We live in a world where paradigms get created all the time
and at different levels of society. They get created through education, through
media, through peer communication, through upbringing, through religion, and a through
a myriad of other ways. When I was very young I learned how wrong ideas can get
created, spread like a fire, and damn the innocent.
This was a very interesting documentary on the life of Frank
Dux who I have no doubt has been the expert martial artist he and others say he
is. I remember seeing him years ago on (I think) “That’s Incredible,” teaching
a guy in a wheelchair how to defend himself.
In the movie about his life, “Bloodsport”, there is a scene
in which the kid who plays him stands unflinchingly before his future teacher as
his hat is cut by a samurai sword. The sensei says, “You did not flinch. You
have fighting spirit.” I believe this line characterized Frank Dux, who was not
only praised by the Russian military for his work on an “impossible” mission
but fought back when it would appear the PTB felt a need to do a hit on him.
This was a devastating hit. He lost his wife and family, his functionality on
parts of the left side of his body, his ability to remember certain things, and
some of his ability to fight. In addition, he was cheated and had his
reputation mutilated by some who had once been friends. Against all these
overwhelming odds he fought back.
Yeah, I think Dux is what he says is…
