Frank Dux
Biography
Frank William Dux was born on April 6, 1956, in Toronto, Canada. He is a Canadian-American martial artist, fight choreographer, and author. According to Dux, a ninjutsu expert named Senzo Tanaka trained him as a ninja during his teenage years. Dux established his own school of ninjutsu, known as Dux Ryu Ninjutsu, and stated that he won a secret martial arts tournament called the Kumite in 1975. This alleged victory inspired the 1988 film Bloodsport, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. Dux also worked as a fight choreographer for the films Bloodsport, Lionheart in 1990, and Only the Strong in 1993. His victory at the Kumite, along with the existence of the tournament itself and Senzo Tanaka, has been disputed.
Career overview
Frank William Dux is a Canadian-American martial artist, fight choreographer, and author who was born in Toronto, Canada, on April 6, 1956. According to Dux, he was trained as a ninja during his teenage years by a ninjutsu expert named Senzo Tanaka. He subsequently established his own school of ninjutsu, known as Dux Ryu Ninjutsu, and stated that he won a secret martial arts tournament called the Kumite in 1975. However, his alleged victory at the Kumite, as well as the existence of the tournament he described and Senzo Tanaka himself, has been disputed.
Dux's alleged victory at the Kumite served as the inspiration for the 1988 film Bloodsport, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. In addition to serving as an inspiration for the screen, Dux worked directly in the film industry as a fight choreographer. His credits in this capacity include Bloodsport in 1988, Lionheart in 1990, and Only the Strong in 1993.
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Full Filmography
12 titles- Put Up Your Dux: The True Story of Bloodsport (2012) as Himself
- The Quest (1996) Story
- Warrior of Justice (1995)
- Only the Strong (1993) as Welder
- Only the Strong (1993) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Only the Strong (1993) Stunts
- Lionheart (1990) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Bloodsport (1988) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Get the Terrorists (1987) as Brock Towers
- Murrow (1986) as R. & D. Director
- Firefight (1983)
- Firefight (1983) Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Dux best known for?
Frank Dux is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Quest (1996), Only the Strong (1993), Only the Strong (1993), Only the Strong (1993).
When and where was Frank Dux born?
Frank Dux was born on April 6, 1956 in Toronto, Canada.
How many credits does Frank Dux have?
Frank Dux has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2012.
What is Frank Dux's background in cinema and television?
Frank William Dux was born on April 6, 1956, in Toronto, Canada. He is a Canadian-American martial artist, fight choreographer, and author. According to Dux, a ninjutsu expert named Senzo Tanaka trained him as a ninja during his teenage years. Dux established his own school of ninjutsu, known as Dux Ryu Ninjutsu, and s...