Our Coaches

Patty machillanda

- -Co-Founder of Barbelt Warriors Academy

- Kumite Head Coach

- Co-Founder/ Operational Manager Barbelt Apparel

- Chief Instructor of The World Shotokan Karate Federation North Carolina

- 3th Degree Black Belt (WSKF)

- Certificate Karate Do Shotokan Instructor (WSKF)

- Venezuelan National Karate Team

- Graduate 1 Krav Maga (KMG)

- Certificated Civilian Self Defense Instructor.

- BS Business Administration.

- AA Industrial Design.

- Crossfit Athlete.

- Co-Founder of Barbelt Warriors Academy

- Kata Head Coach

- Co-Owner/ Customer Service Manager Barbelt Apparel

- Senior Instructor of The World Shotokan Karate Federation North Carolina

- 3rd Degree Black Belt (WSKF)

- Certificate Karate Do Shotokan Instructor (WSKF)

- Venezuelan National Karate Team

- Practitioner 2- Krav Maga

- AAS Health and Fitness Science

- BS Exercise and Sport Science

- Crossfit Athlete.

- Kobudo Coach

- Weapon experience includes: Bo, Nunchaku, Kama, Sai, Tonfa, and Escrima

- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Sanshinkai Karate

- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

- Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

- Occupational Therapist