Bringing a holistic approach to close protection services - Interview with Ronins Founder, Timm Smith.

Published: June 26, 2018, 12:29 a.m.

b"Ronin is one of (if not the most) renowned civilian training academies for protection training globally. Located in Cape Town South Africa, the academy has an unmatched environment that covers all aspects of protection training from firearm competency training to experiencing frontline ambulance shifts, all in the heart of South Africa and its unpredictable climate.In this episode, you\\u2019ll hear from the founder of Ronin, Timm Smith, who has an unprecedented CV within the personal protection arena. You'll learn all about Timm\\u2019s journey, the creation of Ronin and its high standards while learning what it takes to be a Ronin student and graduate.Episode Highlights:\\nDifferences between the UK and the US for close protection training\\nThe evolution of close protection training\\nBattles within a unified war\\nBringing the medical aspect into the protection space\\nDespite Ronin\\u2019s strict application process, their high standards mean 25% of students do not make it to graduation\\nWhat makes a great Ronin student\\nHow do highly qualified doctors hold up against Ronin\\u2019s standards\\nWhat\\u2019s next for Ronin?"