Female Bodyguard Training

Traditionally, being a bodyguard has been thought of as a man's profession. However, there has been a recent increase in both women with an interest in becoming bodyguards along with an increased interest in hiring female bodyguards.

Types

According to the Woman's branch of the International Bodyguard Association, all bodyguards benefit from training that includes being able to assess threats, expertise in firearms, defensive and restraint tactics as well as police or military training. Both female and male bodyguards may specialize or get specific types of certifications, but the amount of training for male and female bodyguards tends to be the same.

Misconceptions

There is common misconception that women do not make good bodyguards due to lack of physical strength. However, according to the International Bodyguard Association, a bodyguard who is well trained and able to think about and assess a situation is preferred. Indeed, a bodyguard's aim is to handle situations with the least amount of physical conflict.

Benefits

Recently there has been an increasing demand for female bodyguards both among celebrities and dignitaries. One reason for this is that an important aspect of bodyguard work is being able to blend in and not be noticed. Women are able to do this more easily, often because they are assumed to be a friend or girlfriend of the client.

References

• Telegraph: Women in black: Growing demand for female bodyguards in Britain
• Women's Branch of the International Bodyguard Association

Resources

• In China: Wealthy turn to female bodyguards