Bloodsport (Part 1) - Getting The Dux Of The Story In A Row - The Reel Story

[@twillymantheoneandonly5587]

I'm 41 and was lucky enough to see bloodsport in a theater. Nobody cared who Frank Duex was or thought for one second Bloodsport was a true story. It was 1988. People weren't that naive. The only thing moviegoers were talking about in 1988 was who is that Jean Claude guy, and when is his next movie coming out!!!!

[@ReelStory]

And rightfully so, JCVD is a treasure lol

[@russellcampbell3500]

Bro I’m 45 and I was also, and your so right I wanted to be jean Claude van damme so bad a a kid. We were blown away when we found out the Kumite wasn’t real. Gosh darn internet has ruined so many of my fantasies. Lol

[@ReelStory]

The internet giveth and taketh when it comes to fantasies lol. I'm only a few years younger than ya'll but I never got the chance to see it in theaters since I was still a real little guy, JCVD was a real life superhero to me in the 90's also. But if I could time machine back to the 80's at will, seeing this on opening night would be one of the first things I'd do.

[@russellcampbell3500]

@@ReelStory haha so true.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

I was 14, we watched it at the drive in. That movie is directly responsible for countless Canadian youth sloppily kicking the ever loving sense out each other in backyards, bushes, and schoolyards from coast to coast.. For that alone it deserved a National Film Board award.

[@DNAsGhostzHouze]

Frank Dux is a reliable source of information somewhere between a Magic 8 Ball and a Chinese fortune cookie.

[@ReelStory]

The fortune cookie reference is pretty apropos actually. They originated in America but are served in Chinese restaurants giving them the appearance of having real Asian culture but not actually having much.

[@Sweeptheleg83]

This movie had it all: awesome villian, awesome hero, awesome best friend charecter and a blond love interest. Perfect.

[@gloverdragon6854]

Bloodsport isn’t a guilty pleasure, it’s just a sick movie.

[@ElonMusket]

Bloodsport is Life bro

[@planetterror649]

You are spot on my friend

[@Frightknight28]

Because... brick not hit back!

[@MrAchris10]

Certainly unmatched IMO

[@jdot714]

This video was great! But the MVP award goes to the editing! The clips that were put in from different movies and shows are hilarious. 😂

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much! My editing is definitely the thing that has come the furthest as far as the stuff that goes into making these so I really appreciate that!

[@sortedevaras]

My favorite thing I have learned while examining Dux is how all these martial artists who back him up are a bunch of fucking carnys too.

[@ReelStory]

Agreed lol I didn’t realize until I started digging that soooo many of these “masters” are just grifting

[@brettcleveland6335]

1 giant circle jerk.😂

[@samuelphillian1286]

@@ReelStorythe Gracie’s exposed the whole clown circus

[@DavidMccallister65]

I keep waiting for a clip from Tropic Thunder. "THIS IS, FLAMING DRAGON!!!" 😂😂😂

[@user-wc3ds4kc3p]

Wahaha

[@Jrock111111111]

"take a big step back...and literally FUCK YOUR OWN FACE!!!" Lol

[@damainp429]

Unbelievable I never knew that guy played tong po also but I recognised him from somewhere. I watch both movies one after another. I was a massive jcvd fan as a kid. But it was before the internet so I just believed the end credit text about frank dux. I have read and watched loads about F D since but this is actually the most enjoyable video on the subject I have seen. Your presentation is excellent. I actually don’t see bloodsport or any of JCVD films up the quest. Films like cyborg, universal soldier and time cop are absolute classics. Bloodsport is a fantastic leave your brain at the door and enjoy movie. Thank you for making this video, it really spoke to the 15 year old me that was fascinated with the idea of a superhuman. I still admire Frank Dux in part !!!

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much! I was the same way after I saw this when I was younger, I believed every bit of it and wanted to believe this dude existed and that maybe someday I'd get to see these death matches IRL. Then the internet came and dashed all that away lol! But despite the fact that I dunked on him for nearly 2 hours, I do also actually like Frank as well. He's a bullshit artist but there's an art in his bullshit.

[@Robert-ob1dd]

​@@ReelStoryyou've shocked me I really thought that this contest was real as possible

[@k7j007]

I was born in 86'. I had 2 brothers, one a year and a half older and another a year and a half younger. Around 8 or 9 years old, we caught Bloodsport on HBO, and it instantly became our favorite movie. We begged our dad, and he got us a copy on vhs. We absolutely wore that tape out. During summer break, we would watch it every day 😂. We would watch it and then try to reenact the fights while arguing over who got to be JCVD. My older brother actually worked every day on trying to do the famous Van Damm split. He eventually got it down, too, lol. Bloodsport is the movie of my childhood. I will always love Bloodsport and JCVD.

[@nichhodge8503]

20:03 Count Dante was the world’s most dangerous hairdresser🧛🏼‍♂️🥋✂️💈

[@ivantomic8474]

Nah, the dude who knocked out Suge Knight is

[@daxbradley4346]

The Mentos bit is brilliant

[@gregoryb2999]

Bong Soo Han R.I.P 🥋 Grandmaster #1 Bow. I have to pay respect sorry.

[@AR-dj3yw]

I always forget Forrest Whitaker was in this

[@mhill-fm5cr]

"Frank handles him like a prison b**** with koolaid on his lips" - greatest quote in YT history.

[@braydonhill7664]

Algorithm did me a solid here, great content dude

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much!

[@ashscott6068]

"Sometimes it's hard to fail the test, knowing that you gave your best. That guy you barely know is in hospital for a week and that girl you just met, kinda yelled at you one tiiiiime!"

[@WiseMansFear-fp3uw]

I'm 35, and this is my all time fav movie, my father and I would watch this on reply so much!

[@triz313]

I love YT. For years we have seen videos busting open the ridiculous stories that Dux spun as reality, but the film still stands the test of time so far as action martial arts go.

[@chriskappauf6331]

Good stuff man, I love Frank Dux analysis, I feel like most martial artists have known he was a fraud at least since the early 2000s when the internet started to overshadow articles in magazines but no one has said much about it the last 20 years. Now it seems like everyone is talking about it for some reason. Not sure why, but I like it. This was entertaining. Thanx

[@ReelStory]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! Yeah he seems to have come back into the scene a bit more recently. I think some of it is Sheldon Lettich giving out interviews to promote his book and bringing it back into the fold and some of it is probably to do with The Last Kumite too. I bet he never anticipated his biggest fight to be with the internet haha. One thing I underestimated was just the sheer number of people who STILL believe him, it’s truly astonishing.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Well bloodsport was a documentary so what's the issue Sensei Dux has no reason to lie

[@pawesome3602]

this just got better as it went. Thank You for the Mentos

[@theironforce3000]

Sir, a standing ovation to this amazing breakdown! Thanks to the algorithm overlords for bringing this fine vid review to my feed 👏 Also shout out to that Mentos commercial! 😎👌 We could have used that in the '90s.

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@theironforce3000]

@@ReelStory for sure ! I'll watch part 2 soon .

[@ReelStory]

@@theironforce3000 if you liked the Mentos bit I think you will really enjoy the end of part 2 😄

[@lorenzoramirez3063]

The Dutch cameo is epic. lol

[@Ozzymandios]

Back in Southern California way before Technology in this culture there was a very pervasive 'Fish Story' with Story after Story building and growing these Legends and getting High on your own Hype even amongst the most humble of Martial Artists, their students and Bystanders. With the Fish growing longer and fatter and more mean with each retelling 😅

[@loriolsen4147]

Always loved this movie! Never knew any of the history behind it. Great research and obvious the time spent put into this. Can’t wait to watch Part 2!

[@ReelStory]

Thank you! It was a challenge but also some of the most fun I've had with this channel so far. Part 2 will be out ASAP it is in production!

[@rettoPotter1]

@@ReelStory looking forward to it. Keep up the good work my Dude!

[@ReelStory]

@@rettoPotter1 thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🙂

[@scottytommymack]

The cutaway animation, video clips, and humor in this video is incredible. Awesome timing in the narration, thanks for putting so much work into this video.

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much!

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

As a kid I fucking loved this movie!!!! And btw I still do!

[@12345blazewalsh]

Love the way you put this together one of my favourite movies to I can't believe the guy from kickboxer is that guy

[@ReelStory]

Thank you! Yeah that blew me away when I first connected those dots too

[@NostalgiaBrit]

Dude, the *Mentos* advert slayed me! 😄😆😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brettschermeister9389]

Wait. So his 0.0000001 knockout time was fake? Damn. Makes me think if he even won that karate champ arcade game against the cross eyed dude.

[@ReelStory]

Maybe all this time he really meant that he achieved all of these career stats and records in that arcade game….?

[@gfdggdfgdgf]

There's a bit of a story behind the karate champ arcade game in this movie, the colors are apparently different from every known romset of this game.

[@cappy2282]

Frank actually "downplayed" all of his accomplishments. Humble and honest guy

[@etimani7282]

Dude....your editing is top tier. 👌

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much!

[@matthewjswider]

There is zero reason a channel making content this good should have 3.8k subs.

[@ReelStory]

I appreciate that so much dude thank you

[@brianmccarthy6655]

The Muay Thai fighter in Bloodsport is an actual fighter and trainer named Paulo Tocha. He would have absolutely melted Frank Dux or JCVD in a match 💫

[@ReelStory]

Truth. Tocha was a bad MF

[@stutube7417]

Van damme was also a real fighter he has a very good record tbf. Not saying he would win tho but he was legit

[@bulkfuel1]

Maybe, but Brian Bosworth melted him

[@DukeRhodes]

Van Damme also regularly sparred with Dennis Alexio, his kayfabe brother in Kickboxer. Van Damme was legit.

[@IdealX-fr4eg]

Tocha was/is legit..

[@anthonyventi1579]

I never get tired of people shitting on this guys 😂 I love the guy, I miss the days where a good line of bullshit could carry you throughout a lifetime!! The internet was the end of an era. I like your content, are you making more? Of did I got subscribe in vane?

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much I really appreciate it! Yes there is definitely more content coming! The video that I’m working on now was a much bigger undertaking than I had originally planned, and I’ve also been researching for a future video on Spartacus. My regular day job and my kids crazy summer schedules have made me busier than I expected the last couple of months but the next one will be out soon. Stay tuned and thank you for the sub 🙂

[@brettcleveland6335]

😂😂😂

[@TheSquad4life]

The internet might encourage some bs but it also makes it difficult to BS people 😂. Someone will research

[@fredjones4820]

@@TheSquad4life In an ideal world ALL information would be available, not censored.

[@rettoPotter1]

This totally makes me want to watch this movie. I haven't seen this in years.

[@chrisbg99]

To be honest, it should be in your regular rotation.

[@darkpatches]

To compensate for the computational and memory limitations of the era, the Apollo Guidance Computer used Kumite math. And also Frank was in the LEM's trunk on Apollo 11.

[@ScoobyFahmi922]

You shattered my childhood fairy tale, yeah I was dumb enough to believe it but you made me die laughing while doing it great job!

[@The_Sage_of_Six_Paths]

Awesome video. Absolutely love the vintage pictures and clips included

[@ReelStory]

I was referring to Bolo he starred in a movie named Chinese Hercules before Bloodsport

[@The_Sage_of_Six_Paths]

​@@ReelStorymy bad, i was eating dinner and realized I made a mistake. Came back to remove comment and you had replied. Dude i loved the video and how much work went into it

[@ReelStory]

@@The_Sage_of_Six_Paths thank you very much!

[@nathangrund7216]

Best subscribe request I've ever seen. Who's favourite movie wasn't Bloodsport. I only found it after years fbeing a Jean Claude fan. Along with the original Kickboxer, Bloodsport really does stand alone though. It's like a live action play through of Mortal Combat. Thank you but putting this together.

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much!

[@Kenny-z4z7o]

Wow it’s amazing to think this movie was actually based on a true story, dux must have been some fighter, I can’t believe he didn’t do any martial arts tournaments but I guess the guy was a real warrior

[@DukeRhodes]

Most legit badass that ever existed in the history of no holds barred fighting. For any of those doubters, I just refer them to the closing credits of the movie. Checkmate.

[@fatherofdragons4880]

What!? Lmao I almost believed you were serious for a moment!

[@Kenny-z4z7o]

@@DukeRhodes 100% mate, it’s there in writhing for any jelouse doubter to see, hell the man basically wrote the book on all CIA tactics, there’s even rumours that he taught SAS and delta but frank is very humble and keeps such things to himself

[@mercurry718]

​@@DukeRhodeslol...

[@ozzie3805]

The score is nothing less than a god damn masterpiece.

[@GeorgeAdams-w6u]

I love the research that was done. My bro went to Frank’s’ school and was not impressed. He had to sign a contract that made him responsible for paying for six months no matter what happened in or out of class. In less than a month my brother got hurt by one of the veterans of the class and talked to Frank whose only concern was that my brother still has to pay for those 6 months.

[@ReelStory]

Thank you! I’m genuinely not surprised Frank would have a clause like that at all. In today’s world if he were still teaching I am sure there would be a signed NDA required before he would work with anyone.

[@Ahrimanh86]

Pinkman- I know youre watching. Make yourself known

[@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145]

Maybe Pinkman is planning a great comeback someday will rise from the darkness and destroy all the new generation of frauds 😂

[@arietis9947]

Frank Dux and The Black Dragon Fighting Society got to him.

[@DukeRhodes]

​@@arietis9947 Frankie Dux and Ashida Kim's ninja mastery was ultimately too much for poor pinky. 😢

[@murphylhunn]

For Pinkman!!

[@miaouew]

FOR REAL! come back!!!

[@elmoisred616]

Great video! Always loved Bloodsport growing up and believed the "true story" it was based on as a kid. In my teens and as an adult learning about it's potential fabrication I also found interesting if not a bit disappointing. And then in the years later finding out the strange coincidences that there might be some truths to Duke's claims, or at least coincidental parallels was even more fascinating. Through my years of incremental research and dabbling whenever the subject came up, I never really found a concise, thorough line of what's true and what's false. I'm sure there's other deep dives out there, but this is the first video that I found that really touches bass on everything. Thank you so much for this, instant sub for me

[@ReelStory]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@ericnielsen5441]

Awesome video.. you might be my new guilty pleasure 😂

[@ReelStory]

I accept this role lol thank you very much I appreciate it!

[@wokepotato]

Excellent commentary. F'n sense of humor is on point

[@ReelStory]

Thank you so much!

[@laernulienlaernulienlaernu8953]

As young teenagers me and my pals used to love this film, along with all the other Van Damme, Arnie and Rocky films. "Show me Dim-Ok" 😂

[@erick2853]

That mentos parody is top notch. Saw this on a facebook reel and shared it a while back, exactly 0 friends haha'd it. Man i need new friends.

[@mercurry718]

We all do...lol

[@von2300]

33:26 So the "Dim Mack" is actually a real technique. Mind Blown.

[@RedSplinter36]

Epic history and review of this film! Love it! P.s. that was a picture of Taekwondo master Hee il cho... not Bong Soo Han. Although Cho was around and influential in California too, but in LA. Fun fact Cho appears in bloodsport 2 and 3 haha.

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much!

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

28:52 That was amazing. I haven't seen a mentoz commercial in forever and GD it, that movie scene is a perfect fit.

[@RealNameDre]

This channel is highly understood 💯

[@peanutmansemporiumofrandom7472]

28:46 LMAO I haven’t heard this in years. So many memories seeing these commercials as a kid.

[@BasementPepperoni]

Easily the best retelling of the most realistic and amazing true story ever put on the silver screen.

[@joshwyble6558]

I have loved this movie since I was a kid whenever it was released in 1988 I believe it was. I always thought and still do believe that the reason Chong Li broke Parades' leg was to show his superiority of strength by snapping the known steel hard shins of a muay thai fighter.... perhaps I'm over thinking it but it could be the message he was trying to send by finishing the kickboxer in such a brutal fashion

[@ReelStory]

Never thought of it that way before but I like it!

[@geegee2109]

I had the "Dim mak" booklet! 😂 my dad bought it when he was a teenager and he gave me all of his books when I became a teen.

[@ReelStory]

That’s so awesome! 😂 I try and get a little something at the end of each of my videos as a token of completion and that was it for this video, I treated myself to the paperback just so I could say that I have it lol.

[@neodecker]

When I was a kid (86-90) I spent my after school time in one dojo or another. I did taekwondo because of a girl, the Sabom was her father😢) when I realized she wasn't going to be in class I moved to "Black Belt Karate" because I wanted to learn how to use the Sai because of the coolest turtle. After doing Karate for about a year and a half I moved and found a Hung Ga school anyway this went on for years, but in all that time I never had an issue about training in other arts.

[@ReelStory]

Raphael is objectively the coolest turtle. 👍🏻

[@neodecker]

@@ReelStory Did we just become best friends 😜

[@mr-oso-8055]

Great summary... you deserve more subs. Thanks for the entertainment

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much for the kind words! I truly appreciate that. It is sometimes seemingly a monumental task to break through YT's formula to be seen, but I am happy for every one I get!

[@tedlogan5628]

Never took this movie that seriously as a kid but still enjoyed the hell out of it! Thought it was just a tournament that someone embellished a bit too much to make the movie more entertaining.

[@SilverionX]

There's a lot of information in this video that other videos just gloss over or speed past. Even though I've heard the story before this puts some things in a new light. Kudos!

[@ReelStory]

Thank you so much that’s exactly what I hope to do so it’s great to hear I hit the mark!

[@astrothsknot]

i like napoleon, blownaparts video on it

[@ReelStory]

@@astrothsknot I'm a big fan of Nap as well, his work is excellent and he's a super nice guy too. When he announced he was doing a Dux video I had just completed mine and I contacted him to offer any assistance I could be of with his research process. I didn't expect him to respond but he not only did, he also had some really complimentary things to say to a relative rookie in this game. Gave me some serious confidence and I'll always be grateful for that!

[@ariesmercurio1869]

7:49 he kinda resembles Van Damme when he was Young lol

[@pingamalinga]

Looks like the kid from the movie. Cyall tha cyaps kid.

[@Kakashi-ip8mg]

Great video. One of my favorite subjects

[@WhereWingsTakeDream]

Small point, but your picture of Bong Soo Han is actually Hee Il Cho from the film "Best of the Best."

[@jordant96740]

1. Kickboxer 2. Bloodsport 3. The Quest 4. Lionheart

[@afromalone]

This was excellent and Blood Sport is one of the best movies ever made. It has everything.

[@LordHolley]

The secret to telling a believable lie, stick as close to the truth as possible. As corny as Bloodsport was, especially watching it nowadays, it inspired a lot of people to become better martial artists.

[@planetterror649]

Grew up on bloodsport absolutely great movie love the storyline diffrent countries fighting in underground tournaments what more do you want in a movie

[@CristianLopez-xi4rt]

Everybody loves Bloodsport man and women alike.

[@itsmezed]

Great, well researched video, and an easy sub 😄

[@ReelStory]

Thank you!

[@noopiesmiff3309]

The intro is classic Salute

[@chrisd6287]

5:46 holy hell that's Forest Whitaker! I watched this movie 100 times as a kid and never realized. Crazy

[@CockneyEastwood]

Big Ray Jackson’s hammer fists oh my lool Brutal

[@siaosimanu]

38:48 he's also a background dancer with van dam on breakin LOL

[@paulieswalnut]

His story seems pretty legit. I'd put it right under that historical documentary I watched. I think it was called "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"

[@TalentDanceTV14]

THE GOD FATHER OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LOOOOL

[@williamemerick6060]

bruce lee died making game of death, fun fact jackie chan filled in to shoot the bike scenes, thats why he wears a helmut. Thankfully they filmed all the fights scenes first in case of injuries during shooting.

[@josephmiller9424]

Why didnt Ray yell NERDS but they shouldve had him with his football jersey on from nerds to see will fans notice , but good movie it will go down as the movie that C.V.D

[@mercurry718]

Ogre...lol

[@spoon8142]

It's a great film, whether based on true events or not. I do believe it would fall into anyone's top 5 of all time😊

[@DirtySerb]

Ray Jackson's character reminds me of Tank Abbot from the early UFC.

[@jameswhite4446]

Nook soo kow nook soo kow........get him Kurt!!!

[@jeromewiburnjr1360]

Thats kickboxer

[@tylersimmons7263]

Oh i cant wait for this lmao strapping in, got my snacks, lets go 😂

[@russellcampbell3500]

“ he’s certainly no theif “. What? The guy lies about his background to steal money from simple people, that fraud and considered stealing by law. Oh and the mentos commercial was effing awesome

[@ReelStory]

Thank you very much! I meant it more tongue in cheek than it came out, like sure he’s all of these things but he’s no petty thief, he most certainly swindled people out of money no argument there

[@ashscott6068]

Looking at dux posing next to his trophy, I gotta wonder.....how the HELL are the weight classes divided at this Kumite? Does heavyweight start at 170 pounds? Why have we never heard of the Cruiserweight champion?

[@ReelStory]

Frank was also the cruiserweight champion he would win the heavyweight matches drop to 130 and win the cruiser then drop again to 90 to win the welterweight. Then he’d put the weight back on

[@ashscott6068]

@@ReelStory So he won the heavyweight title, then shaved off the mustache?

[@ReelStory]

Exactly. As massive as Franks head has gotten over the years that mustache carries a tremendous amount of weight

[@adamirishconundrum851]

He bought the trophy for himself. And the real Dux got knocked out with 1 punch in a bar fight which he started with Zane Frazier, a real tough guy that fought in the first UFC

[@ashscott6068]

@@adamirishconundrum851 It wasn't 1 punch, he wasn't knocked out, it never happened in a bar. Frazier punched Dux then slammed him into a table and then people came and pulled Frazier off.

[@thehillbillygamer2183]

So Bloodsport is based on a true story that makes it even 10 times more cooler than it already was I mean it was already really fucking cool

[@Melpheos1er]

Black Belt magazine had real trouble with journalism

[@kennysilvers-z4x]

As a kid, we made fun of this movie, especially because it was Van Dam who was kind of the douche of martial arts movies at the time. Great video tho, cheers!

[@randallsavage13]

Great video

[@Dirty_south810]

Bolo young was an underrated Martial artist and bad guy

[@FrankGhal]

Its a great movie but the idea of a karate guy winning the tournament against boxers, muay thai fighters and wrestlers is hilarious

[@susiedyer3260]

Oh yeah I love this movie even though the story line is utter most and unbelievably full of bat shit crazy bullshit from a genuine con artist but the movie itself is solid fkn gold

[@thejanitorssweeps5883]

Great video! Ooos sensei !

[@cappy2282]

I remember my friend bought the Bas self defense tapes lol

[@mikeabbot4616]

I can't believe Dux called himself the Godfather of MMA.

[@dmakfaded]

My friends and I kept this VHS on repeat..we knew it was BS at 11, we just didn't care..

[@FRANK45CASTLE]

We all must remember, Van damnne, was almost the predator lol. Nice video. Easy sub

[@ReelStory]

Thank you!

[@backwardscapguy1476]

I kind of want to see an interview with Steven Seagal and Frank Dux. The BS Olympics

[@thetvbaby83]

Omg the mentos 😂😂😂 Awesome job my guy

[@80s_Gamr]

That Mentos commercial!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WunHitWonder]

20 fights in one day full contact?! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

[@daveyork0]

Frank Dux first ever MMA world champion. Combat sport Hall of Fame GOAT legend & true badass. Not to be messed with.

[@Mrpistolero777]

I believe Duck goose stole the story from Benny The Jet Urquidez, 😂.

[@Mrpistolero777]

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