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Oh, lord. First a hairdresser now a librarian. When are we going to get a count dante whose a mercenary or at least a bouncer????
--Joe M. Eerie, PA

I did a quick search on Lycos for "Black Dragon Fighting Society" and found some really interesting stuff. Seems that there is this big 6'5" 300 lbs pro wrestler type guy going by the name 'Count Dante'. He also has a rock band called "the Black Dragon Fighting Society". There's a couple of sites out there. One advertises Count Dante as a motivational speaker on how to get chicks.
--Paul Willoughby

Dear Count Dante:
I have seen advertisements for your rock-and-roll seminars on public access television, and I have researched your firm, The Black Dragon Fighting Society, on your Web site. The techniques you use seem sure-fire, and the testimonials from clients who have turned their lives around, made millions, and been successful with women are proof that your seminars work! My question is: Can you help me? Can your techniques put me, a life-long loser, on the fast track to emotional and financial success?
Sincerely,
Ready to Change, San Diego

The Black Dragon Fighting Society located in Fall River MA and headed by Supreme Grand Master William V Aguiar, whom was just nominated to the martial arts hall of fame, is the only official and authorized BDFS. You are a liar and a thief. If you were here now Master Aguiar would rip the skin right off your face. His book Worlds deadliest fighting secrets is copyrighted and any proceeds you are making from it is illegal. Get a life instead of trying to steal someone else's. Master Aguiar is always accepting challengers for no holds barred death matches. Do you have the guts to accept his challenge? You can use the money you are stealing from him to pay for your plane fare and headstone in advance.
--TROY CITY Specialties & Gifts Your Gift Super-Store in a Catalog.

HEY KARATE ROCKERS,
GET A LOAD OF THE CRAZY BACK PEDALING REPLY THAT TROY CITY SENT ME AFTER I TOLD HIM NOT TO PUT THE LINK TO HIS IN HOME BUSINESS ON EMAILS THAT THREATEN PEOPLE WITH DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT, AND LAWSUITS...

Look, I do not want to be your enemy. In fact I wish all people including you the best of luck in their lives. I did not threaten you. I only stated what I believe Master Aguiar would do to you himself. I am not associated with the BDFS and really it is none of my business about what goes on as far as the BDFS but it upsets me greatly to see people ripping off someone who put their blood and guts on the line to achieve what Master Aguiar has only to have it stolen. Your page and act may be a parody but you do not state that on your page, and I am sure you are representing yourself as the genuine Count Dante whom has been dead for over 20 years. My words may have been harsh and for that I apologise but come on, do you not see my point. Master Aguiar has in the past put his life on the line fighting by the real counts side to achieve what he has. He doesn't deserve to be ripped off. Ashida Kim has especially gone to far as he even is selling Copies of the worlds deadliest fighting secrets that he is not authorized to. It's just unjust.

Count Dante,
Nostalgia & a sense of "couldn't believe what I was seeing" took over on my visit to your website! I remember back in 69', my dad laughed & sent off for- Worlds' Deadliest Fighting Secrets. We found the ads in 'The Ring' magazine. When the book & membership card arrived, my dad laughed again & discarded it. But, I read the thing dogeared! Whether it ever helped or hurt me in a streetfight- I don't know. The memory of the time is golden, though... Great site!!! Love the theme of marketing; just like Count Dante the First! Give my regards to The Black Dragon Fighting Society & keep me on your maillist. I am a professional & amateur coach/trainer/cutman, running two boxing gyms south of Chicago. I am also a former amateur & professional boxer. When you & the Black Dragon Fighting Society play the Windy City- we'll pack the place for you!!! I will recommend your site to my son & his friends & others.
Rock on... Sal

Count,
I just have to tell you what a GREAT FUCKING JOB you did at the rally today, you were the fucking funniest, best thing to get on stage and yell and stir shit up, i loved your speech, man, a kick in the ass to what was getting to be a bit of a dreary day if you ask me... I'm all for the cause, but damn, what a snoozer it was getting to be. THANK GOD for your wonderful MC talents and ISW, ahahahhaha, Cruiser ruled too... It was awesome.
Ok, rock on,
BETH ALLEN

 

AND HOW COULD THIS PAGE BE COMPLETE WITHOUT SOME COMMENTS FROM NOTED NINJA AND AUTHOR ASHIDA KIM...

Most Honorable Count:
So very good to find your webpage and know that you are alive and well. Gee! We all thought you were dead, Ha! Of course, you are not the original Count Dante, the one I met in 1968 in Chicago, but, since we of the Black Dragon Fighting Society do strive to carry on his tradition, we are honored that you have chosen the paths of professional wrestling and music and wish you the best of luck in both of these endeavors. As Grandmaster, I have some other wrestling contacts in South Africa and Australia I could place at your disposal. We have put on several Kick-Punch- Throw, win by Pin-Submission- or Knockout, bouts here and overseas. Or, perhaps there are some other projects we might find to be mutually agreeable. If I may be of any service, please do not hesitate to ask.
I remain, Ashida Kim, the NINJA.

My Dear Count,
Thank you so much for your e-mail correspondence. It is a pleasure to be able to "speak" with another devotee of the martial arts who has learned the value of rhythm in combat and entertainment. To address your questions, I trained with Count Dante in Chicago at the 1968 Democratic Convention. You may have seen old news footage of the police battling protesters. Count Dante, at that time, was associated with the Blackstone Rangers, a street gang who later became known as El Rukn and whose leader was arrested in the late '80s for trying to sell guns to Libya. Myself and some chums had volunteered to be part of the security group, with the Rangers, to protect the protesters from the police, who everyone was certain were itching for a rumble. We were, of course, hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned. But it was a Helluva good fight! Ha! Ha! Our style of Ninjitsu places great emphasis on the ability to become invisible, so the enemy cannot hit you. Most of this is based on the wrestling principle of "going behind" the opponent by various tricky little steps. One of which is the standard Duck-Under-Go- Behind from a Collar-and-Elbow tie-up. So, you are probably already doing some of it. Part of this system is Kata Dante, which, with all due modesty on my part, can be found in Ninja Training Manual or Hands of Death, available from Citadel Press (Toll Free Number elsewhere on website) or from us at DOJO Press. It is, without doubt, the most savage and terrifying self-defense form known to man. BUT, I have taught several wrestlers in my local area parts of it to use in the Ring. The Palm Heel Strike to the Chin, for example, can really snap the guy's neck; or, if you hit him on the sternum with your forearm and he snaps his head back, can be easily simulated for demonstration. A total of 27 techniques in less than ten seconds. Count Dante invented it, and no one could do it as well as he. Presently, I only teach private lessons or seminars (see also website). The last few years I've been going to Australia quite a bit, and have spoken with Kickboxers and Wrestlers "down-under" who work for Bob Batwin in the Brisbane area to try and organize some matches. An associate of mine, Dieuseul Berto was scheduled for an Extreme Fighting Match in Sydney last December. He has also fought on the Professional Japanese Circuit, televised, and for the WCW at Universal Studios. Would very much like to meet with you at some future time. A few years ago I was speaking with Gordon Solie in Tampa after they came out with a Ninja character. I sent him one of my books. At first the Ninja was a good guy, running in and helping out the other heroes. But, one night, at a most crucial moment, just when he was about to pin the bad guy and settle the war, ANOTHER Ninja came to the Ring. The Black Ninja, Kendo Nagasaki. He shouted a command and the hero Ninja immediately "went bad." After that he used all sorts of "magic blinding powders" and "nerve holds" to decimate us poor Americans. He is now on the Japanese circuit. And, I included some of his techniques in my new book, Invisible Fist, coming out shortly from Citadel. I also play guitar and tell witty stories, and never eat more than twice my share, Ha! Ha! So, if we can be of any service to you, please do not hesitate to ask. Live long and prosper. The Force be with you.
I remain, Ashida Kim, THE NINJA

Hey Count,
A disturbing and embarrassing display at City Hall yesterday. I don't agree with Willie Brown either, but your shocking stupidity was way over the top and boring, too.... saying fuck you a zillion times doesn't make your point relevant... I felt especially bad for the Blind Boys and Victoria Williams...real performers who had to share the stage with idiots such as yourself... you were definately the biggest buzz kills of any festival i ever been too...
Matthew Thayer
San Francisco, CA.

Dear Matt,
Thank you for taking the time to send me your honest opinions. Although I do agree with you that ISW and some of its wrestlers could have gotten the same message across without swear words, and I personally would have booked our segment differently, I also stand behind our wrestlers' right to express themselves. No one at the event ever requested that such language not be used, which is always a good idea when you book pro wrestling related content at ANY event. I personally never work blue and never use the F word even when on the mic at Stinky's or ISW. Other performers choose differently and some, such as rap stars and popular comedians, do very well with raunchy language. In the end, I find it somewhat refreshing that ISW was the only controversial act that took the stage that day even though we took the low road to do it. This is San Francisco. The MBM, after all, seemed to be little more than a shameless self promotion vehicle for some of its organizers -- self aggrandizement on a scale that even Count Dante would hesitate to stoop to. I have little shame in going against the grain here.
Success, profit and fighting skill
Count Dante