Meet Our Expert Instructors

Our elite instructors bring unparalleled expertise in self-defense, combining backgrounds in law enforcement, martial arts, and competitive shooting to empower you with essential skills for real-world protection.

Alberto Cini

5+

25+

Years of experience

International Championships - 1st place

Certifications & Expertise

A seasoned champion shooter and firearms expert, with a track record of excellence in IDPA, IPSC, and defensive shooting competitions. With over a decade of competitive experience, he has dominated national and international championships, earning multiple 1st place titles across diverse categories.

As a dedicated firearms instructor and tactical coach, he specializes in precision shooting, defensive techniques, and competitive strategy, training both elite athletes and self-defense practitioners. His expertise extends beyond competition, with a strong foundation in defensive tactics and practical shooting applications.

  • Member of the Venezuelan National Practical Shooting Team

  • NRA Certified Instructor

  • Expert in Defensive Shooting & Tactical Firearms Training

  • Creator of the "Cini Front Sight" Shooting Technique"

  • Martial Arts Expertise: 2nd KYU in Aikido & 1st Dan in Karate Kempo

  • Personal Defense Book Author

  • Former Member of the Venezuelan National Defensive Shooting Team

  • Former Venezuelan Police Officer

Competitive Achievements
International & National Championships
  • 1st Place – I.D.P.A. World Championship (2011) – Category: CDP/MM

  • 1st Place – U.S. IPSC National Championships (2022) – Category: Standard/Minor/C

  • 1st Place – I.D.P.A. National Championship of Puerto Rico (2012) – Category: CDP/SS

  • 2nd Place – I.D.P.A. National Championship (2021) – Category: ESP/EX/Senior

  • 2nd Place – I.D.P.A. National Championship (2012) – Category: CDP/EX

State & Regional Titles
  • 1st Place – Florida State Championship (2011) – Category: SSP/SS

  • 1st Place – Virginia Commonwealth Cup (2012) – Category: CDP/SS

  • 1st Place – Space Coast Challenge (2022) – Category: SSP/SS

  • 1st Place – South Florida Defensive Challenge (2019) – Category: REV/EX

  • 2nd Place – South Florida Defensive Challenge (2020) – Category: CDP/EX

  • 1st Place – IDPA Tri-State Border Disorder (2019) – Category: REV/EX

  • 2nd Place – IDPA Tri-State Border Disorder (2020) – Category: CDP/EX

  • 3rd Place – IDPA Tri-State Border Disorder (2020) – Category: CDP/EX

  • 2nd Place – LRSA IDPA Rollin’ on the River Championship (2020) – Category: CDP/EX

  • 2nd Place – Badlands Regional & Oklahoma State Championship (2012) – Category: CDP/SS

  • 3rd Place – North Carolina State Championship (2014) – Category: CDP/EX

  • 3rd Place – Florida State Championship (2016) – Category: CDP/EX

Levis Camacho

10+

20+

Years of experience

Martial Arts and self defense certifications and Courses

A world-class athlete with 20+ years of martial arts expertise, crowned with multiple national and international titles. A former elite member of Venezuela’s National Kenpo Team (2007-2010), he also holds a detective background in police sciences (CICPC) and a degree in Personnel Administration.

Since 2019, he has taken his skills to the U.S., dominating the USA Sport Karate League as the national ranking champion for four consecutive years (2020-2023). As the Founder & CEO of Barak Martial Arts, he instills excellence, discipline, and resilience in his students.

Today, he is a high-performance Sport Karate coach, shaping the next generation of champions while leading strong campaigns against bullying and promoting sports as a way of life.

Elite Certifications & Expertise
  • 2007 – Certified in Pedagogical Resource Strategies for Coaching Children – National Institute of Sports, Caracas, Venezuela

  • 2008 – Certified Community Sports Promoter, Maracaibo, Venezuela

  • 2009High-Performance Coach in Combat Sports – National Institute of Sports, Caracas, Venezuela

  • 2010 – Certified in Biomechanics of Movement for Combat Sports – University of Zulia, Venezuela

  • 2011University Degree in Criminal Investigation & Forensics

  • 2015 – Certified High-Performance Combat Sports Coach, Santiago, Chile

  • 2016 – Certified in Applied Sciences for Combat Sports, Santiago, Chile

  • 2019USA Sport Karate National League Coach Certification, Orlando, Florida

  • 2019Class A Judge Certification – USA Sport Karate National League, Orlando

  • 2021International Class A Judge Certification – WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations), Orlando

A career built on expertise, precision, and elite-level coaching.