About us

History and Development of IBA

Founded in 1957 in Paris, the International Bodyguard Association (IBA) has since become a global leader in protection training. IBA has pioneered protection education in regions such as the Baltic and Balkan countries, European Union Security, South Africa, Afghanistan, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. In 2004, IBA provided protection training to the police forces of Iraq and Cambodia, as well as the United Nations Security Unit.

In the following years, IBA delivered training to specialized security units, including the Royal Thai Navy SEAL units and the Royal Thai Army Special Forces. Additionally, IBA offered training for the SIA Close Protection License in the UK, producing the first graduates in this field. IBA continues to deliver BTEC Level 3 close protection courses in collaboration with the UK’s Security Industry Authority (SIA).

IBA provides top-level training for government, military, police, and civilian protection personnel and holds a respected position worldwide. In 2010, IBA also provided training to Turkey’s National Police Protection Units.

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Andrii Slozhynskyi

Andrii Slozhynskyi is the Director of IBA Turkey and the Head Instructor of the International Bodyguard Association. A security and protection expert analyst, Mr. Slozhynskyi possesses deep knowledge of risk management within IBA Turkey. With years of experience, he provides professional protection training and contributes significantly to the security industry. He also plays an active role and holds important responsibilities in the RUSIAD organization.

Training and Security Services:

  1. Risk analysis and opponent profiling
  2. Development of financial mechanisms and legal consultancy
  3. Bank guarantees
  4. Analysis of workplace security, fire safety, and occupational safety systems
  5. Training for security guards and bodyguards
  6. Training for police, gendarmerie, and special forces
  7. Masterclasses on knife combat

Client Testimonials

"I completed my third training course with IBA. I joined to renew my Door Supervisor License and the instructors were excellent. I always prefer this institution and recommend it to my friends. The team is very friendly and helpful, offering the best courses. Congratulations to the IBA team!"
Julia Miles
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"The door security course was held in a very comfortable and friendly environment. Although it was a professional course, it offered deep and informative content about the role of security professionals. Instructors ensured we understood the material, and the lessons were enjoyable. I highly recommend it."
Tony Hawk
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"As a non-native speaker, I understood the course easily thanks to the instructors' clear communication. I passed successfully and would recommend IBA to everyone."
John Goodman
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Instructors (Shield & Sword)

All IBA instructors hold the Certified International Bodyguard (CIBG) certificate issued by IBA. This certification is granted based on previous experience and expertise. New CIBG holders may attend the MONITEUR-level instructor course, and after two years of teaching experience, may proceed to the INSTRUCTEUR program. Instructor licenses must be renewed every two years. IBA’s highest-ranking instructors achieve the PROFESSEUR title after at least 10 years of experience. Additionally, IBA often invites retired state personnel as guest instructors in specialized courses such as explosives detection, surveillance, and counter-surveillance.