Human Stun Gun DVD by Jamie O'Keefe (PAL format)
[NB100 PAL]

Review by Kevin O'Hagan

I have just watched Jamie O’ Keefe’s DVD release, ‘The human stun gun’ and decided to write this review on my thoughts.
Firstly I knew Jamie way back in the early 80s in the blood, sweat and snot era of Martial Arts. Back then, we were two ‘young bucks’ in the embryonic stages of developing our Combat Skills.
Some 15 years later, I re-acquired myself with Jamie when he published my first book ‘I’d thought you’d be bigger’ through New Breed. He has since published a further 4 books for me and has been a solid and true friend.
But this review isn’t done because it is the ‘old boys network.’ It is done because Jamie has come up with a unique and interesting DVD. Now believe me, I know. I have watched 1000’s over the years. So why is this one different, you ask?
Firstly I mention Jamie’s down to Earth honesty in what you are going to get on the DVD. What he tells you is exactly what you get and that is refreshing. No outlandish claims, no padding and no bullshit!
As Jamie will tell you, this isn’t a BBC quality production with great lighting, multi angled shots and slow motion.
But what you get is content. A virtual private lesson on Jamie’s ‘patented’ Stun Gun technique. I tell you, you will pay less for the DVD than seeking out the man himself for a one on one lesson.
One technique? You might ask. The answer is yes but this is a technique you have got to have in your self defence arsenal. By the time you have viewed this movie over and over, you will have it down. It is a functional technique that you can use straight away if the need arises. You won’t get ‘bogged’ down with dozens of moves that might be ok for a top level Martial Artist but if you are someone looking for realistic and practical technique for self defence, then this is it! The technique is for everyone: regardless of age, fitness or ability. That is the beauty of the idea!
In the application of how to train the Stun technique, Jamie shows many innovative ways of using cheap everyday object to strike against (really clever stuff.) Also there are real testimonies to the effectiveness of this strike from experienced individuals in the world of security, door work, Martial Arts and Self Protection. This is not a DVD on theoretical technique, this is real world stuff.
Jamie has a background of 30 years of Martial Arts, Security and Self Protection under his belt and is up in my Top 5 of reality UK based instructors. Believe me; you have to sort out ‘wheat from the chaff’ in this game. What he speaks about and demonstrates is from his real life experiences.
In closing, Jamie is living proof that you don’t have to walk around snarling and dragging your knuckles along the ground to be a ‘real’ tough guy. I wish him every success with the DVD and hopefully future follow ups. I highly recommend you give this DVD a watch. You won’t be disappointed!