Truth about Frank Dux and Only The Strong? + Why Capoeira was featured in Only The Strong
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- What really happened with Frank Dux on the set of Only the Strong and why did the film center on the martial at style of Brazilian Capoeira? In this video with co-writer (Luis Esteban), we talk about the Mark Dacascos classic Only The Strong (directed by Sheldon Lettich). There is amazing never behind-the-scenes information into this film
Make sure to watch Part 1 of my interview with Luis Esteban to find out the true origin of Only the Strong:
• Is Only The Strong bas...
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - How much involvement did Frank Dux have in Only The Strong?
12:55 - Why choose Capoeira for Only The Strong?
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Why didnt you point out that Stolen Valor book, where Frank supposidly claimed to have an MOH, came from that article, didnt Frank answer the stolen valor stuff, Frank has never claimed he had a MOH it all came from that article, from that 'poster'!?
Truth is truth. Not because you believe it. Truth doesn't care if you believe it or not. It's still true. Truth doesn't require your to believe it.
@@eponaalbion Frank claimed to my face that he had been awarded a MOH. In my presence he made that claim to numerous people. Frank SHOWED ME a MOH and claimed it was the one that was awarded to him. No, that contention did not come from an article I read, it was a boast that Frank made to me and to a number of others, including a couple of Marine Corps NCO's at Camp Pendleton, who looked it up in a book and confronted Frank with the cold hard facts, that he was full of shit. Frank's comeback was that it was a "Secret" Medal of Honor, and that's the revised story that he's been sticking to ever since. For the record, there are indeed "secret" missions, but there are no "secret" Medals of Honor.
@@sheldonlettich2728 Well thats just sad, id not heard you say this in your chat with Viking Samurai an thank you for clarifying, also please use Scott Adkins in a film.
So folks can understand my intention wasnt in defense of Frank but merely putting forward the info from Franks chat with Viking Samurai when asked about this MOH claim an book.
Yes Mr Dux🕶 Is a Con artist
Just to set the record straight, Frank did not work on "Double Impact." Van Damme and I initially spoke to Frank about offering him a fight choreographer position, and for him to possibly make some writing contributions, but he rubbed too many people the wrong way with egotistical demands, and the producers told us they wanted nothing to do with him. Bottom line, he was not hired to work on the film, in any capacity, and never spent one day on the set.
@Sheldon Lettich any update on ur book
Is there any chance you and Frank could ever put aside differences and work on another film? Like most of us here, Bloodsport had a huge impact on our lives and I thank God, you, and Frank for developing the movie. There is nothing out there that is even close to Bloodsport. If we can't forgive others for what they have done to us, God will not forgive us on when we stand before him. And the phrase "I will forgive, but never forget" is not true forgiveness because if you have forgiven, then you will forget just as God says "I will remember your sins no more."
@@paulsmith9192 Don't have a release date yet, but the publisher says it'll be out this summer.
I cant wait to read. Mr. Sheldon, you should do a movie called "the real Bloodsport" when Dux lie about everything in his life and in the end he lost to Zane Frazier. 😁
I've always wanted to go into film work but I was tied to where I'm at and I did a short film for $1000 as this bad guy domestic violence abuser towards a native woman but I never heard anything about it and this was 2016.
Do you have any stunt jobs or roles for anyone who's looking to make a change in this field? I have knowledge in how fighting works from the many graphic encounters in my life and just from a lot of research. I could send you a fictional sequence fight scene and you could tell me what you think.
Great interview, I like Luis. He's very well spoken and a seems like a very respectful, thoughtful individual.
You could tell he wanted to tell the truth while being very thoughtful in trying not to be insulting. Class act
I love how positive and diplomatic he's striving to be in navigating the minefield that is the subject of Frank Dux. He seemed very relieved to get to the next subject.
Frank Gets Caught again , showing that 90 % of the time he lies Thank You Luis
Luis is amazing!
Hello, Viking Samurai. Only the Strong was a good Martial Arts film. It's also one of the few films centered around Capoeira.
TERRANCE OUT
Thank you for having this interview; growing up Only The Strong was one of my favorite movies and getting to hear interviews about it as an adult makes me happy to learn about it.
Haven't watched this yet, but Frank was the guy in the welding suit that Mark fights towards the climax of the film. So Frank was involved in the film at least that much. Now to watch and see how this unfolds.
That was Frank Dux? I can’t wait to watch it again with this knowledge
Yes, I'll vouch for Frank in this case. That was him in the welders helmet, and that was him throwing those kicks at Mark Dacascos. Frank was actually quite helpful with the chop shop scene.
@@sheldonlettich2728 The actual Sheldon Lettich replied to me????? 😳😳😳😳 Scratch another off my bucket list! Thank you sir!!!!!
Viking great interview with Luis!!! Luis I appreciate how wisely you choose the words you speak. You’re a class act
Any time Pinocchio is discussed in this channel, I like to check it out, so I can get my comedic fix.
And I know exactly where Mr Estaban is coming from on the military end. It was a three things never to do list my nco once said to us.. Never disrespect your uniform, never disrespect the flag and never lie about your service. Great times.
The Last Dragon has to be one of your future topics! Please interview Taimak, Sho Nuf & Ernie Reyes Jr!
I'll likely get the fight choreographer on Ron Van Clief
Somehow I knew that Sheldon Lettich was the one to believe.
Zane Frazier would be a good guest to get on....
Agree.
Luis Esteban is such a classy guy, even when he doesn't think highly of someone (Frank Dux) he does his best to find the most respectful words.
Besides working on this film; It sounds like Mr. Louis “does” think highly of Master Frank and Mr. Sheldon. 🇺🇸🙌🏻
Very eloquently explained Luis. And totally agree with his views on martial arts and about how much you need to know. He seems to be more well versed than martial artists. Luis is a realist. I like him.
Regardless of how I feel about dux and all that . I just appreciate this series so much cuz it is my childhood . My 19 year old daughter loves blood sport cuz I’ve showed to her since she was a kid cuz I loved it as a kid .. and this channel has let us relive it .. which is so cool
Amen! 🇺🇸🙌🏻
There was a movie from about 89 called Rooftops with Jason Gedrick that has Capoeira in it.
This guy seems super cool to chat with. Love his attitude towards the topic. Good video!
Nowadays flashy martial arts like TKD, capoeira, certain types of kung-fu, taido etc. are not as revered as they were in the 90's but I think they should be respected; there is an air of youthfulness about high kicks and acrobatics that nothing else can fully match. It can keep a person feeling young beyond their years and it's a powerful experience possibly closest to flying without having wings.
Luis is a class act and a real professional. Loved this interview!
I like his honesty and sincerity. Great interview. Great insight. Always learning something new from your interviews.
Please an interview with Van Damme.
Another great piece of info brought to the fans thanks to you Viking. Love your work as always 💪
I knew Frank Dux, over half a decade before the Blood Sport movie.
He was a pretty intense guy and a good teacher. He knew how to keep students motivated and offered training in a lot of different activities along with the martial arts training.
One thing I really appreciate about this video…. The sound quality was way better when Luis talks, clear as hell 😂 everyone else I really gotta turn up the sound and place the phone next to my ear in order to hear them
You're doing good work VS, I do prefer to see people push back a little more when there's evidence they're mistaken or lying, but the way you try to dig up as many people as possible and get their perspective on a subject is very enjoyable and enlightening.
“I don’t think you heard correctly, the man said GO; NOW!” 💨🏀
What amazing stories of “Only The Strong!”
Paco C. Prieto and Frank Dux go really really far back. Paco and Frank were both Kumite Champions in Mexico.
Wasn’t Master Frank mostly in charge of casting this film?
God Bless you. 🇺🇸🙌🏻
No, Paco and Frank were not "Kumite Champions" in Mexico. They first met on "Lionheart." Frank and Paco are the ones who found all the fighters for "Only The Strong," by canvassing every martial arts school in Miami. The casting of the actors for the movie was done by James Tarzia, same guy who did the casting for "Lionheart" and "Double Impact."
Mr. Esteban seems like a good decent man and what he says is most likely truth, he doesn't seem to want to show any ill will and seemed to not even want to talk on Dux. I would like to see another interview with Sheldon Lettich could talk out recent differences and maybe have a debate about Frank Dux? Maybe get back on good terms with him. Would like to see what he has to say to you. I think that would be entertaining and thought provoking.
This needs to happen. I would love to see all of them reunite and work out their difference for the sake of us fans. If they all could come to agreeable terms; we fans will hold each of them accountable if one drops the 🏀.
Amen. 🇺🇸🙌🏻
Great interview as always ❤
Another great interview you could listen to Luis all day he’s a very interesting man 👍
Great Episode, I tell you it gets harder to believe Frank Dux.
Really good interview I'm enjoying the Frank Dux content 👌
Even though there is the good and the bad in the martial arts community, I still, as a whole, find it so interesting, fun, and entertaining.
Even the bad stuff!
I throughly have enjoyed this interview with Luis.
Very cool and honest interview.
One of THE common sense mature smart person on your shows
There's actually a very short capoeria fight scene in the 60's film from Brazil called 'Black Orpheus'. The hero fights off 'Death' for a few seconds. It is a beautiful story but not a martial arts film.
That is one of the most beautiful yet tragic films ever made. The writers did a tremendous job of blending Greek mythology with symbolism and background of contemporary Brazil. The soundtrack is as timeless as Eurydice and Orpheus.
Man this channel is such a gem!! Like most here i grew up on all these movies and Van Damme was and is my all time favorite martial artist. Everything from his charm to his fluidity in his fight scenes, just such a presence on film that's hard to explain. I remember sneaking out of my room one night just to catch a scene of lionheart while my dad was watching it. He caught me and let me finish the movie with him, and ever since i was hooked and pretty much that's how i began my martial arts journey! I was the kind of fan that knew every word, every fight scene. I would download quiz test about these movies just to test my knowledge lol. So being able to see these interviews and learn all these facts about all these characters is truly invaluable to me and prob a lot of ppl! Thanks so much for your hard work, cause it can't be easy getting all these interviews set up also all the detective work it takes to gain the knowledge to share with us. Definitely earned a lifetime subscriber with an infinite amount of gratitude!!!!
Thanks man, really appreciate it and glad you like the videos!
Great Interview. What a super nice guy.
Frank was on his cell phone. So professional. 😃 😀 😄
Sho'nuff....the Shogun of Harlem....it was cool 2 see that clip from The Last Dragon. 👍
I remember when Only the Strong came out ...it was My 1st introduction into Capoeira. I was like what the Hell is this.🤷♂️
Great Video 👍😁👍
i remember another lie where frank said he trained all those bloodsport actors on the set lol..
Yeah, that would piss me off as a martial artist and as a fighter. If I signed on to be in a Bloodsport type movie, to play a fighter, I’m showing up in shape and giving 110% everyday. And I’m doing everything I can to showcase my skills and ability. If I did all that, only to hear about someone taking credit for coaching me, when they absolutely didn’t, I’d be pissed! I would definitely have something to say about it. And it’s not about ego, at least not entirely. It’s because I have a coach, who’s also my mentor and if I impress people with the skill that he taught me, I want MY COACH, MY FRIEND, MY MENTOR to get the credit he deserves. And I will be damned if I’m gonna let someone else steal credit that they don’t deserve. But that’s me.
@Lenin Franco yeah.I seriously doubt bolo yeung needed any martial arts training
@@paulsmith9192 I know lol, but frank will tell you he did trained bolo lol... This dude is sick in the head. He also said he trained van Damme for bloodsport while van Damme was already a champion and a stablished martial artist when he did no retreat no surrender where the fight choreography was outstanding.
The plot thickens.
Ive never been so interested in Frank Dux
Frank is credited as ‘Welder’ on the credits so I’m guessing he’s the big guy with he blowtorch in the factory fight scene.
Yes, that's him
Everytime I see a new frank video I can’t wait to watch Lmfao . I swear I been wondering about this guy since I was like 10 years old . I am currently training muy Thai and have started a vigorous stretching routine to get the van damn splits down !!!
Great video viking samurai, I was surprised that this talented guy you invited on your show was the long haired mullet Brazilian thug from only the strong and damn, his wife is gorgeous. Oh boss you guys forgot to mention one movie that I think had shown capo style, it was 1989 Rooftop starring Jason Gedrick from Iron eagle.
Definitely enjoyed the movie Only The Strong, I really think it worked well, because it did center on 1 Martial Arts style instead of 15 others, much like how David Carradines Kung Fu, also centered on 1 style, an was as successful as it was
Keep these vids up! everything is about the truth and youre doing a great job!
You need Bolo Yeung on your show dude.
How intriguing that Capoeira, was the martial arts style of choice, for the film Only The Strong! However I also wonder why this title was chosen for the film. Now my curiosity extends, as to why Mark Dacascos was chosen aside from other martial arts action stars, of which no doubt for this film, he was definitely perfect for the role. What really meant was, as to whom else they would have possibly considered for the lead role, then what made them choose Mark Dacascos ultimately.
Viking Samurai I wonder how they came across Mestre Joselito 'Amen' Santo the real life Copeira master in the film, who also taught and trained Mark Dacascos for the film, also assisted with some of the Capoeira fights choreography. I always wished that Mestre (Master) 'Amen' Santos, would have had a spoken dialogue even if minimal in the film, but not once do we ever hear him speak, at least not much from what I recall watching the film, back in the 1990s from the good old, local, suburban neighbourhood, when it was first released. Aside from this film I have never seen Capoeira in an actual film about it, except for the Brazilian Capoeira film, called Besouro and surprisingly enough had Huan-Chiu Ku, a Hong-Kong martial arts and action films choreographer, at the helm of this films fighting scenes, which was released on the 30th of June, 2009.
Lastly just curious Viking Samurai if ever possible, would you ever consider doing a film review, possibly even interviews of Drive (the so called original Rush Hour film) by Steve Wang, that Hollywood and Brett Ratner of Rush Hour shamelessly and disgracefully ripped off? Drive has also been called the greatest Hong Kong action film, made out of Hong Kong instead in America, where once again it has Mark Dacascos as the lead Asian action hero, Kadeem Hardison as the wise cracking, comedic, Hip Hop cool 😎 cat type of character, where clearly later on Brett Ratner used as the templates for Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker respectively. Not to mention Drive also used the iconic Japanese/Hong Kong style stunt action team and legendary choreographer from the Guyver films, Koichi Sakamoto and his Alpha Stunts Team, directed by Steve Wang, but who also did the action stunts and fight choreography for the 1990s Power Rangers in the USA version as well as working on the various Japanese seasons known as Super Sentai.
It would be awesome Viking Samurai if someone might point you in the right direction, to possibly contact and interview Steve Wang, Koichi Sakamoto, plus Mark Dacascos himself who last year or the previous year, during the lock down as a result of the pandemic, was one of the various martial arts/stunt performers and thespians on Scott Atkins' RUclips channel, along with the likes of the legendary Cynthia Rothrock. Sorry my friend I am getting carried away, however I believe someone like you, due to your RUclips channel, your credibility of having interviewed the likes of Sheldon Lettich, Luis Esteban here and in your previous video, Don The Dragon Wilson and so forth that hopefully those other people I have just mentioned, might be willing to come on your channel and grant you an interview or two. Wow I did not recognise Luis Esteban in Only The Strong, as one of the thugs in the film's villain's gang especially in the scene with the machetes sparring ritual. Looking forward to your continuation video, regarding your chat with Luis Esteban and his involvement in films such as Only The Strong 🇲🇽🇦🇺👍✌🤟.
There are plans to possibly get Mark and Mestre Amen on
@@VikingSamurai thank you so much, for ever so kindly taking the time to read and respond to our comments, whenever possible, greatly appreciate it 🙏. It would be amazing if you could indeed, secure an interview exclusive for your RUclips channel, with either Mark Dacascos himself, Mestre Joselito 'Amen' Santos, or God willing both of them. If anyone can do so I am most certainly confident, that you can do it. Wishing you and your loved ones, a very good week there in the USA 🇺🇸 my friend. Greetings as always, from Melbourne, Australia 🇲🇽🇦🇺🐨🦘.
Much respect for both of u guys in this interview. Luis seems to be a simple, upright & humble guy. He is simply telling it as he sees it n as best as he knows. I MUST say however, just because u can't prove something doesn't necessarily mean it is not there or that it doesn't exist. Can any of u "prove" u have thoughts? Can u actually "prove" u have a mind? Or can u simply just illustrate that these things are there through the evidence of their existence? What I am simply saying is there a reason we all need faith to even begin to understand some things, and there is a reason He is called God & we are "humans". Great interview all the same.👍
I still like your opinion,an who cares about about the stories this was 80s .an without frank dux there be no blood sport .keep up the good work only the open minded...,
@Touik lau I did.growing up after watching blood sport I wanted to find everything about him and take martial arts heavily.after all those ninja movies. why does it matter the 80s?a truth is a truth and a lie is a lie
Your interviews have been great that Im hoping you can bring over Bulllshita Kim to your show.
Yes and Ninja Ron too.
Luis seems like a lovely guy. Everyone has different opinions about the past I surpose. Great interview. Be intresting to see what Mr dux thinks again. Only the strong was awesome
Frank has provided a great backstory for Johnny Cage.
Well well dux
Well,whoever stole those kumite tapes,why don't this person show it,or sell it?or did this person destroy the tapes
LOL Louis I know who you are brother I do my homework. You were also in the movie Only the strong with the red sweatpants.
I don’t think any of us want to hear ‘dirt’ or drama per se, but this guy was extremely magnanimous and overly forgiving.
Interesting to hear he worked on the show ‘Crossing Jordan’ though!!! I wonder if he had any face time with Michael T. Weiss (the star of ‘The Pretender’ series and one of the greatest cult actors out there) who was a reoccurring character.
FYI - A not so well known Martial Arts film "Gem", features Mark Dacascos, is called "Drive". His moves are very impressive in it, and it resembles more of a Kung Fu style of fighting. If you like movies like Bloodsport, Only The Strong..etc... then you will love Drive.
Drive was the best martial art movie in america for years
I want to make something very clear, I fought Frank Dux in the Kumite. Now you have to understand, I was t born at that time. However, I made a time machine when I was 23 in an alter timeline.
Makes sense!
I wrote to Jan Claude Van Dame that I took the fighting style from the film not to retreat and not to set when Jan Claude played the role of Ivan Krashinsky
Just watched the movie only the strong tonight. Saw Frank Dux @ the end of the movie 🙏🏻
Marc Dacascos movie DRIVE (1997) is must watch to ,just like this one only the strong (1993)
The next best is Crying Freeman
I remember him from the movie. One of the ponytail goons.
Frank Dux is the best most decorated vale tudo fighter ever!
Yes...the second is Steven Seagal.
Hey did you see the one guy from Marked for Death was in the movie clip that was shown, one of the Jamaican dudes.
Yeah his name is Jeffery Anderson, he was in Marked for Death as a member Screw. Face’s gang.
Wasn't He in Predator 2 also???🤷♂️
@@jamesfetcho6315 I checked his IMDB and that’s Predator 2 isn’t listed in his filmography but apparently he was in Encino Man and Naked Gun 33 1/3z
@@jamesfetcho6315 I don't think so but I do remember there was a Jamaican gang in Predator 2 as well huh haha
@@robertnguyen9493 Hmm. I would have bet money on it. LoL. Good thing I didn't. Thanks👍
I unfortunately back in the late 90s was fooled by a man who claimed to be Frank Dux and I would drive 40 minutes to train with him.
I read somewhere that the garage fight scene where Lewis fought the big welding guy with the helmet. That the welding guy was played by Frank Dux. Was that true and if so was it like the only involvement he really had in the movie based on this interview we just watched?
Frank Dux was definitely the guy in the welder's helmet. He was actually quite helpful with that "Chop Shop" scene, but with many of the other fight scenes he wasn't much help at all. He didn't know jack about capoeira, and I had constant complaints about him from Mark and from others who were involved with the fight scenes. That's why he was sent home early, before we finished filming. Still, we were generous and gave him a Fight Choreographer credit, which was contractual, even though Maestre Amen did most of the capoeira choreography. And because Frank raised a huge fuss, we also allowed him to share a credit with the Stunt Coordinator, Artie Malesci.
Viking Samurai will you ever do any videos on Count Dante and the Chicago Dojo Wars?
Possibly
@@VikingSamurai That would be Awesome!!
@@VikingSamurai If you look into it Mack Winn has alot of information and good videos on this.
I wish what Dux claims was true. How awesome. But saying you never loss? Seems like other artists who were there would come out saying: OMG It was amazing.
He has 1 loss he talked about.. I'll put that video out in future.
@Viking Samurai did u ask Frank about only the strong
@@VikingSamurai really? That would be a whole segment. I have lost one fight in my life and it was because I tripped on my own feet. I got lit up....lol Because I was human and made a mistake.
@@evanflowforever6615
Frankie doesn't make mistakes, ever...
...he thought he did _once_ - but he was wrong!
@@amk8411 is that right? I would loooove to prove u wrong. Most of my fights were multiple opponents and epic....
To me, it is unbelievable that there is no stronger evidence of Frank Dux's participation in Kumite.
With so many matches ... that take a long time to win.
Many practitioners and their evidence, or their evidence as eyewitnesses.
@Beaudile You r fanny
Well, at least Frank Dux is a cool storyteller. It was interesting to hear him tell stories. And i don't care if they are true or not, simply because it was interesting to hear. Now, i don't believe in them and i don't think that they are fake. I'm somewhere there, where people like to hear some cool stories to entertain themselfs. Anyway, cool interview. It was cool to know, how Only the strong movie was made, cause that is one of my long favorite movies. I watched it a lot, when i was a kid. Not so much now, because i don't feel like i wanted to, but still, that movie is one of the best.
The movie has not been available on any streaming platform or on Blu-ray, but we're working to correct that.
@@sheldonlettich2728 Don't worry about that, i have my own ways of watching the movies. Also, i have the copy of this movie that one of my friends gave to me back in school days.
Stupid ducks always ruining movies.
This one is off the topic, but I heard as well that JCVD may do one last action movie. But now I'm wondering, how is he going to do that. Just saw Black Water and Kill'em all. In both movies he is acting pretty good (even though the movies are bad), but I didn't saw anything we are used to from JCVD. Damn, in Kill'em all they are even using a body double in fight scene in the prison and the scene wher he is taking his shirt off. Please tell me I saw it wrong...
can we all say that frank is a joke.
Frank is a joke.
Frank is a joke...hey, fun fact...you could replace the word fraud by Frank Dux easily in any language and anyone will understand It.
People get old they change there movies voice or watever isn't as good. Van Damme had a hell of a career travelled all over accomplished enough. him and seagal should not do anymore movies retire. The 80s 90s have gone life goes on
Wasn't Frank dukes one of the guys at The chop shop that he was fighting he had the mask on with the acetylene torch the credits that says that was Frank dukes I don't know
Yes, he had the welding mask on
Whats wrong with Sheldons eye?
I had a medical condition called "Third Cranial Nerve Palsy" at the time I did the interview. It's cleared up now.
Dux punched him for telling lies. Lol jk.
No. Just because you believe something does not make it true. That is an asinine statement. Y'all have a badass day 🤘
Good series of vdiees you've put out about FD. Getting key people associated with him and other MA film stars.
Luis esteban. Funny how he is today nothing like his charsacter in OTS.. Back then he "looked the part" but here we see he sounds educated and not likea "street thug". Looking and sounding "respectable". Many times actors resemble their characters....why they were cast for those roles.
JCVD...."can act"....saw a bit of his straight to DVD "JCVD"...he can act. He's just never been giving the chance....because he ws known as that "MA guy with the flashy kicks". So he was pigeon holed. Such is a career of many an "ctor". Few get to breakaway from the type fo roles they ewre known for. Brandon Lee managed it doing The Crow. Miachl Jai White---oddly a good martial artist who wasn't known as a "martial artist" as he got many non-MA roles...in some big budget Hollywood films....and it just turned out he has I thik 10 black belts in 10 MA's.
Whether or not FD served in the mililtary or worked for the cIA....as I've commented ....it's one of those nuggets to put on a MA Filmstar's resume....because it can't be proven. As long as they make it "look like they once served..."...And many buy into it who dont question why someone who DID "serve and worked with the CIA" would be consulting for MA films and make his ID known, open MA schools....and not "disappear" into society to live a quiet peaceful "normal life". Any actual Special Forces "operative".
Hey DaVE LETS DO A PODCAST with Frank and Me . we have proof hes a liar 10 fold
I'll ask Frank!
My psiudonym Draco Boyko I live in France city of Toulouse, I am a fan of Jean Claude Van Dame me Americans call muscles from Marseille
Didn't frank say that the Footage on Catteray had facial recognition 99.9 % That is was him...I'm interested in this his son said its not Frank...Frank said he didn't remember anyway who payed for this racial recognition it's not cheap One more mystery in the Life of Frank Dux...Oss
_Let's stop talking about Dux because i'm getting embarrassed with this bullshit in front of a rational man..._
Capoeira only makes me think of Bobs Burgers lol
Yeah.but who wants to watch van damme do no martial arts?I couldn't. I watch van damme to watch him fight.I don't need to fight all the time,just every once in a while.hes not even 60 yet.look at Stallone and Schwarzenegger in there 70s,still doing action movies.even Jackie near 70 and still doing martial arts movies
Frank Dux is the founder of capoeira aswell as mma jkd karate judo & bjj.
Frank I'm still waiting on you to answer. You blew up at me on Twitter without any real answers. I'm not talking the same stuff you've spewed for years, either. I've proven your link to Keehan is questionable now....which casts doubt onto your claims of Tanaka because you said he trained Keehan, too.
Sheldon said that Frank Dux, while on his cell phone, wandered into frame for a shot on the film "Only the Strong" which came out in 1993.
Not calling BS as cell phones existed but have you seen a cell phone from 1993?
If it's true that must have looked hilarious!🤣
It was a "cell phone," not a "smart phone." Yes, it was big, but not so big that it could not be hand-held. It did not fit in your pocket. And yes, Frank was yakking on it non-stop.
@@sheldonlettich2728 Yes sir I'm aware it was a literal brick of a phone 😂 I was a freshman in highschool in 1993 & a few parents i knew had such phones.
Like I said I wasn't calling BS, just laughimg at how silly it must have looked!
So thank you for replying I wouldn't have expected you to even see.
Me: ( finds a time machine)
Viks: when !! are u going
Me: 2 places, 1 witness birth of christ, 2. To the bahamas to see if frank fought
And Dux vs Zane Frazier.
The only problem I have with a military thing with Mr. Dux is he Really is on military disability so how do you explain that if he wasn’t in the service
"Disability" does not imply combat service, or overseas service. Dux's "disability" is due to falling off a truck he was painting, at Camp Pendleton, California.
@Sixgorillionshekelswindler Shlomo This happened many years ago; he may not have yet become the "skilled martial artist" he claims to be. I receive military disability compensation myself, and I'm also a member of Disabled American Veterans, so I know plenty about it. There are lots of veterans receiving disability compensation for mundane reasons, like falling off a truck, whether in a combat zone or not. I receive it for "hearing loss," the result of a year with the Infantry in Vietnam, where loud noises were a daily and oftentimes hourly occurrence. A wound or disability received via hostile action would get someone a Purple Heart, and Frank has never displayed one of those, only a Medal of Honor and other awards for valor under fire, none of which he earned. That's called "Stolen Valor."
Another Dux video jeez man
No, it's really an Only the Strong video, this is a 4 part series
@@VikingSamurai Eveey video now has a Dux angle. It’s in the title
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Bro, I am no hater, grew up off "Bloodsport" but it does seem like you are kinda obsessed with the character of frank dux from the movie and will absolutely never accept that it was just that, a movie and will ignore any obvious factors refuting his claims. Humor me on this, and if I am wrong, I will 100% apologize and recant my debate attempt in all fairness, but I have a feeling you may come up with a excusable reason why, what im about mention would be o.k. If, and I repeat if, honorable, hand picked "kumate" worthy fighters, representing most if not all styles of combat, self defense, etc from around the world, were invited to a "SECRET" warriors competition meant to be kept under the wraps to ensure the competitions longevity, wouldn't it be an absolute slap in the face, dishonorable, disrespectful, big time "no-no" and disgrace to your prospective art/style/master/dojo/students/legacy etc.. to break the secrecy code, oath etc to expose, whistle-blow, disclose anything regarding the tournament period, let alone to sell out for financial gain/fame to Hollywood, even if you "won"?????? And while on that particular aspect of it, why aren't there any, anybody else that was privy or privileged enough to participate or be part of said tournament come forward, what, did he kill every last person, participants, judges and attendees alike? Or, is every last person involved, just that disciplined that not one dare come forward, or since they all lost to him, they are embarrassed to speak on it from fear of the world knowing they lost to frank dux since there is soo much documented evidence and footage and proof positive, tangible or visual items supporting his claims? Like, the scrolled invitation that must be one of, if not, thee most prized possession's of any, fighter's or attendees privileged enough to get the invite, wouldn't you assume there would be 1, just 1 surviving invitation out there, that maybe a surviving family member that, like Mr. Dux, doesn't feel too strongly about trust, pact's, oaths, secrecy, discipline etc and just bust one out like " my uncle unexpectedly died earlier than anticipated and I was going through his possessions and found this old scrolled invitation to something called Kumate". Come on man, never did a fat guy drop off presents globally on flying reindeer via slay and chimneys in one night, with presents a plenty, manufactured by elves, all while snacking on cookies and milk by the billions!!! Bro, please enlighten me and help me make logical sense of this. I think the cia thing etc... is irrelevant when speaking in terms of only the "kumate", that may very well be true, but who cares, doesn't got ANYTHING to do with the "kumate" existing, him attending and emerging victorious, nor does him being under the tootaladge of said master, maybe he was, so what, Bruce Lee had a plethora of students doesn't mean they were all star pupils!!! This is where you will either be open-minded and fair and utilize common sense and provable fact prospective or be a biased yes man that has a miniscule connection to a semi celebrity and will defend her say for sake of that connections security? Its apparent you have admiration for this Man, that i respect, and I'm open to hearing different prospectives on the matter. Other than that, love the channel, ,minus the frank dux biased outlook
@MOBsta Imaging can't lie, kinda intrigued as pertaining to at least 93% to that of which I can decipher, the other five I don't understand, yet, and the last two is foggy from longterm pot smoking. Thanks for taking time to enlighten one open minded enough to try to even begin to fathom
We already know Frank Dux was in the military , you showed a good clip of that captain speak about frank in the military and how the CIA used him for some missions so I do believe Frank on that point.
@Beaudile bro WTF if you check out vikings video on Frank and besting the captain says it all. Look I was on the other side then viking got good evidence and Frank him self and others to confirm the story. So I had to open my mind and not follow the narrative. Good night
The duck
David you ll get a lot of hate because of this dux videos.
This is told from a neutral party who was there the entire time
Viking, just out of interest, where does Frank live nowadays, do you know?
In Vegas
@@VikingSamurai Cool. I wasn't sure if it was LA