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Frank W. Dux
Born (1956-07-13) July 13, 1956 (age 68)
StyleNinjitsu
Teacher(s)Senzo Tanaka

Frank W. Dux (pronounced "dukes") is a martial artist and fight choreographer. Dux established his own school of Ninjutsu in 1975, called "Dux Ryu Ninjutsu". An article about his purported exploits that appeared in an article in Black Belt Magazine in 1980 was the eventual inspiration for the 1988 film Bloodsport starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Martial arts career

Dux states that he was introduced to and trained in Koga Yamabushi Ninjitsu by Senzo Tanaka. 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." Frank Dux formulated the proprietary augmentation technology he calls DUX FASST (Focus-Action-Skill-Strategy-Tactics).

World Records Recognized by The Black Dragon Fighting Society

1975 - Most consecutive knockouts – 56.88

1975 - Fastest recorded Kumite knockout - 3.2 seconds88

1975 - Fastest recorded punch resulting in a knockout - .12 seconds88

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 bulletproof 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.

2010 – 100 man tug of war on one leg – Expo Artes Marciales, Mexico City

2013 –World MMA Council Longest Reigning MMA National Champion in World (ret.) – Mexico (1975-2013)

2013- 1st Martial Art Champion, inducted as “Galardon Inmortal” – Fundacion Cultural Galerias Plaza de las Estrellas Ortorga, Mexico City, Mexico

Publications

Dux has written an autobiography entitled The Secret Man: An American Warrior's Uncensored Story. Dux's life was inspiration for the 1988 motion picture, Bloodsport, which he co-wrote and choreographed. Jean-Claude Van Damme starred in this motion picture as Dux, and in another picture Dux co-authored, (The Quest).

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 0-06-039152-9 and ISBN 978-0-06-039152-2
  • 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

*UNDISPUTED* World Record List

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 978-0-312-30648-9.

External links

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  1. Richards, David (1994-09-04). "FILM; Jean-Claude Van Damme, the, uh, Actor?". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  2. http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/bloodsport.php
  3. ^ Mendel, Bob (May 1981). "Can Ninjitsu Make You the Ultimate Warrior". Kick Illustrated: 47–49.
  4. Stewart,, John (November 1980). "Kumite: A Learning Experience". Black Belt: 28–34, 91.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  5. Carter, Dave (May 1987). "Bloodsport - The Ultimate Martial Arts Movie". Inside Kung Fu Presents the Complete Guide to Ninja Training: 38–47.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  6. "Van Damme Cleared in Suit Over 'Quest'". The Los Angeles Times. 1998-11-11. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
  7. Thomas, Kevin (1996-04-26). "A Knockout for Director Van Damme". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
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