Podcast appearances and mentions of Frank Dux

Send us a textBart Vale Career Deep Dive Ep 273Bart Vale is considered to be one of the few Americans to be on the ground floor of the Japan MMA explosion. Bart Vale takes us through his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) which include a famous confrontation with Ken Shamrock. BIG thank you to William Colosimo who helped us with understanding a time period that is largely undocumented. Bart Vale Career Deep Dive Ep 273  0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:39 interview start 2:17 beginnings in Martial arts 3:24 Frank Dux 4:29 Rob Van Clief 5:00 moving to Japan to train 10:52 lying about age to seem younger 11:50 issues with Ed Parker 16:06 UWF closing down due to argument 18:40 becoming tired of living in Japan 19:34 closed door fight rumor with Kimura20:40 training with the Machado's 23:50 experience with Soranaka24:27 Karl Gotch fight story 27:02 experience with Gene LeBell 29:11 almost no showing MDA event 31:27 current life 32:39 owning the term “Shoot Fighting” 32:53 underground fights being a shoot 38:28 Pride FC roots 42:12 bringing Ken Shamrock to train 46:52 difficulty dealing with Ken Shamrock 50:04 Ken Shamrock lying about using steroids 51:24 Shoot wrestling match with Ken Shamrock56:04 Mafia involvement in the fight business 57:28 Road Warriors story 58:35 Corporal Kirchner getting arrested 1:00:55 interview with William Collasium 1:01:55 Shoot Fighting Florida1:05:22 dealing with Marcus Marinelli1:11:10 Suzuki and Funaki left Fujiwara and started Pancrase1:13:58 World Combat Championships1:18:21 inviting Jerry Flynn to fight on WCC card 1:19:40 Erik Paulson vs James Warring 1:21:00 experience with Manager Max Coates1:22:56 experience with John Perretti 1:24:23 Bart Vale vs Dan Severn 1:26:49 Don the dragon Wilson 1:27:10 bodyguard for Michael Jackson 1:30:06 Julio Iglesias1:30:50 interview wrap up 1:31:06 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay are the American sh*theads who make chicks with bricks while talking about action classic, 'Bloodsport.' Bombay breaks records while kicking things off in record time with a story about when he visited Hong Kong and had a surreal experience at a hooker bar. Then the fellas show what the hell a dim mak is, as they fearlessly enter an underground tunnel before discussing the movie that turned Jean-Claude Van Damme into a star during the VHS era. The guys debate if young Frank Dux was mentally slow, or just a clueless sports fan who loves Giants, and Andy recalls a time he stole a katana sword of his own. There's also plenty of discussion about real life shyster Frank Dux who parlayed a whimsical tale about an illegal martial arts tournament — and a few purchased trophies as proof of his exploits — into Cannon releasing a film based on his story. Plus, why did the film fictional Dux stay up all night banging a girl he just met before the biggest fight of his life? All of this, and of course the boys have to talk about Paul Hertzog's dreamy score coupled with Stan Bush's power ballads. This episode was recorded to honor you, shidoshi. 

Tape up your knuckles and prepare for a roundhouse kick of nostalgia as we dive into the final episode of our Jean-Claude Van Damme marathon with the most iconic double feature: Bloodsport (1988, dir. Newt Arnold) and Kickboxer (1989, dir. Mark DiSalle & David Worth).We're talking Frank Dux's (Van Damme) very real Kumite exploits (spoiler: they're not real), Bolo Yeung's terrifying pecs, and Michel Qissi's Tong Po licking glass like a man who's never heard of tetanus. Was Forest Whitaker secretly the best actor in Bloodsport? Why did JCVD's dance scene involve 13 hand claps and 4 splits? And most importantly—how many kids shattered their shins trying to kick trees after watching these movies? (Spoiler: too many.)Between debates on Kowloon Walled City's structural integrity (thanks, James), Frank Dux's CIA lies, and whether Dave Bautista could ever replace Tong Po, this episode is a no-holds-barred deep dive into the films that defined a generation of action cinema—and also our childhood orthopedic bills.Bonus Chaos:The Kumite Math: A 60-round tournament would require millions of fighters. Frank Dux is bad at numbers.JCVD's OnesieSuspenders: Fashion icon or spandex prisoner?Bolo Yeung's Pedestrian Beatdowns: How does one teenage Bolo Yeung strike fear in the hearts of strangers? Stick around for swimming records, ponytail combat, and the eternal question: Why did everyone in the ‘80s taste their own blood? CREEP-O-RAMA is:Store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CREEP-O-RAMA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creep-o-rama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshblevesque⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bargainbinblasphemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@imfigure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stranjlove

Hi-ya! Let's travel to Hong Kong this week and take party in the deadly Kumite with BLOODSPORT. Jean-Claude Van Damme serves up splits, smiles, and some slick kicks in this classic 80s flick. Wait a sec, is that Mick Foley? Nope, I wish. But it does have a young Forest Whitaker which is pretty cool.   Find us online: Instagram: @bmoviebeatFacebook: The B Movie BeatdownEmail: thebmoviebeatdown@gmail.com Letterboxd: @Petedown @SlenderJames  

Moody and Groo continue their never-ending quest to find that elusive Van Damme movie. It's Jean Claude, OO7 and James Remar in The Quest (1996)! Show Rundown: Phil Collins' health, 2025 Royal Rumble, The Rock returns to Smackdown, Was Jean Claude Van Damme blacklisted? Rest in Peace E Honda, Four words of advice from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charlotte Flair divorced, What does AC/DC stand for? Rambo: Last Blood now on Netflix, Van Dammit goes Retromade, The Quest is a writing and production nightmare, Did Peter MacDonald ghost direct this film? Frank Dux gets a writing credit, Roger Moore has heat with JCVD, Budget and Box Office, Critical Response, Groo savages The Quest, SNL 50th Anniversary Special and This is the Tom Green documentary on Amazon Prime. For our next episode of Van Dammit, there's nothing better than a Van Damme franchise! Moody and Groo cover Kill Em All and Kill Em All 2! For our next episode of Nothing Worthwhile, Moody and Groo cover the final season on Cobra Kai! Wil Ralph Macchio's wig make an appearance? No Retreat, No Surrender

Season 7 Movie Challenge "kicks off" with Bloodsport from 1988. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bolo Yeung. Bloodsport follows the story of fabled martial arts master Frank Dux as he travels to Hong Kong to compete in the Kumite. Rivals and friends are made as he travels the underground world of combat sports, but only one man can stand as the Kumite champion.Support the showCatch new episodes of the Where to Stick It Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. If you like the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon where we upload exclusive content each month for only $3 a month.

Join hosts Dana Buckler and Bill Searcy for an action-packed commentary track on the 1988 martial arts cult classic, Bloodsport! Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, this adrenaline-fueled film follows Frank Dux as he enters the underground Kumite tournament, facing off against the brutal Chong Li (Bolo Yeung).In this episode, we break down the behind-the-scenes stories, the film's impact on martial arts cinema, and why Bloodsport remains a fan favorite decades later. So fire up your copy of the movie and watch along with us as we provide insights, trivia, and plenty of laughs!

Für die Letzte Folge in diesem Jahr blicken wir auf die kontroverse Welt und Geschichte von Frank Dux. Einem angeblichen Ninjutsu-Meister und Inspiration für den Film "Bloodsport". Gemeinsam mit Experten schauen wir uns die vielen Behauptungen und Gerüchte rund um Dux, von seinen angeblichen Kumite-Kämpfen bis hin zu seinen ungewöhnlichen Lebensgeschichten an. Wir beleuchten die Hintergründe seiner Karriere, seine Beziehung zu Jean-Claude Van Damme und die Kontroversen, die ihn begleiten. Ist Frank Dux ein echter Kämpfer und Held oder eher ein Meister der Selbstinszenierung? Schalte ein und entdecke die Wahrheit hinter der Legende! Folge uns auf: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kampfsport_podcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sge_shaolin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kampfsportpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kampfsport_podcast ...oder spendiert uns einen Kaffee: Buy Me A ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Für die Letzte Folge in diesem Jahr blicken wir auf die kontroverse Welt und Geschichte von Frank Dux. Einem angeblichen Ninjutsu-Meister und Inspiration für den Film "Bloodsport". Gemeinsam mit Experten schauen wir uns die vielen Behauptungen und Gerüchte rund um Dux, von seinen angeblichen Kumite-Kämpfen bis hin zu seinen ungewöhnlichen Lebensgeschichten an. Wir beleuchten die Hintergründe seiner Karriere, seine Beziehung zu Jean-Claude Van Damme und die Kontroversen, die ihn begleiten. Ist Frank Dux ein echter Kämpfer und Held oder eher ein Meister der Selbstinszenierung? Schalte ein und entdecke die Wahrheit hinter der Legende! Folge uns auf: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kampfsport_podcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sge_shaolin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kampfsportpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kampfsport_podcast ...oder spendiert uns einen Kaffee: Buy Me A ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

It's time to enter the Kumite! Swole Cinema Episode 35 is here, and Ryan and Mark are stepping into the ring to discuss the ultimate martial arts showdown, "Bloodsport"! Join us as we dive into Jean-Claude Van Damme's iconic performance as Frank Dux and the legendary underground tournament that made this film a martial arts classic.Get ready for a hard-hitting episode where we break down the intense fight scenes, the unforgettable training montages, and the real-life inspiration behind "Bloodsport." From the streets of Hong Kong to the secretive Kumite, we're covering it all!#SwoleCinema #Bloodsport #JeanClaudeVanDamme #FrankDux #PodcastEpisode #TuneInNow #MartialArtsClassic #MovieMagic #CinematicAdventure #Kumite

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In the final pilot episode, the guys take a look at Bread's suggestion of absurd people across the globe starting with CIA operative and American Ninja, Frank Dux. Turning a spy thriller into a comedy, the guys discuss things both real and imaginary in what can only be described as a fever dream: Sex Schools, Terrorists, CIA Bathroom Meetings, Toe Jam, Logan Paul, Sexuality, Ducks, Dukes, and Dux in the latest episode from YML.

Combine James Bond, Liam Neeson in Taken, and Rambo and you end up with the man that Chuck Norris wants to be when he grows up. This is the tale of Frank Dux, the man who grew up as a nerd but no one made fun of once he mastered the art of Ninjitsu. He was kicking butt and taking trophies.

Welcome to BloodQuest: the long awaited rematch of Wasted Potential Podcast vs @BigDumbMovie as they discuss two VERY different films: Bloodsport (1988) & The Quest (1996)! Its kind of a Glass Half Full and part compare and contrast, but we get into Jean Claude Van Damme and the miraculous Frank Dux. Around 50:00 Shane's audio starts to hiss; I could not fix it so f*** that guy. Thanks @NapoleonBlowaparte for the excellent background information: https://youtu.be/kGNl4bpjkeQ?feature=shared0:00 - Intro4:30 - Who the f*** is JCVD?15:39 - Bloodsport '881:31:16 - Who the f*** is Frank Dux?1:41:56 - The Quest '962:47:57 - Recommendations 2:53:00 - Outro/ ExtrasFeatures audio excerpts from: Bloodsport, the Quest, the Sound of Music, Double Trouble, There Will Be Blood, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, a 1988 interview with Frank Dux, some other news reports of Dux from YouTube, and Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan. Special thanks to Free-Sounds.com contributors. End Theme made by: brainless_bearyann. Check him out on Instagram!Follow us or reach out:Instagram: podcastwastedpotentialTwitter: @WPpodcastEmail: podcastwastedpotential@gmail.comhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=67067997&fan_landing=true#bloodsport #thequest #jeanclaudevandamme #frankdux #action

"Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we step into the high-stakes, adrenaline-pumping world of 'Bloodsport'! Join us as we explore the 1988 martial arts classic that catapulted Jean-Claude Van Damme to international stardom.In this episode, we'll dive into the thrilling story of Frank Dux, a martial artist determined to prove himself in the underground tournament known as the Kumite. We'll discuss the intense fight scenes, the remarkable stunts, and the unforgettable moments that have made 'Bloodsport' a favorite among action film enthusiasts.We'll also delve into the real-life inspirations behind the film, the training and dedication of Van Damme, and the impact 'Bloodsport' has had on the martial arts genre. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this iconic film, our deep dive into 'Bloodsport' promises to be a knockout.So lace up your gloves and join us as we celebrate the heart, honor, and sheer intensity of 'Bloodsport'!"If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family.If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com You can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website

This week we are joined by special guest Miles Greb (Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast) as we learn about Bloodsport's Frank Dux, Fata Morganas, and McGruff the Crime Dog. A listener email reveals a special item on an ancient Greek brothel menu.Go see Kaveh in SF this weekend for his event on June 8th:https://www.booksinc.net/event/lindsay-ellis-books-inc-opera-plazaEpisode Tabs:Frank Duxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DuxFantastically Wrong: The Bizarre Mirages That Once Scared the Bejesus Out of Sailorshttps://www.wired.com/2015/01/fantastically-wrong-fata-morgana/McGruff The Crime Dog Has Been In Prison For A Decadehttps://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/cltr/mcgruff-the-crime-dog-prison.htmlhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015746/m1/Listener Tabs:https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/waterbed-history-rise-fall-255635https://www.thecut.com/2018/07/lioness-on-cheese-grater-lysistrata-meaning.htmlEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aGet 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to https://nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kumite! Kumite!! Kumite!!!  We were very lucky to be joined by writer, producer, director, plus actor - he's in Pete's Dragon for goodness sake! - Steve Barr.  And with that level of film-making pedigree, Steve has naturally chosen a naval-gazing art-house classic of cinema: 1988's mixed martial arts extravaganza, the 100% totally and completely true story: BLOODSPORT.Find us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram @stillanygoodpodEmail stillanygood@gmail.comFind Steve:Twitter @BarrSteveSupport the Show.

Welcome to this exciting episode of our podcast! Today, Ron, Chase, Gute, and Ragnar are diving into the classic martial arts movie "Bloodsport" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. It's Chase's first time experiencing this 80s gem, and Ragnar is shedding light on the controversies surrounding Frank Dux, upon whom the movie is based. So grab a cold Tsingtao Beer and join us for some nostalgic fun!Support the showDon't miss out on our exclusive offers and ways to support the show:- Elevate your beard game with amazing products like Beard oil, Balm, Cologne, and more from https://copperjohnsbeard.com. Use code BAF10 at checkout for a 10% discount!- Fuel your day with kickass coffee from http://coffeebros.com. Use code BAF10 at checkout for 10% off your order!- Subscribe to our Patreon for access to UNCUT, RAW shows in video form, and early episode releases for just $5 a month! Click the link below to join: https://www.patreon.com/barrelagedflickspodcast- Explore our selection of T-shirts, Hoodies, Tank tops, and more at our new Barrel Aged Flicks podcast Store: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/barrel-aged-flicks-podcast- Dive into the amazing network at www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com and discover other kickass podcasts!And don't forget to follow us on social media for updates:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrelagedflickspodcast/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barrelagedflickspodcast- Twitter: [Insert Twitter handle here]

Bloodsport Directed By: Newt Arnold Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, some fucker with big man boobs We put a poll out to you, the audience, to vote on which Van Damme movie we should talk about for our first JCVD episode, and y'all picked a classic - 1988's Bloodsport. We were hoping you'd pick either Double Impact (never in my life would I wear black silk unnerwear) or maybe Timecop, but Bloodsport it is. Regardless of what WE wanted, we did this for YOU. IMDB has this to say about the movie: "Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur. We also talked about: Fargo Season 5 Until the Light Takes Us Truth or Dare: A Critical Madness Behind the Scenes of A Critical Madness Machete Our Machete Episode Tex Mex Motors In Search of Tomorrow Vice Academy Attack of the Cockface Killer (Some of the above links are affiliate links, if you purchase through these affiliate links we do get a small kickback). Rate us on the podcast platform of your choice! Remember, you can always find the latest goings on at our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crap.Town --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deweypodmonster/message

Unleashing its martial arts mayhem, "Bloodsport" tells the tale of Frank Dux's wild journey through the underground world of Kumite, a secret and oh-so-serious martial arts tournament. Join Reels, Booze & Bro's aka RB2, as we break down every roundhouse kick and high-flying split, laughing about the '80s cheese and celebrating the kick-butt action scenes. This cult classic packs a punch of nostalgia, epic battles, and a dose of Van Damme's signature moves, making it a must-watch for action buffs and a laugh-fest for movie enthusiasts.Support the show

In the twenty third episode of Season Three of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek discover the life and many atrocities of one of the most horrifically abusive British explorers ever (Thomas Hunt), and examine the life and many lies of the supposed martial arts master, CIA operative, and inspiration for the film "Blood Sport" (Frank Dux). Join our Patreon for Exclusive Content and Gifts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiotshttps://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Social Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/greatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Lev & Derek ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artist: Sarah Chey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Animation: Daniel Wilson ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wilson_the_wilson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Andrew Wilson ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andrews_electric_sheep⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysgreatestidiots/support

Well, dear listeners, you wanted this charlatan, and now you got him. Frank Dux was a man of many stories. Many, many fanciful stories. Each somehow more ridiculous than the last. But at least he had all the evidence to support his claims, right? Not a goddamn chance. This dude was an absolute master in the art of bullshido, but that's really about it. Maybe he had some martial arts skill, but it was all surpassed by his talent in lying without his nose growing. So we trash the fuck outta him, obviously. Enjoy!

Was übt eine größere Faszination auf einen Jugendlichen aus, als das Verbotene? Richtig, gar nichts! Daher ist es kein Wunder, dass der junge Commodore Schmidlabb von der Videospiel-Reihe Mortal Kombat angezogen wurde, wie eine Motte vom Licht. Doch waren es allein die ultrabrutalen Super-Moves, mit denen man die gegnerischen Fighter ins Jenseits schicken konnte, die ihn fasziniert haben? Die Frage würde er mit einem kleinen Nein beantworten. Schließlich ist Mortal Kombat ein Schmelztiegel für zahlreiche Einflüsse aus der Popkultur der 80er und 90er. So ist Johnny Cage nichts anderes als eine Pixel-Version von Frank Dux aus Bloodsport. Der Donnergott Raiden dagegen ist direkt dem John Carpenter Klassiker „Big Trouble in Little China“ entliehen und der Charakter Sonya Blade hingegen zieht nicht umsonst den Skorpion-Kick von Cynthia Rothrock aus der Trickkiste. Apropos Skorpion… Haben wir schon erwähnt, dass das Mortal-Komabt-Franchise über Ninjas in allen Farben des Regenbogens verfügt? Wie also sollte ein heranwachsender Martial-Arts-Fan wie Commodore Schmidlabb da nein sagen können? Und wie sollte er sich nicht wie ein Schneekönig (aka Sub-Zero) über das Erscheinen des ersten Mortal-Kombat-Kinofilms im Jahre 1995 freuen? Doch während der erst Film die hohen Erwartungen erfüllte und ein kleiner Kultfilm wurde, sollte es das Filmfranchise nicht immer gut mit ihm meinen. Schon die Fortsetzung Moral Kombat Annihilation war ein echter Dolchstolz und gilt als einer der schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten. Es sollte nicht die letzte Enttäuschung bleiben… Doch wäre der olle Schmidlabb ein echter Mortal-Kombat-Fan, wenn er seine Mitstreiter*innen nicht überzeugen würde, den Reboot der Videospielreihe als Anlass zu nehmen, das komplette Filmfranchise unter die Lupe zu nehmen? Es gibt nämlich weit mehr Filme, als die breite Öffentlichkeit realisiert. Vom filmischen Fatality bis zum Flawless Victory ist alles dabei. Und haben wir schon erwähnt, dass es einen Mortal-Kombat-Film aus Ghana gibt? Aber es kommt noch besser. Es ist Commodore Schmidlabb gelungen, nicht nur die Kollegen seines eigenen Podcast zu bequatschen. Er konnte Gordon und Tobi vom Videogamecast überreden, eine Retrospektive der Videospiele abzuhalten. Außerdem ist es ihm gelungen, Martin und Amal vom Musik-Podcast Zimmerlautstärke zu überreden, sich der legendären Mortal-Kombat-Platte von „the Immortals“ zu widmen. Ihr findet alle unsere Folgen zum Thema Mortal Kombat, wenn ihr beim Podcast-Anbieter eurer Wahl #DbPdWMK eingebt. Wir wünschen blutiges Vergnügen. ---------- Kontaktseite: https://www.mdavs.de/kontakt/ Twitter: @MdaVs_Podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrashOMeter Mail: MdaVs-Podcast@hotmail.com Gastbeiträge einreichen: https://www.speakpipe.com/MdaVs Podcast unterstützen: https://ko-fi.com/mdavs https://steadyhq.com/de/mdavs/about ---------- JETZT AUCH BEI DISCORD! Einladungslink für die ersten fünf Hörerinnen und Hörer: https://discord.gg/pRB9AXzQ52

Zane Frazier UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 186Zane Frazier is our second installment into UFC 1 - OctoberIn this episode Zane Frazier discusses his Martial Arts background, his UFC 1 experience and beating up the following people Frank Dux, Jean Claude Van Damme, body builder Rich Piana; Zane Frazier also reflects on trying to answer Steven Seagal open challenge and trying to beat him up as well,Zane Frazier enters our "Mount Punchmore" with this incredible interview0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:19 Interview Intro1:24 Learning About and Getting Invited to UFC 112:35 Frank Dux and Billy Blanks21:35 When Things Went Bad w/ Frank Dux30:39 Beating Up Frank Dux at Convention36:36 Meeting Art Davie in Handcuffs38:11 Frank Dux Version of the Story40:12 Frank Dux Suing Zane Frazier49:29 UFC 1 Coming Together54:02 Not Knowing Who Was Fighting57:30 The Famous "Rules Meeting" from Zane Frazier's Perspective1:00:57 Gracie Cherry Picking Rules1:02:47 John McCarthy Potentially Being Apart of Fix1:08:00 Harold Howard Defeating Royce Gracie1:10:50 Conspiracies with the Gracie's1:15:57 Clarification on Meeting1:18:12 Gracie's Trying to Manufacture Wins1:24:31 Backstage Feelings Before First Fight1:27:32 Zane Frazier vs Kevin Rosier1:33:42 Charlie Anzalone1:34:25 Joey Venti's Description of Charlie Anzalone1:35:20 First Female in Corner in UFC History1:39:29 Lions Den Initiation1:44:20 Richard Hamilton Experiences1:52:26 Zane Frazier vs Kendo Nagasaki1:55:19 Erik Paulson Being Apart of the Dirty Dozen2:03:47 Training with Joe Charles2:10:31 Wrap Up2:10:46 OutroZane Frazier UFC 1 Deep Dive  Ep 186Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/ iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @Ty.Green.WeldingOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#Zane Frazier #frankdux #stevenseagal #jeanclaudevandamme #richpiana #mma  #ufc  #nhb  #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FightPodcast #FightTalk #DEEPDIVE #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

We don't like to brag or anything, but the people behind Madness Madness have accomplished some pretty incredible feats of combat prowess, to the point where several hit movies have been based on our exploits: Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water, Titanic, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Jurassic World, The Lion King, The Avengers, Furious 7, Top Gun: Maverick, Frozen II, and of course Barbie. That's more than $27 billion at the box office just from the ones we can name off the tops of our heads, so honestly we've got nothing to learn from Frank Dux, a fight choreographer and semi-professional liar whose “life story,” the 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme breakout “Bloodsport,” pulled in a mere puff of dust to the tune of $11.8 million worldwide, which I don't even think is enough money to wipe your ass with these days.Nonetheless we'll hear about this valor-stealing boomer schmuck, then imagine him dropped into Cassadaga, Florida (formerly New York), the fortune-telling capital of the world, mouthing off to a series of increasingly irritable palm readers until the ghost of Patrick Swayze manifests and Road House roundhouses him so hard he lands in a different ZIP code from his medals of honor, which turn out to be made of cardboard and cellophane anyway. Join us, won't you?

Bloodsport is a 1988 American martial arts sports action film directed by Newt Arnold and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Leah Ayres, Forest Whitaker, Donald Gibb, Roy Chiao and Bolo Yeung. The film centers on Frank Dux, a United States Army Captain and ninjitsu practitioner, who competes in an underground full-contact martial arts tournament called the Kumite in Hong Kong.

"U.S. soldier Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has come to Hong Kong to be accepted into the Kumite, a highly secret and extremely violent martial-arts competition. While trying to gain access into the underground world of clandestine fighters, he also has to avoid military officers who consider him to be AWOL. After enduring a difficult training and beginning a romance with journalist Janice Kent (Leah Ayres), Frank is given the opportunity to fight. But can he survive?" ___________________________________________________ Let's be Frank, shut up and just put up our Dux! 1988's "Bloodsport" starring Jean Claude Van Damme is definitely fun and cool enough to watch over and over again BUT how much of it was actually true though?? The ONLY source to confirm or deny anything that actually happened in his IRL Kumite ... is him: Frank W. Dux!! Was this whole "Kumite" business FOR REAL for real or just based off 1 man's VERY overly-creative imagination running wild? Did JCVD really need to bulk up because he was supposedly "too small" to look convincing as Frank Dux?? IF THE 4TH UNWRITTEN RULE OF KUMITE WAS TO WIN VIA RING OUT, WHY WOULDN'T YOU JUST GET TO TOSSING EVERYONE OUT AND THROW EVERY FIGHT THAT WAY??? If the CIA can neither confirm nor deny IRL Frank Dux's whole story, then goddammit, he MIGHT actually be telling the truth AND MORE on "Bloodsport" - 35th Anniversary Review - EP 66 of "¿Who Diss Been Watching?" !!!! LIKE | RATE | COMMENT | FOLLOW | SUBSCRIBE 2 AhhFuGGiT!!! https://www.youtube.com/whodissis1 https://www.instagram.com/whodissis1 https://www.instagram.com/whodissbeenwatching https://www.instagram.com/ahhfuggit https://www.twitch.tv/whodissis1 BONUS: Join me on SATS at 1 PM EST for the LIVE Behind-the-Scenes of my podcast "¿Who Diss Been Watching?" on Instagram LIVE!!! IG LIVE: https://www.instagram.com/whodissis1 MORE AUDIO VERSIONS OF AhhFuGGiT: https://linktr.ee/whodissis https://soundcloud.com/whodissis1 https://open.spotify.com/show/6hyS2l2KdQDkX5rfNH5AIp https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ahhf…it/id1084220877

Stu and Neil talk "Bloodsport" created by the wacky mind of b***sh*t expert Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.

Learn more about the WGA strike here.Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here.It's the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian kick and punch and kick our way through the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed. This is Bloodsport, an action movie selection from 1988.Join filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (Voyage Trekkers, The Last Movie Ever Made) and improv comedian Krissy Lenz (The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, The Cool Time Dice Hour) for a deep dive into the montage of fun!Letterboxd says: "THE TRUE STORY OF AN AMERICAN NINJA. U.S. soldier Frank Dux has come to Hong Kong to be accepted into the Kumite, a highly secret and extremely violent martial arts competition. While trying to gain access into the underground world of clandestine fighters, he also has to avoid military officers who consider him to be AWOL. After enduring a difficult training and beginning a romance with journalist Janice Kent, Frank is given the opportunity to fight. But can he survive?"Get the recap, the review, the ratings, and deep-cut recommendations!

Uncle Ben and Hollywood Steve enter ACTION AUGUST with a classic: Bloodsport. We handle a potpourri of topics in the Preview Palace, discuss Frank Dux, and homoerotic montages. It's a blast! If you want to help decide which movies we cover in the future, go become a $5 patron! Patreon.com/deadandlovely Preview Palace begins at 00:33:56 Movie discussion begins at 01:01:31 Music by intergalactic rock star Ben Eller!

Bloodsport The fake tale that Frank Dux made up about a kumite that never happened. Somehow they got this movie to be "Based on true Events" .... This week We take on bloodsport And the Kumite

In this episode, Kade and Gray sit down to talk about the movie they just watched, "Bloodsport." Bloodsport is a 1988 martial arts movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Jean-Claude plays the U.S Soldier, Frank Dux, who sneaks away to Hong Kong to fight in the secret underground full-contact martial arts tournament, The Kumite. Dux attempts to win The Kumite to honor the man who taught him how to be a ninja. And oh yeah, this is supposed to be a true story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crwncinema/support

It's time again for some sword and sorcery fantasy adventures, Roger Corman style! It's Dave's pick and Chris' most hated genre of movies, but I think there are some aspects of this that may strike a chord. Directed by Jim Wynorski, screenplay by Neil Ruttenberg (bit of a Frank Dux level stretch that one), and starring John Terlesky, Monique Gabrielle, John LaZar, and Toni Naples. Promo for Tony Farina's new book Welcome to Mansfield and you can checkout here: https://www.arfarina.com. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plot Summary: Deathstalker helps Reena the Seer out of a few jams, and she solicits his help for a bigger task. She reveals that she is actually Princess Evie, but the evil sorcerer had her abducted and cloned in order to seize control of the kingdom. Together they travel to the evil sorcerer's stronghold to restore the princess to her rightful position, encountering challenges along the way both from the sorcerer's goons and the fierce Amazon women. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support

The Nuggets dominate Game 1 and Heat Culture might be dead again. We talk about the NBA Finals and Adam Silver teasing a Ja Morant suspension (00:00:00-00:22:44). Ryan Whitney joins the show to talk SCF storylines and picks, Connor McDavid, what it's like to play for the Cup and more (00:22:44-00:49:49). Paul Rabil joins us in studio to talk about the PLL being back, new rule changes, teams moving and negotiations on a big potential interview (00:49:49-01:23:19). We do a movie review of Bloodsport and a deep dive into Frank Dux the guy plus fyre fest of the week (01:23:19-02:02:36).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/PardonMyTake

With #TheLastKumite being fully funded on #Kickstarter I thought I'd recruit #TheVHSStrikesBack boys #ChrisPhelps & #DaveHorrocks to compare 2 #JCVD films that not only inspired it but feature many of the cast & crew. In the final round of this #Kumite its #Bloodsport V.S. #Kickboxer! Join us as we discuss #FrankDux's “tall tales”, homoerotism & an uncredited #WinnieThePooh voicing the villains… #PrepareForPrattle  Chris & Dave HAVE in fact covered both Bloodsport https://tinyurl.com/2r24wxkt AND Kickboxer https://tinyurl.com/2fwb5ex5 on their own podcast along with my Patreon picks #Nekromantik https://tinyurl.com/2j2k8osd & #ThePartyAtKittyAndStuds https://tinyurl.com/2hxbbpc6 Please also subscribe to their other podcast #ChrisAndDavesReailtyCast here! https://podfollow.com/cdrealitycast  Here is that Frank Dux documentary #PutUpYourDux on Youtube https://youtu.be/hPbCCOAL9FM  Here is the bout we believe to be the inspiration for Kickboxer https://youtu.be/EgYlQg0SFGM  Be sure to pre-save #DerekEsoteric's new track too before its release on 26/05/23 https://tinyurl.com/bm8wdjfm  Where to find the Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores Podcast… Follow this link to find your preferred podcast catcher of choice pod.link/danbores Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/secretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/dan_bores?lang=en ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@dan_bores⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spiderdansecretbores/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/CeVrdqdpjk⁠⁠⁠⁠ IMDB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22023774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/spiderdan_2006/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like, share, comment, subscribe etc. and don't forget to use the #PrepareForPrattle when you interact with us. Please subscribe to The Pop Culture Collective newsletter to find out what myself, Comics In Motion and all the other related podcasts are up to week by week ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pccnewsletter.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ I'd like to thank my patrons on #Patreon for their continuing donations it is very much appreciated and helps PrattleWorld keep turning and if you ever find yourself in a position to help the podcast please consider it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to make a one off donation head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to #JoinThePrattalion and to be briefed in full on the #SecretBores head over to #PrattleWorld ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/⁠⁠

Kumite...Kumite...Kumite.  Watch JCVD kick ass and take names in Bloodsport.From IMDb: "Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.Instagram: @cue_the_movieTwitter: @cue_the_movieDame Deets on Instagram: @DameDeetsIMDBryan on Instagram: @imdbryanSebass on Instagram: @sebastian_da_man

We conclude this year's exciting March-ial Arts Madness run with writer/director/producer Sheldon Lettich (Bloodsport, Lionheart, Double Impact, Only the Strong), who blew us away with his stories about serving our country as a US Marine in Vietnam, being "the man behind Jean-Claude Van Damme", and his new biography, Sheldon Lettich: From Vietnam to Van Damme, written by Corey Danna (click the link to purchase). Sheldon has had a hand in countless films from the 80's and 90's, including Russkies, Rambo III, The Order, Perfect Target, The Last Patrol with Dolph Lundgren, and Only the Strong with Mark Dacascos. You will also hear about how he saved the film, Cyborg. We go deep! We discuss his first short film, "Firefight" (1986), which helped launch the careers of future notables, Brian Thompson, brothers Phillip and Simon Rhee, and the real Frank Dux (who Bloodsport is based on). The film has been remastered and can be watched for free over on Viking Samurai's YouTube channel. And speaking of Frank Dux, while it is now common knowledge that he was a fraud and most of Bloodsport was a lie, you will definitely want to hear Sheldon's take on the real Frank. Sheldon also announces that a Special Edition Blu-ray of Bloodsport is coming out soon! And to hear our patrons amazing questions for Sheldon, check out our exclusive Patreon segment, "$2, 6 Questions". www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Order t-shirts and stickers mentioned in previous episodes from Preserved Dragons here! Use code twodollarlatefee for 20% off! --- Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Subscribe to our YouTube Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: jvamusic1.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

200 - It's Episode 200 and we have gone LARGE. If you're a fan of Bloodsport, this is the episode for you - we tackle it all from soup to nut-punch. We speak to the creative forces behind the film in Sheldon Lettich and Frank Dux and get both sides of the contentious reality behind the film.  Being episode 200, there is some preamble before we get into the titular sport of blood, so if you don't want to hear our reflections on the best and worst of the last 200 movies we have covered, you can skip straight to 34:30 to take the secret path direct to the Kumite. Ans most importantly, Sheldon Lettich's epic book 'From Vietnan to Van Damme' is available for purchase hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Morgan Hasn't Seen with Jeannine Brice & Morgan Robinson!! In honour of the release of Creed 3, all March long, we'll be covering fighting and boxing movies on Morgan Hasn't Seen, and they'll be a couple of 'Jeannine Hasn't Seens' in there too! To start us off this week, Jeannine introduced Morgan to one of Jean Claude Van Damme's most well loved movies and outstandingly 80s martial arts spectacle, the bizarrely based on 'true events'; BLOODSPORT (1988) which sees Van Damme's Frank Dux in an underground "to the death" tournament! Our Youtube Channel for Monday Madness on video, Watchalongs, Live Discussions & more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vow Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1 IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://its-a-wonderful-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Sub to the feed and download now on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon Music & more and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Jeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean Keep being wonderful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/support

In 1988 the Muscles from Brussels, Jean-Claude Van Damme, appeared in his first leading role as Frank Dux, the first American fighter to win the Kumite. And as the end credits indicate this movie was based on the true events of Frank Dux life, who fought and won 329 matches between 1975 and 1980, was an undercover CIA operative who entered the Kumite to take down the Japanese mob, the Yakuza, and who with one arm tied behind his back beat up Chuck Norris. And while none of that may be true, it certainly won't stop us from loving Bloodsport and spending the next hour talking about it. So grab your ringside seat, place your bets, and get ready because today on Buzzn The Tower we talk all things Bloodsport. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always, the Ray Jackson to my Frank Dukes, Max Sanders and with that…Kumite, Kumite, Kumite, Kumite!

Martial arts legend and stars of films like BLOODFIST, RING OF FIRE, and SHOWDOWN IN MANILA, DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON chats with me from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend 2023! We cover things happening at the event, future fight prospects, past grievances with Frank Dux, and an upcoming film with Cynthia Rothrock now on Kickstarter, BLACK CREEK! JOIN THE KICKSTARTER HERE: www.blackcreekmovie.com SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Zach and Zo have a secret to keep, or at least they should. It's a secret so big that they can't keep it to themselves; therefore, they have opted to share this secret on this medium. When you click "play" on your podcast player you will gain the forbidden knowledge of the most exciting, most incredible, and the most gut retching fighting tournament known to man! Invitation only - for the fighters and the audience. Full contact. No holds barred . . .  Fatalities likely. Join Zach and Zo as they follow the fate of Frank Dux as he ditches his military duties in order to participate in this incredibly dangerous event. They call it The Kumite. It can be also called . . . Bloodsport.Episode Segment Time Stamps Opening Credits . . . . . . 00:03:14Favorite Parts . . . . . . . . 00:10:16Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00:43:22Critics' Thoughts . . . . . 00:55:02 Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backlookcinemapodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemapodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.com (https://back-look-cinema-merch.creator-spring.com/)Back Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com (https://www.teepublic.com/user/back-look-cinema-podcast-merch?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=G1VQNMthhSg)

Writer, Director SHELDON LETTICH stops to chat with us from the Martial Arts Mega Weekend! We talk about his influential films in the martial arts genre, working with Jean Claude Van Damme, correcting the facts on Frank Dux, and what's coming up next! Also check out the book chronicling some of his adventures "SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME! SHELDON LETTICH: FROM VIETNAM TO VAN DAMME: https://www.amazon.com/Sheldon-Lettich-Vietnam-Van-Damme/dp/1629339873/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GR2W4RETMM8L&keywords=Sheldon+Lettich&qid=1675099784&sprefix=sheldon+lettich%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1   SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema & tv, past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   OUTRO MUSIC: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Van Dammeuary ends where it all began for JCVD- Bloodsport! Just how full of s%it was Frank Dux? 11 minute flashback scene? Kumite!!!! Listen In!!!

On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Rob, who runs the popular Instagram and YouTube channel McDojoLife, where he exposes fraudulent martial artists. We are also joined by Matt Wahlstrom, a BJJ black belt and owner of Epic Roll BJJ apparel company. Rob and Matt discuss what it was like attending ADCC 2022 in Las Vegas, the popularity of Jiu-Jitsu and what can help grow the sport more, how modifying the scoring criteria can make matches more exciting, the high production quality of the ADCC, the best example of Jiu-Jitsu in a movie, bad Jiu-Jitsu movies, Nicholas Cage movies, the movies that inspired our love for martial arts, fraudulent martial artists like Frank Dux, updates on the McDojoLife documentary, how and why people get convinced to follow fake martial artists, the ultimate goal of the McDojoLife channel, one red flag you must pay attention to from an instructor, and some good channels to follow for effective self-defense. Follow Rob on Instagram @Mcdojolife and Matt @epicrollbjj Thanks to the podcast sponsors: True Classic Tees Check out https://www.trueclassictees.com/chewjitsu and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 25% off your total purchase. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

An American martial artist competes in an underground tournament where fights can go to the death. Tune in as Chris talks JCVD, Frank Dux, & Friendship- Plus Peter Martin of Chunk McBeefChest stops by in the sidecar as the LSCE screens the 1988 cult classic “Bloodsport.” Join us! @LSCEP Check out Peter Martin @ https://chunkmcbeefchest.com Works Cited: “Cannon in Healing State, Film Boss Golan Maintains.” Variety. Nov 23, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 4/27/22. “Cannon Special: Golan: Bundle of Contradictions.” Variety. Oct 5, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 4/26/22 “Cannon Special: Cannon Sets Aside $19-Mil to Settle Suits.” Variety. Oct. 5, 1988. 70. Article Link. Accessed 4/25/22. Dawes. “Film Reviews: Bloodsport.” Variety. March 2, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 9/6/22. Downey, Travis.“PULLING PUNCHES: 'Bloodsport' Choreographer Shows Local Youth How to Defend Themselves without Physical Harm.” Northwest Florida Daily News. September 25, 2009. Article Link.Accessed 9/7/22. Harris, Blake. “Inspiration for Bloodsport.” Slashfilm.com. March 24, 2016. Article Link. Accessed 9/3/22. Hartley, Mark. Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films! 2014. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2014. 106 Mins. Johnson, John. “Ninja: Hero or Master Fake? Others Kick Holes in Fable Past of Woodland Hills Martial Arts Teacher. The Los Angeles Times. May 1, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 8/30/22. Kehr, Dave. “Action film ‘Bloodsport' fails in its motive and message.” The Chicago Tribune. April 22, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 9/8/22. Klardy, Leonard. “Movie Review: Bloodsport. A Blow for Cliches.” The Los Angeles Times. Feb 29, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 9/8/22. Marich, Robert. Cannon Special: Focus Cannon Group: Cannon Ran, Stumbled, Wouldn't Call It Quits. Variety. Oct. 5, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 4/27/22 Medalia, Hilla. The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films. 2014. MVD Visual, 2021. Blu Ray. Special to the New York Times. Company News; Cannon Group Details A Reorganization Plan. The New York Times. April 12, 1988. Article Link. Accessed 4/26/22. Trunick, Austin. Cannon Film Guide Volume 2: 1985-1987. Orlando, FL: Bear Manor Media, 2022. Vanhooker, Brian. “An Oral History of Trump's Love of Van Damme's ‘Bloodsport.'” Mel Magazine. Article Link. Accessed 9/16/22. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lsce/message

KUMITE! KUMITE! KUMITE! LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Nicole Byer (Best Friends podcast) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the cult 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme martial-arts film Bloodsport. They'll cover Frank Dux being a real man, JCVD's soft baby buns, blindfolded tea training, the not so secret illegal Kumite martial-arts tournament, and much more.Follow Paul on Letterboxd  https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/HDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: https://discord.gg/paulscheerCheck out Paul and Rob Huebel live on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/friendzone) every Thursday 8-10pm ESTSubscribe to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael here: listen.earwolf.com/deepdiveSubscribe to Unspooled with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson here: listen.earwolf.com/unspooledCheck out The Jane Club over at www.janeclub.comCheck out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmWhere to Find Jason, June & Paul:@PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter@Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on TwitterJason is Not on Twitter

The movie Bloodsport was based on his life. He kickstarted JCVD's career and inspired the Mortal Kombat franchise. Everything was a lie. In the 1980s, Frank Dux, a martial arts expert and former CIA operative-turned LA martial arts instructor successfully sold the story of his life to a movie studio in order to the get the movie "Bloodsport" made. The movie effectively jumpstarted the career of its star, Jean-Claude Van Damme. It wasn't until years later that we found out that none of his story was actually true. On this episode of Deep Cuts, we explore the fantastic lies of Frank Dux. -- Get the Mystery Treehouse Simple Code Hybrid Album and Comic! https://bit.ly/simplecodecomic Watch the Simple Code Comic Album Video Trailer! https://bit.ly/simplecodetrailer -- Join our Discord server! https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord -- Pick up some Deep Cuts T-Shirts and other merch! https://bit.ly/deepcutsmerch -- Get the official Deep Cuts shoulder patch! http://bit.ly/deepcuts_patch -- Listen to our album, a 9 song rock opera about the rise and fall of Napster! https://open.spotify.com/album/6INdubx1dAEKNwuoWzs9Oo?si=z4ljoBAYTFqRXKWVzvWEfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The movie Bloodsport was based on his life. He kickstarted JCVD's career and inspired the Mortal Kombat franchise. Everything was a lie. In the 1980s, Frank Dux, a martial arts expert and former CIA operative-turned LA martial arts instructor successfully sold the story of his life to a movie studio in order to the get the movie "Bloodsport" made. The movie effectively jumpstarted the career of its star, Jean-Claude Van Damme. It wasn't until years later that we found out that none of his story was actually true. On this episode of Deep Cuts, we explore the fantastic lies of Frank Dux. -- Get the Mystery Treehouse Simple Code Hybrid Album and Comic! https://bit.ly/simplecodecomic Watch the Simple Code Comic Album Video Trailer! https://bit.ly/simplecodetrailer -- Join our Discord server! https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord -- Pick up some Deep Cuts T-Shirts and other merch! https://bit.ly/deepcutsmerch -- Get the official Deep Cuts shoulder patch! http://bit.ly/deepcuts_patch -- Listen to our album, a 9 song rock opera about the rise and fall of Napster! https://open.spotify.com/album/6INdubx1dAEKNwuoWzs9Oo?si=z4ljoBAYTFqRXKWVzvWEfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepcutspod/message

Frank William Dux ( /ˈdjuːks/; born April 6, 1956) is a Canadian-American martial artist and fight choreographer. According to Dux, a ninjutsu expert named Senzo Tanaka trained him as a ninja when he was a teenager. He established his own school of ninjutsu called Dux Ryu Ninjutsu, and has said he won a secret martial arts tournament called the Kumite in 1975. He was all the way lying about this, but his alleged victory at the Kumite served as the inspiration for the 1988 film Bloodsport starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Dux's victory at the Kumite has been disputed, as has the existence of both the Kumite he described and Senzo Tanaka.