ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL BODYGUARD ASSOCIATION

The Professional Bodyguard Association based in County Durham U.K. was founded in 1985 by John Tombs who was SAS trained and served in one of the first anti-terrorist teams formed to combat the threat against civil aviation in the early 1970's. His lifelong career has been in close protection, surveillance and covert operations. His experience, knowledge and unique history has provided the backbone of the PBA which was one of the very first facilities to offer specialised training outside of government and military establishments.

The PBA is renowned worldwide for its reliability and strengths and were one of the first organisations outside the USA to be granted the Corporate Partnership with the FBI National Academy and the Seal of Approval by ASLET, America's most prestigious Law Enforcement Agency.

The author, on the left on capture and retention of known terrorist

Our Bodyguard Training Manual (known as the Bodyguard Bible) is exclusive to the PBA our original and unedited works – over 2,500 pages of tactics, training and operational procedures. Adopted by and requested by many government personnel as a training and reference aid. The manual is issued free to our students providing a lifelong reference book and priceless guide and source of knowledge to carry throughout their careers.

Armed Protection ° Surveillance Skills ° Anti Ambush Drills ° Close Target Recce ° Planning & Selection ° Security Advance Party ° Law & Legislation ° Rolls and Responsibilities ° Warning Orders ° Kubotan Training

Total Security ° Close Quarter Battle Skills ° Conflict Management ° Close Protection Skills ° Embus/Debus Drills ° Threat Analysis

Total Protect ° Situation Awareness ° Evasive Driving ° Travelling in Vehicles ° First Aid ° Baton Training ° Law and Legislation ° Operational Briefings ° Cuffing Techniques ° Debus Drills