Georgia Certified · Veteran-Owned · Est. 2010

PHALANX TRAINING ACADEMY

Elite executive protection and security training in McDonough, Georgia. Home of Shadow 7 and the Onna Bugeisha program.

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70+
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Phalanx International Academy of Executive Protection Agents
Phalanx Training Academy Coat of Arms
Est. 2010
PHALANX TRAINING ACADEMY
#1 Security Training Academy in the Southeastern United States
The Gold Standard in Executive Protection Training
Since 2010 · The "Go To" for Executive Protection Training
Offering Certification In:
Executive Protection Specialist
Firearms Training
Church Security
EP Solo
Taser / Pepper Spray
Instructor Certification
(770) 742-5269
PHA-LANX
(352) 718-0995
Trailer Out Now · World Premiere September 2027 · StarShare Studios™
They Took Susan — Feature Film
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Curriculum

Training Programs

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Executive Protection
Full-spectrum dignitary and VIP protection. Threat assessment, advance work, motorcade operations, and personal protection details.
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02
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Firearms Training
Defensive handgun, rifle, and shotgun qualifications. State-approved licensing, live-fire exercises, and tactical shooting fundamentals.
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03
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Church Security
Active threat response, de-escalation, perimeter management, and congregation protection for faith communities.
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Instructor Certification
Georgia Board-certified instructor pathway. Train and certify the next generation under Phalanx's elite standards.
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Private Detective
Georgia-licensed PI certification. Surveillance, evidence collection, legal procedures, and investigative reporting.
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CQC Combat 2027
Advanced close-quarters combat certification. Force-on-force scenarios, edged-weapon defense, and ground fighting.
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2027
StarShare Studios™

They Took Susan

Directed by Will Gates · StarShare Studios™ · Phalanx Studios Holdings™
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Training Reel
18 Clips · Hover to Pause
Shadow 7 — Operative
Shadow 7 — Operative
Night Operations
Night Operations
Command
Command
Surveillance
Surveillance
No Witnesses
No Witnesses
They Come For Her
They Come For Her
The Warehouse
The Warehouse
Executive Detail
Executive Detail
Advance Work
Advance Work
Close Protection
Close Protection
Motorcade
Motorcade
The Principal
The Principal
Field Training
Field Training
Team Formation
Team Formation
On Assignment
On Assignment
Perimeter
Perimeter
Standing Post
Standing Post
The Detail
The Detail
Overwatch
Overwatch
Ready
Ready
Specialized Tracks

Advanced Programs

EP & Dignitary Protection
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Flagship
EP & Dignitary
8-week executive protection certification covering all aspects of modern personal protection operations.
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Onna Bugeisha
02
Women's Division
Onna Bugeisha
Elite female protection unit training. Named after Japan's legendary women warriors.
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Trinidad 2027 Deployment
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2027 Deployment
Trinidad 2027
Live international deployment. Real operations, real clients, field-ready experience abroad.
Reserve Seat
Elite Women's Protection Unit

Onna Bugeisha

Onna Bugeisha
Onna Bugeisha
Onna Bugeisha
Student Reviews

What They Say

★★★★★
The most comprehensive EP program I've attended. Real-world scenarios, professional instructors, curriculum that actually prepares you for the field. Phalanx is the standard.
James T.
EP Agent · Atlanta, GA
★★★★★
Onna Bugeisha changed my life. I came in with zero experience and left with the confidence, skills, and certification to protect at the highest level. Will Gates is a legend.
Maya R.
Onna Bugeisha Graduate · 2025
★★★★★
20+ years of proven results, Georgia Board certified, BBB A+ rated. These credentials reflect a culture of excellence that shows in every class they deliver.
Col. D. Harrison (Ret.)
Military Advisor
★★★★★
Our entire church safety team certified through Phalanx. Dr. Holifield's church security program gave us a real plan — de-escalation, response protocols, and the confidence to protect our congregation.
Pastor M. Coleman
Church Security Team Lead · Georgia
★★★★★
The Private Detective course covered everything — surveillance, evidence handling, legal procedure. I passed my Georgia licensing without breaking a sweat and had casework lined up within a month.
D. Whitfield
Licensed Private Investigator · 2025
★★★★★
Twenty years in law enforcement and I still learned things here I'd never been taught. The firearms instruction is world-class and the standards are exactly what this industry needs.
Sgt. R. Alvarez (Ret.)
Security Officer Graduate
GA BoardPrivate Detective & Security
A+Better Business Bureau
GA NPECNonpublic Postsecondary Ed
VeteranOwned & Operated
20+Years Active
70+Countries Trained
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McDonough, Georgia

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Georgia-certified training in executive protection, firearms, and advanced security. Start your path with Phalanx.

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WHERE SERIOUS STUDENTS COME TO TRAIN
WHEN SECONDS COUNT BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH
You Don't Have Time to Second Guess Your Training
Accreditations & Certifications
Officially Recognized. Nationally Accredited.
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GNPEC Accredited
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
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BBB A+ Rated
Better Business Bureau Accredited Since 2010
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GA Board Certified
Georgia Board of Private Detective & Security Agencies
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70+ Countries
Nationally & Internationally Recognized
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Veteran Owned
Founded & Operated by U.S. Military Veterans
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Contact Us
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International Operations
Trinidad Training 2027
Phalanx Training Academy Presents
Home of
"ONNA BUGEISHA"
All Female Executive Protection Team
Onna Bugeisha — All Female Executive Protection Team
THE DEADLY DIAMONDS OF ONNA-BUGEISHA
Top Row (Standing): Chameleon · Black-Lightning · Firecracker
Bottom Row (Seated): Phoenix · General · Hawk · Alpha · Alita · Ace · Mystique · Live-Wire · Niobe · Savage
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Don't Take Our Word For It
Read What Our Graduates Have to Say
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★★★★★
I've heard of a lot of schools, and talked to a lot of agents in the field, but it doesn't compare to what I experienced and learned here!
Agent Peterson
Graduate · December 2023
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★★★★★
Without a doubt, one of the BEST Executive Protection courses currently being taught today! The Real Deal!!!
Charles Halston
Graduate · Phalanx Training Academy
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★★★★★
In a business where seconds count between life or death, you don't have time to second guess your training. Phalanx prepared me for the real world.
Phalanx Graduate
Executive Protection Specialist
Class of 2023
Producing the Best Agents in the Business
Executive · Dignitary · Celebrity · Corporate · Civilian Protection
Phalanx EP Class of 2023
THE MOST ANTICIPATED COURSE OF THE YEAR
"NO OTHER SCHOOL OFFERS MORE FOR LESS"
PREPARING YOU FOR THE "REAL WORLD" OF EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
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