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CORRECT POSTURES

 A correct Posture is defined as : A frame of mind affecting one’s thoughts or behavior and an overall attitude : thus implying that if a security guard’s posture is correct, his behavior is correct, his overall attitude is correct. It is therefore important that a Security Guard practices to maintain a correct posture and good bearing. There are a number of illustrations shown in subsequent images, which give difference between correct and incorrect posture and body positions. “Practice Makes a Man Perfect”. Hence when a Security Guard learns to maintain correct postures as illustrated, he will automatically maintain a good bearing, which projects him and his company / employer in good stead. Do not stand on one leg. It is an incorrect posture. Do not stand with crossed arms as shown. Always stand on both the legs in Savdhan Position when reporting to senior. Incorrect method to hold hands behind the back while in Vishram Position. Image shows correct holding of hands, palms, thum...
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DRILL AND MARCH PAST

Drill and March Past training when imparted, cultivates good bearing, discipline, coordination,  feeling of pride and motivation in a person. A security guard when trained well in these aspects  turns into an asset to any organization he serves with. Quality in steps leads to quality in service, so the saying goes. Therefore, it is imperative that every Security Guard  is trained well in Drill and March Past. Highlights of Drill and March Past :- There are two important things to follow during and  drill and march past, which are as under : Correct drill commands. Correct body posture. Correct Drill Commands :- All branches of the armed  forces, para-military forces and police use various drill  commands during foot drill or march past.  Common drill commands practiced by army and police  are given below for understanding and practice on  ground by a security guard. LINE BAN : Fall in line command for all present  to form into three li...

Unarmed Combat & Team Building Sports

Unarmed Combat Sports Judo : was started in Japan in 1882, meaning "gentle way" in Japanese, is a modern martial art, combat and Olympic sport. Judo's competitive element is to either throw  take down an opponent to the ground or force opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. Judo Practice   Cultivates unarmed combat techniques. Karate : It's a Japanese martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counter attacking body movements. Fighting and self-defense are the main focuses of karate training, but its mental and moral components are intended to target an individual's total development. Karate Practice as under Team Building Sports Football : It's also called as soccer, is a sport that is played  by kicking a ball with the foot to score a goal. A football team has 11 players who take part in a match. Ten of them play out in the field, while one is  the goalkeeper.   Hockey : It's a sport played between two teams o...

Combat Sports For Fitness

Combat Sports such as wrestling, kabaddi, boxing etc.   Wrestling : It's a form of combat sport or activity of  grappling with an opponent according to a code &  trying to throw or hold them down on the ground to win.  Wrestling Practices Cultivates reflexes. Cultivates grip techniques. Kabaddi : The word "kabaddi" means "catching hands" in Tamil and is derived from the words "kai" (hand) and "pidi" (catch). Two teams occupy opposite halves of a small pool or swimming pool or field and take turns sending a "raider" into the other half while chanting the word "Kabaddi", to score by tackling opponents and earning points .  Kabaddi Practice Cultivates nabbing technique by a group.   Boxing : It's a form of  combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, endurance, reflexes, speed will by throwing punches with gloved hands against each other. Boxing gloves Boxing Increases endurance.  Blog ,   Fac...

PHYSICAL FITNESS & MENTAL ROBUSTNESS

A person who is physically fit and mentally robust will  have the following qualities and abilities:- Healthy. Powerfully built. Physically strong. Forceful and determined personality.  Mentally robust and stable.   Can withstand physical stress. Fits into a team. As a trained security guard of the future, one must endeavour to possess such qualities. All this is possible when a person takes part in various activities such as outdoor games, events, indoor games  and meditation exercises, etc. All such outdoor games/ sports, events, activities have inbuilt design for physical fitness, mental robustness, building team spirit to eventually led the team, which  are must for a trained security guard. These are shown with the help of different sketches  and pictures as ready information for a Security Guard under training : Combat Sports Unarmed Combat Sports Indoor Games Meditation Exercises Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTu...

Entry & Routine Level Physical Training

Height - minimum 160 cm for  male and 150 cm for female. Weight - according to the  standard table of height and weight. No minimum requirements for women. Chest 80 cm, with a 4 cm growth. Eye sight     Far sight vision 6/6.     Near vision 0.6/0.6 with or without  correction.     Free from colour blindness. You must run 1KM in 6 minutes. Free from defects in hearing. Adequate strength and dexterity in the body to perform searches, handle objects and use force  for restraining individuals. Every year a security guard will : Undergo a medical examination. Ensure continued maintenance of physical  standards and efficiency as prescribed for the  entry level. Routine Exercises Physical Training : To achieve and maintain such  physical fitness standards, a proper exercise routine  is essential. Therefore, a security guard must make it a habit to  do regular physical fitness exercises on his own, to...

Introduction of Health, Physical Training & Fitness

To keep one's mind healthy and strong, it is important  to keep the body in good health. A healthy body gives  rise to alertness and vigil, the two of most important  qualities of a good security guard. It is therefore, incumbent on every security guard to  remain physically fit and mentally alert, always and  every time.   Physical Training Standards : All organizations like armed forces and police forces  have laid down physical training standards for their  men and women. Accordingly, everyone is expected to  maintain his/ her health parameters.  Accordingly, fitness programmes that promote physical  and mental well-being thereby enhancing effectiveness, have been developed for the private security personnel.   The PSARA - 2005 and Rules therein, lay down the physical fitness standards for private security guards, required to be achieved during entry level. and  subsequently maintained during the service. The same will...