![]() To Rod, for without you these stories would not be possible. A big thank you to my brother-in-law, Micheal Markrich for all your dedication and support in launching ‘Street fighter in the Kitchen’, your encouragement has allowed me to pursue the completion of this project. Thank you to my wife and partner for helping me co-write this book and for the hours it took to translate action into words. This is my voice and although I am no angel, there are three sides to the story right, wrong and the truth. I felt compelled to tell the security side of the equation, especially at a time when there were no mobile phones or security cameras.ĭuring the 1990’s violence in pubs and clubs became a major public concern, a study showed over 100 incidents of aggression within a 2 hour period in 36 out of 45 venues in Sydney, Australia.Īs head security for Australian Rock Singer, Jimmy Barnes I also wanted to give people a look at life on the road and what went on outside the main arena. In the 70’s from street fighting to security, working doors was like crowd control without a badge. ![]() This is what set it apart from other more traditional forms of Karate. Zen Do Kai embraces the many ideas from around the world which allows influences, techniques and practices used in Thai Kickboxing. I’ve been intrigued by Martial Arts Academy, Zen Do Kai which means ‘the best of everything in progression.’ Soke Bob Jones, the founder, promoted the style using an open system which I liked due to the practicality. I wanted to give people an all access pass to the in’s and out of working doors and a rare glimpse at Australia’s hard man of Rock and Roll. Many moons ago I’ve been told I have a unique story to tell which all began when my American brother-in-law suggested I write a cook book for hard-men. Only a fool suffers the 5 second stare down or the sharp end of the sword. It’s like wine, like martial arts-everyone thinks when you become a black belt you’ve made it, but black belt means you’ve learnt the basics Too many people in rock and roll think about living fast and dying young To Tina, the chosen one for your enlightenment and support on this journey Never tell the Red Hill boys there’s a Party In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.Īny people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them. Library of Congress Control Number: 2012914148īalboa Press books may be ordered through booksellers or by contacting:īecause of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. His kitchen becomes his dojo as he seeks inner peace and turns his back on violence and the hardcore lifestyle of his past. Noel becomes a self-taught cook and opens a Hawaiian cafe in Byron Bay. His recollections of violent club brawls and street fights motivate him to seek an easier way to make a living.Ĭatch a rare glimpse to life on the road with Australia's rock legend and front man for Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes when he takes Crazy Noel on the road as his personal security and karate instructor. He travels across the Nullarbor Plain with best mate, Rod Stroud, to build a security business while bouncing in some of the roughest pubs and clubs in Perth, Western Australia. He was one of only two white belts to receive a black gi, a highly privileged bushido cross, and the nickname Crazy Horse by Soke Bob Jones. At seventeen, he trained with Zen Do Kai martial arts and learned if you wanted to survive on the street, you needed to know more than how to fight. In Bolters and Coolers, Noel Watson tells true, rough-and-ready stories about the art of street fighting.
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