QUALITIES OF A BODYGUARD

Bodyguards can all have desirable traits however their operational success or otherwise is subject to common qualities. These qualities involve technical abilities rather then mere brawn. Certainly, physical fitness and defensive skills are also relevant however a professional bodyguard will plan around situations rather than exposes a client to them.

A perfect bodyguard operation is ‘nothing goes wrong’ and professional operations will normally achieve this. So what qualities might assist in achieving this objective?

• Balanced
• Objective
• Dedicated
• Yield where required
• Guarded
• Unobtrusive
• Attention to detail
• Reliable
• Disciplined

The qualities not considered desirable are a distinct lack of preparedness, impulsiveness, spontaneous responses to non-urgent matters, and inappropriate behaviour or presentation.