THE RONIN PATH

Modern Ronin Academy was founded on a simple belief: training should prepare you for real life.
Our programs combine self-defense, firearms training, emergency medical skills, situational awareness, and use-of-force education into a practical system designed for everyday people.
Rather than treating these skills as separate disciplines, we teach them together so students can develop the confidence, judgment, and ability to respond effectively under pressure.
As a Certified Effective Fitness Combatives (EFC) instructor and a security training center, we provide proven instruction that emphasizes realistic training, sound decision-making, and personal responsibility.
Whether your goal is personal safety, protecting your family, professional development, or simply becoming more capable and prepared, our programs are designed to help you build skills that matter when it counts.
We don't train for sport. We train for real-world protection, preparedness, and confidence.
THE RONIN LEADERS
Meet Our Instructors
Train with elite instructors who bring decades of real-world operational experience in tactical defense, personal protection, law enforcement, military, emergency medicine, and professional security. Every instructor has been carefully selected for their proven expertise, instructional ability, and commitment to developing confident, capable students. Our training goes beyond theory—delivering practical, scenario-based instruction built on experience, professionalism, and a dedication to excellence.

Kevin Medina
Founder & Director of Training
20+ Years International & Training Experience
Executive Protection Specialist
Protective Intelligence Professional
4th Degree Black Belt in Judo
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
EFC Combatives Instructor
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
NYPD Dignitary Protection Certified
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Guardian Program Graduate

Emma Kallmark Medina
Self-defense Instructor
BJJ Brown Belt
Judo Brown Belt
8 years + MMA
Licensed Personal Trainer, Nordic Academy
10+ years of experience

Anthony Medina
Lead Combatives Instructor
-Judo
-MMA
-Wrestling
NYPD Dignitary Protection Certified
20+ Years experience

Adam Meyers
NRA Firearms Instructor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
In-home / out-of-home personal protection instructor
NYPD Dignitary Protection Certified
20+ Years experience

Michael McLeod
Head Medical Instructor
Boynton Beach Fire Department paramedic
BBPD SWAT Medic
USMC Combat Veteran
10+ Years Experience

Michael Kavanaugh
Lead Medical Instructor
EMT Paramedic
USMC Combat Veteran
Worldwide Personal Protection Specialist Certified
10+ years of experience

Head BJJ Instructor coming soon
- Training since 1986 and Teaching since 1996
Brazilian Submission Grappling “Luta Livre” Black Belt (Under Carlos Brunocilla – Rio De Janeiro)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (Under Paulo “Coelho” Brandao – Gracie Humaita)

