With an extensive and varied background in a multitude of fighting systems, active military service and specialist security operations, Mick Coup provides expert and comprehensive tuition in personal protection, safety and security based only on reality and empirical knowledge.

Mick has a reputation for telling it as it really is, not just how many want it to be - often controversial, but backed by a wealth of ‘in harms way’ high-stakes experience, uncompromising and hard earned at the sharp edge, not just tested but proven beyond doubt - time and time again.

Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Mick studied and trained in several traditional and modern martial disciplines from an early age before enlisting in HM Forces, when his focus changed to more pragmatic and functional forms of personal combat to reflect real-life requirements.

This new direction in training was influenced by extensive exposure to specialist military operations and detailed research into numerous and various progressive training resources, from related civilian, military and law-enforcement sectors.

Throughout his 12-year service career - specialising in combined infantry and intelligence-related roles - through to this day and tomorrow, Mick has continually researched and developed functional and effective combative methods, always emphasising efficiency and simplicity as major factors and incorporating, adapting and integrating proven military tactics and real-time tried and tested techniques gained from a combination of military active service and ongoing private security contracts.

From working on high-level close protection and surveillance details, plus armed operations in high-risk environments, to providing and managing security for problematic entertainment venues and acting as a ‘troubleshooter’ resolving sensitive issues for a wide range of domestic and international clients - Mick has had ample opportunity to confirm and validate the effectiveness of his methods, as have many of his previous and current students.

Designing and developing a purely functional, objective-based and requirement-driven concept-method for personal combat has lead Mick to the realisation of his highly acclaimed ‘C2: Core Combatives’ project. Progressive and modular, the C2 concept-model initially provides the necessary ’stripped down’ essentials, and builds layer-by-layer into a full-spectrum combative approach incorporating empty hands, impactive and bladed weapons and the tactical application of personal firearms - suitable and adaptable for the professional and novice alike.

To date, Mick has taught clients ranging from military personnel, law enforcement officers and security professionals, to individuals from various corporate bodies and members of the general public.

Mick continues to be active and operational within the specialist security industry, ensuring nothing less than up-to-date and current material is presented throughout his teaching.

Mick is currently based in Cardiff, South Wales.