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Matei Florin "Griffin"
Founder
Matei Florin has 9 years proven as an operator in a police tactical unit. Background in close quarter battle, high risk arrests, and dignitary close protection; specially trained to intervene in high-risk events like hostage and barricade situations. He was working also 4 years in High Risk Zones ( Cost of Somalia, Nigeria, Gulf Of Aden, Yemen) in anti piracy missions as a Private Military Contractor.
Matei is the founder of Tactical Combat System/TCS, a modern fighting system that utilize blades and firearms combat tactics combined with trauma medicine, improvised weapons and also escape and evasion techniques.
He teaches his system in many countries around Europe for military, law enforcement, security personnel and for civilians.
In addition to his operational and instructional background, Matei is also a Licensed Minister and Ministry Chaplain, ordained through the Christian Leaders Institute. This achievement allows him to guide Tribe 13 not only in the physical and tactical disciplines, but also in spiritual development, moral leadership, and the warrior–protector faith path. His chaplaincy role strengthens the community with biblical teaching, spiritual warfare guidance, and pastoral support, echoing the warrior-monk tradition that inspires Tribe 13.
Boris Noga
"Mtulivu"
Global Security & Risk Operations Specialist
Boris Noga is a seasoned Global Operations Security Expert with extensive experience in Executive Close Protection across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Since the founding of the Toma Amputee Foundation, he has led global security operations, overseeing risk management, personnel safety, and field support for missions focused on human trafficking and survivors of war—primarily in Uganda and South Sudan.
Core Strengths:
• Special tactics, trauma response, and advanced medical training
• Risk assessment, crisis management, and intelligence-driven operations (OSINT/HUMINT/SIGINT)
• Executive close protection in high-threat environments
• Collaboration with international law-enforcement agencies
• Multilingual communication and advanced global security certifications
Malte B. "Fionn"
Tactical Combat System Instructor- LEVEL 1
Fionn has honed his skills in various forms of martial arts and he is specialized in edged weapon tactics. His expertise lies in teaching knife techniques, trauma medicine(stop the bleed) and combat mindset.
His commitment to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves is reflected in his rigorous training being a veteran in the Tribe 13 and managing to obtain the TCS LEVEL- 1 Instructor degree.
Dennis Welch "Forest Monk"
Wilderness & Primitive Bushcraft Expert
Dennis is a wilderness survivalist and primitive bushcraft expert with an unparalleled passion for the natural world. From a young age, he felt a deep connection to nature, spending countless hours exploring forests, mountains, and rivers.
He immersed himself in the teachings of ancient civilizations, indigenous cultures, and traditional survival techniques. Determined to master the art of living off the land, he spent years honing his skills through hands-on experience and learning from seasoned mentors.
Dennis expertise extends to a wide range of essential wilderness survival skills. He can effortlessly start a fire using primitive methods, construct sturdy shelters using natural materials, and craft tools and weapons from raw resources. He has an in-depth knowledge of edible plants, tracking, trapping, and foraging, making him self-reliant in any environment.
Báká Mikuláš "Raven"
Trauma Emergency Casualty Care Expert
Mikulas is a highly skilled and dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) paramedic and emergency medicine expert.
He will share here his knowledge and he will help you to increase your skills in basic trauma care; skills that are so important for a PROTECTOR.
2016 - present EMS of the South Moravian, Czech Republic
Head paramedic of the central office in Brno
2014 - present EMS of the South Moravian, Czech Republic
Paramedic-Emergency Medicine and Disaster Medicine
2013 - 2014 Finnest selection, Spol S.R.O., Brno, Czech Republic
Medicínský Poradce
2010 - 2013 Military hospital Brno, Czech Republic
Paramedic Intensive care medicine.
Loveridge Mike "Hudson"
Wilderness Survival Expert
There are plenty of skilled and knowledgeable survival experts out there, but few have truly tested their abilities through multi-month experiences. Mike is one of those few.
He truly teaches what he has lived.
With years of experience in the great outdoors, he have honed his skills in various survival techniques, including shelter building, fire making, foraging, hunting, fishing, navigation and first aid.
