Frank Dux

Frank W. Dux
Born	July 13, 1956 (1956-07-13) (age 55)
Style	Ninjutsu
Teacher(s)	Senzo Tanaka

Frank W. Dux (pronounced "dukes") is an American martial artist and fight choreographer. Dux established his own school of Ninjutsu in 1975, called "Dux Ryu Ninjutsu". He was the inspiration for the 1988 film Bloodsport starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.^[1]

Martial arts career

Dux states that he was introduced to and trained in Koga Yamabushi Ninjitsu by Senzo Tanaka.^[2]

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."^[2] Frank Dux formulated the proprietary augmentation technology he calls DUX FASST (Focus-Action-Skill-Strategy-Tactics).

The accuracy of many of Dux's personal claims have been disputed, including his martial arts background, fighting in the Kumite, and prior military service. According to the Los Angeles Times, the organization that staged the Kumite had the same address as Dux's house, and the trophy he won had been bought and paid for by Frank Dux at a local trophy store. This was disputed by Dux stating that the receipt was fabricated. ^[3][4][5]

Publications

Dux has written an autobiography entitled The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story. 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.^[6] 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".^[7] Dux also received co-writing credit for another Van Damme film, The Quest.^[8][9]

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. ^ Richards, David (1994-09-04). "FILM; Jean-Claude Van Damme, the, uh, Actor?". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/04/movies/film-jean-claude-van-damme-the-uh-actor.html?scp=4&sq=jean%20claude%20van%20damme&st=cse. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Mendel, Bob (May 1981). "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior". Kick Illustrated: 47–49 
3. ^ Johnson, John (May 1, 1988). "NINJA: Hero or Master Fake? Others Kick Holes in Fabled Past of Woodland Hills Martial Arts Teacher". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1988-05-01/local/me-3111_1_american-martial-arts. Retrieved 2007-05-17. 
4. ^ "Full Mental Jacket" (August 1996) and "Stolen Valor: Profiles of a Phony-Hunter" (November 1998) Soldier of Fortune
5. ^ Ralph Keyes, The post-truth era: dishonesty and deception in contemporary life (New York: St. Martin's Press 2004) p. 73 ISBN 0312306482
6. ^ Stewart,, John (November 1980). "Kumite: A Learning Experience". Black Belt: 28–34, 91 
7. ^ Carter, Dave (May 1987). "Bloodsport - The Ultimate Martial Arts Movie". Inside Kung Fu Presents the Complete Guide to Ninja Training: 38–47 
8. ^ "Van Damme Cleared in Suit Over 'Quest'". The Los Angeles Times. 1998-11-11. http://articles.latimes.com/1998/nov/11/entertainment/ca-41432. Retrieved 2010-08-24. 
9. ^ Thomas, Kevin (1996-04-26). "A Knockout for Director Van Damme". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1996-04-26/entertainment/ca-63134_1_van-damme. Retrieved 2010-08-24. 

Further reading

• 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.

External links

• Official website^{[dubious – discuss]}
• Reel Faces - Bloodsport - ChasingtheFrog.com

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Name	Dux, Frank
Alternative names	Dux, Frank W.
Short description	, fight choreographer, martial artist
Date of birth	1956-07-13
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