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==Controversy==
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Dux has been a controversial figure in the martial arts community.
Dux has been a controversial figure in the martial arts community.
The validity of many of his personal claims have been disputed. His claims concerning his martial arts background, fighting in the "[[Kumite]]", and prior military service have been alleged 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 name=litigation>{{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 name="Keyes">"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> The fact is court proceedings of Frank Dux vs.Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and ''Soldier of Fortune'' magazine for libel, reveal as corroborated by Kathy Kolt, the Artesia Daily, July 18, 2008, exposes the allegations are unfounded and presented fabricated evidence as credible<ref>{{Citation|last = Kolt|first = Kathy|title = "The Untold Story Of Actor Frank Dux, Hanshi "|journal = The Artesia (NM) Daily Press |pages = p9|date = July 18|year = 2008}}</ref>. Dux acheivements are verified, fully acknowledged by the IFAA Official Black Dragon Fighting Society {{http://www.theblackdragonfightingsociety.com/frank_dux.html.}}and Official Government Sport Authority of South Africa that host the events. Corroborated evidence is available for viewing by visiting Los Angeles County Court Hall of Records. Various 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 <ref>{{Citation|last = Stewart|first = John|title = "Kumite: A Learning Experience"|journal = Black Belt |pages = p28-34, 91|date = Nov.|year = 1980}}</ref> as does various professional trade organizations including the Black Dragon Fighting Society and its affiliates that conduct these events<ref>[http://www.blackdragon.co.za/homepage/126/home/]</ref>.
The validity of many of his personal claims have been disputed. His claims concerning his martial arts background, fighting in the "[[Kumite]]", and prior military service have been alleged 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 name=litigation>{{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 name="Keyes">"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> Various 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 <ref>{{Citation|last = Stewart|first = John|title = "Kumite: A Learning Experience"|journal = Black Belt |pages = p28-34, 91|date = Nov.|year = 1980}}</ref>{{dubious}} as does various professional trade organizations including the Black Dragon Fighting Society and its affiliates that conduct these events.


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>
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>

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Frank W. Dux (pronounced "dukes"; born 1956[citation needed]) is an American martial artist and fight choreographer. Dux established his own school of Ninjutsu in 1975, called "Dux Ryu Ninjutsu". He is also notable as the "inspiration" of the 1988 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.[1][2][3][4]

Martial arts career

Dux states that he was introduced to and trained in Koga Yamabushi "Ninjitsu" by Senzo "Tiger" Tanaka, beginning at age 13.[5] In the 1970s, Dux began teaching Dux Ryu Ninjitsu. He opened his first school in North Hollywood in 1980 while subsequent schools have been owned and operated by his students. Dux and his students have coached and produced a number of boxing and martial art regional, national, and world champions.[6]

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, Stuart Wilson[citation needed], has performed as an actor/stuntman in various film projects since 1990's Lionheart.[7]

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 Ninja root principles of adaptability and consistent change."[5] Frank Dux formulated the proprietary augmentation technology he calls DUX FASST (Focus-Action-Skill-Strategy-Tactics).

Publications

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

Dux was the inspiration for, and co-wrote the 1988 motion picture Bloodsport, and also served as fight choreographer. The film featured Jean Claude Van Damme who portrayed the Frank Dux character.[8] 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".[9]

Dux also received co-writing credit for another Van Damme film, The Quest.

Controversy

Dux has been a controversial figure in the martial arts community. The validity of many of his personal claims have been disputed. His claims concerning his martial arts background, fighting in the "Kumite", and prior military service have been alleged as unsubstantiated by the Los Angeles Times[1], Soldier of Fortune[2], and various former associates.[3][4] Various 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 [10][dubious – discuss] as does various professional trade organizations including the Black Dragon Fighting Society and its affiliates that conduct these events.

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. [11]

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
  • 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.

References

  1. ^ a b "NINJA: Hero or Master Fake? Others Kick Holes in Fabled Past of Woodland Hills Martial Arts Teacher". Los Angeles Times. May 1, 1988. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ a b "Full Mental Jacket" (August 1996) and "Stolen Valor: Profiles of a Phony-Hunter" (November 1998) Soldier of Fortune
  3. ^ a b Frank Dux v. Jean Claude Van Damme, U.S., SC 046395 (LA Superior Court 1998).
  4. ^ a b "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. 73.
  5. ^ a b Mendel, Bob (May 1981), "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior", Kick Illustrated: 47–49
  6. ^ Chia, Juan, "Reto Final", Artes Marciales: 14–19 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |vol= ignored (|volume= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Frank Dux at IMDb
  8. ^ Stewart,, John (November 1980), ""Kumite: A Learning Experience"", Black Belt: 28–34, 91{{citation}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  9. ^ Carter, Dave (May 1987), "Bloodsport - The Ultimate Martial Arts Movie", Inside Kung Fu Presents The Complete Guide To Ninja Training: 38–47
  10. ^ Stewart, John (Nov.), ""Kumite: A Learning Experience"", Black Belt: p28-34, 91 {{citation}}: |pages= has extra text (help); Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
  11. ^ Frank Dux v. Robert Brown, Alexander McColl, Larry Baily and Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, U.S., BC198883 (LA Superior Court 1999).
  • 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.
  • Ralph Keyes, The Post-Truth Era: Dishonesty and Deception in Contemporary Life, St. Martin's Press (2004), ISBN 978-0312306489.

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