How to become the perfect Spy Agent

The spy is a role we all secretly want to play. Glamourized by the stories of Ian Fleming, John Le Carré and John Buchan, espionage is one of the oldest professions. Yet, the classical qualities of tenacity, sophistication, character and mystique have been quietly forgotten in today’s fast-paced world.

The guests will learn these skills through tried-and-tested training packages delivered by former Special Forces and Intelligence Services personnel. It is a unique offering previously unavailable to civilians that combines training with an experience.

Throughout, you are coached and led by operatives who have served on the front line. You are taught not in a classroom, but in live scenarios, to the very highest standard.

A professional surveillance operative requires a complex set of skills, however, it takes time and practice to become truly proficient in these.

The objective of this session is to give you a glimpse of the expertise and dexterity involved during surveillance, counter-surveillance, anti-surveillance and some of the basic technical equipment that can be utilised.

Surveillance whether it is technical or the more-well known form of human surveillance can be applied in a variety of ways. As humans we conduct a form of surveillance many times throughout the day, seeking to monitor the behaviour, activities, or other changing information, usually of people for the purpose of influencing, managing, directing and protecting.  We will delve into the shadowy world of surveillance, understanding what it is, how it is done, and developing the skills to enable you to implement counter and anti-surveillance drills. The session will range from the conceptual and psychological to the physical delivered via an authentic mission.

The focus is on situational awareness, recognising what is going on around you, how to react to your environment, and how to lead and be part of a team.

KIDNAP, NEGOTIATION, AND HOSTAGE RESCUE:

Very few people ever have to face the ordeal of a kidnap and no situation is the same. However, should this happen, being prepared and having some appreciation of what it entails helps the victim to manage the situation.  You are taught how to minimise your ‘foot print’ in order to reduce the likelihood of being targeted, how to manage yourself and others during a highly distressing situation, what others will be doing to help, how to cope during the different stages of this experience, how to negotiate, and how to leverage relationships to position yourself in the safest and most beneficial position. Includes psychological profiling.

POKER:

Enjoy a session of poker and hustling. Poker is game of conflict in which different people who have very different goals use conflicting strategies. Strategy from other forms of conflict - war, sports, and relationships - can easily and often be applied successfully to poker. Our leading croupiers and world competitors teach card skills and how to recognise the psychology behind ‘tells’ and deceptions created in the pursuit of success. This focuses on reading other people’s body language and recognising your own tells.

COCKTAILS AND POISONS:

A top mixologist divulges the art of the perfect cocktail, to understand what to drink and where.  Equally important is retaining your wits and having the ability to recognise poisons, guard against spiking and know the early effects and signs should you be faced with such a situation. Our

instructor talks you through this in an informal setting whilst you sit back and enjoy the amazing cocktails. Under his expert guidance you have the opportunity to practice making your own favourite : Martini, Stirred but not shaken!

The clients have spotted the terrorist who is planning a mass destruction in the city of London and the guests will have to show their tenacity and bravery in this activity to be able to stop him doing further damages to the city of London!

The guest will have to get into a private Jet boat along the Thames on your way to the Thames Barrier with speed, twists and turns to be able to catch him. After this ride of 75 minutes non stop in the Thames, the guests will have to rush into an iconic London Black taxi to whisk them to the heliport for their private helicopter ride high up in the sky, to track him from the sky and making sure he doesn’t get lost on the streets of London. This activity it’s a HIGH ADRELINE TEST for the guests.

BESPOKE SUIT FITTING

Founded in 1771, G&H is the home of fine tailoring.

The guests will be given a tour of the site and informed of its history and association with royalty, aristocracy in this country and indeed the World.

Bond style suits have always been made at this store. The cutter of the year and holder of the ‘golden scissors 2018’ will instruct our guests in the skills of measuring, chalking, cutting and fitting of fine suitings as worn by successive Bonds.Our guests will be measured for their own suit and in their accessory section, they will also sell the magnificent white moire silk braces as worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royal.

PROTOCOL AND ETIQUETTE MASTERCLASS

When Fleming created James bond he knew that, in order to fit the bill as a secret agent with "licence to kill" he would be required to fit seamlessly into the high society in which his villains mixed. Allow us to teach you the etiquette and attitudes which will enable to emulate the timeless style and sophistication of 007. Our session will take place in the opulent surroundings of the Royal Automobile Club. Founded in1897 this classic institution with its headquarters in Piccadilly in London and country annexe in Surrey (mentioned in From Russia With Love) will be
the setting for instruction in the company of a member of British Aristocracy in how to have the insouciant confidence and self confidence of "School" as pupils of Eton , England's most famous and exclusive public school, refer to their Alma Mata. From table manners to simply knowing how to stand and command your own space we will show you how to align yourself with 007 and become an international man of mystery.

CIGAR MASTERCLASS

The clients will have the opportunity to be in the World renowned Cigar store based in London. Our guests will be immersed in the pleasures and intricacies of both the making and smoking of the finest Cuban cigars. Founded 50 years ago, this store has earnt an enviable reputation in the World of Cigars as the best and most knowledgeable and purveyors or rare and vintage cigars. The private training and instruction will show our clients how tobacco is grown, the process of making, maturing and storing of cigars and finally of course how to enjoy them.

Bond’s favourite was a ‘Romeo and Julietta’ cigar, which our guests will be able to sample. Our guests will receive a gift pack of 5 premium cigars, a cigar cutter and lighter and information pack.

Transfer to airport for onward departure.