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      Let me say a little about Jamie O’Keefe so you can see why I felt his contribution to this book was essential. Firstly, Jamie is a normal guy in his mid-forties who doesn’t have the sculptured body of Arnold Schwarzenegger types and doesn’t claim any expertise in fitness. He is honest about himself and his training needs and is one of the few people I know that took part in my training for reasons other than looking good. With Jamie, what you see is what you get and he is known to be a very proud man who is very choosy and careful about what and who he gets involved with. He puts his pride above anything else and this is where he gains the respect and admiration of others. Don’t just take my word for it. Here are just some of the things that others have said about Jamie:

      Jamie O’Keefe, one of the most realistic martial artists in the world today, highly recommended.

      Geoff Thompson – 2004 BAFTA Winner & Author

      One-man guide to bouncers and the art of self-protection.

      Cass Pennant – Author & Hooliologist

      Jamie’s book Thugs, Mugs & Violence should be read.

      Reg Kray – Kray Twins

      Jamie’s book Old School – New School is a blueprint for the future of security.

      Peter Consterdine – Renowned Bodyguard & Author

      Jamie looks a right hard man but when he talks he is softly spoken, articulate and possessive of a great deal of knowledge about the human condition. He possesses all the physical skills and capabilities that make him sought after as an instructor but this ability is underpinned by an understanding of the human psyche that sees the ‘need to fight’ recede into the background, to be replaced by an awareness few of us possess.

      Malcolm Martin – Editor, Combat magazine

      He is also interviewed in the following books:

       Ultimate Hard Bastards – The truth about the toughest men in the world Streetfighters Bouncers Hard Bastards 2

      He does not mix with gangsters, thugs, bullies, drug dealers, or anyone that promotes these lifestyles and will not be seen at any event promoting such practices. However, you will see him lending his support to people like me, the late Reg Kray, Roy Shaw, Cass Pennant etc who are trying to become positive role models rather than taking the wrong routes in life.

      Hopefully you can now see why Jamie’s contribution to this book has significance. He is one of the few people I know who actually gives out more than he accepts back. He does things because he wants to and cannot be bought. A proud man, who I am proud to know.

      Now read on to see Jamie’s honest reflections on the time studying my advice in this book.

      JAMIE O’KEEFE

      Hi, I’m Jamie O’Keefe.

       You may know of my work within the field of doorwork, security and self-protection. I would like to begin by telling you that part of my research involves making sure that the information I absorb and pass on in relation to my field of expertise is both accurate and up to date. I prefer to absorb and test out any new knowledge myself, where possible, in order to draw the goodness from it and iron out any flaws before passing the information on to others. With this in mind, I would like to begin by saying that I decided to take a good look at Charlie Bronson’s advice about training in Solitary Fitness before I made any personal comments or contribution towards it. I spent over two years doing this in order to check out its contents and effectiveness. The initial ‘hook’ for me was that I was attracted by the good advice relating to the heart being the most important muscle to train, as well as the section on strengthening the bite and grip with your teeth. Just as important was the fact that it was a drug-free training regime that I could recommend to my own children who range in age from 15 to 25. I am by no means a fitness expert and have never taught physical fitness as part of my self-protection classes, as I prefer individuals to get professional task-related advice on fitness training for their particular requirements. However, I know enough about fitness to understand Charlie’s advice on looking in the mirror to see what areas of your body needs working on. I’m not just talking here of your reflection in a looking glass. I’m also speaking of taking a good look at yourself in the ‘proverbial mirror’ to check out the parts of your body that you cannot see, such as your heart, lungs, joints and everything else that is going on with your internal muscles and other organs.

      I first became aware of the importance of the heart as the main muscle that needs looking after when researching for my book What Makes Tough Guys Tough. I came across the story of James Fixx – the American running fanatic who could run for hours and was as lean as you could ever wish to be, but died of a heart-related condition in 1984. Fixx had severe coronary artery disease with near-total occlusion by atherosclerosis of one and 80 per cent occlusion of another coronary artery. He was training double hard on muscular endurance and general motor fitness but at the same time it was the effects of years of smoking and consuming bad foods which eventually clogged his arteries and ultimately caused

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