The following is an abbreviated version of an article, entitled: Frank Dux AKA The Secret Man

Frank Dux professional life is described as an enigma since it comparatively resembles the deeds and accomplishments of his mentor and friend who is renowned as Howard Hughes alter ego, Bob Maheu. Like his mentor, Dux character and hard to come by contacts are forged out of extraordinary challenges and circumstances. Transforming him into a highly adaptable person capable of improvising and overcoming most any obstacle. His insight earning him the trust and capability to access and interact with world leaders; particularly, those hostile to US interests abroad but are nonetheless made amiable in light of his following experiences and accomplishments:

FRANK DUX AKA SECRET MAN

Senate Intelligence Oversight, Congressional Hearing witness - Iran-Contra paymaster, Lt. Commander Alexander Martin, USN, under penalty of perjury, identified Mr. Frank W. Dux as a covert operative responsible for having briefed him as one of the architects of Operation Cordoba Harbor. Dux was recruited for skirting violations of the Boland and Logan Amendments and his bravery and sacrifices led to the defeat of the Sandinista Regime, in Nicaragua. Notably, to the point, when Daniel Ortega returned to power out of sheer respect the world leader through an emissary invited Frank Dux and his family to consider attending his presidential inauguration.

Frank Dux activities are so sensitive and complex, as standard operating procedure requires, predictably, they are officially denied. Even in light of evidence to the contrary, according to spy master Lt. Commander, Martin (USN).

Four Star Major General Anatoly Korneinko, USSR,also declared under penalty of perjury and as an official representative of Soviet Military Authority, Frank Dux is one of the world's finest operatives, dubbed “The Hunter”, whose skills and experience is what legends are made from. It enabled Frank Dux to be trusted to have led a Top Secret operation at the height of the cold war between the USSR and US, that's success or failure possibly determined the deployment of weapons of mass destruction. So secret, his activities were even concealed from many of the people he served. Thus, it earned Frank Dux the moniker - The Secret Man.

In light of the events that led to his discovery and the publication of his best selling auto-biography, based upon his exploits -- The Secret Man, HarperCollins, 1996, while officially denied as they are highly sensitive, in professional circles of SPECWAR operators Mr. Frank W. Dux is often described as America's real life answer to James Bond or Ethan Hunt.

A third generation descendant of Covert Operatives Frank Dux possessed the network, technical knowledge and experience to have built a highly distinguished reputation for himself as an independent contract agent by successfully completing what many intelligence agencies and film aficionado's describe as Mission: Impossible. A random sampling of some of his unclassified achievements and duties include:

* The source contributor in the compilation and creation of the United States Navy SEAL CFC SPECWAR Manual: K - 431-0097; IN USE BY Black Operations and Special Forces Personnel, World-Wide.

* Engaged in confidential activities and training with the Ukrainian government's Top Secret Anti-Terror unit -- BERKYT.

* Lecturer for the NEOA (Narcotics Enforcement Officer's Association) on surveillance, covert planning and operations;

* Former Adjunct Faculty member of the DOD funded Multi-jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force, Criminal Justice Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida;

* Consultant to HIDTA, New York City

* Actively, engages in the creation, evaluation and training of Defensive Tactics, Special Weapons and Tactics, as well as, Hostage Rescue Team Tactics. - World-wide,

* Bestowed title of Knight Chevalier, Police Hall of Fame, Miami, Florida;

* Featured expert on Anti-terrorism and Executive Protection for news shows (e.g. CNBC's Geraldo Rivera Live, etc.)

* Former Director of International Operations, ISA,

* Consultant to NASDAQ Security Solution Companies, (e.g. ADNAS - Applied DNA Sciences, etc.)


FRANK DUX MARTIAL ARTIST

From 1975 THROUGH 1980, Frank Dux honed his personal protection skills to the point it transformed him into the truly first Ultimate Fighting Champion, reigning as Kokuryukai World Full Contact Kumite (no-holds-barred) Champion; retiring undefeated and having establishing 16 WORLD RECORDS; many of which have been standing for little over a quarter of a century; and as a result Dux being Inducted into five martial arts Halls of Fame as a “Living Legend” (e.g. Action Martial Arts Magazine, etc.);

Frank Dux is a name that became so world renowned in the underground fight world that it came to be immortalized by the 1988 motion picture based upon his early life achievements, entitled Bloodsport, responsible for launching the film career of Jean Claude Van Damme - it is a cult classic, globally popular - attributed to Frank Dux inspiring story and implementing a new realistic fight choreography, Hollywood film makers adopted and use today.

A random sampling of Frank Dux martial art achievements include:

* To further the ideals of industry unification and solidarity, in 1975, Frank Dux defied convention and boldly started fashion trend NHB fighters follow today by his fighting in shorts rather than martial art uniforms,

* In 1980, he is the first to establish the First American School & Style of Ninjitsu

* Coached and Produced Over 25 Regional, National & Martial Art Full Contact World Champions.

* Recipient of California Youth Karate Dragon Award for his humanitarian work with disadvantaged and disabled children.

* Founded FASST (Focus Action Skill Strategy & Tactics) problem solving technology that applies martial art principles to creating financially sustainable solutions that can fundamentally change individuals & society… (i.e. enlightening and motivating victims of aggression or substance abuse how to end the cycle of dysfunction, etc.)

* Author of Martial Art Bible: Secrets Of Warriorship (release date unspecified) that's size and scope makes it, virtually, the PDR of Martial Arts.

* May 2006 only American to become ordained disciple of China Songshan Shaolin Temple - given the name Shi Chang Gui


Mr. Dux studied and held minimum title and rank of instructor or higher, in over twenty-two traditional indigenous martial art systems world-wide. Bestowed upon him is the title: GRANDMASTER: HANSHI; Rank of: JO-dan (10th degree of 10 degrees of professional expertise) as granted to him by governing bodies Shinjimatsu, Yokohama Japan and Head of Family Sokeship Council as well as various other professional martial organizations for which he served as a regulating Board/Council Member by which to promote or demote the rank and title of subordinates and peers, pertaining to authenticity of martial skill sets, spirit and academia foreign to his own system. His last world record occurred in April1993 when after a thirteen year hiatus and retirement, with 40,000 spectators and millions watching the telecast Frank Dux became the first and only human being to punch through bullet proof glass at the International Martial Arts Festival. Bercy Stadium, Paris, France.