John Brawn is Ireland's leading self defence instructor. Recognised as an expert in his own right for self defence and security work in both Ireland and abroad, John works full time - teaching and lecturing in the art of self defence . He has trained with experts like Marcus Wynne and the famous Geoff Thompson. Born in 1961, John grew up in Westport, Co. Mayo where he still lives today. Educated by the Christian Brothers he went on to study for two years with the College of Marketing and Design where he graduated in 1981. Keenly interested in Martial Arts, boxing and self defense, John became a coach with the Irish Amateur Boxing Association in 1989. In 1992 he completed a two year course as an Outdoor Education Instructor on Achill Island.

In 1992 he became a Black Belt in Karate Kyokushinkai; this was followed in 1993 when John became an instructor with the Association and Register of Self Protection Instructors. In 1995 he had became a 2nd Dan Black Belt with the Irish Karate Kyokushinkai. By now his security work and his company, JB Security was demanding most of his time, so John turned his attention to specific practical self defense and self protection techniques.

Maintaining a very heavy workload, John still managed to study Close Protection Skills at basic and intermediary levels in with Chase Consultants Ltd in 1996. That same year he also earned his Certificate of Completion in Advanced Learning Technologies for Close Combat and became an Instructor with the US based Rape Awareness and Prevention Organisation. During this time his company with over 20 employees was working for around 12 pubs and clubs as well as providing the security at major events such as Ballinrobe races. JB Security also provides security for RTE and the company has also provided stunt extras for the film industry.

John is the Irish director for several of the world's most advanced self defense and protection techniques such as the Blue Maxx and Bulletman and appeared on a Channel 4 documentary – ‘The Truth about Killing'. John teaches his course to private individuals and to law enforcement and security personnel from his base in Westport Co. Mayo and throughout Ireland.