Demi Barbito has worked with law enforcement on the state and federal levels. He works professionaly with law enforcement agencies and privatley with officers who seek out training on thier own, independant of what they get on the job. His work with law enforcement covers the spectrum of Selp Preservation training.

Defensive Tactics Training for the Department of Homeland Security

Demi Barbito recently conducted training for the Department of Homeland Security. DHS sent tactics instructors from around the country for three days of defensive tactics training at the CSPT. The agencies represented were:

* US Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Center - Harpers Ferry, WV.
* San Diego Sector Border Patrol Defensive Tactics Unit - San Diego, CA.
* Border Patrol Basic Academy -Artesia, NM.
* Customs and Border Protection Academy - Physical Techniques Division - Glynco, GA.

"I have taken courses from others, but yours is light years ahead in terms of your ability to teach and the material you offer."

-Larry McClain
Gang Suppression Unit - Arrest & Control Instructor

"I've been in this profession 11 years and have taken a vast amount of classes, courses and seminars and I can say Demitrius Barbito is one of the best. Anybody can demonstrate a technique but Demi can effectively teach it to you and give a thorough understanding of its applications. He really knows how to impart his deep knowledge of the combat arts to his students."

Mike Dutra - Central Ca.
Deputy Probation Officer

"Demitrius Barbito's Counter Assault Tactics are a valuable set of self-defense tools when a firearm is inappropriate or unavailable."

Scott Coe - Ventura, CA
Range Safety Officer, Tactical Firearms Instructor TACFIRE Institute - Ventura, CA

"I've found that the training I've received from Demitrius Barbito to be extremely valuable in my profession as a correctional officer for the state of California. Numerous times I've encountered situations where being able to control an individual, especially one in an agitated state, was crucial to my personal safety and survival. The range of techniques, particularly the holds, locks and takedowns I've learned from Demitrius have helped me immensely and given me confidence and awareness while walking the line every day."

Mike Milligan - Paso Robles, CA.
Corrections Officer
Maximum Security (Level 4)

"Demi Barbito's new video series serves as a testament to his ability to analyze and simplify the complex world of a streetfight. His training methods along with the use of reality based scenarios represent cutting edge martial arts training."

Jeff Clancy - California
D.E.A. Weapons and Firearms Training

Demi with Larry McClain and Craig Edwards of Glenn Co. Probation

Demi with Sean Godsey (Ga.) and Doug Eckhardt (S.C.) of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Border Patrol). Demi sporting his new Border Patrol hat.