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Ronin™ (SA) Close Protection Course

Ronin™ (SA)

Advanced
Security
Accredited
Tactical

Ronin™ (SA) Close Protection Course is an intensive 5-week programme. This comprehensive training prepares you for high-level executive protection roles worldwide, with a unique focus on both tactical protection skills and emergency medical response.

About This Course

Ronin™ South Africa is widely regarded as the gold standard in Close Protection training. Its multidisciplinary design makes it directly applicable to a wide spectrum of security roles on land or at sea, whether operating in hostile or medium risk environments. While many graduates come from military and police backgrounds, neither is required. Civilians who pass background checks and bring an open mind, strong discipline, and solid fitness consistently excel on the course.

What You'll Learn

Operational planning
Qaulsafe First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)
Venue Protection and Advance Recognisance
Threat Assessment and Pedestrian Escort
Offensive and Defensive Driving Techniques (Skid Pan & Track)
Close Quarter Battle/Dynamic Firearms & Killhouse Training
Surveillance Awareness

Course Features

Ronin SA Close Protection Certificate
SASSETA Close Protection Skills Program (Permits immediate application for PSIRA registration post-course for SA residents)
Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC3 ) - NEW 2025 RQF Curriculum with Extended Skills Module
PFTC Firearms Certificate (Handgun & Carbine) to Tactical Level
Qualification Network UK Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives (Permits immediate application for SIA registration post-course for UK residents)

Prerequisites

  • Full manual driving license (2 years+)
  • English proficiency at a B2 Level
  • Criminal Background Check (dated within 6 months)
  • Good level of physical fitness (tested on arrival)
  • Applied and accepted by RONIN SA

Certification

Internationally Recognised Close Protection Qualification

Ronin™ (SA) Close Protection Course
€6950
Members: €6250

Prices may vary on specific course dates

Duration
5 weeks
Location
South Africa / Poland
Available Dates
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Provided By
Ronin South Africa
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Member Benefits

Ops Con members receive exclusive discounts on this course.

What Our Students Say

Hear from those who have completed this course

"“Completing the Ronin SA course in 2013 was a defining moment in my career. It instilled in me a level of discipline, situational awareness, and professionalism that has guided every step of my journey since. The training not only refined my operational skills but also shaped my mindset — preparing me to lead, adapt, and excel in any environment. The principles I learned at Ronin SA continue to influence how I approach challenges and uphold standards of excellence in everything I do.”"
Fraser Coleman
Founder - The Ops Con & Ronin SA Graduate
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