In 2020, concerned activists reached out to our founder, Michael Matos, due to a rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ communities. Michael volunteered to provide self-defense education to vulnerable communities. Finding a passion for teaching and helping people keep themselves safe, Michael founded Personal Protective Concepts to teach Personal Safety as a standard for our society. We believe that by empowering individuals, we can build safer and more resilient communities for all.