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==Martial arts career== |
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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 [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California| 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.<ref>{{Citation|last = Chia|first = Juan|title = Reto Final|journal=Artes Marciales|pages =14–19| vol=No.30}}</ref> |
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 [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California| 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.<ref>{{Citation|last = Chia|first = Juan|title = Reto Final|journal=Artes Marciales|pages =14–19| vol=No.30}}</ref> |
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The highlight of his competitive career came in the 1979 cage fight pitting Dux against the baseball bat wielding chimpanzee "Sweet Cakes". Details of the fight are frequently disputed due to the fact that only very few witnesses survived to make account of that blood soaked day in international waters. |
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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 a [[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> |
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 a [[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> |
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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 has 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 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 a 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 Ninjutsu, 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).
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 Frank Dux.[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.[10]
Controversy
Dux has been a controversial figure in the martial arts community. The validity of many of his personal claims has 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]
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Full Mental Jacket" (August 1996) and "Stolen Valor: Profiles of a Phony-Hunter" (November 1998) Soldier of Fortune
- ^ a b Frank Dux v. Jean Claude Van Damme, U.S., SC 046395 (LA Superior Court 1998).
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Mendel, Bob (May 1981), "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior", Kick Illustrated: 47–49
- ^ Chia, Juan, "Reto Final", Artes Marciales: 14–19
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|vol=ignored (|volume=suggested) (help) - ^ Frank Dux at IMDb
- ^ Stewart,, John (November 1980), ""Kumite: A Learning Experience"", Black Belt: 28–34, 91
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ Carter, Dave (May 1987), "Bloodsport - The Ultimate Martial Arts Movie", Inside Kung Fu Presents The Complete Guide To Ninja Training: 38–47
- ^ Frank Dux at IMDb
- ^ 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.