OBSERVATION OF UNIVERSAL TRUTH - THE BEGINNING

This websites profile endeavours to tell the ‘entire’ Bob Jones story, to coin a legal phrase, “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth”. Complete with uncomprimising anecdotes about the many business adventures, the unbelievable martial arts journey and intricate personal profile (within reason of course).

For every one of you involved with me in any of these three aspects, or those of you, simply having a passing interest, we sincerely hope all of you make a diary note to come on back to this website occasionally. This is the greatest compliment you could share with me, simply – come on back!

These days I am never happier than when I am involved in the three ‘R’s, Reading (Celtic culture), Researching (the human story of mythology) and wRiting (an interpretation), and here it is on this website for you to share.

At this stage of my life, to me these three R’s are my ‘Meditation’. They are the aggregative extension of my regular martial arts, weight training and fitness sessions. This is my way of developing my dexterous skills of being ‘my own observer’.

As you visit from time to time, whether you are a martial artist of any code, weight training enthusiast, athlete or team - sports competitor or simply, a civilian (‘anyone’ who doesn’t physically train outside of taking the dog for a casual walk in the park). Who ever you are you can all hone your skills at becoming ‘your own world observer’ through the eyes of yours truly and our bjc world movement.

Perhaps it’s important to note at this point in time, this character Bob Jones is not a teacher per se, I am a guide. I don’t profess to know it all, except when it comes to this ‘pathway’, this eclectic ‘journey’ of the warrior that is the same age as human mythology, I have been on this path since my conception. Ok, let’s get this story started… where? I guess we should start at the beginning… the conception.

Crowd Controllers – The Beginning (*Early sixties Bouncers)
From Left: Dave Milne, Dennis Williamson, Bob Jones (Already referred to as ‘The Chief’) and Bill Sabodtka
on duty outside the infamous Catcher Discotheque
right down the bottom end of #471 Flinders Lane, Melbourne (One and a half blocks from Spencer Street).

The Violent Years - Part I

The Violent Years - Part II

The Violent Years - Part III

ALL VIOLENCE

The Greatest Story Never Told

Esoterical Degrees

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The Eliminator

In the pre production days, Pat rang me and asked if I could play the role of ''The Eliminator'', meaning could I eliminate the hundreds of applicants down to an amount of ''potentials'' to select firstly, the soon to become super stars - Gladiators.

Then secondly, how long did I think it would take to ''eliminate'' many thousands of applicants in each in each state of Australia - to select each series contestants. Apparently in America and European cities it took months to perform these selections.

"One day" was my answer - Afterall, I had spent most of my life going around Australia constantly testing many thousands of my martial arts students for for their coloured and black belt gradings, and all that took one day.

When Pat Condon told his counter parts in America and Europe what ''his Eliminator'' was capable of they flew in from everywhere to see first hand how what took them a month, I could do in a day!

John Forsyth (www.intercepttraining.com/People.aspx), my associate in Sydney accepted the role to help do the eliminations.

John also became Head Trainer of the Gladiators and organised other associates of ours to be incharge of training the contestants to an elite level of fitness.

I then devised a series of exercises to test the fitness of these thousands of contestants in each state of Australia. It was a ''gruesome'' nine (9) minute program that eliminated 97 out of 100 contestants within the nine minutes...like I said ''Gruesome''. We still use this program today to test our kickboxers within the Bob Jones martial arts clubs.

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Gladiators - Malaysia & the World Series

Pat Condon then sent me off to Malaysia for a national press conference to announce the coming national Malaysian Gladiator Tour. My process to find Gladiators and contestants for this tour was done in and around Kuala Lumpur.

My job done, I went home to Australia as John Forsyth bought in the Aussie Gladiators. After this tour they all went onto Europe for the World Gladiator Series and John was selected as the international referee.

Pat Condon has since formed ''Condon Entertainment'' and most recently he promoted a spectacular Chinese ballet in Australia - The Wild Zebra Ballet - produced by Shanghai Oriental TV Station.

Pat is currently in and out of China on a regular basis due to the fact his company is involved in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.

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Channel 7's Gladiators - The Making of....featuring the BJC

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Channel 7's Gladiators - The Making of....featuring the BJC

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Bob Jones and his students have been featured in a wide variety of media - newspaper, radio, television and film.

In this section you will find out about how Bob Jones has promoted his organisation making it become a household name.

Choose from:

• Newspaper
• Radio
• Television
• Film

 

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Good Morning Australia

Since the time of those early Don Lane Shows, a type of friendship has developed between Bert Newton and myself.

So much, that like Don, Bert has given me numerous appearances on his many shows over the years...most recently (Christmas 2002) he gave me a great introduction prior to introducing my autobiography ''Let The Good Times Roll''.

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Good Morning Australia

Since the time of those early Don Lane Shows, a type of friendship has developed between Bert Newton and myself.

So much, that like Don, Bert has given me numerous appearances on his many shows over the years...most recently (Christmas 2002) he gave me a great introduction prior to introducing my autobiography ''Let The Good Times Roll''.

Back in the late nineties, long time associate of mine and good personal friend Robin Jolley was producer of Good Morning Australia. Robin had me teaching self-defence on a regular spot every Thursday for twelve months. Robin teamed up with ex Miss Australia Michelle Downes (who was also ex Mrs Peter Brock - Australian Champion racing car driver).

After about six months our fan mail had really picked up, and many of these women watching the show right around Australia said they loved my segment - One problem, I was always teaching Michelle in a standing position, but when women need self defence, most likely they will wind up in a lying down position...Could anything be done about this?

No problem, only solutions, I asked Robin Jolley if I could have a queen sized bed on the set as of the following week?

This way I could teach Michelle while we were both wrestling around on the bed. That first morning Bert Newton introduced us "Bob Jones and Michelle Downes on a bed together demonstrating self-defence, but know I ask you viewers, hasn''t Bob Jones got the best job on Australian television?"

 

 

This is an interview Bob did with GMA''s host Bert Newton upon the launch of his book, Let The Good Times Roll

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Back in the late eighties, Bert''s producer rang me about coming on the show to discuss rape statistics (this was not long after my first book release - ''Hands Off'' An Awareness of Violence Against Women) and to do a couple of easily applicable techniques on camera.

Unbeknown to me this producer had also invited a good friend of mine - the then current Heavyweight Boxing Champion Title Holder Dave Russell to assist me in this easily applicable technique.

As I arrived at the television station and headed for the ''green room'' for a cold drink, there was Dave Russell in a foul mood. As it turned out Dave was asked to "help Bob out".

At the rehearsal (a deliberate half hour before my set arrival appointment time) they said to Dave, "At this point you come out from behind this curtain and grab Bob in a head lock from behind."

"Great" says Dave, "When do we rehearse with Bob?".

"No, the point here is to suprise Bob and see how he reacts when he is suprised," replied the producer.

"Far que" says Dave "No way...I''d box him with gloves on for twelve rounds, but no way would I grab him from behind without him knowing about it", with that Dave stormed off. That was half the problem, the other half was he had a parking ticket on his car, hence his ''green room'' foul mood. "Dave, just relax - stay here and watch the segment - I''ll square it up for you."

It couldn''t have worked out better, towards the end of the segment I was teaching a female guest on the show how easy she could hurt me by applying a basic ''figure four'' wrist lock. I explained how I would ''tap out'' with my free hand when she had applied enough pressure to cause pain. Bert, totally unexpected challenged me to put this wrist lock on him to see how much it hurt.

Having demonstrated this technique at hundreds of seminars I knew exactly where and when it would hurt...a fraction beyond this point had Bert leap out of his chair and almost say "far que" live on television (just as Graham Kennedy had done with Bert on ''In Melbourne Tonight'' many years earlier).

Dave Russell had also ''convinced'' management to pay for his parking ticket, we both went home extremely happy.

For the next couple of weeks on his show Bert Newton was shaking hands with his guests left handed, with his right wrist all bandaged up, he often told guests "Recently I had this karate guy on the show and..."

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PAUL DAINTY & THE ROLLING STONES - 1972

In 1972 the Paul Dainty Corporation employed the BJC and Bob Jones personally to bodyguard and secure ‘all aspects’ of the ROLLING STONES TOUR, and every major act in the world that toured Australia for the next eighteen years until 1990.

Since this date, his predecessors continue to protect international celebrities and dignitaries.

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Rolling Stones Story - Extract from ''Let The Good Times Roll''

21 November. I’d looked up my diary early on that sunny Melbourne morning. There were several meetings regarding my dual role: my involvement as a martial artist and as a security consultant. There was a security luncheon booked for 12.30 at the South-ern Cross Hotel: I had to meet a Paul Dainty of the PDC (Paul Dainty Corporation). This was to be a very important meeting: on the phone he’d mentioned ‘making me an offer I could not refuse’.

I knew from his eloquent English accent he was not in the Mafia. I was intrigued, and on asking how I’d know him he’d answered: ‘Don’t worry about that, I know you.’

We’d arranged to meet in the lobby of the Cross, one of my stomping grounds. I’d worked here during the 1960s as a supervisor (bouncer). As I waited, old names and faces came to mind: The Beatles, co-median Shelley Burman, Terry Riley, the Tavern Bar manager, Vinnie Scott and that funny man of the bouncer fraternity, Pat Housley.

Then here was that American chiropractor who used to fix our occasional occupational hazards. He did a great job on an injured shoulder of mine one time about four years earlier. What was his name? Oh yeah, Gus Mercurio.

‘Hi Bob, we’re both early.’

It was 12.25. I turned around to see a young man of sartorial elegance. Very British, groomed hair and nails, impeccable English-tailored three-piece suit and patent leather handcrafted Italian shoes. They were as shiny as the polished timber floor of the Southern Cross foyer, and I just knew he’d have bought those patent leathers the last time he was in Milan.

Over lunch we small-talked about the Australian rock ‘n’ roll scene, then he slowly led into,
‘Bob, I’ve checked you out, I’ve heard about your promotional days with the suburban dances, your trouble-shooter days, the years in the discotheque arena, and the last couple of years you and your martial arts empire have secured all of the major outdoor rock festivals …’

I didn’t bother responding that I’d checked him out, that at only twenty-six he was a multi-millionaire, had a worldwide organisation with its head office in London, that he was now spending most of his time in Melbourne and was annoying many of our local entertainment entrepreneurs due to the quality of the acts he was beginning to bring out …

‘I’ve spoken to a lot of industry people, both here in Melbourne and Sydney, and also my Australian manager of the PDC. All highly recommend you and your organisation. At the end of the day, I was wondering if you could manage the security for a big-name band I am touring here later this summer season?’

‘After a rap like that, I damned well better give it a try. Who’s the band?’

‘The Rolling Stones.’

Shit! Shit! Shit! Did he just say The Rolling Stones? Since The Beatles rolled over, The Stones were possibly the biggest act in the world. Okay, okay, look cool, don’t muck up …

‘Look Bob, the problem I’ve got is that bloody Joe Cocker bust a month ago, those bloody headlines ricocheted around the planet. Now, The Stones are paranoid about coming here. After what Joe got done for, they’re afraid they could get life down here.’

Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, I could see the reason for their paranoia.

‘Their tour manager Peter Rudge is due in three days and he’s said that unless I can guarantee them the best security in the country, they just won’t come. That gives you three days to get your act together, do a proposal for the tour with your plans to give them the best security there is in this country. Oh, and by the way, I could use a good security manager for my tours; pull this off for me and there could be quite a bit of work for you in the future!’

Shit! Shit! Shit! The Rolling Stones, I thought as we shook hands and as I gave Paul Dainty one of my most confident smiles.

Bob Jones on stage protecting the Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, 1973

 

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THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD

ESOTERICAL DEGREES - THE TRILOGY YEARS
What rank will you be?

PREFATORIAL

"When you see a worthy person, endeavour to emulate him,
when you see an unworthy person then examine your inner self"

When any beginner experiencing that first lesson eventually finds himself dressed in his brand new BJMA training uniform. And ‘someone’ has bothered to assist you with ‘that’ awkward wrap around jacket, what exactly ties with what and where? “And what do I do with this extremely long ‘white belt’? Does it actually go around my waist two or three times?” Was probably your first esoteric question to yourself?

Here you are now, in position at the back of the pack, on your own but not alone on the basketball stadium battlefield with so many likeminded military (martial) devotees.

With uncanny discipline everyone in the room is responding to every command from a daunting solitary voice constantly chanting in cadence from somewhere out the front of the class. “Push ups, sit ups now run from one side to side,” screams that voice. “Now bend and touch the floor on each side as you are running” was a deliberate demand as if it was meant directly for you. “Line up, quickly, double time now punch, kick… be punched, be kicked, knock one and other down, pick yourselves up. Don’t help anyone! Everyone gets up on their own steam”, held even more deliberation.

THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD

- TEN DEGREES -

1963 PREFATORIAL

• PROSPECT YEARS
• FIRST DEGREE
• SECOND DEGREE
• THIRD DEGREE
• FOURTH DEGREE
• FIFTH DEGREE
• SIXTH DEGREE
• SEVENTH DEGREE
• EIGHTH DEGREE
• NINTH DEGREE
• TENTH DEGREE

THE TRILOGY YEARS -What rank will you be?

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PREFATORIAL

“When you see a worthy person, endeavour to emulate him…
when you see an unworthy person then examine your inner self.”

When any beginner experiencing that first lesson eventually finds himself dressed in his brand new BJMA training uniform. And ‘someone’ has bothered to assist you with ‘that’ awkward wrap around jacket, what exactly ties with what and where? “And what do I do with this extremely long ‘white belt’? Does it actually go around my waist two or three times?” Was probably your first esoteric question to yourself? Here you are now, in position at the back of the pack, on your own but not alone on the basketball stadium battlefield with so many likeminded military (martial) devotees. With uncanny discipline everyone in the room is responding to every command from a daunting solitary voice constantly chanting in cadence from somewhere out the front of the class. “Push ups, sit ups now run from one side to side,” screams that voice. “Now bend and touch the floor on each side as you are running” was a deliberate demand as if it was meant directly for you. “Line up, quickly, double time now punch, kick… be punched, be kicked, knock one and other down, pick yourselves up. Don’t help anyone! Everyone gets up on their own steam”, held even more deliberation.

Just as you was thinking, ‘Maybe I should not even be here?’ that daunting voice suddenly modified and became a caring, compassionate educational authority. Answering all of your ‘What ifs?’ Suddenly, when you least expected, ‘that cadence voice’ re-emerged “Push ups, sit ups now running from side to side… “Why?” You almost thought out loud. Then as you have observed all the differing ‘degrees’ of abilities from all of the black belts up the front, to the many coloured belts throughout the floor space. You suddenly realize why you arrived here in the first place. You had been told by several friends and now you have observed it for yourself! Everyone in this room could kick your butt, including and especially all these other white belts that you know have had less than ten lessons. And they are almost as good as those yellow belts.

Now you get it, why you took up the challenge! “Bring it on”, you inwardly scream to yourself. Now you know it does not matter how many times these white belts knock you down, you will pick yourself up on your own steam. After only a few lessons as you have been observingthe instructors style and methodology of teaching these martial minded enthusiasts, you’ve noticed that before attaining the coveted black belt a student is merely learning self defence. And from observation of all the higher ranks it is obvious that after black belt the BJMA individual now becomes a student of a multitude of diversified martial arts, at least one art for each country of the world. The more you travel – the more you learn!

“A true Black Belt following the path of the Warrior unwittingly changes their way of life…
for they can never be the same person again.”

What is now even more obvious from your observations is that as martial artists they are introduced to a lifelong journey of self-improvement. The ladder of ones own life is laid out as a journey of ten steps (i.e. Ten Degrees), where each step must be observed and studied before making that next step ‘up’ the ladder and venturing onto the next level.

“Limitations you thought you had… No longer exist.”

Generally the amount of time in years you will spend on each degree is equivalent to the actual number of that next degree. Thus, a new first degree will really observe and evaluate themselves for approximately two years. This couple of years is generally just enough time to observe the difference within yourself as you changed your mind set from your journey as a prospect through the coloured belt divisions, to waking every morning, as a brand new Black Belt.

After just two years of living you’re life as a black belt, constantly thinking, training preparing for that next level, second degree. The day of blood, sweat and tears finally arrived. And now having just graded to second degree, you observe this post grading entity is an entirely new you. Complete with the realisation you can never be that same person again (i.e. that first degree), you have not only entered the marathon, you have won your third major battle. Going through the brown belt grading ‘was’ tough’. Going through the fist degree grading thinking the alternative was death! At the second degree grading, well that was something really different. This was perhaps to some, thought as being something unachievable. We all experience this level as an extremely difficult and physically demanding endurance test, the absolute test of a lifetime.

This is even titled the ‘MARTIAL ARTS MARATHON’ and it is here that the serious practitioner will spend the following three years comprehending where this personal journey is heading. You find now that communicating with coloured belts and sparring with ‘those’ first degrees is no longer any where near as challenging as it had previously been. Second degrees are identifiable to everyone due to the red embroidery on each end of their belt stating both names of the person and the style. This is symbolic from antiquity of giving of yourself to the system; the amount of sweat you left on the floor at your grading and now the red embroidery on the ends of your black belt are both a part of the metaphor representing the giving of your blood as a sign of your allegiants to the ‘Brotherhood’.

In Japanese culture this is referred to as ‘Bushido’ – “The way of the warrior”, involving three elite warrior levels being Samurai, Yakuza and Ninjas (With separate mountain warrior priests known as Yamabushi), always armed with double swords, Katana (Long blade) and Wakisashi (Short blade). Physically identified with a top knot hair style and body markings (Tattoos) showing their rank status. In the much more ancient Celtic culture the reference here is ‘MacFinn’ – “The way of the Brotherhood”, Mac signifying brother and Finn being three elite warrior levels. Fionna, Fiai and Filhi (With separate mountain warrior priests known as Druids) always armed with double swords, Falcuta (Long blade) and Faca (Short blade). Physically identified as always wearing a torque (Symbol of freedom) around their necks with a crest (Mohawk hair style) and body markings (Tattoos) showing their rank status.

Almost immediately, following your grading and the application of that ‘red’ embroidery you will become aware of a new found respect shown to you by third and fourth degrees, this new found respect is your ‘new challenge’. Although there is merely one and two degrees between you and them, you know they have all been training more than double the years you have. Learning, training and sparring with these higher degrees is a whole new dimension to be added to you journey. And they give you no choice… you have to be up for it!

Up to this point in time the journey has been almost entirely presented to the practitioner as ‘physical’ with the focus almost entirely on ones personal power, self esteem awareness, peak conditioning, nutrition, muscle strengthening, correct stretching technique to elongate these stronger muscles, correct body fat content, due to correct food intake. All of this attention and direct focus aimed at you has had its purpose of developing ‘you’ as an individual martial artist with a base core as strong as could be developed for and by you.

Now you and the system have three years to scope you ‘beyond’ this individualism. You will be inspired by the actions of others, you will enjoy passing on your current acquired knowledge to the brown belts and all of the new black belts coming through after you. Be prepared, these browns & blacks will flock to you seeking advice, they will have difficult questions! You will find many previous unexplored ‘mental’ pleasures from assisting others in their quest to achieve what you have just achieved, the MARATHON.

From the fourth degrees you will learn much more about the ‘mental – psychological’ aspects of fighting than everything you have learned thus far. Many new experiences will unfold as you learn from the third degrees about compassion and the martial ‘ART’ discipline of the martial arts journey as a philosophy of ‘TRUTH’, the selflessness of sharing ‘all’ of your abilities with ‘all’.

“As a third degree you are a mirror reflection of self through students.”

Three years have passed before you know it; you have completed your grading. As a third degree wearing your red uniform you are recognised by your peers and the system as a teacher. You are no longer simply an individual looking out for # 1. Generally at this point the decision to open your own club has become an issue. TCB – Taking Care of Business, right location and rent and overheads coupled with right marketing and advertising, with a realisation you already were aware of… nothing is for free. Up until now you have been a student, you were an instructor as a second degree (You may have instructed for some time as a first degree – you probably served as an assistant instructor much earlier) and now you will officially ‘teach’ for the next four years.

Now you have the added pressure of developing your own ‘white belts’ all the way through to ‘black belts’. Undoubtedly each of them will be a reflection of self, this is the reason third degree is the most self stressful and self demanding of all grades. They simply become total reflections of YOU, in effect you are actually seeing your own mistakes through them! When any white through black is solely under your direction, at first you see every minor detail. Every minor discrepancy is illuminated, setting off a chain reaction of mini neuron explosions between the brain cell activity of your conscious and sub conscious thoughts. Now you are so keen to share so much with so many, it can become a catastrophe.

Four years later and the saviour has arrived, your next grading level of fourth degree, this is known as the ‘Lower Masters Level’. You are no longer a teacher, you have elevated to the status of ‘Guide’. You are now identified by wearing a plain (No badges or any other identification, this is a form of humility, you being happy with who you are) all white uniform with ‘equal’ red and white stripes added to your black belt around your waist with the white specifically on the top and the ‘red’ on the bottom. This Lower Masters Level is symbolic of knowing the black belt is the journey and the white stripe is the knowing where you have come from, your beginning. While the ‘red’ is intrigue, the unknown quantity of the journey and where you actually are going.

Five years later and your next grading of fifth degree is the opposite of the MARATHON and known as the ‘Upper Masters Level’. This grading is titled the ‘SPRINT’ due to the actual timeframe of ‘physical activity’ is merely three minutes. Strangely though, everyone who has done this last of our gradings performed in view by the public – all agree the fifth degree SPRINT is by far the most demanding of all our gradings to this point. To transcend through these two MASTER levels while the emphasis is to remain within their duality, the practitioner kneels on their right knee. From here they meditate on the asceticism and the metaphoric zymology of the simplicity of slowly removing their belt and upon replacing it to their body, they have reversed the action which gives the red its new dimension – Worn On Top. Their duality is more than simply visual, besides looking so similar, after so many years training together they have bonded. They are definitely brothers and sisters by choice rather than by chance.

After five years and on completion of the fifth degree grading in most BJMA Systems (Bob Jones Martial Arts) practitioners at these two ranks and everyone above all wear white uniforms. In Celtic culture this wearing of white is symbolic of the constant battle of light over dark (our known versus our unknown). Lower ranks wear black as they are searching, and higher ranks wear white as they are discovering. For many millenniums in our ancient mythology the bull being black was our unknown source, he had to be sacrificed to the mid afternoon Sun being bright white. As an offering to the Gods he would be defeated in battle by the Fiona Warrior (In the Gaelic language Fiona means one of the light, one of intellect). Our red and white belt represents the mid afternoon SUN and the Sun at dusk as it turns bright red. And as the crescent of the Moon appears within the darkness of night – we see the horns of the bull reappear, declaring yet another potential challenge of the future. Mythology warns Celtic warriors to be aware for three days prior and after the time when the moon is full, as a challenging paradox this is also a time for celebration.

At BJMA seminars, gradings and functions all fourth and fifth degrees tend to congregate together more than any other ranks. You will notice them as they slowly role the hem of their sleeves three times reminding themselves of those three physically demanding gradings (Brown belt plus first degree black belt… and the second degree MARATHON. And also as a respect to our Anglo Celtic forefathers who built this nation, they rolled their sleeves three times to prepare for a hard days work!). After battling their way through those three physical levels and then that third degree Teaching dilemma, they now have this Twin-ship of Lower & Upper Master-ship, four and five years consecutively of slowly replacing themselves within their organisations. Through these nine years each of them will develop many of their own third degrees and of course much larger numbers of second & first degrees and one can only guess how many new ‘Prospects’ will evolve through their coloured belt systems, and so the paradox of our ‘ascetic cycle’ continues.

This paradox, of on the one hand everyone is expected to be successful at building their own martial arts network while from another perspective… the purpose of self replacement is to once more have extra personal time for advancement. This being their original studies of the Physicality (Body), blended with the multiple sharing of the systems Psychological attributes (Mind). Now it is imperative to continue to build their organisations under their control so as to prosper, but all fourth and fifth degrees must individualise amongst themselves and work regularly together to progress in all areas of the Spiritual aspects (Soul). As these three simple words of Mind (Circle), Body (Square) & Spirit (Triangle) are in essence – ‘The’ Actual Journey, thus the personal logo of our Creator, Patron & Founder is a triangle within a circle protected by a square.

These gradings from white belt beginners up to and including fifth degree, the Masters Level are always witnessed by all students of the organisation, the more advanced gradings of sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth & tenth degree are more personal between the individual and the organisation at the higher end of this degree structure. Every aspect of this of course, will be covered in explicit detail later in these writings, this is significant of the transparency attached to the name, “The Greatest Story Never Told” – Until Now. Whether or not you are an avid reader, to truly understand the Bob Jones Story – You must read this, “The Greatest Story Never Told”.

 

PROSPECTIVE YEARS

THE BEGINNING

THE COLORED BELT JOURNEY

The Bob Jones Story following on from what happened before “Let the Good Times Roll”… with this part two being titled, “The Greatest Story Never Told”, while also having the sub-title, ‘THE TEN ESOTERICAL DEGREES’.

In 1963, I had several situations arise that had turned my entire lifestyle around. My marriage to my wife Pauline had fallen apart; the police had advised me it would be better if I simply closed down my illicit sly-grog shop (an illegal bottle shop due to our Government controlled 6 pm. closing of all licensed premises. For more on this, see part three in this series - The Violent Years). Both these situations, plus a riot set up by a rival dance promotion group, had local councils disqualify my permits and close down three separate successful rock and roll venues. Talk about being pissed off!

Have you heard that expression about one door closing and another door opening? Just as I thought life was giving me the rawest deal ever, coincidentally on the same day as the assassination of Americas president John F Kennedy - Dave Milne and Bill Sabotka, a couple of good mates and ‘BOUNCER’ associates of mine made me an offer I could not refuse.

They proposed that the three of us start up a security company to be called The ‘BJC - Trouble Shooters,’ specialising in venues heading out of control, allowing us to quote three times the normal rate of pay. From that point on I found myself in a completely new and exciting lifestyle, doing what I had always done best, using my fists, except this time the deal I had been offered, was to get paid exceptionally high pay for what had always come naturally.

A couple of weeks after the 23rd of November, that fateful day that JFK had his life closed off from the rest of the world, that same day that my own world took on a new turn of events… I was having breakfast and while browsing through the morning paper, I came across an advertisement for a Martial Arts demonstration by renowned International author Mr Donn F. Draeger.

He was an American who had spent the last twenty years living and working in Japan while also studying many of the ancient oriental arts. He had married into a local Japanese family and it wasn’t long before he spoke the language fluently. This gave him exceptional insight into his writing about the philosophy and the esoteric realms of this countries code of Bushido (the way of the Samurai or more literally, the way of the warrior). The actual demonstration was set for a few days later at 12.30pm at the Melbourne Sports Depot in Flinders St, Melbourne.

For the past year or so during all of my dilemmas I had co-incidentally been intrigued with this whole cultural concept of these secretive fighting arts, our local media was affording a lot of exposure to a couple of colourful characters in Sydney. Fred Vella (Born in Malta) and Joe Meizner (Yugoslavian) were being promoted as two local Australians who had achieved these mysterious titles known to us, the general public, as Kara-te Black Belts.

Mr Vella achieved national fame when he demolished a suburban house using only his bare fists and feet while wearing only a white Kara-te suit held together at the waist by his ‘mysterious’ Black Belt. That night on the evening news, we all witnessed this young man pulverise this house into a rubble of broken bricks, splintered timber and a cloud of lingering dust.

Mr Meizner achieved national fame when he was approached by one of Sydney’s major property developers… this developer was losing hundreds of thousands of dollars each week, this was due to his property being invaded by squatters. Hundreds of back packers, unemployed street people and drug addicts had moved in and were calling his development home. Armed with only his bare fists and feet and all available television cameras, and wearing only a white Kara-te uniform held together at the waist by his ‘mysterious’ Black Belt. Joe Meizner had entered the building and made everyone an offer none could apparently refuse… on the evening news that night we saw all those squatters leaving that building by all available doors and windows, taking their worldly possessions with them – never to return. Rumour has it that Joe had the foresight to request some small percentage in the deal if he was to be successful, this over the next period of time would make young Joe, a very wealthy martial artist come celebrity around Sydney. Especially within the infamous downtown area known as Kings Cross, Joe will eventually become involved in NSW dirty politics and corrupt members of the NSW Police Force. And along the way of course Mr Fred Vella, Mr Joe Meizner and Mr Bob Jones will all become very good friends (See Bob Jones ‘The Violent Years’).

Did I mention that every time I saw either Mr Fred Vella or Mr Joe Meisner on national television or in the press, without fail they were always in the presence of different representatives of Sydney’s most beautiful women? Somehow this image gave the distinct impression that this mysterious Black Belt phenomenon and Beauty were inter related. And for a single guy like myself at the time this simply doubled the intrigue, ‘mysticism and seemingly magical powers’ backed by a touch of ‘feminine sexuality’!

The exposure of these two Kara-te ‘experts’ and their seemingly impossible exploits was my original introduction to this way of Bushido, this ‘way’ of the fighting arts…

Perhaps you can comprehend my anticipation when I arrived at the MSD and amongst a apprehensive crowd of several hundred I found myself totally mesmerized. This man, the Martial Artist, was a man of intrigue. Mr Donn Draeger was a human being of quality and substance that I had never experienced before to this point in my search for a mentor… he talked of the sword (Katana) as being the Soul of the Samurai, the true path of Bushido (the way of the Warrior). He explained that this journey he had dedicated his life to, was an actual journey of self-discovery and self empowerment and that Black Belt tied around his waist and the esoteric Dans or Degrees that were to be achieved thereafter, were guidelines. Not much unlike a roadmap that could direct a man through the journey of life while gaining an impregnable strength of character. He discussed the philosophy of his training with the sword; this ancient mode of survival, this act of killing with the sword was actually the antithesis of our inhumanity towards others. He endeavoured to have us understand that the word martial represented the ‘fighting arts’, the word ‘art’ was the paradox. He further explained, “The distinction that will develop us as ‘artists’ was that the more knowledge we acquire, eventually the highest order of our belief system is to defend ourselves under any/all conditions without ever having to harm the perpetrator/s”.

Mr Donn Draeger made this concept sound so exciting and so adventurous, that I even forgot that he was talking about the same race of people, the Japanese, that only twenty years earlier (1943) were responsible for the death and suffering of so many Australians, much later in life I will also learn that my own biological father’s death was a result of his time spent as a POW in Japanese prison camps. I will learn this during the time of a new awareness creation of ‘political correctness’ having us forgiving (although we will never forget, which you can only know and respect if you were there) all past atrocities, just in time for the next round of wars!

After this almost spiritual experience, Donn Draeger’s demonstration would impact on my life much more than I was even conscientiously aware of. For the next two years (Until 1965) I will search diligently for any sign, any possibility that might eventuate whereby I may have the opportunity to pursue this seemingly belligerent lifestyle of this unusual man. On this day that would begin to completely change my life, I had purchased a copy of ‘Asian Fighting Arts’ the author’s latest book release. I had waited patiently in line for his signature and it was as if he could see I was not the average fan, he seemed to be aware of my potential as a protégé of his journey and asking my name, he added the following inscription;

To Bob Jones - my new found friend,

“When you see a worthy person, endeavour to emulate him…
when you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.”

Signed: Captain Donn F. Draeger

1965 - PROSPECTIVE YEARS

March 3rd, 1965 was a typical Melbourne warm pleasant spring day,life for me had never been better,and by the end of today my lifestyle will be turned around to such a ‘degree’ I will never have time for looking back, and my future will be forever – ‘A Constant Adventure’.

1970 - FIRST DEGREE

1972 - SECOND DEGREE

1975 - THIRD DEGREE

1979 - FOURTH DEGREE

1984 - FIFTH DEGREE

1990 - SIXTH DEGREE

1997 - SEVENTH DEGREE

2003 - EIGHTH DEGREE

2012 - NINTH DEGREE

2022 - TENTH DEGREE

THE TRILOGY YEARS - What rank will you be?

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Guest Appearance on Shirls Neighbourhood

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Guest Appearance on Shirls Neighbourhood

At the height of the Bob Jones Corporation, Bob Jones (aka Tom Jones) is asked to personally protect Shirls Neighbourhood character, Claude ''The Crow''.

Shirl''s Neighbourhood was an Australian afternoon children''s television series aired on the Seven Network between 1978 and 1983.

The half-hour show featured former Skyhooks frontman Graeme "Shirley" Strachan and co-host Liz Rule alongside a cast of characters including Norm The Kangaroo, Ol'' Possum, Claude The Crow, Stanley The Snake, Greenfinger the Garden Gnome, Yippee the Bunyip, Bartholomew the Sheep and a band of monkeys. Franciscus Henri appeared in the show as a regular, both as himself presenting musical segments and as "Professor Henri" in comical sketches. He left the show in October 1980.

Norm the Kangaroo was played by Don Bridges. The other characters were puppets created and brought to life by Ron Mueck. Shirl''s Neighbourhood was produced by Jennifer Hooks and Richard Bence of Puppetstuff. It ran from 1979 till 1983 and clocked up over 900 episodes. Jennifer Hooks later went on to head Film Victoria and Cinemedia.

The show was very popular with kids and adults alike. This was due mainly to the character of Claude the Crow. Claude had a slightly more cynical view of the world than the other characters, and adults could identify with this.

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CELTIMANIA PROJECT #4

EMILIA - The Voice

‘A Voz da Lusitania’ (ie, ‘The Voice of ancient Celts’) - The Album

As for my third trip to Portugal and Spain in three consecutive years I am really disappointed with my aspirations for Emilia, she’s that 15yr girl I found singing in a downtown fado-house on our first trip to Lisbon (three trips later and she’s now 18 years old).

During this third tour of duty we recorded an amazing (Celtic Arconic Music) fado album, which we titled - ‘A Voz da Lusitania’ (ie,’The voice of ancient Celts).

Emilia sings all the tracks with the voice of a Celtic angel. Currently at University in Portugal studying choreography, her passion is her desire to be a ‘professional entertainer’ and fadista. She is in great athletic shape – her birthright makes her an unquestionable Brazilian beauty – and her natural choreographic skills already give her an incredible stage presence.

As Emilia was born in Brazil I am sending her demo tapes to the major Publishing & Distribution Houses of her country of birth. If you are a Marketing Exec’ in Brazil and you have recently listened to this amazing voice and you want to move on to the next step – do not hesitate to contact us at; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

I am confident and I feel you will agree this album is a natural for the Brazilian Market and every Portuguese migrant world wide. Having had the ‘voice of fado’ touring the world during all of the 20th Century with the amazing Amalia - plus during this first decade of the 21st Century with Mariza - is solid proof there is a growing market for these incredible voices exporting these Portuguese and Brazilian Cultures to the English speaking fraternity.

What it needs now to capitalize on these proven statistics and open a new market to the young at heart, is youth; here is an eighteen year old with a voice powerful enough to shake the world on its axis. We have a hundred ‘Celtic mythology based songs’ written and ready for selection and production for both Portuguese fado and the exciting style of up tempo Brazilian samba influence. Add to this the professional production mixture of both Portuguese-Celtic and Brazilian-Latino Cultures – and we have a special effects stage show to entertain the planet. Why delay? We look forward to your contribution

EMILIA - PORTUGUESE FADO (HYGENIC FADO)

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BACK FROM PORTUGAL

For the third year in a row I have spent more time in Europe than here in Australia and each time gets more exciting than the previous experience. Another nine months from June last year until March this year seemed more like nine weeks.These three european research trips laid the groundwork for all Celtimania Projects listed on this site. This website is ideal for pro-active Marketing Executives to have a ‘wander/wonder’ around and if they spotanything they ‘feel’ would suit their companies profile then its as simple as them contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and our Marketing Division will send all relevant information of any enquiry regarding TCB and P-M (Total Cost Budgeting and Prize-money etc,).		EUROPEAN PROJECTS CLICK HERE
		AUSTRALIAN PROJECTS CLICK HERE

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CELTIMANIA PROJECT #1

My first idea of note is a phone-in contest asking European football fans to nominate their... ''PLAYER OF THE DECADE''

All this project needs is a Tele-communications Company and a major naming rights Sponsor to make it work. Actually, the reason I mention this project first is that it needs immediate attention. Due to its format it must be put into action ASAP as it has to be promoted and finalized prior to Xmas this year (2010).

For any enterprising Marketing Executives reading this paragraph, “I have a feeling this idea of mine will generate in excess of a billion phone call responses – that should fit in with almost any companies profile – plus you will be surprised how user friendly this is!”. A billion calls - that should spark a flame in the gut of a Tele-communications Company, if it sparks a burning hot-flame – maybe we should set a meeting yesterday?

PLAYER OF THE DECADE

MORE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

 

 

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CELTIMANIA PROJECT #2

My second of many ideas is to stage a EUROPEAN KICKBOXING CUP - 2012 to coincide with the finals of the EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CUP - 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.

Simply click here for a basic run through and/or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a full break down.

If you have a desire to be ‘first cab off the rank’ then phone +61.419.586.559 and organize with CELTIMANIA PROJECT GM – Mr Michael Kenna for the possibility of an ASAP meeting with our Executive Director, Robert V. Jones (yours truly).

EURO CUP - 2012

WORLD CUP - 2014

MORE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

 

 

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CELTIMANIA PROJECT #3

My third idea is not only one of our most outrageous projects it is also one of my major passions.

With the assistance of five groups;

1. Irish Government bodies of tourism and major events;
2. A world player in Tele-communications;
3. Prior agreement and partnership with business sector financial input;
4. Major Corporate Naming Rights plus Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors;
5. Multi-media & Television including free to air and pay-per-view.

This idea is for just prior (by three weeks) to the MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES, LONDON - 2012… I would like to stage the ANCIENT CELTIC GAMES, IRELAND. With one of the priority marketing grabs being;

TEN TONNE OF GLADIATORS
COME HOME TO IRELAND

• ONE HUNDRED COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

• ONE HUNDRED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS

• WEIGHING MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED KILOS EACH

• THAT’S TEN TONNE OF GLADIATORS COMING HOME TO IRELAND

• WHEN THEY LOSE - THEY ARE OUT OF THE GAMES!

• AFTER SEVEN MAJOR EVENTS - 99 COMPETITORS WILL HAVE LOST

• ONLY ONE GRAND CHAMPION WINS EVERY BATTLE & THE WAR

• THE GRAND CHAMPION WILL WIN THE LIONS SHARE - OF THE EURO PRIZEMONEY

ANCIENT GAMES IRELAND - 2012

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“What is waiting for us around the next corner?” Is it just another one of those recessions we have to have, or are we headed into another PRE-WAR full blown DEPRESSION. Either way the common man is in for a storm. The housing market for the first time in a long time has faltered; values are stagnating and beginning to decrease. The business man is also feeling a pinch as his Stocks and Bonds are being pounded and could possibly fall much further ‘tomorrow’ or in the very near future.

Sensible parenting and family home management responsibilities are currently checking their cost of living regularly and re-evaluating their level of disposable income. Following on from these downmarket trends of our property and stock markets there is this incredible economic slowdown, fuelling the flames of fear that Government policy for possible hikes in interest rates will place those mortgage payments under further undeserved pressure.

International Oil problems, thanks to our BIG BROTHERS aborted manipulations, are now creating record petrol prices. This affects transport; this in turn affects our cost of living across the board! Now it’s time to put our ‘disposable income’ under the microscope and consider giving it a new identity, ‘discretional spending’ will have to play a major role in dictating where our money is going to be spent in the immediate future.

If Bob Jones life’s experiences have taught him anything, it’s that absolutely nothing is new, everything repeats itself eventually. Having been in the self defence industry, security business and the fight game since prior to 1963, there has been many times our beautiful country has had its share of hard times, and he has noticed the trends repeating themselves.

And these trends are that everything you have read here in this chapter of PROMOTIONAL FACTS… is that when things finally get bad enough, WE WILL FIGHT! There are three signals to identify our desire to fight one and other, ‘inflation’ before ‘recession’ followed by ‘depression’.

INFLATION:

As the masses begin to argue with one and other. Not earning enough? Spending too much? Liberal or Labour? Of course it’s always our Governments fault for everything that goes wrong? Sack this one hire that one, thank the heavens our first ever female Prime Minister is very unique, she’s a red headed Celt who is a very religious non - believer.

But then again it is definitely the Presidents fault? America, Iraq, Iran – Israel, Palestine, Lebanon? But then again it could be North or South Korea and now Russia is getting angry? But then again, everyone knows this ‘inflation’ has ‘something’ to do with India and or China. These tit-bits constantly flounder from pubs, clubs, factories to our corporate board rooms, all the while building in aggression.

RECESSION:

Now the masses begin to fight one and other, this social inter reaction of violence always begins at the basic level, very soon to sour out of control from the schoolyard to the workplace. At the same time our ‘night-life’ entertainment scene and domestic violence becomes a real problem within our homes.
The above listed cities are just a few that have cultural, political and age old religious indifferences that are all at the time of writing - beginning to escalate their presently volatile violence.

The next stage is usually the Government approval of police abusing demonstrators and political activists. If these normally law abiding citizens respond in their own defence (as in Thailand most recently) then the military intervene and up the anti. At this point if this anti-social behaviour continues escalation - if this ‘recession’ is not diffused there is a historical possibility, it will not be long before we potentially could see a surge of warfare in cities around the world!

DEPRESSION:

If the elevation continues from ‘inflation’ through to ‘recession’ all the way into a ‘depression’ one of two things throughout all of history have always eventuated. Either most of the above named cities will escalate into quiet serious BATTLEZONES or just a couple of them will escalate their indifferences into possibly, another WAR of world potential, which has us then – all being pressured to take sides politically.

“Why the doom and gloom?” you must be asking by now, especially in a document suggesting some investment/sponsorship potential in a new project.
As Martial Artists and not unlike any conservative business man, we try always to turn a positive from a negative - even in total adversity as was just exemplified.

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going”.

In hard times and even in seemingly impossible times our natural instincts gear our psyche towards the battle, the fight at hand. How do we respond, generally we try to go around the situation or we may be forced to hit it head on with varying levels of success, depending on the integrity of our psyche.Â
For Bob Jones it’s time to go back into what he knows best, the entertainment industry, self defence, security and the fight game, and he plans to come back bigger than ever before!

‘BOBS BACK’ PROMOTIONS:

This time around and if the future gets gradually tougher and tougher, there will be an army of civilians looking for a direction, a light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak. Well, BOBS BACK and as you have already digested the CIRCUIT – SERIES Reality Television and all associate promotions are going to be in everyone’s face - Boxing, Kickboxing and Wrestling in every conceivable aspect of the ‘competitive human war machine’.

Proving to everyone that if you stand up and fight YOU can make a difference (even if only to yourself), don’t take it lying down, if you do it will run over you, fight with your heart and take no prisoners, and please say hello to Bob Jones at the next BJC – CIRCUIT PROMOTION.

Today, across Australia and New Zealand there is only approximately one to two percent of practitioners involved in ‘any aspect’ of this sport that has not been trained by someone who was taught by Bob Jones. Promoters, fighters, trainers, seconds, referees, judges, doctors and anyone to do with venue and event support.

Also inclusive, is the Victorian Government Martial Arts Board, who Bob Jones supplied his original WKA Rules to assist them in the original Legislation of the sport.

Last but not least he passed on his personal MBO (Management By Objective) instructional format to every Promoter, Manager, Trainer, Fighter, Event staff including Referees and Judges in Australia and New Zealand. This MBO is all you need to understand the entire business of promoting including Financial Investors, Sponsorships Packages and Media Relationships. Right now even as you read this chapter this entire MBO - Marketing Package is spreading around the Globe to interested parties wanting to become involved with this BOB JONES CIRCUIT - MARKETING MACHINE.

In the inaugural state of Victoria Bob taught and handed over the reigns, first of all to one of his more successful entrepreneur students… Christopher Chronis, who was already famous within the fashion industry and had expressed interest in becoming involved in this form of entertainment, he took control instantly without a problem being in charge of all BJC - SUPER SHOW Promotions for the next ten years, only retiring to pursue his new career internationally with the Hugh Heffner family and the famous Playboy merchandise syndication.

Upon this departure of Christopher Chronis, Bob Jones quickly turned to another young student of his with aspiring entrepreneurial skills and once again, spent the necessary time passing on his knowledge. For the next fifteen years, like him or hate him Tarik Solak and his Promotions Company would take the sport to exciting new levels, and he continues to do just that extensively internationally and he still finds time for the odd promotion in Australia.

Since the very beginning (inaugural BJC event 9th September 1976) Bob Jones has travelled to all corners of Australasia assisting, training, teaching ‘everyone’ from grass roots beginning with teaching students how to fight up to and including the teaching of ‘all promoters’ in every state in this country and both islands of New Zealand exactly how the Promotion Machine works.

Due to this experience he has always been in demand as an advisor at International Conventions orchestrated by the WKA as well as many other opposition sanctioning bodies, which developed the concept of co-sanctioning between these groups.

If you check out the WKA – MMA site you will see that Bob Jones is planning a huge resurgence for new promoters of suburban and all country areas nationwide. He is currently taking seminars teaching all interested parties how to approach Investors and Sponsors and Media for this level of promotions from levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 (i.e. #1 Promotions without any titles, #2 State titles, #3 National & #4 International titles. If you are a promoter anywhere in the world or if you are interested in becoming one – if you are reading this chapter and you have an interest its as simple as contacting Head Office c/o Mr Michael Kenna: +61 419 586 559 – we can do business.

Right now is the time to capitalize on this foundation that has been put together over such a long period of time. Â As well as working with well established promoters while training new identities to fill this void from Chris Chronis to Tarik Solak both moving overseas to improve their careers. It is now time for the Original Creator, Founder and Architect of this exciting sport sweeping the Planet at this very moment - to come back and show everyone how Level #5 Shows can be put together, in an exciting and completely new format. Again this will put us years ahead of the competition, which is something he has always been known for. For a simple easy to understand preview scan down the windows on the left side of this site from Hells Belles! & Who will Win?

For these brand new exciting theme Level #5 Shows to expand Nationwide immediately Mr Bob Jones needs Promotional Business Partners right now in every state of Australia. Another reason for this opportunity of Promotional Business Partners is that Mr Bob Jones time is more and more in demand in Europe.
Here is an opportunity for International, National and State Sponsors to get involved.

Here is an opportunity for National & International TV Networks to get involved in record ratings SUPER SHOWS.

‘BOBS BACK’ AND HERE WITHIN THIS WEBSITE IS THE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE IT.

BOB JONES CIRCUIT - SERIES REALITY TELEVISION WITH HELLS BELLES & WHO WILL WIN?

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TEAMS EVENTS EURO CUP & WORLD CUP FOR 2012 & 2014

MMA - MIXING MARTIAL ARTS INTRODUCING THE BJC – BOB JONES CIRCUIT CONCEPT OF FORMULA III (SUDDEN DEATH ELIMINATIONS) WITH TEN TONNE OF GLADIATORS COMING HOME TO IRELAND – ANCIENT CELTIC GAMES - 2014 SUPER SHOWS FEATURING THE BJC CONCEPT OF WAR! (Win Another Round) – Boxing, Kickboxing & Cagefighting.

PLUS THE BJC CONCEPT OF WW1 - WW1OO ETC WHICH ARE ALL SUPER SHOWS OF EPIC PROMOTIONS…

“Are ‘you’ up for that?”

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YOUR DUE DILIGENCE

THE PROOF OF SUCCESS IS RIGHT HERE!

If you have the time to browse through the below listed websites there is a connection to everything in this BJC – Proposal for Investment and or Sponsorship Involvement, especially in that last chapter BOBS BACK regarding PROMOTIONAL FACTS, as you will see within AVENUES OF RESEARCH with all or any of these websites.

All of America, much of Europe and some Asian countries are at least a year ahead of us here in Australia in this world wide ‘recession’, and they are beyond the argument stage and are beginning to fight.

The action and reaction graph lines of social oppression and self defence awareness and mass interest are indicative of the information intertwined between all of the following websites:

THE JAPANESE K1 – INTERNATIONAL

Are selling out 65.000 seater stadiums and going world wide on pay per view. This is all about the eight BEST HEAVYWEIGHTS coming from EIGHT DIFFERENT COUNTRIES and on the one night seven will lose and one reigns supreme as undefeated and K1 – INTERNATIONAL  GRAND CHAMPION.

UFC – ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHALLENGE

Are selling out Major Stadiums in 20 minutes of opening sales. Recently Pay-Per-View had UFC topping a MILLION buyers for a single event; they plan to crack the million Pay-Per-View sales numbers regularly during 2010. This is promoted as men in a cage fighting with about as many rules as Greece had for it’s Pankration fighters on the CIRCUIT almost three thousand years ago (776 BC;).

Their pay-per-view has overtaken BASEBALL one of the USA four traditional sports. And now the other three majors are keeping an eye on this CAGEFIGHTING WAR ZONE SPORT as it climbs the charts.

*A very recent success of UFC was their Sydney, Australia UFC 114 which broke records selling 18,500 seater in two hours without having mention of the Fight Card – Sold Out literally by UFC name! Releasing fighters names one week later…

WEC – WORLD EXTREME CAGEFIGHTING

The name says it all and this concept is following in the footsteps of its big brother the UFC, and is sweeping across America. This is promoted as the lighter weight division men fighting in a cage with about as many rules as Rome had for its GLADIATORS more than two thousand years ago.

TARIK SOLAK – A1 PROMOTION MACHINE

Recently enjoyed mass Media, Sponsorship and Television support all over Turkey, he personally starred in a recent feature film with the promise of a future second career in the wings in this his home city.

His A1 Promotion Machine recently broke all records with sold out stadiums with capacities of 40-65,000 fans. His better known Australian fighters are now household names in his native country of Turkey.

CONTENDER – AMERICA SERIES 1

Sammy Soliman from Melbourne, one of Australia’s most popular boxers went to the USA and competed and came third in the CONTENDER - AMERICA SERIES 1, again proving “When the going gets tough – the tough get going”. This is the Latest reality show with a difference, eight boxers in the same weight division living together as mates in-house during the week - then punching the crap out of each other on the weekends.

CONTENDER – ASIA SERIES 1+

John Wayne Parr from Brisbane, one of Australia’s most popular Kickboxers went to Asia and competed and came second to a much more experienced Thai-fighter, this was in the CONTENDER - ASIA SERIES 1, again proving ‘Its not the size of the DOG in the fight - it’s the size of the fight in the DOG’. This time it was eight famous kick-boxers in the same weight division living as mates in-house during the week – then punching, kicking, kneeing and elbowing the crap out of one and other on the weekends. And yes, the ratings are also way over the TOP!

WORLD COMBAT LEAGUE – CHUCK NORRIS Â

Chuck Norris giving back to the concept that gave him so much, his WCL is now into multiple series and has increasing ratings ongoing. The WCL has more rules than its competition as Chuck Norris has more concern for his fighter’s chances of serious injury and their staying power as competitors. No cage, no ropes, they fight on an elevated round stage within three colours giving their distinction of aggression for their points.

FIGHT GIRLS – AMERICAN TV

Master Toddy Situjana (a good friend of Robert V. Jones from many promotions of the early nineties and training in Thailand together) is the mind behind this Reality Television concept which has proved its popularity with multiple seasons. Tons of sex appeal with the excitement of women donning boxing gloves and going for it with a passion in between all of the typical feminine social disasters.

THE BJC - BOB JONES CIRCUIT Proudly Presents:

‘BOBS BACK’ Promotions featuring these CIRCUIT CONCEPTS displayed throughout this website are in the initial stages of being launched across Australia, Europe, America, Canada & Asia in the very near future. Â And yes, the ratings will definitely be way over the TOP everywhere!
Listed here are some websites for your due diligence & personal satisfaction that all ‘inferior products’ to the concepts discussed here are already extremely successful receiving high ‘live show attendances’ & ever growing ‘television ratings’.

NB: WE ARE THE SUPERIOR PRODUCT BY FAR…

BJC – BOB JONES MARTIAL ARTS.COM.AU

BJ – BOB JONES.COM.AU

BJC – CELTIMANIA PROJECT.COM

BJC – FIGHTING FIT.COM.AU

BJC – WORD KICKBOXING ASSOCIATION.COM

K1 – INTERNATIONAL OFFICIAL WEBSITE

K1 – INTERNATIONAL OFFICIAL RULES

UFC – ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP

UFC – PRESIDENT – DANA WHITE – WIKIPEDI

UFC - OFFICIAL RULES

WEC – WORLD EXTREME CAGEFIGHTING

WEC – APPAREL COMPANY – www.tapout.com

WEC – OFFICIAL RULES

WCL – WORLD COMBAT LEAGUE

WCL - PRESIDENT CHUCK NORRIS

USA – FIGHT GIRLS

CONTENDER SERIES I – AMERICA

CONTENDER SERIES I+ - ASIA

AUSTRALIAN REALITY SHOWS CNET.COM.AU

JACK BROUGHTON – WIKIPEDIA

BOXING – WIKIPEDIA

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FIGHTING HISTORY

In 1927 Dr E. A. Speiser an Archaeologist discovered a stone tablet in Baghdad Iraq depicting two men getting ready for a prize fight; the tablet is believed to be 7,000 years old. Fist fighting is depicted in Sumerian relief carvings dated to 5,000 B.P. Two depictions show bare fisted contests.
Fist fighting with kicking and throwing is also described in several ancient Indian texts including the Vedas, the Ramayana, and the Mahabarata, as well as excavations done in Moheniadaro and Harappa. Early evidence of limited rules for fist fighting with a kind of gloves can be found on Minoan Crete (c. 3,500 B.P.).

A similarity to these Ancient Celtic Games, in fact a very precise copy was followed on in more modern times in Greece (only three thousand years ago). The celebration of fighting based Festival Games known as the ‘GOLDEN CIRCUIT’. These were held in four different cities of Greece, these being Isthmia, Pythia, Nemia and Olympia and are fully recorded for a thousand years from 776 BC; until their religious demise in 393 A.D.
The Greeks were the first known to record extensively their rules, fighting divisions and all the results of their Athletics. During these thousand years before Jesus Christ the word ‘Athlete’ symbolised ‘Abstinence’. They swore on the Olympic oath that as long as they were competitors representing their various cities they would not have sexual intercourse with members of their opposite sex.

(Many trainers still today ask their fighters to forgo any sexual activity for various periods of time leading up to a serious bout, controversially believing it to be a drain on energy recourses. Some trainers with an alternative train of thought think their protégé, by abstaining, will really want to punish their adversaries for being the reasons they have gone without).

These Greek athletes trained in a gymnasium with nasium being the Latin word for nudity, meant just that, these male athletes trained together in the gym in the nude. At these Ancient Greek Olympics ‘women’ were never allowed to enter the stadiums under penalty of instant death by stoning – all Ancient Olympians not only trained, they also ‘always’ competed in the nude. From their records we see that unlike modern fighting concepts, there were no weight classes. Fighting styles were not separated into rounds and had no time limit, ending with a knockout, or a fighter abandoning the fight or frequently at the death of one of the fighters. Although gloves were not used in practice, in competition fighters wrapped their hands in strips of hardened leather which protected the fist and caused very unpleasant injuries for the opponent.

From Boxing to the PANCRASE FIGHTERS to the Charioteers racing, every athletic event was staged in the arenas in front of 40-50,000 roaring ‘male fans’, everyone that is - except the wrestlers. They had special entertainment value for the aristocracy of the times with Aristotle himself with his top athletic student Alex, later to become known as Alexander ‘The Great’, you would have seen Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, all of the important Politicians and many other Intellectuals of the time. Seasoned young well oiled fit ‘athletic’ wrestlers entertained these wise men and their young academic students privately, away from the humdrum of the arena. They fought in front of the religious alter while dedicating their match to ZEUS, their temple God.

During this Greek Renaissance it was customary for these elderly academic leaders of the society to have this interest in these ‘athletes’ and these young boys. They believed emphatically that to be a good leader of men and have anyone take notice of you either politically or as a leader within the military – it was important for these young protégés to be extremely strong in all of the athletic competitions, especially Boxing, Wrestling and Pancrase.

“Without applying a restrictive readership rating, perhaps the reader can guess what the conquerors (these gymnasium trained athletes) ‘did’ to entertain their ‘peers’ as they eventually overpowered, locked up and pinned their ‘prey’ forcing them by pressure of extreme pain to tap out three times to signify total defeat and total submission”.

As exemplified by Raffaello Sanzio with his attitude of the times in his famous painting, The School of Athens that today hangs in The Vatican. Here Raffaello portrays Plato as the character in the centre left carrying under his left arm his major writing of the day, the REPUBLICAN. With his right index finger pointing skyward, symbolising all men being born equal in the face of God, were entitled to State education and like his finger is indicating, ‘rise to any heights’ imaginable.

Sanzio has also included Aristotle (as well as 48 other incredible academics born over a span of a thousand years in this one painting – thus the paintings name), he is holding his book of the day, POLITICS and with his right hand held out and flat facing down. He is saying “No” referring to the masses as ignorant, and that they should at all times be kept ‘down’, be kept unintelligent and easily controllable. They should be taught simply to work hard and to pay their taxes on time.

His book on Politics includes eight volumes in one book and in volume six he discusses in detail the best fitness exercise regime for his ‘chosen’ aspiring intellectuals.

In due time European academia would adapt this Oligarchic concept and call themselves Aristocrats.

Two thousand years later, four hundred years ago some very wise men from all over Europe took the Plato Republican principles to America and the idea was to create a new and different world, the rest is history for the reader to think about this, ‘Brave New World’.
My whole point for the reader here is the Ancients and throughout all of our known history, their attachment to fitness and fighting skills as a means of winning whether it be in War or Academia or both.

Homer’s LLiad (ca. 675 BC.) contains a detailed account of fighting (BOOK XXIII). According to the LLIAD, Mycenaean warriors included all forms of fighting among their Athletic competitions honouring their dead (similar to the much earlier Aryan Celtic warriors as reported in the Reg Vedas).

Another old Greek legend holds that the heroic ruler Theseus, said to have lived around the 9th century BC, invented a form of competition in which two men ‘sat face to face’ and beat each other with their fists until one of them was killed. In time the competitors began to fight standing up with wrappings (with embedded spikes) on their fists and arms below the elbows, although as stated in the previous paragraph they were completely naked besides this bandaging of the fists.

This nakedness was exactly as the Celts had done thousands of years earlier for both Funeral Games sporting events and battlefield strategies. The Celts believed if they died in the face of battle this would have their soul unencumbered as it passed to the eternal to be at rest with their SUN-GOD Father. Spartans, Vikings, Saxons like the Celts and all early warriors used no-rules or very minimum rules as a way to prepare and enhance their shield and sword fighting skills. Their overall fitness and athletic skills were honed with these regular Festival Games competitions having them all battle ready at all times.
Boxing was first accepted as an Olympic sport in 688 BC, being called Pygme or Pygmachia and also Pugilism. Participants trained on punching bags (called a Korykos). Fighters wore hard leather straps (called himantes) over their hands and wrists, to protect them from injury. The no - rules fighters were the overall crowd draw into these fifty thousand seater Greek stadiums, they were athletes known as PANCRATION FIGHTERS (PANCRASE – the Game of ‘all powers’ were the equivalent of today’s Kickboxers’).

Approximately 250 BC; the Romans invaded Greece; they liked the Games concept, and allowed the Games to continue whilst only changing the name from CIRCUIT GAMES to CAPITOLINI GAMES.

With only two other minor changes, submission by the age-old ‘Tap out’ was made illegal (‘TAPOUT’ is today’s apparel company brand name of the American WEC – World Extreme Cagefighting).

Secondly, the PANCRASE FIGHTER had a name change to GLADIATOR (They were today’s equivalent of the Octagon Cage-fighter, who by the way can legally ‘Tap out’ again) and instead of submitting in defeat, these GLADIATOR matches ended mostly in death at the whim of the events promoter, or the Emperor himself.

Very famous GLADIATORS fighting at major events would have the Emperors whim for life and death decided by his extended arm with the raising or lowering of his thumb. Continuously, bigger stadiums had to be built catering to the ever expanding crowds.

After the infamous meeting of Nicea in 325 A.D., with Emperor Constantine’s support of the birth of the Catholic Religion, it was decided Christians would no longer be crucified at the Games at the hands of the Gladiators, Lions and many other human eating wild animals.

Within seventy years it was further decided that to stop the worshipping of Pagan Champions at these events, the then Catholic Pope and Christian Emperor Theoposius banned these Ancient Olympics in 393 A.D., And in 500 A.D. boxing was banned altogether by Theodoric the Great.

However, this edict had little effect outside the Major Cities of the Eastern Empire. By this time Western Europe was no longer part of the Roman Empire. Boxing or Bare - Knuckle Prize Fighting as it had become known, which as often as not used throws, grappling with elbows, knees and kicks with no rounds or time limit remained popular all over Europe throughout the middle Ages and beyond. There were two basic reasons for such extraordinary popularity of this aggression within the community, one being the economic plight of the common man during this era, fighting was a way of survival – the other being that outside of the failing Roman Empire the populations of Western Europe and beyond were basically a very strong mix of the dispersed lineage of the ancient Celtic warriors from earlier millenniums.

Desperation following medieval times, the Dark Ages and following into the era of the INQUISITION, the common man continued to fight for at least ‘some money’ when generally there was none?

Due to the terrible conditions they had to fight under, fighting deaths were always on the increase easing slightly with the introduction of boxing rules in 1743 by English Bare - Knuckle Champion, John “Jack” Broughton. During his career he basically made kicking, grappling and the throwing down an opponent illegal, and definitely no more striking of an opponent after he had been felled to the floor. He invented ‘boxing gloves’ called ‘muffles’ mainly for protection of the hands and to avoid face cuts during sparring; although they were never designed for actual combat. It would be more than another hundred years before these rules would be expanded upon by the British boxing Association in 1883 to become known as the ‘London Prize Ring Rules’.

The 1743 John “Jack” Broughton rules came to Australia on the early Convict Gallie’s arriving here in 1788 and controlled the extremely popular Bare - Knuckle Prize fighting for the next hundred years. By the end of the nineteenth century the Baron Marquess of Queensberry had spent much time and thought to make the sport of Boxing safer as the bare - knuckle style was causing incredible injuries and death rate. They were still fighting 50+ rounds lasting 3 – 4 hours in the open in all weather conditions. The Baron (During 1863) designed the modern ring with ropes, introduced maximum 15 by three minute rounds with one minute rest between rounds, three judges to score for a winner of bouts going the distance. He introduced British Gentlemen’s boxing gloves, the eight to ten count for a knock down or a knock out, allowing the referee to have much more control over safety - all instantly halving the death rate. It would be another forty, almost fifty years (early 1900’s) before Irish Celtic bare knuckle fighters would finally be pressured into wearing ‘British Gentlemen’s boxing gloves’.
Another hundred years and we found 87% of the remaining deaths were beyond the twelfth round and through to the fifteenth. With one or both fighters damaged or simply over exhausted and/or dehydrated. Recently (30 years ago) sealing at twelve rounds dropped the death rate by this almost 90% in today’s world of boxing.

Today’s twelve rounds of three minutes being a total 36 minutes actual fighting with one minute rest between rounds means the fight lasts a total time of (36+11 minutes rest time) 47 minutes ring time.

With safety first in mind and entertainment a close second, ticket prices demand the audience enjoys what they are paying for. Bob Jones has watched boxing all of his life along with every other fighting style imaginable. Boxing often became boring to him during those fifteen and now twelve rounds as often fighters are both using several of these middle rounds for a rest. Another pet hate of Bob Jones is one fighter/boxer holding on to a better boxer to tire him which often spoils what could have been a good fight.

Separating the illegal grappling out of the boxing skills has been achieved by full frontal defensive *SHOOTS (penalties apply for attacking with a SHOOT). Three legal defensive SHOOTS during any one round will be a disqualification to the fighter that was responsible for holding. This ‘THREE SHOOT RULE’ will result by disqualification being recorded as a TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT.

*SHOOT – This concept was borrowed from modern Olympic Greco wrestling, it is a trainers command word with reference to take the opponent to the ground. Â

*Following here is a full description of all FIVE Professional WARS - Sanctioned Title Time Frames with all rest periods - all titles challenges have twenty one options of WARS – Rules of weight divisions to best suit their particular weight division for competition fairness and safety:

1. WARS - WORLD TITLES

All five round Title fights will be of five minute’s duration having two minutes rest periods, all inclusive whether they are Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or MMA World Titles.

MMA Titles that are nine rounds of three minutes duration will have a majority of one minutes rest period, except rounds three & six where two minutes are allowed for removal of boots to prepare for Kickboxing and three minutes for exchanging boxing/grappling gloves to accommodate wresting techniques in the final three rounds.

WARS - INTERNATIONAL TITLES

All titles are five rounds of four minute’s duration with one and a half minutes rest.

WARS - NATIONAL TITLES

All titles are five rounds of three minute’s duration with one minutes rest.

WARS - MAIN EVENTS – NON TITLE BOUTS

All Bouts are five rounds of two/three minute’s duration with one minutes rest. Times frames here are affected by prize money.

WARS - STATE AND OR REGIONAL TITLES

Titles are five rounds of two minute’s duration with one minutes rest.

AMATEUR TITLES AND/OR MAIN EVENTS

Both Bouts are five rounds of one minute’s duration with one minutes rest. (Novice Amateur bouts are of three rounds of ONE minute’s duration and ONE minute’s rest period).

The above titles and rounds and rest times are for WARS – World All-Styles Rules & Sanctioning system professional divisions. Amateur fighters gaining WAR – (War All-Styles Ratings) by competing with three rounds of one minute duration - generally are not of the experience for these level promotions.

Amateurs simply need experience to improve before attempting five round main event or title status. Â Amateur fighters with ability for five round main event and or title status (‘generally’ 10-15 Amateur bouts would be applicable) will be used occasionally on CIRCUIT PROMOTIONAL support cards.

The Ancient Games staged in Greece 3000 years ago which ran six times every four years for 1000 years (not ONCE every four as the MODERN OLYMPICS are today) were totally professional with considerable prize money, comparable with today’s money values pro rata.
Back then a full time soldier in the militia would earn 1200 Drachmas for twelve months wages, whereas most athletes would compete for between 1000 and 1500 Drachmas per event. Fanatical GAMBLERS waged fortunes on these Ancient Games Events known then as the GOLDEN CIRCUIT Pancration fighters. Followed by the GLADIATORS of the Capitolini Games of Rome.

The highest paid athletes, the equivalent of today’s Kickboxers and Cage Fighters, were these Pankration Fighters. Actually they were the Main Event crowd draw of these Games Festivals; they fought for between 3,500 to 5,000 Drachmas for each contest. With six events every four years they could compete professionally at each of these events.Â

For the recent one hundred years since the Pierre Coubertin creation of:

MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896+

Have been promoted under strict amateur rules

Having made such a study of the history of the FIGHT GAME and having life’s experience by past and present information, Bob Jones has no intention of promoting his CIRCUIT CONCEPTS and going down the same path of amateurism as Pierre Coubertin and his Modern Olympics.

If not for the Romans and their new religion of the time cancelling the Ancient Olympics, these Games with Celtic roots of many, many millennia would have continued as always up until our times latest third millennia.

Since these new modern Games have evolved over the past ‘one hundred years’ (since 1896), the WORLD as we know it has changed more than any other preceding one hundred years.

More population, more natural catastrophes, more disasters, more wars, more violence resulting in more deaths – This century has also had more creations, inventions, air travel, mass media communication via television, telephone, pay-per-view, World Wide Web, world economics and of course all of the above fuels world corruption.

All of this society ‘power growth’ supporting these Modern Olympics ‘power growth’ added together, and if history teaches us anything over and over, it is that power corrupts and total power - totally corrupts.

Move over Modern Olympic Games amateurs, here come the professionals. The Ancient Olympic Games and their BJC – BOB JONES CIRCUIT PROMOTIONS, plus the *CELTIC (*Connecting Europe’s Lost Tribal International Cultures) Funeral Games from long-long ago, even before antediluvian times, this fighting system has a history of ten plus more millennium.

Today the Japanese K1 – INTERNATIONAL , the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) the CONTENDER Reality Television Series, Chuck Norris WCL – World Combat League, American Fight Girls have set the pace… now all of these BOB JONES PROMOTIONAL CONCEPTS will come to the forefront and claim rightfully the Number One Position for ‘mass entertainment’, this is as simple as the fact of:

HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF!

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What are these entities of the ‘OLD’ and ‘NEW’ BJC?

First of all, the ‘old’ Bob Jones Corporation (BJC) was initially formed during the 60’s as a ‘Rock and Roll’ Promotions Company; this was in competition to the ‘Big Three’ promoters Ivan Dayman, Brian DeCoursey and the infamous Ian Jones ‘Capri Circuit’.Â

Bob Jones’ (no relation to Ian or his 60’s Circuit) first endeavour was a Friday night dance held at the Olympic Village Hall, Heidelberg (built for the residence of international competitors of the 1956 Olympics), named the ‘BIG ROCK DANCE’ after the very successful ‘BIG ROCK TOUR’ in the USA that played multiple dates right across North America, packaged together by New York disc jockey turned promoter, Allan Freed in 1955-6 promoting black music played for the first time by white boys.Â

A second dance was soon established out at Eltham on Sunday afternoons and was titled the ‘LOOKOUT’.

Shortly afterwards a third Bob Jones promotion was held at Coburg Town Hall on Saturday nights (right out front of the then Old Pentridge Gaol) titled ‘JAIL HOUSE ROCK’ coinciding with the release of the Elvis Presley film of the same name.

Due to undesired circumstances, with compliments of one or more of the above mentioned ‘Big Three’, these dances were abruptly closed down and in 1963 the Bob Jones Corporation became a security company specialising in dance hall crowd control.

Within one decade (1963 - 1973) this simple beginning would eventually lead to the control of almost every dance, pub and club within every state of Australia and both islands of New Zealand from Christchurch to Dunedin under the BJC security banner.

During this era the BJC also secured every Pop Festival from 1970 starting with the ‘MIRACLE’ promoted by Melbourne entrepreneur Peter Stripes.
Then followed the famous ‘SUNBURY’S’ 1972-3-4-5 promoted by Channel Nine executive Mr John Fowler. This festival epidemic continued annually until the 1984 final outdoor concert staged at ‘NARARA’ (near Gosford NSW), promoted by Eric Robinson of JANDS Sound and Lighting Company. Three hundred BJC black belts with twelve motor bikes, ten horses and thirty well trained Rottweiler guard dogs from all over Australia and both islands of New Zealand travelled to Gosford and covered every security aspect of this festival, being the last, we made damn sure it was the best, all ‘security personnel’ had just as good a time as any of the ‘festival fans’.

In 1965 Bob Jones became involved in Martial Arts training, receiving his Black Belt FIRST DEGREE five years later in 1970. After more than forty years of daily training in the Arts, he is now a Black Belt EIGHTH DEGREE and into the new millennium has established more than one thousand franchised Martial Arts schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Singapore and Indonesia (Jakarta is planned for reopening shortly). With associate clubs in Thailand (for power improvement training), Philippines (defence against stick & dagger), Brazil (for expansive ground fighting) and Serbia (control of kayos), there are nowimmediate plans of expanding into and across Europe.

In 1976 Bob and his ‘bouncer buddies’ thought it would be a great idea to put boxing gloves on and have a bit of a crack at one and other. This particular night in time was inadvertently the birth of kickboxing as it is known today all over the world! Within two years Bob was invited to Los Angeles by Mr Paul Hanson the President of the WKA – World Karate Association to represent his group in the Pacific Region. It was at this meeting with Paul Hanson in 1978 Bob Jones actually coined the phrase ‘Kickboxing’ and it was agreed that Bob would return home to Australia and be the official representative and promote the WKA – World Kickboxing Association.

The next stage was to develop and write the rules for this ‘new’ sport. For international credibility Bob Jones then formed the official WKA – WORLD KICKBOXING ASSOCIATION, the first and now the oldest and most respected Sanctioning Body in the sport.

In 1980 Bob Jones saw the need to affiliate with Mr Paul Mazluk (the personal manager of Don ‘The Dragon’’ Wilson an American hero of Kickboxing’s 80’s fame) and form the now famous ALL ‘STARS’ - Standardized Tournament Australian (American) Ratings System which would become the backbone of our full contact endeavours.

In 1973 the Paul Dainty Corporation employed the BJC and Bob Jones personally to bodyguard and secure ‘all aspects’ of the ROLLING STONES TOUR, and every major act in the world that toured Australia for the next eighteen years until 1990. Since this date, his predecessors continue to protect international celebrities and dignitaries. In 2001 Bob Jones wrote a biography of these behind the scenes touring adventures titled ‘LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL’ which still sells today to most new members of his Martial Arts Empire.

From 1990 until 1996 Bob Jones and good friend Dave Hedgcock worked at regular bi-monthly meetings with Chief Inspector Steven Frost of the Victorian Police Force and many members of the Hotelier Association of Victoria. With the backing of the Victorian State Government, ‘BOUNCERS’ had a name change as Bob Jones and associates prepared the WORLDS FIRST ‘Crowd Control’ Legislation. The BJC and these associates prepared the necessary training packages for the education of all Bouncers to become Crowd Controllers.

The BJC is currently devising a fully world patented electronic security device which he has aptly named ‘SAFECAM’ – “Where you see this Camera, You will be Safe”. A miniature ‘third eye’ television camera worn on the ear making ‘everyone responsible for their actions’, not only for Crowd Controllers, it is designed for every aspect of security work!

In 1995 Bob Jones and the BJC were contracted by Mr Pat Condon (then of Kevin Jacobsen & Associates in Sydney) to supply Channel 7 with all of the Gladiators and Contestants for the first series of the GLADIATORS. This enjoyed maximum ratings and was cancelled only due to the high cost of production at that time.

In the 2008 Channel 7 Gladiator Series II, the attractive 20 year old blue haired VIPER (complete with serpent scales), is also the current Australian - WKA Welterweight STAR RATING CHAMPION. Even without her blue hair and serpent skin, Ms Sarah ‘Missy’ Howett is a very competent female western style Shoot-boxer and Kick-boxer and also a competent Shoot-wrestling CAGEFIGHTER. She has developed awesome power from her GLADIATOR and intensive ALL-STYLES MMA training. As a result she has won most of her matches with decisive KO’s (Knock-Outs).

In 1998 Bob signed a twelve months contract with ‘GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA’ and worked with Ex Miss Australia, Michelle Downes and good friend Bert Newton with a weekly self defence segment that soon acquired regular top ratings, and was always (with careful planning) extremely controversial (Especially the episodes where it was suggested Michelle and Bob should practise the art of self defence in bed together).

1999 was a busy year with everything. On one hand I found myself contemplating everything that had gone down during the last decade while at the same time there was a new excitement thinking about the attitude of not only the passing of a Century… we were also about to experience a change of millennium. To me personally this meant a time for extreme change, but what could this mean?

BOB JONES CIRCUIT - _NEW MILLENNIUM

That’s a brief glimpse of the ‘past’ Bob Jones CORPORATION now the entity of the ‘new’‘ BJC - BOB JONES CIRCUIT being our current corporate image for Bob Jones personally promoting to the World Wide audience his life’s passion for Celtic Culture. To achieve this, his old Corporation has made some innovative moderate ‘new millennium’ changes to suite international expansion ambitions.

The WKA has now changed as our Global sanctioning body with the new image of WARS – WORLD ALL-STYLES RULES & SANCTIONING. Plus our Global ratings have had a mild name change to the WAR - WORLD ALL-STYLE RATINGS. BOBS BACK – PROMOTIONS will trade as World Wars consecutively from one to one hundred and beyond, starting very soon with WAR #1 (Win Another Round) followed by an upgraded Super Show titled WW1.
BJC – THE CELTIC CONNECTION – NEW MILLENNIUM

Whatever country you or your parents or grand parents may have been born in, it is more than likely you are all connected to the CELTS (Connecting Europe’s Lost Tribal Societies – *Visit Ancient Celtic Games 20,000 - 10,000 Years History) at some time or other during the Antiquity of your native countries.

Australia’s population recently capped at 21 Million. Exactly half of this number is connected via their genes to the United Kingdom, this intriguing philosophic antiquity of mythology, known as the Celts.Â

Most (almost all) of the other half of Australia’s 21 million, especially those from central and western areas of Europe have Celtic connections even though very few are aware of the meaning of these historical facts thanks to the philosophical base of our modern Abraham patriarchal religions.

Plus we are discovering more alignments with Eastern Europe and many Asian connections with each new archaeological discovery.
‘Very soon’ everyone will become fully aware with everything the BJC has planned even beyond all this aggressive attention to fighting within the BOB JONES - CIRCUIT Series.

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BOB JONES - THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD

From the business prowess of an adolescent apprenticeship with the ''Phantom Twins'', Australia''s largest antisocial, irascible and dangerous street gang….to creating and building a nationwide ''Crowd Control'' security company, Bob Jones would establish a reputation World Wide as a ''Bodyguard to the Stars'' and minder (protector) of the rich and famous.

This prodigious lifestyle would have Penthouse Magazine break a tradition and serialize an interview featuring Bob Jones. It would confuse Mike Munro and Sixty Minutes as to whether the Bob Jones Corporation was a cabal or a pernicious society ?

Bert Newton and his nationally televised ''Good Morning Australia'' would contract Bob Jones for twelve months to teach Australian housewives self defence in the comfort of their homes.

The Gladiators Series credits told Australia''s young folk and their families, that Bob Jones and his corporation had ''produced'' the individual Gladiators and all contestants for a top rating show.

Bob Jones, the martial artist - during all of this time would unwittingly become the mentor to a quarter of a million Australians…guiding them along an esoterical path towards achieving self-enlightenment.

What is the Bob Jones Corporation?
That is -THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD.

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THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD

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ESOTERICAL DEGREES - THE TRILOGY YEARS
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  PROSPECTIVE YEARS - 1965

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PREFATORIAL

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“When you see a worthy person, endeavour to emulate him…
when you see an unworthy person then examine your inner self.”

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When any beginner experiencing that first lesson eventually finds himself dressed in his brand new BJMA training uniform. And ‘someone’ has bothered to assist you with ‘that’ awkward wrap around jacket, what exactly ties with what and where? “And what do I do with this extremely long ‘white belt’? Does it actually go around my waist two or three times?” Was probably your first esoteric question to yourself? Here you are now, in position at the back of the pack, on your own but not alone on the basketball stadium battlefield with so many likeminded military (martial) devotees. With uncanny discipline everyone in the room is responding to every command from a daunting solitary voice constantly chanting in cadence from somewhere out the front of the class. “Push ups, sit ups now run from one side to side,” screams that voice. “Now bend and touch the floor on each side as you are running” was a deliberate demand as if it was meant directly for you. “Line up, quickly, double time now punch, kick… be punched, be kicked, knock one and other down, pick yourselves up. Don’t help anyone! Everyone gets up on their own steam”, held even more deliberation.

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Just as you was thinking, ‘Maybe I should not even be here?’ that daunting voice suddenly modified and became a caring, compassionate educational authority. Answering all of your ‘What ifs?’ Suddenly, when you least expected, ‘that cadence voice’ re-emerged “Push ups, sit ups now running from side to side… “Why?” You almost thought out loud. Then as you have observed all the differing ‘degrees’ of abilities from all of the black belts up the front, to the many coloured belts throughout the floor space. You suddenly realize why you arrived here in the first place. You had been told by several friends and now you have observed it for yourself! Everyone in this room could kick your butt, including and especially all these other white belts that you know have had less than ten lessons. And they are almost as good as those yellow belts.

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Now you get it, why you took up the challenge! “Bring it on”, you inwardly scream to yourself. Now you know it does not matter how many times these white belts knock you down, you will pick yourself up on your own steam. After only a few lessons as you have been observingthe instructors style and methodology of teaching these martial minded enthusiasts, you’ve noticed that before attaining the coveted black belt a student is merely learning self defence. And from observation of all the higher ranks it is obvious that after black belt the BJMA individual now becomes a student of a multitude of diversified martial arts, at least one art for each country of the world. The more you travel – the more you learn!

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“A true Black Belt following the path of the Warrior unwittingly changes their way of life…
for they can never be the same person again.”

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What is now even more obvious from your observations is that as martial artists they are introduced to a lifelong journey of self-improvement. The ladder of ones own life is laid out as a journey of ten steps (i.e. Ten Degrees), where each step must be observed and studied before making that next step ‘up’ the ladder and venturing onto the next level.

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“Limitations you thought you had… No longer exist.”

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Generally the amount of time in years you will spend on each degree is equivalent to the actual number of that next degree. Thus, a new first degree will really observe and evaluate themselves for approximately two years. This couple of years is generally just enough time to observe the difference within yourself as you changed your mind set from your journey as a prospect through the coloured belt divisions, to waking every morning, as a brand new Black Belt.

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After just two years of living you’re life as a black belt, constantly thinking, training preparing for that next level, second degree. The day of blood, sweat and tears finally arrived. And now having just graded to second degree, you observe this post grading entity is an entirely new you. Complete with the realisation you can never be that same person again (i.e. that first degree), you have not only entered the marathon, you have won your third major battle. Going through the brown belt grading ‘was’ tough’. Going through the fist degree grading thinking the alternative was death! At the second degree grading, well that was something really different. This was perhaps to some, thought as being something unachievable. We all experience this level as an extremely difficult and physically demanding endurance test, the absolute test of a lifetime.

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This is even titled the ‘MARTIAL ARTS MARATHON’ and it is here that the serious practitioner will spend the following three years comprehending where this personal journey is heading. You find now that communicating with coloured belts and sparring with ‘those’ first degrees is no longer any where near as challenging as it had previously been. Second degrees are identifiable to everyone due to the red embroidery on each end of their belt stating both names of the person and the style. This is symbolic from antiquity of giving of yourself to the system; the amount of sweat you left on the floor at your grading and now the red embroidery on the ends of your black belt are both a part of the metaphor representing the giving of your blood as a sign of your allegiants to the ‘Brotherhood’.

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In Japanese culture this is referred to as ‘Bushido’ – “The way of the warrior”, involving three elite warrior levels being Samurai, Yakuza and Ninjas (With separate mountain warrior priests known as Yamabushi), always armed with double swords, Katana (Long blade) and Wakisashi (Short blade). Physically identified with a top knot hair style and body markings (Tattoos) showing their rank status. In the much more ancient Celtic culture the reference here is ‘MacFinn’ – “The way of the Brotherhood”, Mac signifying brother and Finn being three elite warrior levels. Fionna, Fiai and Filhi (With separate mountain warrior priests known as Druids) always armed with double swords, Falcuta (Long blade) and Faca (Short blade). Physically identified as always wearing a torque (Symbol of freedom) around their necks with a crest (Mohawk hair style) and body markings (Tattoos) showing their rank status.

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Almost immediately, following your grading and the application of that ‘red’ embroidery you will become aware of a new found respect shown to you by third and fourth degrees, this new found respect is your ‘new challenge’. Although there is merely one and two degrees between you and them, you know they have all been training more than double the years you have. Learning, training and sparring with these higher degrees is a whole new dimension to be added to you journey. And they give you no choice… you have to be up for it!

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Up to this point in time the journey has been almost entirely presented to the practitioner as ‘physical’ with the focus almost entirely on ones personal power, self esteem awareness, peak conditioning, nutrition, muscle strengthening, correct stretching technique to elongate these stronger muscles, correct body fat content, due to correct food intake. All of this attention and direct focus aimed at you has had its purpose of developing ‘you’ as an individual martial artist with a base core as strong as could be developed for and by you.

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Now you and the system have three years to scope you ‘beyond’ this individualism. You will be inspired by the actions of others, you will enjoy passing on your current acquired knowledge to the brown belts and all of the new black belts coming through after you. Be prepared, these browns & blacks will flock to you seeking advice, they will have difficult questions! You will find many previous unexplored ‘mental’ pleasures from assisting others in their quest to achieve what you have just achieved, the MARATHON.

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From the fourth degrees you will learn much more about the ‘mental – psychological’ aspects of fighting than everything you have learned thus far. Many new experiences will unfold as you learn from the third degrees about compassion and the martial ‘ART’ discipline of the martial arts journey as a philosophy of ‘TRUTH’, the selflessness of sharing ‘all’ of your abilities with ‘all’.

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“As a third degree you are a mirror reflection of self through students.”

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Three years have passed before you know it; you have completed your grading. As a third degree wearing your red uniform you are recognised by your peers and the system as a teacher. You are no longer simply an individual looking out for # 1. Generally at this point the decision to open your own club has become an issue. TCB – Taking Care of Business, right location and rent and overheads coupled with right marketing and advertising, with a realisation you already were aware of… nothing is for free. Up until now you have been a student, you were an instructor as a second degree (You may have instructed for some time as a first degree – you probably served as an assistant instructor much earlier) and now you will officially ‘teach’ for the next four years.

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Now you have the added pressure of developing your own ‘white belts’ all the way through to ‘black belts’. Undoubtedly each of them will be a reflection of self, this is the reason third degree is the most self stressful and self demanding of all grades. They simply become total reflections of YOU, in effect you are actually seeing your own mistakes through them! When any white through black is solely under your direction, at first you see every minor detail. Every minor discrepancy is illuminated, setting off a chain reaction of mini neuron explosions between the brain cell activity of your conscious and sub conscious thoughts. Now you are so keen to share so much with so many, it can become a catastrophe.

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Four years later and the saviour has arrived, your next grading level of fourth degree, this is known as the ‘Lower Masters Level’. You are no longer a teacher, you have elevated to the status of ‘Guide’. You are now identified by wearing a plain (No badges or any other identification, this is a form of humility, you being happy with who you are) all white uniform with ‘equal’ red and white stripes added to your black belt around your waist with the white specifically on the top and the ‘red’ on the bottom. This Lower Masters Level is symbolic of knowing the black belt is the journey and the white stripe is the knowing where you have come from, your beginning. While the ‘red’ is intrigue, the unknown quantity of the journey and where you actually are going.

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Five years later and your next grading of fifth degree is the opposite of the MARATHON and known as the ‘Upper Masters Level’. This grading is titled the ‘SPRINT’ due to the actual timeframe of ‘physical activity’ is merely three minutes. Strangely though, everyone who has done this last of our gradings performed in view by the public – all agree the fifth degree SPRINT is by far the most demanding of all our gradings to this point. To transcend through these two MASTER levels while the emphasis is to remain within their duality, the practitioner kneels on their right knee. From here they meditate on the asceticism and the metaphoric zymology of the simplicity of slowly removing their belt and upon replacing it to their body, they have reversed the action which gives the red its new dimension – Worn On Top. Their duality is more than simply visual, besides looking so similar, after so many years training together they have bonded. They are definitely brothers and sisters by choice rather than by chance.

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After five years and on completion of the fifth degree grading in most BJMA Systems (Bob Jones Martial Arts) practitioners at these two ranks and everyone above all wear white uniforms. In Celtic culture this wearing of white is symbolic of the constant battle of light over dark (our known versus our unknown). Lower ranks wear black as they are searching, and higher ranks wear white as they are discovering. For many millenniums in our ancient mythology the bull being black was our unknown source, he had to be sacrificed to the mid afternoon Sun being bright white. As an offering to the Gods he would be defeated in battle by the Fiona Warrior (In the Gaelic language Fiona means one of the light, one of intellect). Our red and white belt represents the mid afternoon SUN and the Sun at dusk as it turns bright red. And as the crescent of the Moon appears within the darkness of night – we see the horns of the bull reappear, declaring yet another potential challenge of the future. Mythology warns Celtic warriors to be aware for three days prior and after the time when the moon is full, as a challenging paradox this is also a time for celebration.

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At BJMA seminars, gradings and functions all fourth and fifth degrees tend to congregate together more than any other ranks. You will notice them as they slowly role the hem of their sleeves three times reminding themselves of those three physically demanding gradings (Brown belt plus first degree black belt… and the second degree MARATHON. And also as a respect to our Anglo Celtic forefathers who built this nation, they rolled their sleeves three times to prepare for a hard days work!). After battling their way through those three physical levels and then that third degree Teaching dilemma, they now have this Twin-ship of Lower & Upper Master-ship, four and five years consecutively of slowly replacing themselves within their organisations. Through these nine years each of them will develop many of their own third degrees and of course much larger numbers of second & first degrees and one can only guess how many new ‘Prospects’ will evolve through their coloured belt systems, and so the paradox of our ‘ascetic cycle’ continues.

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This paradox, of on the one hand everyone is expected to be successful at building their own martial arts network while from another perspective… the purpose of self replacement is to once more have extra personal time for advancement. This being their original studies of the Physicality (Body), blended with the multiple sharing of the systems Psychological attributes (Mind). Now it is imperative to continue to build their organisations under their control so as to prosper, but all fourth and fifth degrees must individualise amongst themselves and work regularly together to progress in all areas of the Spiritual aspects (Soul). As these three simple words of Mind (Circle), Body (Square) & Spirit (Triangle) are in essence – ‘The’ Actual Journey, thus the personal logo of our Creator, Patron & Founder is a triangle within a circle protected by a square.

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These gradings from white belt beginners up to and including fifth degree, the Masters Level are always witnessed by all students of the organisation, the more advanced gradings of sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth & tenth degree are more personal between the individual and the organisation at the higher end of this degree structure. Every aspect of this of course, will be covered in explicit detail later in these writings, this is significant of the transparency attached to the name, “The Greatest Story Never Told” – Until Now. Whether or not you are an avid reader, to truly understand the Bob Jones Story – You must read this, “The Greatest Story Never Told”.

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PROSPECTIVE YEARS

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THE BEGINNING

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THE COLORED BELT JOURNEY

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The Bob Jones Story following on from what happened before “Let the Good Times Roll”… with this part two being titled, “The Greatest Story Never Told”, while also having the sub-title, ‘THE TEN ESOTERICAL DEGREES’.

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In 1963, I had several situations arise that had turned my entire lifestyle around. My marriage to my wife Pauline had fallen apart; the police had advised me it would be better if I simply closed down my illicit sly-grog shop (an illegal bottle shop due to our Government controlled 6 pm. closing of all licensed premises. For more on this, see part three in this series - The Violent Years). Both these situations, plus a riot set up by a rival dance promotion group, had local councils disqualify my permits and close down three separate successful rock and roll venues. Talk about being pissed off!

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Have you heard that expression about one door closing and another door opening? Just as I thought life was giving me the rawest deal ever, coincidentally on the same day as the assassination of Americas president John F Kennedy - Dave Milne and Bill Sabotka, a couple of good mates and ‘BOUNCER’ associates of mine made me an offer I could not refuse.

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They proposed that the three of us start up a security company to be called The ‘BJC - Trouble Shooters,’ specialising in venues heading out of control, allowing us to quote three times the normal rate of pay. From that point on I found myself in a completely new and exciting lifestyle, doing what I had always done best, using my fists, except this time the deal I had been offered, was to get paid exceptionally high pay for what had always come naturally.

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A couple of weeks after the 23rd of November, that fateful day that JFK had his life closed off from the rest of the world, that same day that my own world took on a new turn of events… I was having breakfast and while browsing through the morning paper, I came across an advertisement for a Martial Arts demonstration by renowned International author Mr Donn F. Draeger.

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He was an American who had spent the last twenty years living and working in Japan while also studying many of the ancient oriental arts. He had married into a local Japanese family and it wasn’t long before he spoke the language fluently. This gave him exceptional insight into his writing about the philosophy and the esoteric realms of this countries code of Bushido (the way of the Samurai or more literally, the way of the warrior). The actual demonstration was set for a few days later at 12.30pm at the Melbourne Sports Depot in Flinders St, Melbourne.

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For the past year or so during all of my dilemmas I had co-incidentally been intrigued with this whole cultural concept of these secretive fighting arts, our local media was affording a lot of exposure to a couple of colourful characters in Sydney. Fred Vella (Born in Malta) and Joe Meizner (Yugoslavian) were being promoted as two local Australians who had achieved these mysterious titles known to us, the general public, as Kara-te Black Belts.

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Mr Vella achieved national fame when he demolished a suburban house using only his bare fists and feet while wearing only a white Kara-te suit held together at the waist by his ‘mysterious’ Black Belt. That night on the evening news, we all witnessed this young man pulverise this house into a rubble of broken bricks, splintered timber and a cloud of lingering dust.

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Mr Meizner achieved national fame when he was approached by one of Sydney’s major property developers… this developer was losing hundreds of thousands of dollars each week, this was due to his property being invaded by squatters. Hundreds of back packers, unemployed street people and drug addicts had moved in and were calling his development home. Armed with only his bare fists and feet and all available television cameras, and wearing only a white Kara-te uniform held together at the waist by his ‘mysterious’ Black Belt. Joe Meizner had entered the building and made everyone an offer none could apparently refuse… on the evening news that night we saw all those squatters leaving that building by all available doors and windows, taking their worldly possessions with them – never to return. Rumour has it that Joe had the foresight to request some small percentage in the deal if he was to be successful, this over the next period of time would make young Joe, a very wealthy martial artist come celebrity around Sydney. Especially within the infamous downtown area known as Kings Cross, Joe will eventually become involved in NSW dirty politics and corrupt members of the NSW Police Force. And along the way of course Mr Fred Vella, Mr Joe Meizner and Mr Bob Jones will all become very good friends (See Bob Jones ‘The Violent Years’).

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Did I mention that every time I saw either Mr Fred Vella or Mr Joe Meisner on national television or in the press, without fail they were always in the presence of different representatives of Sydney’s most beautiful women? Somehow this image gave the distinct impression that this mysterious Black Belt phenomenon and Beauty were inter related. And for a single guy like myself at the time this simply doubled the intrigue, ‘mysticism and seemingly magical powers’ backed by a touch of ‘feminine sexuality’!

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The exposure of these two Kara-te ‘experts’ and their seemingly impossible exploits was my original introduction to this way of Bushido, this ‘way’ of the fighting arts…

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Perhaps you can comprehend my anticipation when I arrived at the MSD and amongst a apprehensive crowd of several hundred I found myself totally mesmerized. This man, the Martial Artist, was a man of intrigue. Mr Donn Draeger was a human being of quality and substance that I had never experienced before to this point in my search for a mentor… he talked of the sword (Katana) as being the Soul of the Samurai, the true path of Bushido (the way of the Warrior). He explained that this journey he had dedicated his life to, was an actual journey of self-discovery and self empowerment and that Black Belt tied around his waist and the esoteric Dans or Degrees that were to be achieved thereafter, were guidelines. Not much unlike a roadmap that could direct a man through the journey of life while gaining an impregnable strength of character. He discussed the philosophy of his training with the sword; this ancient mode of survival, this act of killing with the sword was actually the antithesis of our inhumanity towards others. He endeavoured to have us understand that the word martial represented the ‘fighting arts’, the word ‘art’ was the paradox. He further explained, “The distinction that will develop us as ‘artists’ was that the more knowledge we acquire, eventually the highest order of our belief system is to defend ourselves under any/all conditions without ever having to harm the perpetrator/s”.

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Mr Donn Draeger made this concept sound so exciting and so adventurous, that I even forgot that he was talking about the same race of people, the Japanese, that only twenty years earlier (1943) were responsible for the death and suffering of so many Australians, much later in life I will also learn that my own biological father’s death was a result of his time spent as a POW in Japanese prison camps. I will learn this during the time of a new awareness creation of ‘political correctness’ having us forgiving (although we will never forget, which you can only know and respect if you were there) all past atrocities, just in time for the next round of wars!

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After this almost spiritual experience, Donn Draeger’s demonstration would impact on my life much more than I was even conscientiously aware of. For the next two years (Until 1965) I will search diligently for any sign, any possibility that might eventuate whereby I may have the opportunity to pursue this seemingly belligerent lifestyle of this unusual man. On this day that would begin to completely change my life, I had purchased a copy of ‘Asian Fighting Arts’ the author’s latest book release. I had waited patiently in line for his signature and it was as if he could see I was not the average fan, he seemed to be aware of my potential as a protégé of his journey and asking my name, he added the following inscription;

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To Bob Jones - my new found friend,

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“When you see a worthy person, endeavour to emulate him…
when you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.”

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Signed: Captain Donn F. Draeger

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HANDS OFF

Perdiem Publishing was established in 1983 specifically for the purpose of marketing my first book, ''Hands Off''.

Bob Jones promoting ''Hands Off'' his first book at Press Conference held at Inflation Nightclub, King Street, Melbourne

The book taught a unique new system of self defence against assault for the women of today and was inspired primarily by Christine McVie (lead singer of Fleetwood Mac) as well as other ladies I had protected and trained on their world tours. They all agreed that I had a message for women that would be best served by being recorded in the form of a book.

As Elaine teaches you, and as you go through the mnemonic movements (memory fixers), her and you and your mirror image all move together in the same direction, making it extremely easy to learn and perfect each technique, simply check (your teacher) Elaine''s posture, then correct yourself with your mirror image.

Read the book (in approximately 2hrs) then practice every day for seven days for approximately fifteen minutes each session…Read the book again on now, the eighth day. Then practice daily for approximately thirty minutes each session - the movements themselves are the warm up.

On the fifteenth day of the program please read the book again (as its this third read that establishes the mnemonic principles), then seven more days of practice for approximately forty five minutes daily is the complete:

''TWENTY ONE DAY TRAINING PROGRAM.''

Having also experienced our wind down MEDITATION TECHNIQUES giving you insight into our Chapter
of ACTION, REACTION AND RESULT.

Plus your recently obtained sub-conscious skill acquisition has been subliminally introduced to the physiological and biomechanical aspects of our:

BJC -MNEMONIC MOVEMENTS.

From a cardiovascular point of view you will have acquired a degree of fitness, far above your capabilities of only twenty one days ago. From now on I am positive you will want to continue working out with:

HANDS OFF PRINCIPLES

Not only are they the ultimate self defence, if you wear something loose and comfy - play your favourite music nice and loud - these same techniques double as a great aerobic work out in the comfort of your own home…you would have noticed already how much you have toned up in just ''twenty one days'' from now on if you have any to lose, trust me, you will. If you are already firm these work outs will make you…''fighting fit and rock hard''.

You will need to set your work out times to exactly an hour - no more no less, a minimum of two to three times per week, this depends entirely on the individual with time restraints etc.

Now all you need is your boyfriend, brother or father to give you a hand by being ''playfully aggressive'' while they are assimilating the aggressive techniques demonstrated in the Chapter of action, reaction and result. The word playfully is a definitive issue here. As is ''control'' due to your now possible reactions, you will need to definitely use a degree of self control when defending yourself against a loved one.

In time, with constant serious practice, they and you will build up the level of aggression and make your training sessions more and more believable, thus practical.

Now you will have a newfound degree of awareness, confidence and self esteem that will give you a definite opportunity to avoid being raped. Instead of being paralysed with

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Habbey Heske

Habbey Heske is an associate of mine from Perth, Western Australia.

Habbey has an extensive ground fighting background, and was instrumental in introducing BJC-Shoot Fighting into the various aspects of my Bob Jones Martial Arts.

He has the ability to be an exiting action star and has worked on many film making projects with our own Richard Norton and many other super stars of the movie industry.

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COMING SOON

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JEFF FENECH MERCHANDISING - JUDGEMENT DAY, 1991

The big fight Jeff''s fans had been waiting for was his bout against Azumah Nelson from Ghana, Don King had finally put it all together for June 28, 1991.

All I could remember about that Las Vegas Fenech versus Nelson fiasco...was how one more time one of our fighters had been badly done by. The LA sports writers made a point that Nelson was the bigger hitter, but what does that mean when Fenech ''seemed'' (to me at least), to out class, out maneuver, out speed and out point Nelson on every move during every round...

Then how could Don King judges have given that a draw at the end of 12 rounds? Or was I just the most bias Jeff Fenech fan in town.

Wind the clock forward to March 1st 1992 Princes Park, Melbourne and its Jeffs sweet revenge, if he looked that good in Las Vagas, then what do I think he will do to Nelson infront of a good ole'' ozzie crowd.

An American associate of mine was also a mutual friend of Jeff''s, he discussed the benefits with Jeff of giving the Bob Jones Corporation the world merchandising rights to the Fenech/Nelson fight in Melbourne.

General Manager Michael Bikiki & Bob Jones counting thousands of Fenech t-shirts

On signing contracts I immediately took a BJC - five man marketing team to America, and we sourced manufacturing costs and quality control, different strengths of distributions networks, advertising and marketing cost effectiveness to our ''sales potential''. The sales potential for the United States was that id Jeff won another World Title he would go into the boxing history ''Hall Of Fame'' with only an elite few.

Our company, Fighting Fit Leisureware was responsible for Australian production etc. We decided to call the event ''Judgement Day Downunder''. This seemed like a good idea until we were told by Toohey''s solicitors that their group had contracted the television rights for the Australian production/filming rights and that they were calling the event ''The Big Blue''. We finally got over this small hurdle just in time to be hit with a major hurdle. Jeff''s hands were again giving him trouble. On this nation wide tour promoting the event and his/our ''Judgement Day Downunder'' merchandise, his hands were too sore for him to do any sparring...no sparring, no promotion of merchandise.

Another major hurdle, Mr Dave Hedgcock Senior (the father -since deceased- of my best mate) a good ole'' buddy of mine said to me "Bobby, is there any way you can get out of that merchandise deal?"

Dave Snr was an authority on the history of boxing and every time Bill Mordie, Australia''s premier boxing promoter, did any fight card in Melbourne he had Dave Snr look after all international fighters. "I''ve been watching Azumah Nelson train and spar, Jesus Christ, he''s gonna do some damage - and Jeffs hands..." Now I''d known Dave Snr for twenty years, and not once had he ever been wrong with the facts either with boxing or kickboxing.

That week I sold off the rights to a well known Doctor involved in the fight game, after having explained the dilemma, he still thought it was worth a shot.

The final major hurdle, at the press conference just prior to the fight Azumah Nelson, in a very calm and confident manner told the eager media, "On the flight over here I wrote on the back of a napkin five reasons why I will easily knock Jeff Fenech out - and ''after'' the fight, I will give this list to Jeff personally."

Dave Hedgcock Snr and Azumah Nelson were both right - Oh! The headaches of the fight game...

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BOB JONES TELLS TALES ON THE STARS OF ROCK

Macleay Argus by Tony Vermeer

Martial arts expert, Bob Jones, has a million funny stories to tell about the antics of the celebrities he has worked with.Jones, who heads his own company, called the Bob Jones Corporation, works in conjunction with entrepreneur, Paul Dainty in supplying bodyguards for the more famous showbusiness acts that tour this country.

A black belt master in the art of Zen Do Kai, Jones was in Kempsey recently to establish another of his schools that now number more than 120 throughout the country. Jones has worked for just about all the big names in the rock industry, including Fleetwood Mar, considered the world''s best band.

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BOB JONES TELLS TALES ON THE STARS OF ROCK

Macleay Argus by Tony Vermeer

Martial arts expert, Bob Jones, has a million funny stories to tell about the antics of the celebrities he has worked with.

Jones, who heads his own company, called the Bob Jones Corporation, works in conjunction with entrepreneur, Paul Dainty in supplying bodyguards for the more famous showbusiness acts that tour this country.

A black belt master in the art of Zen Do Kai, Jones was in Kempsey recently to establish another of his schools that now number more than 120 throughout the country. Jones has worked for just about all the big names in the rock industry, including Fleetwood Mar, considered the world''s best band.

While on tour, Bob and his team of five highly trained bodyguards stick closely with each member of the band. After a time, Bob believes a certain empathy is established between the stars and their protectors. And of course this close contact is bound to lead to some funny anecdotes.

Bob recalls that Mick Fleetwood, one of the founding members of Fleetwood Mac, has a penchant for practical jokes. One example especially stands out in) his mind.

Bob said: "Mick is always prepared to play a practical joke anywhere. On this occasion the barrel was touring, Japan and we were staying in a luxury hotel also occupied by a lot of other distinguished Japanese businessmen. Mick and I got into a lift packed with these businessmen. Now Mick, who''s about six foot eight, and me, at just over six foot, really stood out among these short, inscrutable gentlemen. As the lift doors were closing, Mick pushed his hand between them and they jumped back. He kept doing this until on the third or fourth time, his hand fell off and blood spurted from his wrist. Of course, he was using a plastic fake hand and blood capsules, but the serious Japanese didn''t know. You should have seen their faces."

Bob also remembers many wild times with the English group Bad Company, who he reckons really lived up to their name. He cites them as being the "best ragers" he''s ever worked with.

At one particular hotel, the band stuck all the furniture in their rooms on the ceiling, when Bob walked in he felt he was standing upside down. On another occasion, the lead singer of the band (which was atl the time staying at one of Sydney''s most exclusive hotels) set off the automatic sprinkler system on the fifth floor by standing (naked) on top of a chair with lighted newspaper.

Bob said: "The automatic smoke sensors went wild and sent a cascade of water dow from the ceiling.The band knocked on my door, laughing hysterically, and told me it was ''raining'' inside. There was so much water in the place that a little river started flowing down the hall. "Needless to say, the. band was banned from the hotel for life."

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BODYGUARD TO THE STARS

New Idea Magazine

EARNED HOW TO FIGHT WHEN HE WAS 8. NOW, AS A TOP KARATE EXPERT, HE GUARDS AND ACTS AS FRIEND TO CELEBRITIES IN AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS.

A row of framed pop posters hangs on the wall. Most are affectionately inscribed. One reads: "For Bob, thanks for all your help. Love and kisses Linda Ronstadt."', '

BODYGUARD TO THE STARS

New Idea Magazine

As a little scapper at school, kids called him "Ginger Mick". Now, 6ft tall Bob Jones, ''red hair an all'', has built a highly lucrative business from his skills.

EARNED HOW TO FIGHT WHEN HE WAS 8.

NOW, AS A TOP KARATE EXPERT, HE GUARDS AND ACTS AS FRIEND TO CELEBRITIES IN AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS

A row of framed pop posters hangs on the wall. Most are affectionately inscribed. One reads:

"For Bob, thanks for all your help. Love and kisses Linda Ronstadt."

On the poster announcing the David Bowie tour of Australia, the star has written:

"With all my thanks for your excellent work "

But the prize possession is the:

"Thanks to Bob Jones Karate Skool''''

Mick Jagger scrawled before he flew out of Australia with the rest of the Rolling Stones.

Bob Jones, 1.8 m (6 ft) tall, with shoulders almost as wide and a mane of thick, wavy red hair, has been in the business of protecting international stars on tour here for almost a decade.

Bob''s long list of clients includes Shelley Berman, the Rolling Stones, Abba, Bad Company, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Joe Cocker, ex Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife Linda.

"They are crazy, fascinating, often highly intelligent and always fun people," Bob says.

Recently his charges have been taking him on tour out of Australia . . . to South East Asia, Japan, and to the U.S.

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Richard Norton

In 1975, I was prompted to design a television series that I planned to call ''The Bodyguards''.

We drafted a pilot series of thirteen episodes and I had writers develop a two hour pilot episode, ''The Final Twist''. This script caught the imagination of Fumio Demura, Japans best known actor for him to make a guest appearance in the pilot and to make a connection to Richard and myself as being well known martial artists of an incredible standard, that is, for a couple of westerners.

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Richard Norton

In 1975, I was prompted to design a television series that I planned to call ''The Bodyguards''.

We drafted a pilot series of thirteen episodes and I had writers develop a two hour pilot episode, ''The Final Twist''. This script caught the imagination of Fumio Demura, Japans best known actor for him to make a guest appearance in the pilot and to make a connection to Richard and myself as being well known martial artists of an incredible standard, that is, for a couple of westerners.

Well known Australian/American actor, Gus Mecurio expressed interest in playing the character of my uncle, who as a New York private detective had wrongfully suffered the wrath of their CIA. Barry Barkla the star of televisions (at the time) ''The Box'' and ''96'' was approached to play Police Inspector Herzog. Inspector Herzog would give ''impossible'' to solve cases to his private detective buddy Gus, then Richard and I (undercover of course) wold have an hour each week to solve these cases for the Inspector. Sounded like a great idea to Richard and I, but the ''powers that be'' thought it was a bit out there and might not get public acceptance.

This was three years prior to Americas Miami Vice (almost identical plot) becoming one of the most popular shows of the era. A year after that another version appeared in England as another blockbuster, and like Miami Vice this show would also enter television Hall of Fame...This show used the ''pommie'' equivalent of The Bodyguard and titled their epic ''The Minder''.

From 1980 onwards Richard got the film making bug and hit the road bound for Hollywood. The rest is history, as he today has made in excess of sixty movies in his own right.

As we enter the new millennium, four decades have bonded a eudemonic relationship between myself and Richard that few people could comprehend.

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PERDIEM PUBLISHING - 1983

Bob Jones promoting ''Hands Off'' his first book at Press Conference held at Inflation Nightclub, King Street, Melbourne

Established in 1983 specifically for the purpose of marketing my first published book ''Hands Off''. A unique new system of self defence against assault for the women of today, inspired primarily by Christine McVie (lead singer of Fleetwood Mac) and the other ladies I had protected and trained on their world tours. They all agreed that I had a message for women that would be best served by being recorded in book form.

With my current book, the first release of an autobiographical trilogy, ''Let The Good Times Roll'' covers my years of touring with Rock and Rolls elite of the era.

As Elaine teaches you, and as you go through the mnemonic movements (memory fixers), her and you and your mirror image all move together in the same direction, making it extremely easy to learn and perfect each technique, simply check (your teacher) Elaine''s posture, then correct yourself with your mirror image.

Read the book (in approximately 2hrs) then practice every day for seven days for approximately fifteen minutes each session…Read the book again on now, the eighth day. Then practice daily for approximately thirty minutes each session - the movements themselves are the warm up.

On the fifteenth day of the program please read the book again (as its this third read that establishes the mnemonic principles), then seven more days of practice for approximately forty five minutes daily is the complete: ''TWENTY ONE DAY TRAINING PROGRAM.''

Having also experienced our wind down MEDITATION TECHNIQUES giving you insight into our Chapter of ACTION, REACTION AND RESULT.

Plus your recently obtained sub-conscious skill acquisition has been subliminally introduced to the physiological and biomechanical aspects of our: BJC -MNEMONIC MOVEMENTS.

From a cardiovascular point of view you will have acquired a degree of fitness, far above your capabilities of only twenty one days ago. From now on I am positive you will want to continue working out with: HANDS OFF PRINCIPLES.

Not only are they the ultimate self defence, if you wear something loose and comfy - play your favourite music nice and loud - these same techniques double as a great aerobic work out in the comfort of your own home…you would have noticed already how much you have toned up in just ''twenty one days'' from now on if you have any to lose, trust me, you will. If you are already firm these work outs will make you…''fighting fit and rock hard''.

You will need to set your work out times to exactly an hour - no more no less, a minimum of two to three times per week, this depends entirely on the individual with time restraints etc.

Now all you need is your boyfriend, brother or father to give you a hand by being ''playfully aggressive'' while they are assimilating the aggressive techniques demonstrated in the Chapter of action, reaction and result. The word playfully is a definitive issue here. As is ''control'' due to your now possible reactions, you will need to definitely use a degree of self control when defending yourself against a loved one.

THREE WISE MEN - all bought the book as presents even the one on the left

In time, with constant serious practice, they and you will build up the level of aggression and make your training sessions more and more believable, thus practical.

Now you will have a newfound degree of awareness, confidence and self esteem that will give you a definite opportunity to avoid being raped. Instead of being paralysed with FEAR…(which by now would only be a False Estimate of the Actual Reality).

- HEY GUYS -

Boyfriends, brothers and fathers - you should really seriously think about clicking on the book purchasing section below, this is an ideal surprise present for the woman in your life...girlfriends, sisters, daughters, wives or mothers…all women should have the opportunity to experience this unique system of self defence as it was written for the…''woman of today''.

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GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA, 1998

In 1998 Bob signed a twelve months contract with ‘GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA’ and worked with Ex Miss Australia, Michelle Downes and good friend Bert Newton with a weekly self defence segment that soon acquired regular top ratings, and was always (with careful planning) extremely controversial (Especially the episodes where it was suggested Michelle and Bob should practise the art of self defence in bed together).

 

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Rolling Stones

21 November. I’d looked up my diary early on that sunny Melbourne morning. There were several meetings regarding my dual role: my involvement as a martial artist and as a security consultant. There was a security luncheon booked for 12.30 at the South-ern Cross Hotel: I had to meet a Paul Dainty of the PDC (Paul Dainty Corporation). This was to be a very important meeting: on the phone he’d mentioned ‘making me an offer I could not refuse’.

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Rolling Stones

21 November. I’d looked up my diary early on that sunny Melbourne morning. There were several meetings regarding my dual role: my involvement as a martial artist and as a security consultant. There was a security luncheon booked for 12.30 at the South-ern Cross Hotel: I had to meet a Paul Dainty of the PDC (Paul Dainty Corporation). This was to be a very important meeting: on the phone he’d mentioned ‘making me an offer I could not refuse’.

I knew from his eloquent English accent he was not in the Mafia. I was intrigued, and on asking how I’d know him he’d answered: ‘Don’t worry about that, I know you.’

We’d arranged to meet in the lobby of the Cross, one of my stomping grounds. I’d worked here during the 1960s as a supervisor (bouncer). As I waited, old names and faces came to mind:
The Beatles, co-median Shelley Burman, Terry Riley, the Tavern Bar manager, Vinnie Scott and that funny man of the bouncer fraternity, Pat Housley.

Then here was that American chiropractor who used to fix our occasional occupational hazards. He did a great job on an injured shoulder of mine one time about four years earlier. What was his name? Oh yeah, Gus Mercurio.

‘Hi Bob, we’re both early.’

It was 12.25. I turned around to see a young man of sartorial elegance. Very British, groomed hair and nails, impeccable English-tailored three-piece suit and patent leather handcrafted Italian shoes. They were as shiny as the polished timber floor of the Southern Cross foyer, and I just knew he’d have bought those patent leathers the last time he was in Milan.

Over lunch we small-talked about the Australian rock ‘n’ roll scene, then he slowly led into,
‘Bob, I’ve checked you out, I’ve heard about your promotional days with the suburban dances, your trouble-shooter days, the years in the discotheque arena, and the last couple of years you and your martial arts empire have secured all of the major outdoor rock festivals …’

I didn’t bother responding that I’d checked him out, that at only twenty-six he was a multi-millionaire, had a worldwide organisation with its head office in London, that he was now spending
most of his time in Melbourne and was annoying many of our local entertainment entrepreneurs due
to the quality of the acts he was beginning to bring out …

‘I’ve spoken to a lot of industry people, both here in Melbourne and Sydney, and also my Australian manager of the PDC. All highly recommend you and your organisation. At the end of the day, I was wondering if you could manage the security for a big-name band I am touring here later this summer season?’

‘After a rap like that, I damned well better give it a try. Who’s the band?’

‘The Rolling Stones.’

Shit! Shit! Shit! Did he just say The Rolling Stones? Since The Beatles rolled over, The Stones were
possibly the biggest act in the world. Okay, okay, look cool, don’t muck up …

‘Look Bob, the problem I’ve got is that bloody Joe Cocker bust a month ago, those bloody headlines
ricocheted around the planet. Now, The Stones are paranoid about coming here. After what Joe got done for, they’re afraid they could get life down here.’

Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, I could see the reason for their paranoia.

‘Their tour manager Peter Rudge is due in three days and he’s said that unless I can guarantee them the best security in the country, they just won’t come. That gives you three days to get your act together, do a proposal for the tour with your plans to give them the best security there is in this country. Oh, and by the way, I could use a good security manager for my tours; pull this off for me and there could be quite a bit of work for you in the future!’

Shit! Shit! Shit! The Rolling Stones, I thought as we shook hands and as I gave Paul Dainty one of my most confident smiles.

Bob Jones on stage protecting the Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, 1973

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Glenn Ruehland

Glenn and I also also go back to the early seventies and our association today is as strong as ever.

Glen and I have one of those relationships that give my quote "Today will be yesterday tommorrow" merit. Even if we havn''t seen one another for a long period when we do finally cross paths its as if the last time we saw one another was the day before yesterday.

Glenn Ruehland was a ''live-in apprentice bodyguard'', half way through this five year study program, a twenty year old Glenn decided his real call in life was film making via the arena of ''stuntman''.

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DIRECTORS CUT:

From the beginning to the end of our Severa journey we the audience, are often reminded by her mother, Sarah – that for every Portuguese word she has ever learned, she knows another word of the same meaning.

She explains that these words were taught to her as a child by her mother and her Grandmother as she was growing up on the other side of the mountains. She had always done her best to teach this “language of the Lusitanian’s” and their “culture and mythology” to her daughter. Especially when she realized Severa, had the singing voice of an angel. Her mother knew that if Severa understood these unknown truths, she would not only sing fado from the heart – she would now sing fado from her soul!

During the recent two hundred years of modern fado there have been ‘three immortal singing sisters of choice’. All three were not only chosen because of their radiant beauty and magnificent voices, they were also chosen to be reminders and to be educators of these ancient ways of the Portuguese, not only at home but also to those who have travelled to all corners of the globe - It is this “Lusitanian fado” that unites the eternal spirit of all those who really listen.

SEVERA! - 1820

The first of these three immortal sisters was born in 1820; her name that you now know so well was of course Severa, she was the first chosen because it was her that woke fado from a long sleep. We know she sang fado from her heart and soul; this is evident from her overwhelming popularity almost two hundred years after her passing over.

AMALIA - 1920

The second sister by choice that also sang fado from her heart and soul, born one hundred years later in 1920, and of course everyone of you all know Amalia. She was chosen as sister number two because she understood that fado had to be taken around the world and introduced to every one of all nations, “When I listen to Amalia, I don’t understand her language, but she makes you love fado with a indescribable passion?” was the whole worlds response! And since her untimely passing over at almost eighty years of age, on October 6th 1999, she has become even more of an icon.

EMILIA - 2020

Between now and the year 2020 the world of fado will have perfect vision of the youngest of the three chosen sisters, whom you already know well from her brilliant performance as Severa – this also makes you well aware she sings from her heart and her soul. Currently eighteen years of age Emilia, is “The Voice of Lusitania”. The exclusive lyrics to her songs are all penned by Mr Ivo Rato, Lusitanian historian and Celtic anthropologist, and together as a successful singer and songwriter team, they will “tell” the world…

“The truth so that it will be easily understood – then it shall be believed”.

The one major difference between Emilia and her two mentors, Severa in the nineteenth century and Amalia all through the twentieth century is that for these two hundred years they both sang Portuguese fado.

Now in the twenty first century Emilia sings only ‘her fado‘ and that is “LUSITANIAN FADO” this is why she is ‘THE VOICE’ - of the 21st Century.

There we have it, three immortal ‘sisters by choice’
Severa, Amalia and now, Emilia!

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DIRECTORS NOTES:

These Directors notes have been included for interested parties to have a more decisive understanding of the plays intricate writings of the Lusitanian fado, as well as the otherwise complicated frequent discussions and philosophical arguments that develop from time to time between Sarah and Miai. Sarah, with her mothers and wonderful Grandmothers Celtic ‘wisdom’ from ‘beyond the mountains’, doing battle with Professor Miai and his ‘knowledge’ gained from his University studies. Here are just a few Celtic expressions to make you more informed about the Lusitanian people and ‘their’ connection to Celtic culture and Celtic mythology: