OUR COACHES
At Barbelt Warriors Academy, we strive to provide the best coaches, each chosen for their certification, experience, and professionalism. Our team is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential with expert guidance and support.
PATRICIA MACHILLANDA
CO-FOUNDER / HEAD COACH
- -Co-Founder of Barbelt Warriors Academy
- Team Barbelt Competition Kumite Head Coach
- Co-Founder/ Operational Chief Officer Barbelt Apparel
- Head Instructor of The World Shotokan Karate Federation North Carolina
- 3th Degree Black Belt (WSKF)
- Certificate Karate Do Shotokan Instructor (WSKF)
- Ex Venezuelan National Karate Team
- Graduate 1 Krav Maga (KMG)
- Certificated Civilian Self Defense Instructor.
- BS Business Administration.
- AA Industrial Design.
- Hybrid Athlete.
Partners
Proud Athlete Ambassador of:
ESTEFANIA TREMUL
CO-FOUNDER / HEAD COACH
- Co-Founder of Barbelt Warriors Academy
- Team Barbelt Competition - Kata Head Coach
- Co-Owner/ Customer Service Manager Barbelt Apparel
- Chief Instructor of The World Shotokan Karate Federation North Carolina
- Team Barbelt Elite Kata Athlete
- 3rd Degree Black Belt (WSKF)
- Certificate Karate Do Shotokan Instructor (WSKF)
- Venezuelan National Karate Team
- AAS Health and Fitness Science
- BS Exercise and Sport Science
Sponsors
Partners
BIANCA VICENTE
KOBUDO HEAD COCAH
- Kobudo Coach
- Weapon experience includes: Bo, Nunchaku, Kama, Sai, Tonfa, and Escrima
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Sanshinkai Karate
- 1st Degree Black Belt (WSKF)
- USA National Federation Team
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
- Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology
- Occupational Therapist
“The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.”
— Gichin Funakoshi