Meet the Founder
Damien Heim is the founder, lead trainer and Managing Director of Ares Tactical Concepts .
Damien is a former member of the Parachute Regiment and UK’s Special Forces Support Group (SFSG).
He is an accomplished Risk Management Consultant, Close Protection Operator, and Covert Surveillance Operative.
During his military and Close Protection career, he has worked in some of the world’s most hostile and volatile environments. His experience is second to none!
He has over 9-years of military experience, and a further 10+ years experience as a Close Protection Operator, and has global operational experience.
In addition, Damien is a proficient martial artist with over 25+ years of combined training and competing experience.
Areas of Operation
Professional Qualifications
- ECDL Certificate in Terrorism Studies.
- Hostile Environments Close Protection Operators Certificate
- Ship Security Officer & Anti-Piracy Certificate
- F POS Intermediate Certificate
- RTC COURSE
- Executive Close Protection
- MIRA Medic
- Security Risk Management Diploma
- MSO
- Covert Surveillance
- Private Investigation
- Security Risk & Crisis Management Diploma
- RQF Teaching & Education
- Conflict Management & Physical Intervention
Martial Arts Proficiency
- Black Belt Tae Kwon Do
- 1 Para Boxing Team Member
- Blue Belt - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ)
- 4 year Muai Thai boxing
- PT Level 3
- Krav Maga – Level 4
- East Anglia K1 Title Holder 2017 at 86KG
- European K1 Contender 2018 at 75Kg
- British K1 Contender 2020 at 82 KG
