By Lordus Sapiens — Currently Fighting at a “Koom-Me-Tay” in his buddy Bob’s back yard (you should see the trophy!)
Frank Dux is one of the most famous martial arts frauds in the world, mostly because the movie Bloodsport was supposedly based on the real life exploits of “Grandmaster” Dux. Of course, all of his claims of having fought in “kumites” to the death, being a CIA operative, his military background, and his martial arts pedigree have been famously disproved over the years…even to the point of being exposed as a liar and fraud in various court proceedings.
Dux apparently has one of the worst cases of Walter Mitty syndrome on record and in spite of the VOLUMES of indisputable evidence — much of it contradictory statements from his own mouth — he strenuously defends his fabricated history and long list of questionable “accomplishments” in social media, often to hilarious effect.
YouTube has a treasure trove of information discrediting Dux, probably most damning being court proceedings and decisions found against his various claims against Jean-Claude Van Damme and others in the film industry. Some interesting online information also includes:
Frank Dux Web Site
Bullshido Investigation of Frank Dux
LA Times: NINJA: Hero or Master Fake? : Others Kick Holes in Fabled Past of Woodland Hills Martial Arts Teacher
Anyone looking for a textbook example of how creating a fake martial arts background is done…Frank Dux is your guy.
**** UPDATE ****
The Martial Arts Hall of Shame has posted the following article on Dux and his fake military record…very interesting reading:
Frank William Dux – Cold Case Getting Warmer