutsu|school of Ninjutsu]] in 1975, called "Dux Ryu Ninjutsu".
Frank Dux (pronounced "dukes"), best known as the protagonist portrayed by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the biopic Bloodsport, established the first American form of Ninjutsu, in 1975, the amalgamated martial art Dux Ryu Ninjutsu. Dux is also a prominent business entrepreneur, playwright, fight choreographer and published author.
He is also notable as the "inspiration" of the 1988 film ''[[Bloodsport (film)|Bloodsport]]'' starring [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]].
Dux had been a controversial figure in martial arts, and the validity of many of his personal claims have been disputed or exposed as [[martial arts fraud|fraudulent]].


Contents [hide]
==Martial arts career==
1 Biography
Dux states that he was introduced to and trained in Koga Yamabushi Ninjitsu by Senzo "Tiger" Tanaka, beginning at age 13.<ref name="Mendel 47-49">{{Citation|last = Mendel|first = Bob|title = Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior|journal=Kick Illustrated|pages =47-49|date=May 1981}}</ref> In the 1970s, Dux began teaching Dux Ryu Ninjitsu. He opened his first school in [[North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|North Hollywood]] in 1980 while subsequent schools have been owned and operated by his students.<ref>[http://www.fasstduxryu.com/Schools.html]</ref> Dux and his students have coached and produced a number of boxing and martial art regional, national, and world champions.<ref>{{Verify credibility|date=June 2009}} [http://www.fasstduxryu.com/sr.html]</ref><ref>{{Citation|last = Chia|first = Juan|title = Reto Final|journal=Artes Marciales|pages =14-19| vol=No.30}}</ref>
2 Early Martial Arts
3 Dux Ryu Ninjitsu / Dux FASST - Transcending Transformation Technology
Aside from Jean Claude Van Damme, Dux has introduced, choreographed, and trained many of his students for the entertainment industry. One of Dux's first students to achieve the [[Black belt (martial arts)|Black belt]], Stuart Wilson{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}, has performed as an actor/stuntman in various film projects since 1990's ''[[Lionheart (1990 film)|Lionheart]]''.<ref>{{imdb name|id=1151714}}</ref>
4 Philanthropy
5 Pop Culture Icon
6 Controversy
7 Libel and Slander Case
8 World Records
9 Frank Dux Fellowship Award
10 The Secret Man
11 Films
11.1 Bloodsport
11.2 "The Quest"
12 References
13 Bibliography
14 External links


Dux's martial art style "Dux Ryu Ninjitsu" is not a “[[koryu]]” 15th century feudal form of Ninjitsu, but is still claimed to be "based on its [[Koga family|Koga]] [[Ninja]] root principles of adaptability and consistent change."<ref name="Mendel 47-49"/> Frank Dux formulated the proprietary augmentation technology he calls DUX FASST (Focus-Action-Skill-Strategy-Tactics).


Biography
==Publications==
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Dux has written an autobiography entitled ''The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story'' ([[HarperCollins]]/[[ReganBooks]], 1996), and is now out of print.


According to Frank Dux autobiography, The Secret Man, HarperCollins/Regan Books, 1996 that is vetted (facts independently verified) by HarperCollins law firm of Slade & Metcalf [1]. Frank W. Dux was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1956 and moved to North Hollywood, California when he was seven years old. He has a younger brother, Steven. His mother is of Hungarian decent. His father, Alfred Dux, served in the Hagganah, in 1933, and then British Army starting in 1939. Post war Alfred Dux is involved in cold war intelligence operations, in Europe. Frank Dux grandfather, Wilhelm Dux was an intelligence agent. Frank Dux a third generation descendant member of the world intelligence community [2] became a US Marine, in 1975. His DD214 duty discharge identifies his military occupational skill is Intelligence Specialist.[3]
Dux was the inspiration for, and co-wrote the 1988 motion picture ''[[Bloodsport (film)|Bloodsport]]'', and also served as fight choreographer. The film featured Jean Claude Van Damme who portrayed the Frank Dux character.<ref>{{Citation|last = Stewart,|first = John|title = "Kumite: A Learning Experience"|journal = Black Belt|pages = 28-34, 91|date=November 1980}}</ref>
The film has been described by Dave Carter of ''Inside Kung Fu Presents The Complete Guide To Ninja Training'' as the "Ultimate Movie of the Ultimate Martial Art Contest".<ref>{{Citation|last = Carter|first = Dave|title = Bloodsport - The Ultimate Martial Arts Movie|journal = Inside Kung Fu Presents The Complete Guide To Ninja Training |pages = 38-47|date=May 1987}}</ref>


In 1996, Dux was with HIDTA, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area at the Criminal Justice Center. He designed strategies and tactics and evaluated their existing training program. In 1997, he received awards from the Multi Jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force for drug task investigations. He also was sponsored by the Department Of Defense to teach NEOA, Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, covert activities. He is an adjunct faculty member of the Saint Petersburg, Florida Criminal Justice Institute. He was knighted in the Order Of Saint Michael, Knight Chevalier, by the Police Hall of Fame, Miami, Florida. He was a source contributor to the United States Navy SEAL Special Warfare Manual (K431-0097). He was a recipient of the California Youth Karate Dragon Award for his humanitarian work with disadvantaged and disabled children. He also put identified at risk kids in a program for free. While teaching Martial Arts, he gave scholarships to needy kids on the one condition that they had to raise and maintain their GPA.[4].
Dux also received co-writing credit for another Van Damme film, ''[[The Quest (film)|The Quest]]''.


He currently resides in Seattle, Washington and conducts seminars, world-wide.
==Controversy==
Dux has been a controversial figure in the martial arts community.
The validity of many of his personal claims have been disputed or exposed as fraudulent. His claims concerning his martial arts background, fighting in the "Kumite", and prior military service have been exposed as unsubstantiated by [[The Los Angeles Times]]<ref name="LATimes">{{cite news | url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59828805.html?dids=59828805:59828805&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+1%2C+1988&author=JOHN+JOHNSON&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=4&desc=NINJA%3A+Hero+or+Master+Fake%3F+Others+Kick+Holes+in+Fabled+Past+of+Woodland+Hills+Martial+Arts+Teacher| title=NINJA: Hero or Master Fake? Others Kick Holes in Fabled Past of Woodland Hills Martial Arts Teacher | publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date= May 1, 1988|accessdate =2007-05-17}}</ref>, [[Soldier of Fortune (magazine)|Soldier of Fortune]]<ref name="Mental"> "Full Mental Jacket" (August 1996) and "Stolen Valor: Profiles of a Phony-Hunter" (November 1998) ''[[Soldier of Fortune (magazine)|Soldier of Fortune]]''</ref>, and various former associates.<ref>{{cite court|litigants=Frank Dux v. Jean Claude Van Damme |reporter=U.S.|pinpoint= SC 046395 |court=LA Superior Court|year=1998|url=http://lasuperiorcourt.org}}</ref><ref>
"Like Wayland Clifton, Dux even forged a press account of his exploits. Research on these 'exploits' conducted by Los Angeles Times reporter John Johnson and phony-veteran unmasker B.G. 'Jug' Burkett revealed that Dux had been in the military for only a few months, didn't serve in Southeast Asia, and won no medals. His service record indicates that Dux had been referred for psychiatric evaluation due to 'flights of ideas and exaggerations.'" Keyes (2004), p.&nbsp;73.</ref>


Dux sued Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and ''Soldier of Fortune'' magazine for libel, though he failed to overcome the burden of proof as to [[actual malice]] as per ''[[New York Times Co. v. Sullivan]]'', 376 U.S. 254 (1964), the [[United States Supreme Court]] case which established the actual malice standard which has to be met for lawsuits involving press reports about public officials or public figures. <ref>{{cite court|litigants=Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine|reporter=U.S.|pinpoint=BC198883|court=LA Superior Court|year=1999|url=http://lasuperiorcourt.org}}</ref>


Early Martial Arts
==References==
Frank Dux is trained by USA Jujitsu Champion Jack Seki [5] as well as introduced to and trained in Koga Yamabushi Ninjitsu by Senzo "Tiger" Tanaka, beginning at age 13.[6]. Dux also audited many classes that he expresses gave him a competitive advantage, which included studying visually Kajukenbo Soke Bill Ryusaki (side-kick to Bruce Lee) and many other notable martial art greats.[7]
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In the 1970’s, he began teaching Dux Ryu Ninjitsu, and opened his first school, in North Hollywood, in 1980, with subsequent schools owned and operated by his students[8]. He pioneered Martial Art training in Mexico, co-founding the first formal school of Ninjitsu in Mexico, with Mexico martial art legend, Enrique Flores [9] as well as several other spin off organizations, Sadoc Seirra Studios, and the Koga Warrior Society (KWS), Ninjitsu Traditional System Association (NTSA), Tigers Den/Mexico, etc. [10].
==Bibliography==
*Dux, Frank & Dr. Mark D. Selner. "Unlocking Power: Keys to Success", in ''[[Black Belt Magazine|Black Belt]]'', September 1980 Volume 18 #9, 46-50:58.
*Dux, Frank. "Self Defense Against Knives", in ''Black Belt'', October 1980 V.18 #10, 30-34.
*Dux, Frank. ''The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story'' ([[ReganBooks]], 1996) ISBN 0060391529 and ISBN 978-0060391522
*Stewart, John. "Kumite: A Learning Experience", in ''Black Belt'', November 1980 v. 18 #11, 28-34, 91.
*Klein, Michelle. "Frank Dux: The Man Behind the Legend", in ''Inside Kung Fu Presents: The Complete Guide to Ninja Training'', May 1987: 48-53.
*Dux, Frank & Gordon F. Richiusa. "The Guide to Ninjutsu Knife Fighting", in ''Inside Kung Fu Presents: The Complete Guide to Ninja Training'', July 1987: 76-79.
*Ralph Keyes, ''The Post-Truth Era: Dishonesty and Deception in Contemporary Life'', St. Martin's Press (2004), ISBN 978-0312306489.


Frank Dux and his students [11]have coached and produced a number of Boxing and Martial Art Regional, National and World Champions[12]. His student Joey “The Jackhammer” Holt is alleged to hold a world record for the fastest KO as an MMA amateur, 1second, and is considered one of the most popularly downloaded YouTube videos[13]. His student Jeff Langton has worked the corner in over 40 world title fights, and trained champion fighters such as Terry Davis (NBA, IBA Champ) and Young Dick Tiger (Nigerian Commonwealth Champ). He has also trained world kickboxing champions Hector Pena and Danny "Hard As" Steel. Currently he is working with Jr. Middleweight Johnny "The Bulldog" Suarez (2-1-2, 1 KO).
==External links==
* [http://www.frank-dux.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.duxryu.8m.com Frank Dux's FASST Official Website and Registry of Licensed FASST/Dux Ryu Instructors]
*[http://www.king5.com/video/?z=y&nvid=232170 Martial Arts legend Frank Dux talks about career, Bloodsport, and more] Video interview from KING5.com


Aside from Jean Claude Van Damme, Frank Dux introduced, choreographed and trained many of his students for the entertainment industry. To name just a few, Jeff Langton appeared in such films as Rocky V, Lion Heart (choreographed by Frank Dux), and Die Hard 2, etc.[14] Dux student, Stuart Wilson, who is amongst Frank Dux first Black Belts is Bruce Willis stunt double, played the Scotsman in Lion Heart and Two Handed Bullwhipping villain in The Run Down, an actor/stuntman in 28 other film projects[15] Frank Dux Black Belt Paco Prieto, stars in Only The Strong [16](stunt coordinated and choreographed by Frank Dux), etc.
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[[es:Frank Dux]]
Frank Dux martial art style Dux Ryu Ninjitsu is NOT a “koryu” 15th Century feudal form of Ninjitsu but is still based on its Koga Ninja root principles of adaptability and consistent change.[17]. An “evolving system” led Frank Dux to have formulated the proprietary augmentation technology he calls DUX FASST™ that’s training methodology is adopted and is in use by elite Black Ops, Special Forces and Law Enforcement, world-wide, where Frank Dux name often appears as a source contributor[18].
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FASST stands for Focus-Action-Skill-Strategy-Tactics.

DUX FASST™ is an empirically tested and amalgamated martial art approach that is multi-dimensional in its application and does not replace one style for another since it is a problem solving technology in terms of how one trains in neutralizing a physical threat (Striking, Grappling, Weapon Disarm or Retention) as well as can be employed to promote financially sustainable solutions that can fundamentally change individuals & society (i.e. enlightening and motivating victims of aggression or substance abuse how to end the cycle of dysfunction, etc.)

The DUX FASST™ technology bridges the gap between the Conditioned Reflex Response and attaining the desired Practiced Reflex Response, akin to what Japanese martial art masters refer to as “Mushin”[19] shortened from mushin no shin (無心の心), a Zen expression meaning mind of no mind. That is, a mind not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus is open to everything. [20]


Philanthropy
Frank Dux stated business philosophy and goal is implementing and championing financially sustainable solutions to social problems. [21]

Venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, Frank Dux transformed and transcended his brand of martial art Dux Ryu Ninjitsu / DUX FASST™ into innovative business stratagem leading to his co-inventing patentable business financing and revenue generating infrastructure technologies [22]. For instance, his saving the children of Africa and Asia by strategically aligning business and political leaders in backing an internationally proposed Water Plan directing technological investment and research in Solar and Wind dehumidifiers. To reduce toxic CO2 in the environment the plan calls for stimulating the anaerobic bacteria discovered in the Barnett Shale. The result is the very first circle of life between the petroleum world and our own ecosystem producing oxygen and natural gas while simultaneously reducing poisonous green house gasses[23]


Pop Culture Icon
The name Frank Dux is iconic - incorporated into urban slang:

To Be Frank Duxed is:

1. Similar to being knocked out in world record fashion by swift Frank Dux roundhouse kick to the head; 2. It can apply to, quick losses in gambling, fighting, sports games, or rejection to name a few; 3. A party who passes out right after a single shot of tequila; 4. It can also be used in the verb form: “Frank Duxing It,” in which the losing/rejection is pre meditated - usage example: “John really got Frank Duxed the other night, he went in all in at poker on the 1st hand and lost with a pair of twos.” [24]


Controversy
Dux has been subjected to allegations by websites and bloggers operating behind an alias that point others in the direction of sources that contest his accomplishments while failing to mention the material fact, that most of these same sources were exposed in a court of law to be guilty of making or repeating unsubstantiated allegations and presenting fabricated evidence, as credible. [25].

In a case of libel and slander, Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County defendant Alexander McColl in his declaration states with regards to his sources, such as the LA Times, May 1st, 1988 editorial, he had serious doubts as to certain claims being attributed to Dux were actually made by Dux.[26]

Contradicting the allegations contesting Frank Dux accomplishments are several credible sources verifying them true. These are various Martial Art Halls of Fame, such as Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame 2001 [27]international trade magazines, including a lengthy investigation by Rainbow Publications staff, as warranted by Black Belt Magazine that states while it does not act as a source of verification it can and does regarding Frank Dux Kumite accomplishments, in its Nov. 1980 issue, when the event is occurring [28] as does various professional trade organizations including the Black Dragon Fighting Society and its affiliates that conduct these events[29]. Also available via the internet are video interviews of internationally respected masters who state: "Frank Dux did it for real" [30]. In addition, numerous high level students of Frank Dux warrant they personally viewed his Kumite fight footage, as well.[31]

Sports Journalist Paul Silvi took note how Frank Dux is nicknamed “The Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts” and provided Dux a platform allegedly denied him prior by which to publicly address his critics and their allegations.[32] . Dux states like with all public figures others will promote manufactured controversy by which to benefit. Citing how the Los Angeles Times published an editorial which is at the heart of the controversy. The piece purportedly attributed to Dux claims Dux alleges he never made. Dux citing how a trophy receipt the reporter uses in order to allege the trophy Dux won was bought by Dux himself near his home[33], demonstrates the reporter is engaged in promoting the fabrication of evidence.

Further corroborating Dux allegations are true, The LA Times piece was deemed to be not credible in court proceedings of Frank Dux v Jean Claude Van Damme, Case No: SC 046395, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County| http://lasuperiorcourt.org . This occurred when Van Damme’s attorney Martin Singer attempted to introduce the LA Times editorial, the alleged trophy receipt and an alleged advertising handbill representing Dux was a decorated Vietnam veteran into evidence that was voluntarily withdrawn in response to Dux attorney, Steven Kramer, arguing the reporter was being deceptive as he had held up what was on its face fabricated evidence, as credible, and no attributable source as to the origination of this evidence aside from the reporter who stood to benefit, existed. [34] Dux addresses this in a 1 hour radio interview with Kelly Worden presenting documentation refuting allegations Kelly reviews and confirms exists [35]

Like with Kelly Worden, Frank Dux points out in greater detail in Martial Arts Illustrated, "Asking The Masters" Nov. 2008 issue, how at the center of his controversy, this mysterious alleged receipt for his trophy appears 13 years after the trophy is on public display. How he feels it should be obvious to anyone it is fraudulent given the fact it misspells something as basic as his name. It is dated several years after he is photographed holding his trophy as seen inset in Black Belt magazine, Nov 1980 issue, that reports contrary to the reporter alleging the only source of the event leads to Dux doorstep its editorial staff had no problem verifying the existence of the organization that held the event. [36]


Libel and Slander Case
Frank Dux sued Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine for libel and slander; Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County. This was in response to accusations of his making false and exaggerated claims of elite U.S. military and CIA service to embellish his credentials and market himself.[37] Dux alleged that SOF claims are false and/or misleading and that Defendants are linked to supporting death squads and Neo-Nazi organizations, like WACL, now known as the World League for Freedom and Democracy, and CIA sponsored illegal mercenary activities through the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) headed by Alexander McColl, the military affairs editor of Soldier of Fortune magazine, that’s activities and alliances to Ku Klux Klan mercenaries, like Tom Posey, regarding violating the Boland Amendment, as well as ills committed under CIA sponsored Phoenix Operation are exposed by Dux book The Secret Man, HarperCollins/Regan Books, 1996 . [38] The U.S. chapter of WACL, the United States Council for World Freedom (USCWF), has been one of the most active branches. USCWF was founded in 1981 by Major General John K. Singlaub. This branch has generated controversy, as it has been found to have illegally supplied firearms to guerillas in the Iran-Contra Affair and, in 1981, (Dux exposes in his book) the USCWF was placed under watch by the Anti-Defamation League, which noted the organization had increasingly become a point of contact for right wing extremists, racists and anti-Semites. [39]

While denying any direct involvement in the Phoenix Operation, Declarations of Defendants Brown and McColl admit they were attached to MACV/SOG that is identified as having coordinated and executed the CIA Phoenix Program by numerous investigative journalistic sources, such as Holly Sklar, Washington’s War on Nicarugua, pg 81 [40]

A Legal Analysis and Breakdown of B.G. Burkett & Glenna Whitley, “Stolen Valor”, Verity Press, 1998 is prepared by Dux Legal Counsel, examining the text line by line. Approximately, 600 unsubstantiated allegations are made by the authors Burkett and Whitley. Their sources are chiefly hearsay and the physical evidence the authors do cite in supporting their allegations is alleged to be fabricated [41]. This includes a photograph of Dux inset wearing medals stating Dux is part of a speaker circuit profiteering by representing himself as a Vietnam veteran. Declaration of Jeffrey Stromph establishes this photo was taken of Dux while in his student film class costume, occurring a decade earlier than being purported. No evidence exists to show Dux is part of a Vietnam veterans speakers tour outside of Dux promoting his book, The Secret Man[42]. B.G. Burkett followed Swift Boat Veterans for Truth in issuing a series of false allegations against presidential candidate John Kerry's heroic military record; Kerry awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. Fox channels’ Hannity and Colmes, August 26, 2004 edition, exposed B.G. Burkett attempted to diminish and link Kerry's post-Vietnam War service to Jane Fonda by B.G. Burkett doctoring a photo by which to leave a false impression, allegedly like B.G. Burkett does with Dux. Making it appear Kerry was standing alongside Jane Fonda, while B.G. Burkett is making the false unsubstantiated allegation Kerry had called his fellow Vietnam Veterans rapists and murderers and Kerry had committed war crime atrocities of killing innocent women and children. [43] Defendant’s primary source, B.G. Burkett, is alleged to be guilty of engaging in and supporting misinformation for political ends, directly linked to Swift Boat Veterans for Truth and Soldier Of Fortune magazine’s Larry Baily. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (March 20, 2005) exposed the swift boat falsehoods and identifies Larry Baily as “…one of the ministers of misinformation”. John Kerry pointed out on Imus, September 15, 2004 - This group called John McCain. "The Manchurian Candidate", spread rumors that McCain had a black child when they were in South Carolina, alleged that McCain’s wife is a drug addict and challenged the quality of McCain’s service while he was a prisoner of war. They challenged his character and created falsehoods about McCain again and again.” [44]

Defendants Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine Dux alleged also stood to benefit in that they are business rivals of Dux having similar competing film/TV projects with Producer Jerry Brucheimer, at the time. Dux pointing out they had also engaged in writing a defamatory article (dubbed "Pouge Warrior")against another competitor, the decorated founder of the US Navy SEAL anti-terror unit, author of the book Rogue Warrior that stood to be made into a film, Lt. Cmdr. Richard Marcinko. Dux failed to overcome the burden of proof as to actual malice as per New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), the United States Supreme Court case which established the actual malice standard which has to be met before press reports about public officials or public figures [45]


World Records
Notable martial art organizations, for instance The USA Martial Art Hall of Fame, Action Martial Art Magazine [46] verify Frank Dux holds two world championship titles and 16 world records to date. Only four appear in the Bloodsport film end credit roll, as follows.

Fastest Knockout - 3.2 seconds
Fastest punch with a knockout - .12 seconds
Fastest kick with a knockout - 72 mph
Most consecutive knockouts - 56
The four world records are corroborated by Black Belt magazine, Nov. 1980, editorial staff when the event was ongoing[47] The Black Dragon Fighting Society, that sponsors theses kinds events lists and verifies Dux world records along with other notated sources as follows:[48]

Frank Dux Championship Titles

Kokoryukai/ Imperial/International Fighting Arts Association (IFAA) World Heavyweight Full-Contact Kumite Champion (1975 thru 1980) undefeated International Fighting Arts Association (IFAA) Freestyle Weapons/Forms Champion (1975 thru 1980)

Frank Dux World Records

1975 - Most consecutive knockouts – 56.

1975 - Fastest recorded Kumite knockout - 3.2 seconds

1975 - Fastest recorded punch resulting in a knockout - .12 seconds

1975 - Fastest recorded kick resulting in a knockout - 72 MPH

1975 - Shortest knockout time average for fight career - 1:20 sec

1975 - First to achieve IFAA Weapons/Forms score of a perfect "10"

1978 - First Kumite fighter to exceed 300 matches

1980 - First Kumite fighter to be undefeated with over 100 matches

1980 - Final Kumite fight record - 329 matches

1990 - Chi Kung Tug of War (Standing on one leg) - 66 people, Zug, Switzerland.

1993 - First and only martial artist to break bullet proof glass barehanded, International Martial Arts Festival, Bercy Stadium, Paris, France.

1993 - Multiple Champaign Bottle break, varying heights with a single kick, International Martial Arts Festival, Bercy Stadium, Paris, France.

1993 - Chi Kung Tug of War (kneeling position) - 23 people. Lausanne, Switzerland.

1993 - Bottle break (vertical palm heel) - International Martial Arts Festival, Bercy Stadium, Paris, France


Frank Dux Fellowship Award
Esteemed members of the International Martial Art and Sports Community (i.e. NTSA, USA Martial Art Hall of Fame, California Youth Karate Association, KidSport America, etc.) sponsor THE FRANK DUX FELLOWSHIP AWARD.

The recipient selection criteria is judged and based upon an individual’s sacrifices made in helping others and/or overcoming adversity by which to inspire and lead others in service to their country, industry, sport and community, as achieved by “Living Legend” Frank Dux. The USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame (est. 1976) warrants this award is “The Ultimate Stamp of Excellence in the Martial Arts”. [49]


The Secret Man
Dux's autobiographical book is entitled: The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story (HarperCollins/ReganBooks, 1996), now out of print. The book sheds light on the CIA run Pheonix Program alleged war crimes committed under the color of authority as corroborated by Lt. Colonel Anthony Herbert, (US Soldier); it claims of violations of the Boland and Logan Amendments and the perpetuation of an elaborate “con” being exploited by weapons industrialists surrounding the alleged black market theft and sale of biological weapons of mass destruction headed for the military regime of Saddam Hussein. Dux leading the secret investigation into the alleged theft is corroborated under penalty of perjury by former USSR, Major General Anatoly Korneinko, as warranted in the book’s foreword and in court proceedings.[50] A Congressional Hearing witness and Iran-Contra paymaster, Lt. Commander, Alexander Martin, USN (ret), under penalty of perjury, confirms Mr. Frank W. Dux is a covert operative who is responsible for having briefed him regarding Operation Cordoba Harbor. Lt. Cmdr. Alexander Martin USN (ret) stated during his intelligence career, he had been introduced to many covert operatives, whose existence has often been officially denied by the government agencies that these parties have been associated with. One of these covert operatives was one Frank Dux[51]

Frank Dux is cited as source contributor to notable Special Warfare manuals[52] and with photographs inset in Dux book The Secret Man, HarperCollins, 1996, as well as on his myspace page “The REAL Frank Dux” slide show he visibly acted as an instructor of SWAT and defensive tactics to various police departments and anti-terror units, etc [53],





Films

Bloodsport
Frank Dux was originally made renowned by the 1988 motion picture Bloodsport; “Based upon true events in the life of Frank Dux”. The film debuted Jean Claude Van Damme who portrays Frank Dux trained in the secret art of the Ninja who honors his “Shidoshi” in the legendary “Kumite” by winning it all and defeating his opponents in world record time.

Kumite (組手) in Japanese means sparring. “The Kumite” organizers of Frank Dux fights was the International Fighting Arts Association (IFAA) while not a publicity seeking organization it was far from secret[54]

The Frank Dux story has been described as the “Ultimate Movie of the Ultimate Martial Art Contest”[55].


"The Quest"
Dux wrote a follow-up script to Bloodsport, entitled "Enter The Kumite." It revisited Bloodsport's plot, but with a bigger budget. Dux's alleged business partner at the time, Van Damme, would again play the lead, and allegedly agreed that Dux would receive a share of the profits from the sequel. Dux had his own agreement with another company to write the screenplay for "Enter The Kumite"; however, he earned nothing because the company went bankrupt before a written agreement could be executed between Dux and Van Damme. When Dux was comatose due to complications from brain tumor surgery, another screenwriter reworked the script into The Quest.[56]

Meanwhile, Dux successfully filed a complaint with the Writers Guild of America and was awarded both a writing credit and $50,000. In 1998, Dux sued Van Damme for breach of oral contract, but ultimately lost the suit in court as pointed out by Point of View magazine, whereby Columnists Jennie and Terrie Frankel write: "The judge karate kicked Dux below the belt with a series of unprecedented rulings that precluded the testimony of any rebuttal witnesses, any impeachment witnesses and all actual eyewitnesses to the deal. Kramer (Dux's attorney) argued these witnesses were critical to his case, but to no avail." [57]





References
^ Kolt, Kathy (July 18), ""The Untold Story Of Actor Frank Dux, Hanshi "", The Artesia (NM) Daily Press: p9
^ Watson, Chris (April 5), ""Not –so secret agent man"", The Spotlight-Santa Cruz Sentinel: p18
^ Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, U.S. , BC198883 (LA Superior Court 1999).
^ Kolt, Kathy (July 18), ""The Untold Story Of Actor Frank Dux, Hanshi "", The Artesia (NM) Daily Press: p9
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^ Mendel, Bob (May 1981), "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior", Kick Illustrated: 47-49
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^ [5]
^ [6]
^ Mendel, Bob (May 1981), "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior", Kick Illustrated: 47-49
^ Court Record, LA Superior Court. "Acknowledgement (pg 10) United States Navy SEAL CFC SPECWAR Manual: K - 431-0097 Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County" (Court case). http://lasuperiorcourt.org. Retrieved April 2008.
^ [ http://www.fasstduxryu.com]
^ [Craig, Darrell Max. Mugai Ryu - The Classical Samurai Art of Drawing the Sword. YMAA Publication Center, Boston, Mass., 2002, p.20.]
^ The REAL Frank Dux myspace.com| About me
^ [cite| last=Dux| first= Frank | title= “Proprietary Product Value Contribution Billing and Related Service System”| source= USPTO File# 60/898785 Patent Application]
^ [7]
^ [ http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Frank+Duxed]
^ Kolt, Kathy (July 18), ""The Untold Story Of Actor Frank Dux, Hanshi "", The Artesia (NM) Daily Press: p9
^ Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, U.S. , BC198883 (LA Superior Court 1999).
^ Template:Cite=Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame
^ Stewart, John (Nov.), ""Kumite: A Learning Experience"", Black Belt: p28-34, 91
^ [8]
^ | source= Gerald Okamura, Ted Tabura & Joseph Sinda
^ [9]
^ [Video | KING5.com | News for Seattle, Washington: http://www.king5.com/video/?z=y&nvid=232170]
^ Los Angeles Times extract
^ Frank Dux v. Jean Claude Van Damme, U.S. , SC 046395 (LA Superior Court 1998).
^ [10]
^ Martial Arts Illustrated. MAI columnist, Harjit Singh Sagoo, questions Dux on all the major claims his critics have made regarding his background, skills and records (Vol. 21, No. 7, Dec issue, pages 120-125, 'Asking…Frank Dux' (part of Sagoo’s 'Asking the Masters' series).
^ "Full Mental Jacket" (August 1996) and "Stolen Valor: Profiles of a Phony-Hunter" (November 1998) Soldier of Fortune
^ Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, U.S. , BC198883 (LA Superior Court 1999).
^ Steinfels, Peter (April 19, 1988). "Anti-Semitism Charges Lead To Delay on Religion Prize". New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE4DC1338F93AA25757C0A96E948260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
^ [11]
^ http://www.duxryu.8m.com/Controversy3.html
^ Declaration of Jeffery Stromph, Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, U.S. , BC198883 (LA Superior Court 1999).
^ [12]
^ [13]
^ Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, U.S. , BC198883 (LA Superior Court 1999).
^ Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame 2001 Poster & Trading Cards
^ Stewart,, John (Nov), ""Kumite: A Learning Experience"", Black Belt: 28-34, 91
^ http://www.blackdragon.co.za/homepage/126/home/
^ [14]
^ Court Record, LA Superior Court. "Exhibit: Declaration Major General Anatoly Korneinko, Military Authority of Ukraine, Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County" (Court case). http://lasuperiorcourt.org. Retrieved April 2008.
^ Court Record, LA Superior Court. "Exhibit: Declaration of Lt. Cmdr. Alexander Martin, USN, Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County" (Court case). http://lasuperiorcourt.org. Retrieved April 2008.
^ Court Record, LA Superior Court. "Acknowledgement (pg 10) United States Navy SEAL CFC SPECWAR Manual: K - 431-0097 Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County" (Court case). http://lasuperiorcourt.org. Retrieved April 2008.
^ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=346595645
^ Stewart,, John (Nov), ""Kumite: A Learning Experience"", Black Belt: 28-34, 91
^ Carter, Dave (May), ""Bloodsport -The Ultimate Martial Arts Movie"", Inside Kung Fu Presents The Complete Guide To Ninja Training: p38-47
^ Frank Dux v. Jean Claude Van Damme, U.S. , SC 046395 (LA Superior Court 1998).
^ Meet Frank Dux; Part 3: Dux Sues Jean Claude Van Damme

Bibliography
Dux, Frank & Dr. Mark D. Selner. "Unlocking Power: Keys to Success", in Black Belt, September 1980 Volume 18 #9, 46-50:58.
Dux, Frank. "Self Defense Against Knives", in Black Belt, October 1980 V.18 #10, 30-34.
Dux, Frank. The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story (ReganBooks, 1996) ISBN 0060391529 and ISBN 978-0060391522
Stewart, John. "Kumite: A Learning Experience", in Black Belt, November 1980 v. 18 #11, 28-34, 91.
Klein, Michelle. "Frank Dux: The Man Behind the Legend", in Inside Kung Fu Presents: The Complete Guide to Ninja Training, May 1987: 48-53.
Dux, Frank & Gordon F. Richiusa. "The Guide to Ninjutsu Knife Fighting", in Inside Kung Fu Presents: The Complete Guide to Ninja Training, July 1987: 76-79.
Johnson, John (1988-05-01). "NINJA: Hero or Master Fake? Others Kick Holes in Fabled Past of Woodland Hills Martial Arts Teacher". Los Angeles Times. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59828805.html?dids=59828805:59828805&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+1%2C+1988&author=JOHN+JOHNSON&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=4&desc=NINJA%3A+Hero+or+Master+Fake%3F+Others+Kick+Holes+in+Fabled+Past+of+Woodland+Hills+Martial+Arts+Teacher. Valley Edition, Metro, Part 2, Page 4.
"Full Mental Jacket" in Soldier of Fortune, August 1996.
Bailey, Larry. "Stolen Valor: Profiles of a Phony Hunter" in Soldier of Fortune, November 1998: 58-61, 73

External links
http://www.frank-dux.com/ - Frank Dux's official site
http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/bloodsport.php - The Real Frank Dux
[15] (1 hour radio interview)
Will The Real Frank Dux Please Stand Up? - Includes Dux's follow-up comments on the allegations that suggest he is a fraud (June 4, 2008)
Frank Dux's FASST Official Website and Registry of Licensed FASST/Dux Ryu Instructors
[16] – Includes Video Testimonials, Dux Biography, Awards & Certificates
[17] – Black Dragon Fighting Society List of Frank Dux 16 World Records
[18]
[19] -Video | KING5.com | News for Seattle, Washington:

Revision as of 22:49, 23 August 2009

Frank Dux (pronounced "dukes"), best known as the protagonist portrayed by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the biopic Bloodsport, established the first American form of Ninjutsu, in 1975, the amalgamated martial art Dux Ryu Ninjutsu. Dux is also a prominent business entrepreneur, playwright, fight choreographer and published author.

Contents [hide] 1 Biography 2 Early Martial Arts 3 Dux Ryu Ninjitsu / Dux FASST - Transcending Transformation Technology 4 Philanthropy 5 Pop Culture Icon 6 Controversy 7 Libel and Slander Case 8 World Records 9 Frank Dux Fellowship Award 10 The Secret Man 11 Films 11.1 Bloodsport 11.2 "The Quest" 12 References 13 Bibliography 14 External links


Biography

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According to Frank Dux autobiography, The Secret Man, HarperCollins/Regan Books, 1996 that is vetted (facts independently verified) by HarperCollins law firm of Slade & Metcalf [1]. Frank W. Dux was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1956 and moved to North Hollywood, California when he was seven years old. He has a younger brother, Steven. His mother is of Hungarian decent. His father, Alfred Dux, served in the Hagganah, in 1933, and then British Army starting in 1939. Post war Alfred Dux is involved in cold war intelligence operations, in Europe. Frank Dux grandfather, Wilhelm Dux was an intelligence agent. Frank Dux a third generation descendant member of the world intelligence community [2] became a US Marine, in 1975. His DD214 duty discharge identifies his military occupational skill is Intelligence Specialist.[3]

In 1996, Dux was with HIDTA, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area at the Criminal Justice Center. He designed strategies and tactics and evaluated their existing training program. In 1997, he received awards from the Multi Jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force for drug task investigations. He also was sponsored by the Department Of Defense to teach NEOA, Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, covert activities. He is an adjunct faculty member of the Saint Petersburg, Florida Criminal Justice Institute. He was knighted in the Order Of Saint Michael, Knight Chevalier, by the Police Hall of Fame, Miami, Florida. He was a source contributor to the United States Navy SEAL Special Warfare Manual (K431-0097). He was a recipient of the California Youth Karate Dragon Award for his humanitarian work with disadvantaged and disabled children. He also put identified at risk kids in a program for free. While teaching Martial Arts, he gave scholarships to needy kids on the one condition that they had to raise and maintain their GPA.[4].

He currently resides in Seattle, Washington and conducts seminars, world-wide.


Early Martial Arts Frank Dux is trained by USA Jujitsu Champion Jack Seki [5] as well as introduced to and trained in Koga Yamabushi Ninjitsu by Senzo "Tiger" Tanaka, beginning at age 13.[6]. Dux also audited many classes that he expresses gave him a competitive advantage, which included studying visually Kajukenbo Soke Bill Ryusaki (side-kick to Bruce Lee) and many other notable martial art greats.[7]

In the 1970’s, he began teaching Dux Ryu Ninjitsu, and opened his first school, in North Hollywood, in 1980, with subsequent schools owned and operated by his students[8]. He pioneered Martial Art training in Mexico, co-founding the first formal school of Ninjitsu in Mexico, with Mexico martial art legend, Enrique Flores [9] as well as several other spin off organizations, Sadoc Seirra Studios, and the Koga Warrior Society (KWS), Ninjitsu Traditional System Association (NTSA), Tigers Den/Mexico, etc. [10].

Frank Dux and his students [11]have coached and produced a number of Boxing and Martial Art Regional, National and World Champions[12]. His student Joey “The Jackhammer” Holt is alleged to hold a world record for the fastest KO as an MMA amateur, 1second, and is considered one of the most popularly downloaded YouTube videos[13]. His student Jeff Langton has worked the corner in over 40 world title fights, and trained champion fighters such as Terry Davis (NBA, IBA Champ) and Young Dick Tiger (Nigerian Commonwealth Champ). He has also trained world kickboxing champions Hector Pena and Danny "Hard As" Steel. Currently he is working with Jr. Middleweight Johnny "The Bulldog" Suarez (2-1-2, 1 KO).

Aside from Jean Claude Van Damme, Frank Dux introduced, choreographed and trained many of his students for the entertainment industry. To name just a few, Jeff Langton appeared in such films as Rocky V, Lion Heart (choreographed by Frank Dux), and Die Hard 2, etc.[14] Dux student, Stuart Wilson, who is amongst Frank Dux first Black Belts is Bruce Willis stunt double, played the Scotsman in Lion Heart and Two Handed Bullwhipping villain in The Run Down, an actor/stuntman in 28 other film projects[15] Frank Dux Black Belt Paco Prieto, stars in Only The Strong [16](stunt coordinated and choreographed by Frank Dux), etc.


Dux Ryu Ninjitsu / Dux FASST - Transcending Transformation Technology Frank Dux martial art style Dux Ryu Ninjitsu is NOT a “koryu” 15th Century feudal form of Ninjitsu but is still based on its Koga Ninja root principles of adaptability and consistent change.[17]. An “evolving system” led Frank Dux to have formulated the proprietary augmentation technology he calls DUX FASST™ that’s training methodology is adopted and is in use by elite Black Ops, Special Forces and Law Enforcement, world-wide, where Frank Dux name often appears as a source contributor[18].

FASST stands for Focus-Action-Skill-Strategy-Tactics.

DUX FASST™ is an empirically tested and amalgamated martial art approach that is multi-dimensional in its application and does not replace one style for another since it is a problem solving technology in terms of how one trains in neutralizing a physical threat (Striking, Grappling, Weapon Disarm or Retention) as well as can be employed to promote financially sustainable solutions that can fundamentally change individuals & society (i.e. enlightening and motivating victims of aggression or substance abuse how to end the cycle of dysfunction, etc.)

The DUX FASST™ technology bridges the gap between the Conditioned Reflex Response and attaining the desired Practiced Reflex Response, akin to what Japanese martial art masters refer to as “Mushin”[19] shortened from mushin no shin (無心の心), a Zen expression meaning mind of no mind. That is, a mind not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus is open to everything. [20]


Philanthropy Frank Dux stated business philosophy and goal is implementing and championing financially sustainable solutions to social problems. [21]

Venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, Frank Dux transformed and transcended his brand of martial art Dux Ryu Ninjitsu / DUX FASST™ into innovative business stratagem leading to his co-inventing patentable business financing and revenue generating infrastructure technologies [22]. For instance, his saving the children of Africa and Asia by strategically aligning business and political leaders in backing an internationally proposed Water Plan directing technological investment and research in Solar and Wind dehumidifiers. To reduce toxic CO2 in the environment the plan calls for stimulating the anaerobic bacteria discovered in the Barnett Shale. The result is the very first circle of life between the petroleum world and our own ecosystem producing oxygen and natural gas while simultaneously reducing poisonous green house gasses[23]


Pop Culture Icon The name Frank Dux is iconic - incorporated into urban slang:

To Be Frank Duxed is:

1. Similar to being knocked out in world record fashion by swift Frank Dux roundhouse kick to the head; 2. It can apply to, quick losses in gambling, fighting, sports games, or rejection to name a few; 3. A party who passes out right after a single shot of tequila; 4. It can also be used in the verb form: “Frank Duxing It,” in which the losing/rejection is pre meditated - usage example: “John really got Frank Duxed the other night, he went in all in at poker on the 1st hand and lost with a pair of twos.” [24]


Controversy Dux has been subjected to allegations by websites and bloggers operating behind an alias that point others in the direction of sources that contest his accomplishments while failing to mention the material fact, that most of these same sources were exposed in a court of law to be guilty of making or repeating unsubstantiated allegations and presenting fabricated evidence, as credible. [25].

In a case of libel and slander, Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County defendant Alexander McColl in his declaration states with regards to his sources, such as the LA Times, May 1st, 1988 editorial, he had serious doubts as to certain claims being attributed to Dux were actually made by Dux.[26]

Contradicting the allegations contesting Frank Dux accomplishments are several credible sources verifying them true. These are various Martial Art Halls of Fame, such as Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame 2001 [27]international trade magazines, including a lengthy investigation by Rainbow Publications staff, as warranted by Black Belt Magazine that states while it does not act as a source of verification it can and does regarding Frank Dux Kumite accomplishments, in its Nov. 1980 issue, when the event is occurring [28] as does various professional trade organizations including the Black Dragon Fighting Society and its affiliates that conduct these events[29]. Also available via the internet are video interviews of internationally respected masters who state: "Frank Dux did it for real" [30]. In addition, numerous high level students of Frank Dux warrant they personally viewed his Kumite fight footage, as well.[31]

Sports Journalist Paul Silvi took note how Frank Dux is nicknamed “The Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts” and provided Dux a platform allegedly denied him prior by which to publicly address his critics and their allegations.[32] . Dux states like with all public figures others will promote manufactured controversy by which to benefit. Citing how the Los Angeles Times published an editorial which is at the heart of the controversy. The piece purportedly attributed to Dux claims Dux alleges he never made. Dux citing how a trophy receipt the reporter uses in order to allege the trophy Dux won was bought by Dux himself near his home[33], demonstrates the reporter is engaged in promoting the fabrication of evidence.

Further corroborating Dux allegations are true, The LA Times piece was deemed to be not credible in court proceedings of Frank Dux v Jean Claude Van Damme, Case No: SC 046395, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County| http://lasuperiorcourt.org . This occurred when Van Damme’s attorney Martin Singer attempted to introduce the LA Times editorial, the alleged trophy receipt and an alleged advertising handbill representing Dux was a decorated Vietnam veteran into evidence that was voluntarily withdrawn in response to Dux attorney, Steven Kramer, arguing the reporter was being deceptive as he had held up what was on its face fabricated evidence, as credible, and no attributable source as to the origination of this evidence aside from the reporter who stood to benefit, existed. [34] Dux addresses this in a 1 hour radio interview with Kelly Worden presenting documentation refuting allegations Kelly reviews and confirms exists [35]

Like with Kelly Worden, Frank Dux points out in greater detail in Martial Arts Illustrated, "Asking The Masters" Nov. 2008 issue, how at the center of his controversy, this mysterious alleged receipt for his trophy appears 13 years after the trophy is on public display. How he feels it should be obvious to anyone it is fraudulent given the fact it misspells something as basic as his name. It is dated several years after he is photographed holding his trophy as seen inset in Black Belt magazine, Nov 1980 issue, that reports contrary to the reporter alleging the only source of the event leads to Dux doorstep its editorial staff had no problem verifying the existence of the organization that held the event. [36]


Libel and Slander Case Frank Dux sued Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine for libel and slander; Case No: BC198883, Superior Court Of California, Los Angeles County. This was in response to accusations of his making false and exaggerated claims of elite U.S. military and CIA service to embellish his credentials and market himself.[37] Dux alleged that SOF claims are false and/or misleading and that Defendants are linked to supporting death squads and Neo-Nazi organizations, like WACL, now known as the World League for Freedom and Democracy, and CIA sponsored illegal mercenary activities through the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) headed by Alexander McColl, the military affairs editor of Soldier of Fortune magazine, that’s activities and alliances to Ku Klux Klan mercenaries, like Tom Posey, regarding violating the Boland Amendment, as well as ills committed under CIA sponsored Phoenix Operation are exposed by Dux book The Secret Man, HarperCollins/Regan Books, 1996 . [38] The U.S. chapter of WACL, the United States Council for World Freedom (USCWF), has been one of the most active branches. USCWF was founded in 1981 by Major General John K. Singlaub. This branch has generated controversy, as it has been found to have illegally supplied firearms to guerillas in the Iran-Contra Affair and, in 1981, (Dux exposes in his book) the USCWF was placed under watch by the Anti-Defamation League, which noted the organization had increasingly become a point of contact for right wing extremists, racists and anti-Semites. [39]

While denying any direct involvement in the Phoenix Operation, Declarations of Defendants Brown and McColl admit they were attached to MACV/SOG that is identified as having coordinated and executed the CIA Phoenix Program by numerous investigative journalistic sources, such as Holly Sklar, Washington’s War on Nicarugua, pg 81 [40]

A Legal Analysis and Breakdown of B.G. Burkett & Glenna Whitley, “Stolen Valor”, Verity Press, 1998 is prepared by Dux Legal Counsel, examining the text line by line. Approximately, 600 unsubstantiated allegations are made by the authors Burkett and Whitley. Their sources are chiefly hearsay and the physical evidence the authors do cite in supporting their allegations is alleged to be fabricated [41]. This includes a photograph of Dux inset wearing medals stating Dux is part of a speaker circuit profiteering by representing himself as a Vietnam veteran. Declaration of Jeffrey Stromph establishes this photo was taken of Dux while in his student film class costume, occurring a decade earlier than being purported. No evidence exists to show Dux is part of a Vietnam veterans speakers tour outside of Dux promoting his book, The Secret Man[42]. B.G. Burkett followed Swift Boat Veterans for Truth in issuing a series of false allegations against presidential candidate John Kerry's heroic military record; Kerry awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. Fox channels’ Hannity and Colmes, August 26, 2004 edition, exposed B.G. Burkett attempted to diminish and link Kerry's post-Vietnam War service to Jane Fonda by B.G. Burkett doctoring a photo by which to leave a false impression, allegedly like B.G. Burkett does with Dux. Making it appear Kerry was standing alongside Jane Fonda, while B.G. Burkett is making the false unsubstantiated allegation Kerry had called his fellow Vietnam Veterans rapists and murderers and Kerry had committed war crime atrocities of killing innocent women and children. [43] Defendant’s primary source, B.G. Burkett, is alleged to be guilty of engaging in and supporting misinformation for political ends, directly linked to Swift Boat Veterans for Truth and Soldier Of Fortune magazine’s Larry Baily. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (March 20, 2005) exposed the swift boat falsehoods and identifies Larry Baily as “…one of the ministers of misinformation”. John Kerry pointed out on Imus, September 15, 2004 - This group called John McCain. "The Manchurian Candidate", spread rumors that McCain had a black child when they were in South Carolina, alleged that McCain’s wife is a drug addict and challenged the quality of McCain’s service while he was a prisoner of war. They challenged his character and created falsehoods about McCain again and again.” [44]

Defendants Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine Dux alleged also stood to benefit in that they are business rivals of Dux having similar competing film/TV projects with Producer Jerry Brucheimer, at the time. Dux pointing out they had also engaged in writing a defamatory article (dubbed "Pouge Warrior")against another competitor, the decorated founder of the US Navy SEAL anti-terror unit, author of the book Rogue Warrior that stood to be made into a film, Lt. Cmdr. Richard Marcinko. Dux failed to overcome the burden of proof as to actual malice as per New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), the United States Supreme Court case which established the actual malice standard which has to be met before press reports about public officials or public figures [45]


World Records Notable martial art organizations, for instance The USA Martial Art Hall of Fame, Action Martial Art Magazine [46] verify Frank Dux holds two world championship titles and 16 world records to date. Only four appear in the Bloodsport film end credit roll, as follows.

Fastest Knockout - 3.2 seconds Fastest punch with a knockout - .12 seconds Fastest kick with a knockout - 72 mph Most consecutive knockouts - 56 The four world records are corroborated by Black Belt magazine, Nov. 1980, editorial staff when the event was ongoing[47] The Black Dragon Fighting Society, that sponsors theses kinds events lists and verifies Dux world records along with other notated sources as follows:[48]

Frank Dux Championship Titles

Kokoryukai/ Imperial/International Fighting Arts Association (IFAA) World Heavyweight Full-Contact Kumite Champion (1975 thru 1980) undefeated International Fighting Arts Association (IFAA) Freestyle Weapons/Forms Champion (1975 thru 1980)

Frank Dux World Records

1975 - Most consecutive knockouts – 56.

1975 - Fastest recorded Kumite knockout - 3.2 seconds

1975 - Fastest recorded punch resulting in a knockout - .12 seconds

1975 - Fastest recorded kick resulting in a knockout - 72 MPH

1975 - Shortest knockout time average for fight career - 1:20 sec

1975 - First to achieve IFAA Weapons/Forms score of a perfect "10"

1978 - First Kumite fighter to exceed 300 matches

1980 - First Kumite fighter to be undefeated with over 100 matches

1980 - Final Kumite fight record - 329 matches

1990 - Chi Kung Tug of War (Standing on one leg) - 66 people, Zug, Switzerland.

1993 - First and only martial artist to break bullet proof glass barehanded, International Martial Arts Festival, Bercy Stadium, Paris, France.

1993 - Multiple Champaign Bottle break, varying heights with a single kick, International Martial Arts Festival, Bercy Stadium, Paris, France.

1993 - Chi Kung Tug of War (kneeling position) - 23 people. Lausanne, Switzerland.

1993 - Bottle break (vertical palm heel) - International Martial Arts Festival, Bercy Stadium, Paris, France


Frank Dux Fellowship Award Esteemed members of the International Martial Art and Sports Community (i.e. NTSA, USA Martial Art Hall of Fame, California Youth Karate Association, KidSport America, etc.) sponsor THE FRANK DUX FELLOWSHIP AWARD.

The recipient selection criteria is judged and based upon an individual’s sacrifices made in helping others and/or overcoming adversity by which to inspire and lead others in service to their country, industry, sport and community, as achieved by “Living Legend” Frank Dux. The USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame (est. 1976) warrants this award is “The Ultimate Stamp of Excellence in the Martial Arts”. [49]


The Secret Man Dux's autobiographical book is entitled: The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story (HarperCollins/ReganBooks, 1996), now out of print. The book sheds light on the CIA run Pheonix Program alleged war crimes committed under the color of authority as corroborated by Lt. Colonel Anthony Herbert, (US Soldier); it claims of violations of the Boland and Logan Amendments and the perpetuation of an elaborate “con” being exploited by weapons industrialists surrounding the alleged black market theft and sale of biological weapons of mass destruction headed for the military regime of Saddam Hussein. Dux leading the secret investigation into the alleged theft is corroborated under penalty of perjury by former USSR, Major General Anatoly Korneinko, as warranted in the book’s foreword and in court proceedings.[50] A Congressional Hearing witness and Iran-Contra paymaster, Lt. Commander, Alexander Martin, USN (ret), under penalty of perjury, confirms Mr. Frank W. Dux is a covert operative who is responsible for having briefed him regarding Operation Cordoba Harbor. Lt. Cmdr. Alexander Martin USN (ret) stated during his intelligence career, he had been introduced to many covert operatives, whose existence has often been officially denied by the government agencies that these parties have been associated with. One of these covert operatives was one Frank Dux[51]

Frank Dux is cited as source contributor to notable Special Warfare manuals[52] and with photographs inset in Dux book The Secret Man, HarperCollins, 1996, as well as on his myspace page “The REAL Frank Dux” slide show he visibly acted as an instructor of SWAT and defensive tactics to various police departments and anti-terror units, etc [53],



Films

Bloodsport Frank Dux was originally made renowned by the 1988 motion picture Bloodsport; “Based upon true events in the life of Frank Dux”. The film debuted Jean Claude Van Damme who portrays Frank Dux trained in the secret art of the Ninja who honors his “Shidoshi” in the legendary “Kumite” by winning it all and defeating his opponents in world record time.

Kumite (組手) in Japanese means sparring. “The Kumite” organizers of Frank Dux fights was the International Fighting Arts Association (IFAA) while not a publicity seeking organization it was far from secret[54]

The Frank Dux story has been described as the “Ultimate Movie of the Ultimate Martial Art Contest”[55].


"The Quest" Dux wrote a follow-up script to Bloodsport, entitled "Enter The Kumite." It revisited Bloodsport's plot, but with a bigger budget. Dux's alleged business partner at the time, Van Damme, would again play the lead, and allegedly agreed that Dux would receive a share of the profits from the sequel. Dux had his own agreement with another company to write the screenplay for "Enter The Kumite"; however, he earned nothing because the company went bankrupt before a written agreement could be executed between Dux and Van Damme. When Dux was comatose due to complications from brain tumor surgery, another screenwriter reworked the script into The Quest.[56]

Meanwhile, Dux successfully filed a complaint with the Writers Guild of America and was awarded both a writing credit and $50,000. In 1998, Dux sued Van Damme for breach of oral contract, but ultimately lost the suit in court as pointed out by Point of View magazine, whereby Columnists Jennie and Terrie Frankel write: "The judge karate kicked Dux below the belt with a series of unprecedented rulings that precluded the testimony of any rebuttal witnesses, any impeachment witnesses and all actual eyewitnesses to the deal. Kramer (Dux's attorney) argued these witnesses were critical to his case, but to no avail." [57]



References ^ Kolt, Kathy (July 18), ""The Untold Story Of Actor Frank Dux, Hanshi "", The Artesia (NM) Daily Press: p9 ^ Watson, Chris (April 5), ""Not –so secret agent man"", The Spotlight-Santa Cruz Sentinel: p18 ^ Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, U.S. , BC198883 (LA Superior Court 1999). ^ Kolt, Kathy (July 18), ""The Untold Story Of Actor Frank Dux, Hanshi "", The Artesia (NM) Daily Press: p9 ^ |Articles &Awards ^ Mendel, Bob (May 1981), "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior", Kick Illustrated: 47-49 ^ [1] ^ [2] ^ Chia, Juan, "Entrevista Frank Dux", Artes Marciales: 12-16 ^ [3] ^ [4] ^ Chia, Juan, "Reto Final", Artes Marciales: 14-19 ^ [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5BkucHiaMw] ^ [ http://www.myspace.com/langtonboxing] ^ [5] ^ [6] ^ Mendel, Bob (May 1981), "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior", Kick Illustrated: 47-49 ^ Court Record, LA Superior Court. 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Bibliography Dux, Frank & Dr. Mark D. Selner. "Unlocking Power: Keys to Success", in Black Belt, September 1980 Volume 18 #9, 46-50:58. Dux, Frank. "Self Defense Against Knives", in Black Belt, October 1980 V.18 #10, 30-34. Dux, Frank. The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story (ReganBooks, 1996) ISBN 0060391529 and ISBN 978-0060391522 Stewart, John. "Kumite: A Learning Experience", in Black Belt, November 1980 v. 18 #11, 28-34, 91. Klein, Michelle. "Frank Dux: The Man Behind the Legend", in Inside Kung Fu Presents: The Complete Guide to Ninja Training, May 1987: 48-53. Dux, Frank & Gordon F. Richiusa. "The Guide to Ninjutsu Knife Fighting", in Inside Kung Fu Presents: The Complete Guide to Ninja Training, July 1987: 76-79. Johnson, John (1988-05-01). "NINJA: Hero or Master Fake? Others Kick Holes in Fabled Past of Woodland Hills Martial Arts Teacher". Los Angeles Times. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59828805.html?dids=59828805:59828805&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+1%2C+1988&author=JOHN+JOHNSON&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=4&desc=NINJA%3A+Hero+or+Master+Fake%3F+Others+Kick+Holes+in+Fabled+Past+of+Woodland+Hills+Martial+Arts+Teacher. Valley Edition, Metro, Part 2, Page 4. "Full Mental Jacket" in Soldier of Fortune, August 1996. Bailey, Larry. "Stolen Valor: Profiles of a Phony Hunter" in Soldier of Fortune, November 1998: 58-61, 73

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