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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Street Fight Kid KO by Mother's Kick to Face

2011-07-09T14:18:00.000-07:00

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VIDEO RATED PG13 for Language and Violence

BJJ Street Fighting Kid Knocked Out by a Mothers Kick to Face

This video provides an example of just some of the lessons we warn about in NTS and Nottingham Sword and Shield Security Training. Often Military, Law Enforcement, Security and Bodyguards come to us with some kind of martial arts training, including the currently popular systems of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and wrestling. We encourage such training but advise learning to functionalize those skills and tailor them to the needs of their particular use and context for application.

"It doesn't matter what you know. It only matters what you can do in the time it is needed most."

This is not a discussion of style, rather of how one chooses to use the principles of the style in an overall safety plan. It is a reminder to not get caught up in the limitations how one trains in the dojo, kwoon or dojang (Martial Arts school or gym). Never confuse the mat with real life. Some of the habits we practice on the mat can be dangerous in real life application. Remember the context is more important than the style.

Fighting is not self defense.
Recreational Martial Arts is not combat.
CQC/Hand-to-hand combat (H2H) is not street fighting.
DT or Defensive Tactics are not MMA.
Bodyguarding (Executive/Close Protection) is not Defensive Tactics

While one may draw upon each of them for developing attributes and skills, they each require modification and training to required standards of use. As we always say, the situation dictates the response. Ones chosen actions are based on the mission, objective and sum of all factors in a given time and space.

Most of today's popular grappling strategies for "fighting" or "street self-defense" promotes a high risk strategy of increasing exposure time to danger. The longer one tangles up with an assailant, in this context, typically to "gain and establish a dominant position", the longer one increases his or her risk in that situation. The lesson is once again a cautionary tale to remember that sportive fighting concepts may be effective in the ring with a referee, rules and a ropes or a cage, but can be very dangerous outside that context.

The moment you involve other variables such as multiple attackers, weaponization and the reality presented by the context of the situation is the moment you need to have combat flexibility. While grappling skills might serve you well, being one dimensional comes with significant risks.

It is not the style of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or grappling that presents the problem here. It goes equally for all styles-which I prefer to refer to as brands). The problem is the assumption that the one dimensional training strategy often employed in that type of protocol is the correct tactical approach to every situation. It's not about Muay Thai Kickboxing, BJJ, Boxing or any one "style". Why? They are each designed for different uses.

What if instead of a kick she used a:

Gun
Knife
Club, Bat
or Tire iron

Being one dimensional and making assumptions violates one of our precepts at Nottingham Sword and Shield Security: Prescription without diagnosis. I learned this principle from Mr. Gavin de Becker while training at his Academy for Protectors. It has become a fundamental pillar concept of NSAS training ever since.

Overly specific advice, usually based on strongly held beliefs and dogmatic opinions or an isolated incident of confirmatory evidence (it worked once in a bar fight or on the mat) can have some nasty consequences. This is just one reason why we place such emphasis on teaching concepts and principles along with problem solving scenario training under stress.

Some might argue that this is why it is so important to train in multiple disciplines, to be "well rounded". While we agree with the idea of cross training, it misses the fundamental point of my comments. Context, not style dictate the response. While cross training can increase options, it is still not necessarily contextual training which forces adaptation in the moment. Style is not why this boy was kicked in the face. It was his tactical approach to applying his style that caused him to be kicked in the face. This is why scenario training in like conditions is so critical to modern professional warriors and protectors. Risks like this can happen to anyone who over fixates on the wrong priorities or actions in a violent encounter.

Of course, in this context we can probably safely assume this was a symmetrical, voluntary engagement based on social dominance. Basically, he didn't run away when he could and CHOSE to be in a tribal hierarchical conflict - some misguided effort to prove himself. However, without more background we can only conjecture. For the purposes of this article we will stick to the conceptual lessons reinforced here.

We have thousands of scenarios on tape from over 20+ years of conducting tactical training events. Additionally, our research of actual attacks, violent encounters and interviews reinforce the lessons of violence. Interestingly, it reveals the overwhelming lack of importance of style and the critical importance of mindset, adaptation, stress management and regular, updated training, or at minimum being pro-active and creating an injury.

That is not to impune martial arts training on any level. In fact, we recommend that all professional protectors study martial arts as a piece of the tactical readiness matrix. However, the skills must be translated and functionalized, put in proper context and trained for application in a tactical professional's given field. Taekwondo, Karate, Hapkido, Hwarang Do, Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, Boxing, BJJ....We would advocate that one's instructor and work ethic are more important than style.

When I first began martial arts I remember one wise Master telling me that the ignorant discuss who would beat whom in a fight (eg Bruce Lee versus Chuck Norris), the uninitiated chatter on and on about style and those who "get it", the wise, are busy training and open to learn from anyone.

The fool (ignorant): Discusses who would beat whom- Jackie Chan vs Jet Li
The uniformed: Talks about which martial arts style would defeat another fighting style
The uninitiated: Defends the style they believe they understand or practice
The wise: Busy training and can learn from anyone "There are no superior martial arts, only martial artists."

"Train as you fight."

Officer Survives Near Fatal Shooting by Fighting Back

2011-06-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

"Why I survived? I took it to him..." Officer Jared Reston talks about when he was shot.

The experience of Officer Jared Reston is a cautionary example to remind us of the overwhelming importance of a tactical mindset. Shot through the face and left for dead, Officer Reston's indomitable will and non-quitting spirit helped him survive a deadly encounter with a suspect at a mall.

"I took it to him...I took that fight to him and I won that fight is why I survived. I'm not gonna sit there and let luck or any thing else determine my fate I'm gonna...fight and that's what I think everyone should do." -Jared Reston, Police Officer

“If you are going through hell, keep going.” Winston Churchill quotes (British Orator, Author and Prime Minister during World War II.1874-1965)

I recall one of my Army mentors telling me, "sometimes the only way forward is through." He was a Special Forces instructor offering advice on how to take on seemingly impossible circumstances. That was nearly 20 years ago and it continues to ring true. In our research at NTS, we continue to see examples of this mindset in prevailing officers, soldiers and even civilians in deadly force encounters.

This is one of the reasons NTS training has more academic training than most courses. We believe education drives belief system, belief system drives training habits, training habits dictate conditioning and that translates to more lives saved and the good guys having a better chance to win.

I would argue that the primary battle that most modern professional warriors face is not what most might expect, it is a war of the mind. In over 25 years of teaching military, law enforcement and over 10,000 students, I have learned that the battle is over ignorance and arrogance-both forms of denial.

There is a lot of good information out there. There is just as much bad. I believe the key for modern professional warriors, whether a soldier, law enforcement or even responsible citizen is to take total responsibility. We must do our due diligence to get ongoing training, stay fit and healthy and put good information and training experiences into your mind.

As my Mom always says, GIGO. Garbage In, Garbage Out. However, the inverse is true as well, Good In, Good Out. It reminds me of Coach Tony Blauers first commandment, "Thou shalt not, not train." Belief system and training are inextricably intertwined.

I think Officer Reston can credit his survival in this deadly encounter to his trainers as well as his indomitable mindset and will to fight back. He was experiencing "hell" and kept going. He had a belief system that gave him the mindset to fight for his life and the training and conditioning to do what he had to to survive. This is another good lesson for us all.

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Security Specialist Teaches Self Defense Seminars in Phoenix Arizona in Response To California Prisoner Release

2011-05-24T20:26:00.000-07:00

Arizona's Neighbor, California, Releasing up to 45,000 Prisoners. Self Defense Teacher Helps Phoenix Men and Women Gain Peace of Mind with Self Defense

By TheSelfDefenseMythBusters

Arizona’s neighbor California is releasing 30,000 to 45,000 prisoners due to overcrowding. That leaves many Arizonan’s asking “How many of those criminals will flee to Arizona and the Phoenix area?” Security Specialist and veteran self defense trainer John Nottingham says, “If you are concerned with personal safety then this program will help you gain peace of mind. It makes a great gift to those you love and provides unconventional tools for self defense and personal protection.”

Before you think Nottingham is just some local self defense instructor, take a closer look. John Nottingham, or “Master Nottingham” as his students call him, has taught military, law enforcement and over 10,000 students in his career. He is not only a multiple Black Belt holder with a 6th Degree Master Black Belt, but is a bodyguard trainer and owner of a security and executive protection company. He served in a Special Forces Reserve Unit and was asked to teach Hand to Hand Combat to Airborne Rangers, US Army Green Berets and other elite forces as part of a limited experimental unit program in the early 90s. Nottingham has also trained and taken students to national and international events in Korea and China.

“Much of our self defense advice flies in the face of conventional training and teaching. We use an empowerment and educational model that makes the training different than most places. We’re certainly different than law enforcement in our advice. We train them- we should know.”

What Strategic Self Defense & Personal Protection is NOT:

o Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do
o Corner Dojo Karate or Taekwondo
o Highly stylized or retrofit techniques
o Complex moves & martial arts techniques
o Easy to forget techniques requiring tons of time to practice
o Rehashed old info you already know
o Typical self defense advice like “be aware”
o A politically motivated “women’s empowerment” or “man hater” course disguised as self defense
o Guys with big egos scaring people into fighting
o Misguided sport fighting such as Muay Thai Kickboxing or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

What SecuritySafe | StreetWise is:

o Simple, but little known, techniques to end a physical attack instantly
Tactics, techniques you already know and can instantly use (We’ll show you know where & when to use them.)
o Bodyguard tactics to avoid, prevent, thwart, deter would-be attacks
o Advanced Threat Assessment tactics to recognize and derail dangerous situations
o Military grade physical intervention techniques and the appropriate use of violence
o Mental, physical and emotional tools to use under stress of an actual criminal attack
o Clever tricks to see attacks coming before you lose the advantage
o Criminal mindset and typical tricks, tools and trouble spots
o Professional, respectful treatment with measurable results
o When most trainers tell you to “fight” we’ll teach you to evacuate
o When most courses will tell you to prepare to fight, we’ll show you how to end it
o Designed so that almost anyone can do it – even if out of shape

“Most self defense instruction available to the public is well intentioned but we would argue often, misguided, unfounded, dangerous or just silly. The premise of our training is to use proven tactics for protection to give our clients peace of mind. We’ll show you techniques used to protect the President that can work to protect you and your family. Training gives options and reduces stress that not having training denies.” – John Nottingham

Nottingham must be doing something right considering that his programs have been used by agencies and individuals all over the world. His concepts and training programs have spun off numerous imitators and other trainers. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, Nottingham should feel proud.

“This course is an introduction with sound principles for protection (self defense). You won’t earn a Black Belt in a seminar or learn to fight like Jet Li or for the UFC, however you can instantly apply some of these [self defense] strategies to improve the level of safety and security in which you live your daily life. Clients tell me that is worth it’s weight in gold.”, says Nottingham.

PART I
The first part of the course is taught in a casual and relaxing classroom setting complete with a multi-media presentation, statistics, insight into the criminal mind and bodyguard tactics. It even includes crime footage of actual assaults and a discussion and analysis of options.

PART II
The second part is hands on, step by step instruction without the ego or drill Sergeant attitude. Male and female instructors help clients learn simple effective they can instantly use the moment they walk out the door. Since these are moves they already know, they don’t have to worry about remembering them under duress, when it most counts.

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Security Specialist Teaches Self Defense Seminars in Phoenix Arizona

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Protection, Security, Training, BODYGUARD TRAINING & SERVICES ARIZONA

2011-03-01T01:07:00.000-08:00

|NSAS|

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PROTECTION | SECURITY | TRAINING

Founded by John D. Nottingham, EPS

Nottingham Sword & Shield Security has become respected as one of the most highly specialized private security firms in the State of Arizona. With a need for intelligence based security, higher quality, individualized security and specialized training in Arizona, NSAS made its mission to be the solution. NSAS only hires highly trained and highly qualified Agents (Executive Protection Specialists or Close Protection Professionals ), and still requires that on-going training be a part of the normal operating procedure.

Bodyguards | Executive Protection Specialists | Close Protection Professionals | Protective Agents

NSAS is divided into two divisions:

1. The Protective Security Division

The Protective Services Division offers and performs all security, protection, consulting, advanced threat assessment and case management, investigation and recovery services.

2. The Training Division

The Training Division offers training in a full array of security, protection, investigation and security related skill sets. Training and certification in the use of Tasers, OC pepper spray, firearms, tactical communication, arrest control techniques, agent survival combatives, building searches, and many more are all part of the unique curriculum for the Training Division. The division prides itself in offering context driven mission specific solutions for physical intervention force training options.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and Members of ASIS International.

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Bodyguards in Arizona Specialize in Close Protection Training

2011-02-27T12:00:00.000-08:00

Nottingham Sword & Shield Security

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You can be confident that Nottingham Sword & Shield Security are among the very best at what they do because they are not only protective agents, but bodyguard, military, law enforcement trainers as well.

As your personal bodyguard or executive bodyguard NSAS will provide the highest level of care and commitment. NSAS also has committed partnerships with similar companies around the world to add logistics support to better serve our clients.

NSAS has capabilities to handle your every advanced security need with discretion and professional confidentiality. From advisement, training, planning stages of personal security details to close protective high and low profile details for high ranking corporate executives, as well as government dignitaries, Nottingham Sword & Shield Security is prepared to efficiently facilitate your goals.

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2011-02-18T17:20:00.000-08:00

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This highly effective 5 Step Bully Proofing program is the result of over 25 years of helping thousands of boys, girls, men and women to successfully deal with bullying behavior. Emphasizing a conflict avoidance approach this program trains companies, teachers, parents and how to prevent, avoid and reduce bullying incidents using verbal judo, conflict management strategies, psychology and bodyguard tactics.

These entertaining and informative presentations are made available to children, schools, corporations, churches and organizations as part of Nottingham Sword & Shield Security and USA Martial Arts Phoenix community outreach programs. To book one of our confidence inspiring Security and Safety "Bully Proof" experts and learn how to integrate our 5 step conflict avoidance bodyguard protective strategies contact:

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VIPER Street Combat Personal Protection Self Defense

2011-01-28T15:11:00.000-08:00

A Young John Nottingham Graduating Jump School "Airborne!"

Inspired by Special Forces

In the early 90s I developed a course called VIPER. It was born out of an experimental military combatives course I engineered and taught while a rookie serving in a Special Forces Reserve Unit. My unit encouraged me to use my martial arts teaching background to research and develop a quick learn hand to hand combat and hand to weapon combat course. I collaborated with a 7th Special Forces and 82nd Airborne combat veteran named Wes Infiesto (a remarkable Kajukenbo, Shinkendo and Aikido martial artist and later SWAT officer.) What started as a simple experiment to liven up and functionalize Army PT (physical training) sessions turned into much more.

The research lead me to Krav Maga, Sambo, Systema, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Chu Fen Do (Coach Tony Blauers system), Jeet Kune Do as well as Paul Vunak and many more. It was a phenomenal starting point for research and development.

Tested, Tested, Tested Again - No Sacred Cows in Self Defense

When tested, the lessons learned lead to radical changes the direction of my research, teaching and career. We had to reverse engineer the process and question everything my team and I had ever been taught. I owe that to the encouragement of my mentors - many of whom were veteran Army Rangers, Military Intelligence Agents and Special Forces instructors. It was an ignition point that altered my trajectory, now twenty plus years later of doing this research and teaching. I took those lessons and that direction, along with my experience teaching thousands of men, women and children and applied the concepts to civilian personal protection use. Integrating bodyguard tactics, it became VIPER - a different approach to self defense.

VIPER STREET COMBAT - Not Really "Self Defense"

Why VIPER? Mostly it was born out of my poking fun at the tough names of some of the other fighting and self defense courses on the market. SCARS was one of the biggest programs going at the time and gaining much notoriety for having been a test program for Naval Special Warfare (NAVY SEALS BUDS).

For those of us with Military backgrounds we often have an affinity for acronyms. It's a helpful way of remembering things and was a convenient way to package something that was a self defense (personal protection) system I consider unique. The name VIPER also was fitting due to the nature of a vipers natural protective mechanisms.

Survival Training Force Options - A Different Kind of Street Self Defense

VIPER stands for Violence Interdiction Personal Evolutionary Responses. The foundation of the program is to use strategy, fear management and innate survival mechanisms to increase effectiveness in identifying, preventing, thwarting and intervening in would-be violent encounters. It is a rapid learn last resort safety self defense system designed for reality based self defense for todays streets.

It's About Results - Not About Symbolism, Style or Show

Rather than having the focus of most systems, technique, VIPER emphasized results. It doesn't matter what you know or don't know. It doesn't matter how stylized or pretty it is. What counts is using whatever assets, means and abilities to change the context of the situation to put the odds in the clients favor. Objective? To have the peace of mind that comes from the confidence that one is equipped to survive and go home to one's family.

It Doesn't Matter What You Know - It Only Matters What You Do

It only matters how well you could manage a simulated violent crime encounter. It also had to be highly adaptive to address individual physical, emotional or mental limitations. Some clients simply do not have the athleticism to bring to bear that many MMA or Martial Arts trainers adapting their skills to a self defense context often provide. It had to work for clients even if they are out of shape. It had to be real in every sense of an individuals lifestyle, and have efficacy throughout ones life.

Context driven, mission specific training

If we do our job, the client experiences a remarkable leap in confidence, skill and ability to prevent, deter and de-escalate what would be the most violent 4-6 seconds of his or her life. What my team and I became really good at was doing it safely in a way that empowers people rather than intimidates individuals. Each of our training courses are tailored to the individuals or organizations in which they would use it.

VIPER Personal Protection - Think Like a Bodyguard

The VIPER STREET COMBAT name was a way of separating it from reactionary, defensive mindset so-called self defense courses out there. I have since elected to use VIPER STREET COMBAT to describe a sample video product promoted through TRS & Fightfast.com. The full course is a hands-on, classroom and interactive scenario based live training event we refer to as VIPER Personal Protection. VIPER Personal Protection integrates the same strategies we teach to bodyguards and law enforcement to predict potentially violent situations as well as being one step ahead of a potential attacker.

It is not designed to teach individuals how to fight, rather it is designed to teach individuals how to avoid, disrupt and derail a criminal attack. While intensely effective physical intervention skills are taught, they are only used as a last resort to neutralize danger and create a window of opportunity for escape.

Research on Self Defense & Defensive Tactics

My team and I continually research and push to innovate, develop and test the cutting edge methods to offer our students effective problem solving options. Our archives of hundreds of scenarios, video crime footage, news articles and other research continues to guide our work. I collaborate with a team of experts including one of my top students Instructor Don Gray, an Iraq War veteran formerly with the 82 Airborne who is a Modern Army Combatives instructor. (Admittedly, I'm really proud of him and hope you'll get a chance to work with him - he's extraordinary.) Our collaboration provides us with the ability to offer non-traditional insights, advice and solutions to clients looking to get an advantage and stay safe.

Standing On The Shoulders of Giants

I've been very blessed to have studied from and researched some of the leading minds in this field and taught thousands of students around the world. From Coach Tony Blauer, Sigung Paul Vunak, Mr. Gavin de Becker, my Special Forces mentors and my loyal students and clients (from whom I learn from every day), my path is certainly unique. I don't mention those names with the intention of namedropping for vicarious fame by association, rather to accurately acknowledge their influence on my work and to give proper credit where credit is due.

Heaven knows I've tested some crazy marketing and cheesy ads out there but anyone who knows or has worked with me knows how seriously I take giving credit and acknowledging my teachers and the pioneers who advance the cause of protection.

It is their generosity in sharing rather than judgmentally comparing that inspired and encouraged my growth over these past 25 plus years. I hope to be able to share some of our research and findings with you one day. If you are a trainer, I consider you part of the team and the solution our world despirately needs. It would be an honor to collaborate with you and share our findings to continually equip the good guys with the skills they need to succeed and build a more peaceful world.

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Nottingham Training Systems

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Eight Signs of Terrorism Arizona Law Enforcement and Dept. of Homeland Security

2011-01-01T18:35:00.000-08:00

Eight Signs of Terrorism

Arizona Law Enforcement and the Dept. of Homeland Security

Sources and additional information:

http://www.homelandsecurity.ms.gov/docs/msaic_seven_signs_terrorism.pdf

Since September 11, 2001, local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies throughout the U.S. have been working with American citizens and residents to keep our country safe from the threats of foreign and domestic terrorism.

In October 2004, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano opened the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) as the state's central analysis hub for real-time crime and terrorism-related intelligence and information. Today, the ACTIC is staffed with more than 200 detectives, special agents, analysts and other personnel representing 34 state, local and federal agencies. ACTIC was the first state fusion center to include complete integration of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Today, the ACTIC is recognized as one of the leading state-level law enforcement and public safety "fusion centers" in the country.
However, the agencies and investigators who are part of the ACTIC rely heavily on information from the public to generate investigative leads and to prevent future attacks.YOU are the first line of defense against terrorist acts.
To help you and people like you be vigilant, the ACTIC, in conjunction with the City of Phoenix Fire Department, created a special video seminar, "8 SIGNS OF TERRORISM," to help members of the community, as well as local law enforcement and public safety officers, to better identify suspicious activities that could be related to terrorism.
Watching the following videos will not take much of your time, but could help you to identify and report acts you encounter in everyday life that may be related to ongoing terrorism operations right here in Arizona.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO WATCH EACH VIDEO SEGMENT.
What you learn here could help to keep you, your family, your community and our state safe from the threat of foreign or domestic terrorism.

Sources and additional information:
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http://www.homelandsecurity.ms.gov/docs/msaic_seven_signs_terrorism.pdf

2010-11-16T13:50:00.000-08:00

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Bodyguard Training Academy - Security Services Job Training

2010-10-30T23:25:00.000-07:00

Scottsdale Bodyguard Training Academy
Providing Training for Bodyguards and Close Protective Security Specialists

Executive and close protection security training for entry level professionals seeking a career in the protective fields as a bodyguard or close protection specialist.

What is the difference between security guards, bouncers, police, a doorman and a bodyguard?
The difference between bouncers, ex-soldiers, law enforcement, security and coolers from professional bodyguards is training. Executive and close protection specialists are leaders with unique skill sets that include: client service, communications, physical intervention skills, predictive, organization and strong leadership.

What will I learn at Bodyguard Training Academy?

Scottsdale Bodyguard Training Academy

Advanced Threat Assessment
Low profile and high profile protective strategies
Verbal Judo & Tactical Communications
Powers to Arrest & The Law
Surveillance
Conducting professional security surveys and the advance
Hand to hand physical intervention
Hand to weapon physical intervention
Intelligence-based protective strategies
Weapons of opportunity
Advanced tactical handgun
Body armor and tools of the trade
Classroom and hands on scenario training
Team formations & Evacuation drills
Negotiating pay and marketing your services for success

Our cadre includes experienced instructors with military, law enforcement and special operations backgrounds. From combat veterans, military intelligence, Martial Arts Masters, advanced NRA instructors, you will draw upon each instructors unique skill set.

Top graduates will receive a letter of recommendation for immediate team placement. All graduates receive an official certificate of completion to verify specialized training.

100% money back guarantee.

Inquire now about the next course date and receive "10 Traits Team Leaders Look For In Hiring Bodyguards".

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Bodyguard VIP, Dignitary, Celebrity Protection Security Services in Arizona

2010-10-30T23:03:00.000-07:00

Listing Information

Business Name:	Nottingham Sword and Shield Security http://ScottsdaleBodyguard.com
Address:	4731 E. Greenway Rd Suite 10
City:	Phoenix
State:	arizona
Zip:	85032
Telephone:	6028968721
Link Method:	rlink
Link Title:	Nottingham Sword and Shield Security
Category:	Body Guards
Link E-mail:	usa_sabumnim@yahoo.com
Link URL:	http://ScottsdaleExecutiveSecurity.com
Description:	High and low profile protective services for peace of mind.
Keywords:	bodyguard vip protection protective services executive protection training

Arizona Bodyguards Offer Security to Celebrity VIPs

2010-10-30T22:40:00.000-07:00

NOTTINGHAM

Sword and Shield Security

Military Law Enforcement Bodyguard Security Training Specialists

Our Security Professionals Specialize in:

Advanced Training
Threat Assessment and Case Management
Executive, Dignitary & Celebrity Protection
Personal Protection
Bodyguard Services
Protective Security Driving & Secure Transportation
Domestic & International Investigations
Electronic Counter-Measures
Stalker & Threat Management
Residence & Estate Protection
Asset Protection

High profile, low profile protection and training services with discretion.

http://ScottsdaleBodyguard.com

Telephone: 602-896-8721

Krav Maga Background

2010-10-17T16:58:00.000-07:00

Krav Maga Background

In 1964, Grandmaster Imi Lichtenfeld finished his military service and adapted Krav Maga to civilian frameworks. In Israel, the style has become an important part of the educational system and is taught to elementary and high school students on the national curriculum along with being taught at the Wingate Institute, one of the world’s leading physical fitness centers. It is taught to men, women, and children under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Sport and Education. Krav Maga is the official system of hand-to-hand combat and self-defense employed by the Israeli Defense and Security Forces, the Israeli National and Military Police and its Special Operations and Anti-Terrorist Units. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) including their Special Forces Units, Israeli Police, and Internal Security Branches currently uses this style on a day-to-day basis. Haim Gidon and Eyal Yanilov are the most well-known advocates of the discipline in Israel, and are involved with spreading Krav Maga across the world. Haim Gidon hosts several international seminars every year in Netanya Israel. Eyal spends most of his time writing Krav Maga instruction books and teaching seminars across the globe.

Krav Maga

Krav Maga is taught to all ages and abilities, at community centers, schools, and clubs throughout the world. Krav Maga is taught to Sky Marshals, commercial airline crews, and has expanded outside the borders of Israel and is very successful in the United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, Italy, Poland, Japan, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. Many United States local law enforcement, federal agencies, state police, SWAT and other special operations teams have been taught Krav Maga.

KM Worldwide

Krav Maga Worldwide Enterprises and the Krav Maga Association of America are the primary advocates of Krav Maga in the USA and have pioneered its use by law enforcement personnel. Chief Instructor, Mr. Darren R. Levine, is a Senior Deputy District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles’s Crimes Against Peace Officers Section (CAPOS), a special unit dedicated to prosecuting violent crimes. David Kahn heads the Israeli Krav Maga Association branch in the United States in New York and has authored the book Krav Maga published in 2004. Other organizations and their members that have been trained in Krav Maga include, but are not limited to the following:

Federal Bureau of Investigations
United States Marine Corps
United States Marshals Service
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Drug Enforcement Administration Arrest and Control Unit
U.S. Treasury Department
U.S. Immigration Service
U.S. State Department
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
U.S. Coast Guard - Port Security Unit
U.S. Coast Guard - Tactical Law Enforcement
U.S. Coast Guard - Drug Interdiction
New York City Police Department
Illinois State Police
Chicago Metro Police Department
Alabama State Police
Baltimore County Police
Connecticut State Police
Pennsylvania State Police
Texas Department of Public Safety
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Florida State Highway Patrol
California Highway Patrol
California Department of Justice
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Los Angeles Police Department Academy
Santa Monica Police Department
El Segundo Police Department
Beverly Hills Police Department
Burbank Police Department
Pasadena Police Department
New Jersey State Police
New Athens Police Department
National Police of Iran

Nowadays, this system is trained world wide. The European federation is headed by Richard Douieb, who teaches Krav Maga in Paris. The World Krav Maga Federation gathers seven European countries and is headed by Thierry Viatour.

In addition to the Israel Defense Forces, several other special forces (for example GIGN, FBI, and SWAT) have already adopted this system for their contact combat.

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Principles of Krav Maga

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Principles of Krav Maga

In Krav Maga, there are no hard-and-fast rules. It is not a sport and there is no competitive component. All the techniques focus on maximum efficiency in real-life conditions. Krav Maga generally assumes a no-quarter situation; the attacks and defenses are intended to inflict or divert the most pain possible on the opponent. Groin, eye, and other efficient attacks are emphasized, as are a variety of other fairly brutal attacks.

The guiding principles for Krav Maga techniques are:

avoid injury
go from defending to attacking as quickly as possible
use the body’s natural reflexes
strike at any vulnerable point
use any tool or object nearby

The basic idea is to first deal with the immediate threat (e.g. hands around one’s neck), prevent the attacker from re-attacking, then neutralize the opponent, proceeding through all the steps in a very straightforward manner. The emphasis is put on taking the initiative from the attacker as soon as possible.

A variant of Krav Maga, called “Haganah” (Hebrew: defense), claims to be not only a martial art, but a method for enabling someone at a disadvantage to overpower a larger attacking adversary. The system’s main goal is to have the combatant enter a “point of reference”. This point is a lock/grab around the neck and back of the opponent. Because of this “point”, the combatant is focused and already has a plan instead of relying on fancy maneouvers that take time to apply, and are difficult to learn. Simple well-placed counterstrikes are applied to defeat the adversary. In addition to hand-to-hand combat and ground-fighting, the system applies defenses against knives, guns, and multiple weapons and attackers.

Techniques that Haganah covers include defense against punches and kicks, escapes and releases from chokes, bear hugs, firearms, grenades, and multiple attackers. It also covers various hand-to-hand combat techniques such as multiple types of arm blows, and different types of low kicks to the legs, executed with or without shoes. There are some ground survival techniques including combat-neutralizing grappling techniques, pinching, tendon and muscle tearing, and for specialized or advanced trained, tactical knife fighting, combat shooting and counter-terrorist strategies and techniques

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Police & Law Enforcement Training in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona

2010-10-17T16:14:00.000-07:00

UFC Champ Dan "The Beast" Severn Teaches Police at USA Martial Arts

Police & Law Enforcement Training at NSAS

ScottsdaleExecutiveSecurity.com NTS Nottingham Training Systems Nottingham Sword & Shield Security USA-MartialArts.com iLoveKickboxingPhoenix.com

Our integrated training program for law enforcement incorporates elements from Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and Hapkido. This program is carefully-integrated for versatility, meaning that similar defensive principles apply to a variety of hostile situations. Therefore, the system can be learned in a relatively short period of instruction.

The system is designed to train large numbers of personnel at one time. The techniques are easy to retain with minimal review and can be performed under extreme stress. The Krav Maga System has been highly praised by defensive tactics instructors from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as well as hand to hand combat trainers from special units of the military. Jeet Kune Do has been used to train elite units such as the US Navy SEALS. Hapkido (Hwarang Do) and BJJ (Modern Army Combatives) has been taught to US Army Rangers and Special Forces Green Beret.

Police Officer Discount

The team at USA Martial Arts and Nottingham Sword & Shield (NTS TACTICAL) appreciates the commitment and contribution that Police Officers make to our community. Come in and try a free class and ask about our discount for Police Officers.
Call 602-896-8721 for more information.
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Little Known Traits of Top Bodyguards

2010-10-17T00:58:00.000-07:00

TOP BODYGUARDS, or CLOSE PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS (CPP) or EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SPECIALISTS (EPS) are usually referred by friends, trusted associates or reputable companies (often insurance carriers). Here are a few little known secrets that tend to be common traits of the best of the best.
By John Nottingham, Bodyguard Trainer http://ScottsdaleExecutiveSecurity.com

1. Quiet professionalism
Experienced bodyguards do not feel the need to brag and have long since moved beyond the self-promoting ego stage. Fame seeking vicarious celebrity or overly aggressive name dropping is a red flag. They are usually quiet professionals who would represent a company or organization with dignity and professionalism, keeping out of the limelight. They are calm, centered and create peace-of-mind for clients.

2. Discretion & Confidentiality
Clients want to know that their personal lives stay just that - personal. Top bodguards know that they have access to personal information that could be damaging and therefore protect it as they would the life of their clients. Bad press can significantly damage public image, the brand, embarrass a client or family. This leverage can also be used to breach security, safety and privacy. Top bodyguards ensure the clients privacy is protected.

3. Excellent communicators
The ability to communicate clearly and concisely save clients time and reassure them that their protective agent is competent, organized and thorough. It is a critical skill for briefing a client on potential threats, protective measures taken, and coordinating events, details and important information. They are also skilled listeners and masters at reading body language. Most potential hostile situations can be avoided with strong persuasive communication. Tact is essential when representing a high profile client as a bodyguards actions represent the client, their brand or organization.

4. Organized, highly disciplined and systematic
Top protective agents are punctual and dedicated at a level where they consider what they do a mission and duty. It goes beyond a job because the unique value of human life. They are healthy, fit, skilled and strong - most being advanced Black Belt martial artists. Many choose to not drink alcohol, cut out excessive sugars, caffeine or other factors that could interfere with their performance. They know their limits and establish healthy boundaries for sleep, rest and recovery so they can optimize job performance. Great bodyguards are methodical because attention to detail is not only reassuring to clients but reduces the probability of human error. The best of the best bodyguards are detailed planners, always having contingency options. They know that appearance, professional attire and presentation are essential non-verbal communication skills as well.

5. Dedicated to ongoing training
A hallmark of a great bodyguard is a hunger for continual improvement and professional development. Skills need to be honed, sharpened and continually upgraded. Furthermore, training needs to be ever adapting and fit the context, locations and lifestyle of the client. Ongoing training keeps the mind sharp, the body ready, and the agent motivated and updated.

6. Disclose limitations and specialties
Healthy confidence with humility is key to a professional bodyguard. The best will fully disclose their skill set and make a point to never misrepresent or overstate their skills. They will be quick to consult experts in various specialties.

7. Problem solvers
The best bodyguards are problem solvers. They can think quickly on their feet, adapt to situations and reduce stress for the client. When I train my teams I often say, "You are either a problem solver or you are a problem." This adds tremendous value to a client. From protective, logistical, relationship and other complications, the best bodyguards tackle problems with creativity, grace and intelligence.

8. High tolerance and patience
You can recognize a highly trained bodyguard because they maintain a constant state of professional separation from highly emotional situations, their clients as well as stressful times. This high level of emotional maturity provides a pillar of emotional strength for clients and reassures them that the bodyguard is centered and doing his or her job. Professional bodyguards will also study and prepare so they understand and can respect cultural differences and demonstrate proper etiquette.

9. Collaborate well with other teams, agencies and groups
It is imperative for a bodyguard security professional to be able to cooperate and coordinate with other groups. From hospitals, hotel managers, law enforcement, local security and other staff, the bodyguards job is one of a leader. Collaboration is key to superlative service and safety.

10. Clearly separate personal and professional life
True professionals keep a clear line of separation between their personal lives and professional ones. Although difficult, due to the often close association and long hours agents often spend with clients, it is of paramount importance to make prudent survival decisions and professionally serve a client. Good bodyguards work hard to never allow personal issues to interfere with their duties as a protective agent.

John D. Nottingham, EPS, 6th Dan
Nottingham Sword & Shield Security
http://ScottsdaleExecutiveSecurity.com
4731 E. Greenway Rd Suite 10
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone: 602.896.8721

Three Things To Look for When Hiring a Bodyguard or Executive/Close Protection Security Specialist

2010-10-17T00:34:00.000-07:00

Three Things To Look for When Hiring a Bodyguard or Executive/Close Protection Security Specialist

How do you know if you are hiring a qualified security professional for personal protection? Being a bouncer, doorman, cooler, security guard, military or police are not in themselves qualifications to be a certified experienced protection professional. While most trusted professionals in the industry have a foundation in military or law enforcement, being a qualified bodyguard requires specialized training.

The answer is documentation. Here are three things to look for when hiring a bodyguard, or as they like to be called, protection professionals or protective specialists. This will go a long way in helping you avoid the fly-by-night or a wanna-be tough guy just wearing sun glasses and talking a good game.

For VIPS, celebrities, CEOs and other high profile and at-risk individuals, a bodyguard can be one of the most important decisions one can make. Professional bodyguards not only facilitate more efficient business and provide safety, a good protective agent will inspire peace of mind, reducing stress and adding to quality of life.

1. Training and Experience

Most bodyguards or Executive Protection Specialists or CPP (Close Protection Professionals) have a background in military or law enforcement as well as specialized education. Ask for documentation and check them out. For military service members you can ask to see a copy of a DD-214.

2. Reputation and References

Professional protection agents will have a prepared list of references available for you. If for any reason they make excuses or try to distract you from this step, it is a big red flag. Credible bodyguards will encourage you to check them out.

3. Confidentiality and Professionalism

It pays to do your due diligence when hiring a bodyguard. After all, it is the security of your assets or loved ones at stake. It is best to take your time and do the necessary steps to verify the agent and or firm you hire. You can also contact other firms. Even if they are in competition with the one you inquire about, true professionals often refer business to one another and work cooperatively on larger details. It will give you more insight to make a more informed decision.

You can also look for industry accepted training certifications such as ASIS or others. It is strongly recommended that you verify successful completion of training from a recognized training institution such as ESI (Executive Security International), BTI (Bodyguard Training International/USA Bodyguards), R.L. Oatman and Associates, Gavin de Becker and Associates, Sexton Security and others. These are a few of the more respected and recognized bodyguard training facilities in the USA. A bit of research online can help you get some quick answers.

John D. Nottingham, EPS, 6th Dan

Nottingham Sword & Shield Security