Although most of his clients are men, Demi Barbito has worked with numerous women over the past several years. The women who train at the CSPT are given the exact same training as the men. They are taught their best options in all areas of Self Preservation and how to functionalize those options.

"I have taught reality-based workshops in self-defense and self-awareness for over twenty years. In an ongoing search to improve my own skills I have trained with other martial artists, police, military and para-military instructors and street fighters. I recently took the simunition training with Demi Barbito and got so much value from the class I subsequently took my own advanced level students through his course. His knowledge is extensive, his skills are impressive, and his ability as a teacher is extraordinary. He was able to work with a group whose experience with firearms was very diverse, and give each of them exactly what they needed. I would recommend his classes to anyone who is serious about improving their own martial skills."

-Dawn Callan
Transformative Arts Institute Inc.

"I really appreciate the content, techniques, and training methodology you shared with us, as well as your overall approach. You're also an excellent teacher -- clear, articulate, effective, and flexible."

- Helen S.

"I had a great time at CSPT, thanks for all your help."

- Suzanne S.

"I don't play down to women. I see ad's in magazine that suggest they should just all buy pepper spray for their keychains and be done with it. That is irresponsible at best. Women can be trained to become spontaneously dangerous to any attacker and fight their way to an escape. The more open-minded a woman (or any person) is to training various elements (empty hands, ground, CQC, Firearms, Pepper Spray), the better their chances at survival in a worst case scenario. The women I've trained have been willing to train in anything that will help them stop an attacker and get to safety."

- Demi Barbito