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Damian Ross, The Tale of The Worlds Shortest Body Guard

By Scott Carter, Staff Writer

When you picture a bodyguard you imagine a NFL linemen, a huge, hulking mass standing next to a movie star, pushing his way through the paparazzi. Damian Ross is not that guy. At 5’8” 190 pounds, he was a-typical of what you might expect.

Like a lot of people in this profession Damian Ross was recruited for his success as a martial artist, athlete and bouncer. Through his connections he was tapped to work for State of the Art Security in Saddle Brook, NJ.

Damian Ross has worked as part of the Security attached to the FOX news network in New York. His details included the 1996 New York Yankees ticker tape parade and the Grammys in the same year.

Damian Ross recalls, “The biggest asset in any security work is the ability to communicate in a way that doesn’t offend the person or persons attempting to do something you don’t want them to do. That combined with strategic placement and communications with local authorities will increase your greatest chances of success.”

Large imposing figures are a great deterrent but you still have to communicate. Ross continues, “If the force is one and a half times your force, you have problems. No matter how large you are, if your client is attacked, you still have to ensure both your and your client’s safety.”

Damian Ross sites that setting expectations, limiting client exposure and proper planning are keys to success. “You never go into a room you can’t get out of and you always have a plan of escape.”

As CEO of The Self Defense Company, Damian Ross and his team instruct security personal on a daily basis. “The first thing I teach these people is to ask the question ‘Why do you feel you need protection?’. I also recommend background searches on all potential clients and communication with local law enforcement.”

Damian Ross stresses that being a bodyguard does not give you the right to use force without repercussions. “The same laws apply to you as any other citizen, if your life is in danger you can protect yourself with in your local laws. Even police are accountable for their actions.”

Damian Ross is CEO of The Self Defense Company, a global organization dedicated to defensive tactics training and education. You can visit their site at www.selfdefensecompany.com