Our Co-Founders
Elite Expertise in Security and Protection
Specialist Training Director
Nick Wood
Nick is a globally recognised Martial Artist, Coach, Personal Safety & Self-defence Instructor with over 20 years of experience across various disciplines. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Jeet Kune Do/Kali, and Dennis Survival Jiu Jitsu. He's a qualified Krav Maga instructor and practices Judo, Wrestling, and MMA.
His background includes training foreign military personnel, intelligence officers, and executive protection teams in unarmed conflict management and de-escalation. Recognizing UK close protection officers lack firearm access, Nick developed specialized courses to equip security professionals with rapid response defense skills for high-risk situations.
Operations Director
Max Wilkins
Max brings over 20 years of security and intelligence experience, beginning as a Royal Marines Commando before transitioning to private sector work. He has directed complex security operations across high-risk environments, managing planning, deployment, and crisis management.
His expertise encompasses intelligence, executive protection, maritime security, and remote trauma response across the Middle East, India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. For the past decade, he has focused on executive security for royals, family offices, multinational corporations, and government officials, known for challenging conventional security approaches.
