International Personal Protection & Training is a US based company, founded by John Wootton in 2008. He brings 24 years of experience in professional protection to a wide audience of clientele.

Having been employed by various clients and travelled extensively throughout 40 different countries in almost every continent of the world he has seen various forms of violence. He stands by maintaining professionalism even during up close confrontation and deals accordingly to protect his clientele as well as himself.

He is highly qualified in many aspects of threat analysis and situational protection. He is a registered Instructor and senior coach with the British Combat Associations register of self Protection instructors. He has also trained and taught various martial arts for over 33 years and is currently graded to a 4th Dan.

Partnered and worked closely with SRG International LLC based in New York specializing in Business jet protection and also Co-authored “Aircrew Training Course” and provided unrivalled experience in hands on training for aircraft and aircrew protection in countries all over the world.

John’s professional memberships & licenses include:

• The American Society of Industrial Security
• UK Security Industry Authority (Close Protection)
• The Association and Register of Self Protection Instructors
• The British Combat Association
• The National Rifle Association

Here is a small sample of courses he attended and instructed:

• The British Combat Association (Graded 4th - Dan Karate)
• Close Protection Courses Future Global Training
• The British Combat Association and Sankukai Karate Association (Graded 3rd Dan)
• Aircrew Aircraft Evacuation Procedures - Gulfstream Aerospace
• First Aid - American Heart Foundation
• Concealed Weapon Carry Course - Geneva Police - Switzerland
• ASIS International Seminar New York - Threat Awareness - Aggression and Response
• Self Protection Instructor Certificated - British Combat Association
• Defensive Driving Course - Hereford, UK
• Survival Course - Hereford UK
• CQB Services Bodyguard Course
• British Army Military Police Training