PUT UP YOUR DUX By The Real Frank Dux

HOW TO SPOT AN M.A. POSER

Posers, on their best day, are sanctimonious blowhards claiming to be policing the traditional Asian-based martial arts industry. When they are visibly conniving and cowardly, defaming their rivals to make themselves feel and look relevant.

Posers will kiss ass, clout chase, act in accordance with plural approval. In stark contrast, independent thinking, displays of respect, and restraint with humility this is the recognizable signature traits of an authentic Asian-based Gendai (modern) or Koryu (pre-Mieji era) martial art professional

These visible attributes of behavior form the cornerstone of authentic Asian martial arts teaching, culture, and conduct.

Engaging in trade libel, slander, gossips, defamation, clout chasing, in seeking plural approval from others IS NOT consistent with the warrior mindset. So much so, this is elaborated upon in the story of the legendary “47 Ronin.”

This historical event in medieval Japan is utilized by knowledgeable teachers to impresses upon a student of traditional based Asian martial arts the reason as to why we must free ourselves from plural approval.

While also, restrict our inclination to judge or shame others, regardless, it may appear, well-warranted. Otherwise, we are just as immoral as those characters in that story who shamed, physically tormented, and rebuked the courageous 47 Ronin (masterless Samurai).

As it turns out, they had chosen to live in disgrace by failing to commit ritual suicide with their master when this was expected of them by their peers, adherents to the code of conduct of the Samurai, Bushido.

Genuine martial artists, above all, the professional, possess an unwavering sheepdog mentality. Particularly, are protective and steadfast when you are in the wrong.

These 47 Ronin willfully had made themselves outcasts to spring a trap that brought about justice in their world.

The story of the 47 Ronin and many other examples like it has been passed down from one generation to the next to impart this uncompromisable martial art tenet of behavior: “We guard our tongue as we do our body! We do not harm unless we must.”

THEREFORE, NO GENUINE MARTIAL ART PROFESSIONAL WOULD EVER LEND AN EAR TO, REPEAT, OR CONDONE GOSSIP AND DEFAMATION: ONLY POSERS DO THIS!

Another grand tell of fakery is posers change alliances faster than changing soiled underwear.

Posers betray their teachers, friends, and/or past associates to become or remain popular. Noteworthy, loyalty is paramount in the genuine martial arts world. Furthermore, loyalty does not come with an escape clause in the Asian-based martial arts world. and whereas posers betray, they are faking it in their proclaiming: “Well, if he’s not guilty, I will stand by him.”

Genuine martial artists, above all, the professional, possess an unwavering sheepdog mentality. Particularly, are protective and steadfast when you are in the wrong.

That does not mean you should expect a genuine martial art professional to be remotely forgiving, understanding, or become an accessory to your bad acts. What you are entitled to and can expect from the real deal Asian based martial art professional is they will without being asked to, deliver the help to put you back in honor with yourself and others. Uplift you.

A true martial art professional does not earn their authority through popularity contests; being a dominator in the MMA and Sport Karate World; by having received numerous accolades and, certainly, not those dished out by bogus certificate, title and trophy issuing HALLS OF HONOR or DECEPTIVE Mail Order Catalogues with biased articles passing themselves off as being leading martial art trade journals.

For the most part, a “fake martial art luminary” is any person engaging in unsavory behavior (e.g. substance abuse; sexual exploitation/corruption of a minor, being associated with organized crime, etc.) that is the antithesis of the traits defining a martial art professional.

WELL INTENTIONED POSERS ARE CHALLENGING.

Dealing with a martial arts poser can be particularly perplexing because some well-intentioned people can become one without even realizing it.

You could be a poser if:

1. You regularly exaggerate your knowledge. Posers exaggerate their awareness and intelligence, so they are likely to jump on the bandwagon, spreading misinformation or gossip by repeating it. They will take credit for a good idea or start a trend by suggesting that they had that very same idea when someone else beat them to the punch.

2. You “pooh-pooh” someone’s idea and then restate that—person’s idea as if it’s your own—posers like to steal the show. One way to do that is to reject someone’s idea and suggest the same thing publicly.

In my own situation, I had dared to endure harsh criticism by defying convention. I founded Gendai (modern) martial art used in conjunction with traditional Shinobi—jitsu, aka Dux Ninjitsu, becoming the first American System of Ninjitsu. This personal experience highlights the real-life implications of poser behavior and the importance of addressing it within our community.

I was lambasted for it!

Ironically, this credit is appropriated from me by Stephan K. Hayes and his accomplice media outlets decades, later. Pigeonholing me along with other competitors while holding himself out to be solely legitimate, a falsehood. If you don’t want to be a poser, simply state your disagreement with the thought. Explain why it doesn’t work for you, and in lieu of a better idea, leave it at that!

3. You wait to see where the “leaders” of an industry opinion is given on any given subject before offering up your opinion. Posers like to be sure that they are aligned with those who will enhance their approval rating. So, they won’t offer an independent well thought out opinion. Not until they understand the position of who they think is popular. This backfires when asked to explain or defend their position.

A Poser displays behavior that deflects the topic of conversation by declaring it’s common knowledge; that we should look it up on google.

Also, feeling defensive, the poser resorts to using insults and sarcasm. They simply dismiss any contradictory evidence and all opposite points of view that aren’t popular or fits their skewed narrative.

If you don’t want to be a poser, offer your best ideas whenever you have them.

You’ll gain more points for insights and good thinking than you will by following the crowd and kissing ass of what are other posers.

4. You ensure that your opinion matches those you admire. Posers believe that mimicking the boss, leader, or any icon will earn them a favor, but this can backfire if others are not in tune with the kissing-ass nuance of the situation.

People who are knowledgeable and intelligent tend to offer an opposing view every now and again. Since they think critically and operate independently.

5. You routinely expound on or complicate simple ideas to appear smarter than you are. Posers like the sound of their own voice. They believe that they gain more influence if they steal the floor.

Regardless of their field of expertise, most genuine professionals see right through that show-stealing performance and grow tired and bored by the bombast.

If you don’t want to be a poser, keep the message simple and genuine.

If you see yourself being susceptible to becoming a poser and don’t want to turn into one, follow the advice provided. If you see these behaviors manifested by your cohorts, maneuver your way around them but in a positive way. Don’t gossip. Don’t lend an ear, either.

If you see yourself being susceptible to becoming a poser and don't want to turn into one, follow the advice provided If you see these behaviors manifested by your cohorts, maneuver your way around them but in a positive way. Don’t gossip. Don’t lend an ear, either. Otherwise, you stand to be found guilty by association.

Don’t end up that guy or gal who owns a skateboard but doesn’t really know how to skate. The inadequate pay a high price to chase the glory that comes to those who pursue and acquire knowledge and skill. Why we say in Dux Ryu, We Keep It Real.” –

Frank Dux

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