Insider's Guide: Hamburg's Most Renowned Bouncer Tells All

And Action! Every chapter of his life is worthy of a film: For several decades now, Axel Wagener has been a bouncer and security expert. But his story is not merely a list of heroic deeds and affairs, but rather a guide for all those who venture out at night or are otherwise involved in the club scene.

Here, the usual clichés are not served up: Axel Wagener does not smoke, does not drink a drop of alcohol, and loves meditation while fishing. He is the connoisseur of the night, observing with the eyes of an eagle.

Since the age of six, the Scot-descended Wagener has been practicing martial arts. In the second half of the 1980s, he was with an American special forces unit and later, together with his friend Heiko Lempio, he invented his own martial art: Ultimate Close Combat (www.ucc-hamburg.de), the quintessence of Wagener's experiences in all martial arts, combined with his own ideas.

"Between Law and Survival" contains no Rambo philosophies. The author presents a scene in a nuanced manner, about which no one has reported so extensively before.

Wagener's life story is not just a collection of thrilling adventures, but a guide for those who frequent the nightlife scene. Unlike the common stereotypes, he is a refined individual who practices meditation and martial arts, rather than indulging in smoking and drinking. His experiences, including his time with a special forces unit, have culminated in the creation of his own unique fighting style, Ultimate Close Combat.

The book offers a detailed and thoughtful exploration of a world that is often sensationalized, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the realities of nightlife security. Wagener's narrative goes beyond the usual clichés, offering a nuanced perspective on a complex and often misunderstood aspect of urban life.

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