Our Instructor Team

Michael Coffin - E1

Owner & Chief Instructor
Expert Rank

Since encountering Krav Maga, Mike has made it is priority to seek out the best possible training the world has to provide. It is his philosophy that by pushing ourselves as instructors we are best able to train our students. In the end, it is really about giving our students the best instruction that we are capable of providing so they can save themselves, or protect those in need.

Mike is currently an Expert 1 ranked instructor, StrongFirst SFG Level 2 Instructor, and has trained and tested in Israel. His credentials include:

KMG Krav Instructor Expert 1
StrongFirst SFG Level 2 Instructor
Functional Movement Systems FMS 1 & 2 certified
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) certified

Michael Kawa - G5

Mike served nine years as an infantry officer in the US Army. Commissioned at age 19, he was one of the youngest officers in the military serving as a reconnaissance and infantry platoon leader, and company commander.

He leverages his military experience and "Don't Quit" attitude into lively and realistic scenario Krav Maga Training for his students. Mike is also a Krav Maga Alliance Brown Belt.

Mike has completed parts 1, 2 and 3 of the KMG instructor courses with Eyal and is ranked a Graduate 5.

Mehronissa Modgil - G4

Mehronnissa has been with Crucible since the very beginning. She trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and other martial arts before starting Krav Maga. During the day she is a practicing attorney.

Craig Rutherford - G3

Craig teaches Krav Maga not only because he enjoys teaching self-defense, but knows first-hand the importance of self-defense training. He is a security liaison for high-profile clients ranging from law enforcement agencies to executive. He’s been with Crucible since 2015 with 6 years of former training in tae kwon do.

Craig began training at Crucible seeking the highest quality instruction and continues to not only train, but passes that knowledge down to students.

HKC Certified Kettlebell Instructor

Krav Maga Graduate 3 ranked