If you ever wondered what is Krav maga – check out this new video where Avi Moyal, the krav maga master, explains what exactly is krav maga:

IKMF – International Krav Maga Federation

As a leading provider of Security Protection Managers in Israel, IKMF’s security training provides the most professional executive protection training worldwide. The IKMF has 20 years of experience in training the world’s most noted key players, in both the public and private sectors. Our experts are veterans of Israel’s internationally recognized security forces: the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s Security Service, “Shin Bet.” Our professionals teach the techniques they have used effectively on a day-to-day basis in some of the world’s most complex situations. IKMF’s course alumni work worldwide with some of the most renowned individuals and organizations, in government, the corporate world, and the private sector.

This complete security protection manager course provides you with the latest methods that can be applied in any EP situation worldwide. IKMF’s Ivy League-level training is based on Israeli security approaches as well as techniques that the IKMF has developed. You will receive unique security-related insights and inside information to help you excel-so you can hit the ground running.

Our objective is to provide you with all the necessary tools to work as an EP agent as soon as you complete the two-week course.

If you already work in executive protection and you wish to upgrade your skills, this is the course to do it. In fact, you could be a candidate for the IKMF’s elite EP team. Those who achieve the highest scores and demonstrate outstanding overall achievement could be chosen to work for the IKMf’s international security force.

IKMF Security invites you to take part in these challenging two-weeks. We promise to push you to the limit. The training is very intense; it demands motivation, enthusiasm and discipline-exactly what’s needed of an executive protection agent. When you complete this training, you will be very proud of your accomplishments. And, you will know that this course is the key to your rewarding EP-agent career.

Not only is completing this training of Security Manager a rewarding accomplishment in itself, but we are confident that it will help step up your professional career, as it already has for IKMF trainees from all over the world.

Diploma for successful completion will be titled for this part.

Training Duration: 20 days including the prerequisite training

Price: 4500 Euros

IKMF – International Krav Maga Federation

A Team Leader needs to pass the “VIP Body Guard” course before attending the 4 day “Team Leader” course in which he will:

1. Control a security team in peace and war zone.
2. 2 day simulation which combines shooting, driving and krav-maga
3. Learn tactics of security
4. Learn governmental VIP security techniques
5. Plan a security file
6. Become familiar with electronic protection gear, electronic eavesdropping & surveillance gear

Diploma for successful completion will be titled for this part.

Training Duration: 14 days

Price:  2500 Euros

IKMF – International Krav Maga Federation

Syllabus Divided by Subjects

Krav maga

• Attacks with different weapons  to 5 directions
• Detaining, searching, escorting  and take over techniques
• Inside and outside defense.
• Third party protection.
• Attacking the attacker.
• Pushing the attacker
• Relies from tight attacker
• Neutralizing of  confrontation and mild attack
• Team work in rescue\neutralizing.
• Aggressive games.
• Neutralize and removal of aggressor.

• Isolation, deflection and rescue the V.I.P.
• Protection of the V.I.P. from severe\medium\mild attack.
• Team work in closed circle to the V.I.P.
• Changing from weapons to K.M.

Operational shooting

• Individual Operational shooting
• Street shooting and securing.
• Recreation place shooting and securing.

• Shooting behind covers.
• Team work in shooting combined with K.M.
• Simulations of shooting combined with vehicles
• Team shooting test
• Shooting in different fire arms.

Security lectures for V.I.P. protection:

• Positioning and security circles.
• Interdiction to security.
• Fire and sabotage
• Custody search and take over
• Vehicle.

Diploma for successful completion will be titled for this part

day 10  Duration: training.

Price 1580 euro

IKMF – International Krav Maga Federation

Curriculum general subject:

1. Krav-Maga technique “Fighter 1”
2. Basic defensive driving.
3. Basic shooting with 2 hand holding

More Information

Here you are able to find basic info about the content of the first section of training. Each section has its basic, advance and repetition segments. Below is the curriculum of the first part of the course

Lectures Contents

• Principles and Procedures
• Behavior of the officer
• Equipment and gear
• Emergency response
• Manners and behavior as the foundations to employment
• Summary and forward to the advanced section of the course

Entry test

• Fitness, stamina and power test
• Coordination, learning speed, capability and comprehension test

Krav-Maga

• Attacks:
  • Basic attacks
  • Counterattacks
  • Attacks with firearm as a blunt object
  • Interchanging between firearms and basic KM techniques
  • Attacks when a third party is involved
• Defending oneself:
  • Against basic attacks (1)
  • Against dangerous grabs (1)
  • Armed assault(1)
  • Armed threats (1)
  • Moving the VIP (1)
• Defending the VIP against:
  • Basic attack or grab (1)
  • Knife attack (1)
  • Knife threat (1)
  • Pistol threat (1)
• Dealing with different incidents when VIP is:
  • Near or inside a car
  • In a confined area (room, corridor)
  • Among crowd
• Mental training and preparation –
  • Aggression and Determination
  • Courage and Overcoming or Ignoring Danger in order to defend others.

Firearms

• Dry drill (1) – safety and security in training and in routine, carrying a firearm, general behavior and more A session with the firearm includes a segment of 2 hours dry drill and 2-4 hours live fire. The goal to reach is training with a security personnel in a shooting range in static situations
• Session 2 – Enhancing abilities and drawing and shooting with 2 hands
• Session 3 – Enhancing abilities and turning

Note – The program depends on the level of participants, a shift in emphasis may be done as needed accordingly

Diploma for successful completion will be titled for this part

Training Duration: 5 days

Price: 790 Euros

Today, more than ever before, the professional VIP Protector is needed to ensure the safety of those under threat anywhere on the globe. The Israeli Defense Forces have the reputation & the experience of training special units, from Commando to SWAT, from Anti Terrorists to VIP Protection.

The International Krav-Maga Federation in a joint venture with some of Israel’s most experienced security consultants & instructors, have created the very best training in the field of VIP protection available – anywhere in the world!

Our International Levels of the V.I.P. Protection Officer are:

• Bronze Shield
• Silver Shield
• Gold Shield
• Platinum Shield

Within this framework, we provide a high level education in the field of VIP Security and Close Protection.
You will be instructed by a team of the highest quality and level to ensure an experience you will never forget and a course you can not get anywhere else.

Specific credentials and recommendations are needed in order to participate.
Contact us for details & requirements.

Are nights open for sightseeing, or is there additional training during these times?

Usually we will schedule 1 – 2 sessions of special Krav-Maga Night Training. On most “training days” we return to our hotel in the afternoon. During touring days – the tour to Tel Aviv/Jaffa may be a day or night tour. One night we dine together. Most other nights are free. It is perfectly safe to walk the streets of Israel, even alone late at night. Street crime is less common than in big cities in the world.

Is the Shooting Session part of the program?

Of course, it is very important part of the course.

What should I bring for the Krav-Maga training (i.e. clothing, gear, etc.)?

Hard groin protection (definitely for men; optional for women,), mouth-guard, shin guards, wrestling/mat shoes (recommended), and tennis/running shoes. If you don’t bring wrestling/mat shoes, you may need to train barefoot on the mats. The tennis/running shoes will be utilized outdoors. Boxing gloves (14oz.) and hand wraps are optional. Jeans/military pants with a good belt will be good for the shooting range. BTW, most of the gear can be purchased in Israel and participants can buy IKMF T-shirts and other equipment here at our Training Center in Netanya. Please bring a bathing suit.

What should I bring for the Touring of Israel?

The sneakers that you wear for training outdoors will suffice, although sandals/hiking boots are appropriate as well especially during the summer; shorts; long pants (for religious sites, and nighttime); short sleeve T-shirts (including more “nice” ones); a long sleeve shirt; hat; sunglasses, windbreaker or light raincoat. Clothing depends also on the season.

What will be the expected temperatures?

In December/January it ranges from 10 – 20 Celsius (about 50-68 F). June 20-30 Celsius (68-86 F)

What is the food like, and how much is it?

Visitors find the wide varieties of food in Israel very good, healthy, and inexpensive. Vegetarians will have no problem, and fresh fruits/vegetables/juices are everywhere. Water is safe to drink, although bottled water is cheap and readily available and recommended for tourists.

Please let us know your intentions at your earliest convenience.

Course fee includes:

• Attendance at the professional course.
• All the instruction equipment, material, vehicles, weapons.
• T- shirts & special gifts.
• Accommodation B&B
• Diploma or Participation Certificate.
• Bed & breakfast are booked automatically for our trainees upon registration & payment.

Course Language – English

The course is taught in very basic English; there is no

need to speak fluently, written material is provided .

Recommended- Self Preparatory Training

From experience gained, we understand that it is vital for

the trainee who wishes to take part in the courses held in

Israel to pass self preparatory training prior to his arrival to

Israel.

Physical Fitness (Operative’s courses)

1. Horizontal bars – 12 and more

2. 3000 meters – less than 17 minutes

3. Parallel Bars – more than 16

4. Sit-ups, cross-legged against the wall, minimum

60 sit-ups – less than one and a half-minute

5. 400 meters – Maximum 75 seconds – running in pairs

Participation admission

After receiving your registration form & fee payment we

will send you the participation admission Letter with

practical instruction for your arrival to Israel.

Visa to enter Israel

• If you come from a country that requires a visa to

enter Israel, then please complete your registration

and participation payment 45 days prior to the training

and apply to the Israeli consulate in your country to

start the visa process.

• After receiving your registration & participation

payment we will send you an “Invitation Letter” to the

relevant consulate in order to help shorten the visa

process.

• You should use this letter for the visa application and

during the Israeli security check.

What to bring for the practical courses

• International drivers license
• 2 sets of gym gear, khaki, black, gray or dark blue –not camouflage
• 1 pair of running shoes
• 2 sets of corporate casual wear (must have collar)
• 1 sturdy belt
• 1 set of street shoes (no sneakers)
• 2 rolls of 3/4 inch medical tape
• 1 set each ear (foamiest, not muffs) and eye protection
• 1 set of formal wear, dark colors (suit and tie)
• 2 passport pictures
• Digital camera – recommended

Only for High Risk + Maritime protection training

• 1 Compass
• 1 Flash light
• 2 Knee protectors + 2 Elbow protectors
• 2 Long shirts suitable for desert environment

What to bring for the Management seminar (What is the Management seminar?  Did you mean the Security Manager course?)

• Casual wear
• 2-Passport photographs
• Laptop – recommended
• Digital camera – recommended

Required documents

These specialized courses are highly regulated by the

Defense Ministry of the State of Israel and by the

Domestic Security Ministry.

Participants must bring to ISA (to Israel) the following

documents in order to be accepted for enrollment:

• Health certificate.
• Copy of passport
• Up-to-date passport picture

Rules & Regulations

Special Discount 10%

• Registration and full payment 5 months prior to the beginning of the training

The last many Krav Maga Vip Protection Course were very successful.

The masters of Krav Maga  Avi Moyal ,Gabi Noah and Eli Ben – ami will teach the course personally with the best of Israel defense force instructor .

The upcoming event is set for 30^st.October.2009 one need to reserve a place as soon as one can

General

• You will be training with the top KM instructors in the world
• The event is 5 days long for bronze level = security personal (cost €790) .
• 10 days long for silver level = vip body guard (cost €1580).
• 14 day long for gold level = team leader (cost €25000),
• 20 day long for platinum level = security manager (cost €4500).
• Price Includes: Hotel (3 stars, B.B. double occupancy); Touring in Israel; the Krav-Maga and the other training that we conduct
• Other subjects of training are usually firearms training; Anti-road-rage; Simulations and more.
• Our base city is Netanya and Herzelya.
• A regular training days – includes 8 hours of practice, adequate and appropriate to the level of the participants.

Training

• Shooting
• Defensive driving.
• Tactic of third party protection
• KRAV MAGA
• Lecture
• Simulation and obstacles courses

More information is included below, as well as on our website: www.kravmaga.co.il.

Notes:

• We suggest you plan to arrive in Israel the day/evening before the starting day, and depart not earlier than the later afternoon of the last day of the event.
• If you would like to arrive at an earlier date, or leave at a later date, just let us know (many participants do this), we can assist in hotel reservation (at the hotels we are working with).
• Cost for additional stay in the hotel is around $60.- per night.
• The price for the event is for double occupancy (2 people is a room).
• If a single-room upgrade is desired, there will be an additional fee of about 350 US$, total for the 10 nights of the event.
• Hotel CAN be upgraded (from 3 star, to 4 or 5), but most people visiting this kind of events find this unnecessary.
• A companion (relative, friend) can join the event without training (payment is 50%)
• Additional tours in Israel and the area can be arranged (before or after the T&T event).
• You must have medical insurance! Please check to see that your policy is valid overseas.

Do not hesitate to contact us at avi@kravmag.co.il for more info, and if you have any questions.

Payment: 10% at registration, no later that 3 weeks prior to starting day to ensure your place. The rest – in Israel.

More Details about the Arrival and Locations

You should be landing in the Airport of Tel-Aviv (TLV)

The Hotel: Our Hotel is Residence, at #18 Gad Machnes st. Netanya.

It is located on the first street looking at the sea, south to the city square, about 1 Km from the central bus station of Netanya

Maps in English

• Netanya’s website including the map of the center: http://www.netanyatourism.org.il/Tourism/eng/map_Merkaz.php
• Streets map is in http://www.netanyatourism.org.il/Tourism/eng/map_MapNetanya.php

Arriving from TLV Airport to city of Netanya – Distance is about 45 Km, (30 Mils)

• Train to Tel-Aviv and from there to Netanya, about 5-6 Euro (7-8 $)
• Bus # 947 from the airport to Netanya’s central bus station, about 5-6 Euro
• Taxi -about 50 Euro (70$)

Address of the Training place: 25 Raziel st. It is in a passage between #23 and #25,

Distance about 300-400 meters from bus central station

The local currency is (New Israeli Shekel - called just Shekel) NIS

1 US$ =  ~ 3.5NIS; 1 Euro = ~1.5 US$; 1 Euro = ~5.3 NIS (Exchange rate of Jun.08)

Expected Temperatures: winter event 10-20 C (50-68); Summer event 20-30 C (68-86)

Water temp in sea, winter 15-18 C (59-64 F), summer event 22-26 C (70-77 F)

Training clothing are needed, basic protection gear too (these can also be bought in our training place in Netanya)

Training shoes are recommended – One can use wrestling shoes, or alike. Or train with socks/barefoot.

For the outdoor and shooting range training one needs regular sneakers.

Please let us know your intentions at your earliest convenience, so we will reserve a place for you.

All the best,

Avi Moyal & IKMF staff

With airlines fighting over cost, flight delays becoming routine, narrow escapes from accidents & flight attendant training academies on every corner, maybe its time to re-think one simple question:

Up so high who will stand against any problem or threat? Are our flight crews really trained to protect us also?

Air-marshals might be used on major flights but on low-cost flights, airline crew members are our only last line of defense. And in looking at various training manuals, we seldom find a good self defense/ protection course for these crew members. I have collected some articles so that it will help us think about these flight crew members who are often caught helpless whenever a threat arises. Hopefully it will motivate airline training academies or airline crew members themselves to take up a good self defense system that is battle-tested, effective and customized for their line of work IKMF Krav-Maga!

Choosing an Aircrew Self-Defense Training Program

Original article written by First Officer Henry Williamson

Well before September 11, 2001 pilots and flight attendants have needed tools to address violence in flight. An enraged, intoxicated or mentally unstable passenger can be just as dangerous to the individual crew member as a terrorist bent on mass destruction if not dealt with correctly. Only after the events of 9/11 did the industry, unions and government begin to seriously address the need for self-defense training for aircrew.

In addition to establishing the Federal Flight Deck Officer program, the “Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act” mandates self-defense training for all crew members & flight attendants. ALPA and other union and industry stakeholders are working with the Transportation Security Administration in developing this program. The Act specifies that training must include classroom instruction on threat recognition, crisis communications and the psychology of terror along with effective hands-on training. The final product will be a necessary compromise between quality training, time to train, and cost.

Whether enough time is allotted to make the hands-on skills truly effective remains to be seen. Recurrent training is specified by the Act, but what form it will take is not yet known. Pilots and flight attendants may not want to wait for this training to begin learning how to defend themselves. Others may be motivated by the mandated training to seek out more advanced training.

In this article I discuss what crew members should look for in a self-defense training program. I acknowledge in advance that this article reflects my own perspective, and is subject to debate. My conclusions come from my training in various martial arts, law enforcement and aviation security experience, and discussions and workshops with some of the foremost self-defense trainers in private industry and the government.

Several assumptions must be made at the outset. First, the crew member, air hostess / airline stewards has limited time available to train and must use that time to learn cabin/flight deck self-defense as efficiently as possibly. Time spent practicing esoteric routines, exotic weapons or flashy techniques should be used to learn truly effective self defense instead. Second, possible benefits such as increased self-confidence, discipline, spiritual well-being or even physical fitness are not the goal here—learning to fight is. Many people have realized great personal improvement from the study of martial arts but do not have the skills or mindset to defend themselves in a truly violent confrontation. Conversely, with the right attitude and a good instructor, a student can take valuable skills away from any style or program.

Components and considerations

Environment

Flight decks and cabins are very confined spaces, with numerous obstacles that impede free movement of both potential attackers and defenders. For this reason, high kicks (anything above the level of the abdomen) and acrobatics (jumping, spinning techniques) do not belong in a crewmember’s in-flight arsenal. Galleys, lavatories and flight decks are in effect blind spots, which reduce a crewmember’s reaction time to a threat. Because attacks may come with little or no warning, close-range (less than two feet between opponents) techniques should be emphasized over long-range techniques.

Striking and Grappling

An effective self-defense program must address both striking and grappling. The most obvious form of striking is punching, but training should include elbow and knee strikes, open hand techniques and low kicks. Grappling can be defined as any situation where one or both opponents grab onto the other. This usually happens because one opponent is trying to control the other, execute a takedown, or simply avoid the other’s strikes.

Forget about the movies and think about any fight that you have ever been in or witnessed. Most fights end in a matter of seconds due to disengagement by one or both fighters (most people really don’t want to fight) or outside intervention. There is the rare quick knockout, but the majority of serious fights quickly become grappling encounters.

Whether by a fighter’s design or due to a simple loss of balance, grappling encounters frequently end up with one or both opponents on the ground. Basic ground fighting skills, both offensive and defensive, must be developed by crew member, air hostess / stewards that are serious about self-defense. Ground fighting skills are easily adapted to fighting from the seated position, where crew members might find themselves at the beginning of an attack.

Realism

It is critical that self-defense training resemble as closely as possible the real life attacks that a crew member will most likely encounter. To use a military adage, “train the way you fight”.

Training should include drills in which students apply as much contact, power and resistance against each other as they can without undue risk of injury. Take downs, joint locks, chokes and other grappling techniques can only be validated when the student’s sparring partner is determined to defend against those techniques, just as an actual adversary would be. A padded mat area and clear rules of engagement are necessary for effective grappling training. Heavy bags, pads and protective gear allow students to safely practice full power strikes.

Programs utilizing highly protective suits such as Redman, FIST, and HighGear are able to add a high degree of realism to their training. An instructor wearing one of these suits can safely absorb the full impact of a student’s strikes. This allows for realistic role-playing and scenario based exercises.

Many traditional Asian martial arts devote time to the study of forms or “kata”. These are choreographed, dance-like routines that often incorporate stylized strikes or techniques. Many martial artists find the study of forms or kata rewarding. Crew member, air hostess / stewards , however, should use their limited time learning realistic techniques instead.

Weapons

With the exception of Federal Flight Deck Officers, crew member, air hostess / stewards, flight attendants do not have access to conventional deadly weapons. Improvised weapons such as crash axes, fire extinguishers, and wine bottles can be very effective, but crewmembers should not count on those items being available in a time of crisis.

Some traditional martial arts focus significant time on exotic weapons training. These weapons range from broadswords to ancient Asian farm implements. It is a safe bet that none of these will be available to a crewmember in flight. Similarly, a hijacker’s weapon of choice would probably not be a six-foot staff or a Samurai sword.

Concealable edged weapons and handguns are the most likely armed threat to a crew member, air hostess / stewards, flight attendants. Weapons training should be limited to defenses against opponents wielding those weapons.

Physical Limitations

In an ideal world, crew member, air hostess / stewards would all be in top physical condition so as to better perform in crisis situations. We all know that the reality is quite different. While we are concerned here about self-defense, physical fitness is a critical component in any survival situation.

Try to choose a program that will challenge you physically. To paraphrase another military adage, “the more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat”. Having said that, some crew member, air hostess / stewards, flight attendants may have physical conditions that may prevent them from safely participating in some of the more demanding programs.

Instructional Quality and Style

For long-term training, the individual crew member, air hostess / stewards, flight attendants will have to find a school or instructor with a personality that he or she is comfortable with. When shopping for a school or program, be alert for several “red flags” which may indicate sub-par training.

Classes should be adults only. Realistic self-defense training is not a family activity. The presence of children slows the pace and reduces the intensity of training.

Avoid programs that focus excessively on achieving rank or competing in tournaments. Belts and trophies are not a good indication of an individual’s true fighting abilities. Martial arts school owners can be very aggressive salesmen. Be sure you are satisfied with the program before you sign a long-term contract.

If an instructor talks up his extensive hand-to-hand combat experience, walk away. Most Americans are able to make it to their middle ages with only a few minor scuffles, if any fights at all. If this instructor is not lying, he might have questionable judgment or self-control. Either way, he may not be the best choice. Instructors with law enforcement and, to a lesser extent, military special operations backgrounds may have considerable real-life experience in unarmed self-defense. You should expect these instructors to be quiet professionals who hold self-aggrandizing words and actions in disdain.

Any claims of “secret”, “deadly” or “lethal” arts or techniques should be met with great skepticism. With one’s bare hands, a person can only cause another’s death through asphyxiation, strangulation or direct trauma to the brain or upper spinal cord. It is best to base your self-defense training on science, not on ancient Asian mysticism.

Conclusion:

If you have the time and money, a tailored aircrew self-defense course is a very valuable investment in your personal security.

Source : http://www.defendu.com/aircrewprogram.htm

Airline Security; Stewardesses Our Last Line Of Defense!

By Dan Sommer Published: 3/22/2005

It might come as a chock to many people, including the Stewardesses, but the fact remains that in today’s Airline Industry, the Stewardess is the last line of defense!

In the 11th of September terrorist attacks, on the WTC and Pentagon, the first victims were the Stewardesses. Savagely attacked by the terrorist on their way to the cockpit’s and tortured to pressure pilots, to comply with the terrorists demands.

More mundane, but daily occurrences in the International Airline Industry, is unruly passengers. Who endangers the safety of co-passengers and the aircraft due to mental disturbances, alcohol consumption, stress or disregard for airline regulations, such as remaining seated during takeoff and landing etc. or smoking in prohibited areas on smokeless flights. Stewardesses are expected to deal with these travails, as first responders and can if necessary call on the Pilots for help, if the situation is beyond their control. However, first the Stewardesses have to intervene and are often the victim, of verbal and physical abuse from the unruly passengers.

After the 9-11 attacks pilots; should show precaution before leaving the cockpit, to assist in calming or restraining unruly passengers. The incident could well be a diversion to get the pilots to open, the now locked cockpits, whereupon conspirators of the unruly passenger/s will attack to get access to the cockpit.

Onboard Security:

On the majority of flights, there are no Air Marshals, so problems have to be faced by the Stewardesses. Who either have deal with the matter on their own, or wait for the pilot or co-pilot to assist, or occasionally call upon the assistance from other passengers. As these problems, have been around for decades and will be in the future, it is simply necessary for the Stewardesses to receive training in Self-Defense and Arrest techniques. These skills should simply be part of the standard Stewardess training program, with regular retraining.

Stewardesses have not always just been service minded, multi language, pretty women; when the Icelandic Airline was originally established, all Stewardesses where former Nurses, as that was thought to be necessary, in order to deal with any medical emergencies. My opinion is that today, a similar concern is valid and that is that the Stewardesses, should be able to deal with current security threats as well. It would also be wise, to continue the current trend of adding more Stewards to the crews and preferable to the level of half of the crew.

To give the Stewardesses an extra advantage, a non-lethal weapon such as a mini stun-gun or expandable baton, could be issued and used together with handcuffs etc. CCTV should be installed, with cameras placed in strategic positions, could be supplemented with RF frequency pen-type cameras carried on the Stewardesses uniforms. Monitors should be place in all crew areas; this would give added security, not only to the Stewardesses but also to the pilots, who would be able to respond earlier, to a potential security threat from unruly passengers or terrorists.

Now, some will argue that training Stewardesses, to deal with terrorist incidents are wrong and the focus should be on passenger and baggage security screening. To those I will say yes, I fully agree, to the necessity of pre-screening of passengers and baggage and an increase in Airport security procedures is necessary. However, the current efforts are focused primarily, on simply throwing in more security personnel and making them federal employees, which in reality has done little to actually increase security. This is a fact that is evident by the many cases of persons carrying weapons on-board air-crafts anyway.

This fact has repeatedly been proven by security inspections, where security agents, have boarded aircrafts with weapons and explosives etc. There is also the fact, that the Airlines often have little control over the actual Airport security and close to no-control at foreign Airports. In many foreign airports the airlines simply have to rely on the local security and the occasional inspections, by official institutions such as the FAA etc.

There is also the real threat, of terrorist co-operators working within the Airline service industry, which has access to the Aircrafts and could place weapons or bombs on-board the Aircraft, to be used by the terrorists. And finally, the violent unruly passenger, will always be part of the environment the Stewardesses faces. Perhaps these incidents can be reduced, by enforcing higher penalties and prison terms on those who violate Airline regulations in any manner. But these procedures are going to take time and meanwhile the problem remains, in the hands of the Stewardesses; Our last line of defense!

The world we live in is becoming increasingly more dangerous by the day. The events of September 11, 2001 are perfect example. The resources and personnel of law enforcement agencies are stretched too thin. This has led individuals to look to bodyguards for security and protection. This need for bodyguards has resulted in career opportunities that are unheard of before. Many people are rushing to fill these career opportunities.

But, before you rush out and apply for the next bodyguard job, it is important you prepare yourself. You need to know the training and skills needed to become a bodyguard. In this article, I examine the training and skills you need to become a success as a bodyguard.

Body guard Training:

The minimum educational requirement for a bodyguard is high school diploma. With this, you can attend schools that specialize in training bodyguards. After this training, you can then begin to apply for bodyguard jobs.

But, it must be pointed out that most bodyguards are ex law enforcement or military officers. This is not surprising. Ex law enforcement or military officers have the training and experience to do the job and do it very well. They have probably encountered most situations they will face in the job as bodyguards. In fact, they most likely have encountered more dangerous situations in their jobs as military or law enforcement officers.

Bodyguard Skills:

It takes certain skills to become a bodyguard. It is important you know these skills before you start your career as a bodyguard. If you lack the skills, you will only end up doing a poor job. Doing a poor job is the last thing you need as a bodyguard. A poor job will give you a bad reputation in the business. Once you have this bad reputation, you are finished in the business. This is because the bad reputation will precede you on your next job interview.

Below are important skills I feel you need to become a successful bodyguard:

1.You must enjoy planning. Bodyguards have to plan out their clients’ movements.

Let’s take for example a bodyguard for a celebrity. A celebrity will normally attend a lot of events. The bodyguard must map out how the celebrity will arrive and leave events. He will find the best routes to follow. Along with this, is figuring out exit strategies in case of emergency.

2.You must have good people skills. The bodyguard job involves dealing with people. You need the skills to deal with people at different levels.

For example, you could be the bodyguard of a business executive. Your client will prefer you be able to hold intelligent conversation with his or her business partners and clients.

3.You must enjoy being alone. There will be a lot of times where your job as a bodyguard will require being out of your client’s way. It could be waiting for him or her at their home. In this case, you will have little interaction with them except to be on the look out for any intruders to their home.

It may also be waiting out in the car by yourself while your client is conducting private business. Your client will simply not want you involved in what they are doing.

It must be pointed out that while your client may need some privacy, it does not mean you can let your guard down. You must always be watching for the first sign of trouble. This way, you can quickly respond to get your client out of any trouble.

I have just covered some of the training and skills you need to become a bodyguard. There are definitely more. If you are really interested in becoming a bodyguard, I ask you get more information on it. You need to visit websites that cover the subject in more detail.

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