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23 Dec 2019
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Pacific west academy is proud to announce that we are now an accredit institution recognized by the US Department of Education and approved by ACCET.
The new website will now be pwa.edu
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Meet Chris “Taco” Padilla — @chriswartaco
Professional MMA fighter and UFC fighter Chris Padilla has officially started running combatives workshops for Pacific West Academy students.
Hhe’ll now be leading a workshop in every PWA course.
#Combatives #MMA #SelfDefenseTraining
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Leaving the military does not mean starting over.
Veterans already bring discipline, awareness, composure, and pressure-tested decision-making.
PWA helps turn that foundation into professional executive protection training.
PWA.edu
#MilitaryTransition #Veteran
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Most EP programs teach you how to protect someone. PWA teaches you how to operate inside their world. Founder Oded Krashinsky on the difference.
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For veterans, the transition is not about skills. It is about going from black and white to color.
PWA founder Oded Krashinsky on what EP actually demands and why decisions matter more than tactics.
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Most EP programs are too short, too theoretical, or too focused on looking tactical.
Pacific West Academy founder Oded Krashinsky on why he built something different.
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EP Wired named Pacific West Academy the Best EP School for 2026 after 2,000 industry votes.
New interview with Oded Krashinsky and Matt Cheun:
na2.hubs.ly/H05YDlZ0
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Veteran missing the structure? Missing the mission?
Executive protection gives that back. Average salary: $93,000. IBO-accredited training at Pacific West Academy. Not all training is the same. Accreditation matters.
👇 pwa.edu
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From bomb squad to executive protection. Tyler needed training. He found @PacificWestAcademy, and left with a career, not just a cert. Watch his story. 👇
pwa.edu | (818) 906-3753
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Security Guard = Job. Executive Protection = Career.
AI can't replace this field. And the numbers prove it:
💰 Industry avg: $93K/year ✅ 70% job placement rate 🏆 #1 EP school — EP Wired You don't rise to the occasion in a crisis. You sink to the level of your training.
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Most EP schools sell you a certificate without the essential knowledge. Here's what actually matters:
✅ Accredited - not just licensed ✅ Built by active operators ✅ Documented job placement ✅ Full curriculum - not just tactics
🔗 pwa.edu | (818) 906-3753
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Security guard = observe & report. Executive Protection = lead, protect, command.
Same industry. Completely different career.
📍 PWA: Rated #1 EP Training School by EP Wired 💰 Industry avg: $93K/year ✅ 70% job placement rate 🎖️ GI Bill accepted
(818) 906-3753
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Proud to be named Best EP School 2026 by @EP_Wired
1,000 graduates. One standard. No shortcuts.
Thank you to every alumni who voted and every student who held the line.
#ExecutiveProtection #BodyguardTraining #EPTraining
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When choosing an Executive Protection school, focus on credibility, real-world training, and career outcomes. The right school should prepare you for employment in executive protection — not just graduation.
#pacificwestacademy #pacificwest #topbodyguardschools #bodyguardclasses
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Giomanni arrived at Pacific West Academy with more than ambition—he came with a vision. A vision to build a stronger future, develop elite-level skills, and step confidently into a career defined by purpose and professionalism.
#ExecutiveProtectionSchool #PacificWestAcademy
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Go behind the scenes with CESS Class 77 as they face their final Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) practical.
In this high-intensity simulation, students must rapidly assess and treat realistic injuries, making critical decisions under pressure.
#pacificwestacademy
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A Career AI Can’t Replace
Pacific West Academy is a top Executive Protection School in Los Angeles, training civilians, veterans, and security professionals to protect high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and executives in just 10 weeks.
#ExecutiveProtection
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Ready to step into a career in executive protection? Pacific West Academy (PWA) delivers elite, industry-leading training that prepares you for high-level bodyguard and private security roles. #ExecutiveProtection #Bodyguard #CloseProtection #SecurityTraining #PacificWestAcademy
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The BEST Decision I Made | Executive Protection Graduation Testimonials
🛡️ Real. Raw. Unfiltered.
Hear directly from the graduating class of Pacific West Academy (PWA) in Los Angeles.
Is elite executive protection training right for you?
#ExecutiveProtection #PacificWestAcademy
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Ready to step into the world of Executive Protection? This isn’t just a video—it’s your entry point into an elite profession. At Pacific West Academy, California’s premier executive protection training institution, we train professionals trusted at the highest levels.
#PWA
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