I saw Obama in a hotel lobby in Providence in November, 2006, and he was surrounded by a bunch of goons who suspiciously resembled the Fruits of Islam (or whatever those toughs are called).
It wouldn’t surprise me at all if Obama had extensive training by the Black Muslims. Nor would it surprise me if he’s extensively studied Denzel’s portrayal of Malcom X in the movie of the same name. He has all the earmarks of the Brotherhood.
I saw Obama speak at a rally in Iowa (consider it a recon mission) and saw no evidence of any such 'goons'.
Secret Service agents, on the other hand, were very obviously in attendance.