Barry S. McCoy, graduated from Belfry High School in 1981. Barry was a member of the 1979-80 Belfry Pirates first football team to play in the state championships.
In 1984, Barry became the youngest special Deputy in Pike County at the age of 21. Along with operating Karate Schools in Kentucky and West Virginia for the next several years Barry decided to make a career in Law Enforcement.
In 1988, Barry graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, Kentucky. After graduating from the Police Academy Barry was hired as a K-9 Officer for Pike County Sheriffs Office.
In 1990, Barry was named the first PKC (Professional Karate Commssion) Kentucky State Director. Promoting the first ever P.K.C. State Karate Championships at Belfry High School.
In 1995, Barry moved to Central Kentucky where he was sworn in as Chief of Police in the City of Hustonville.
In 2004, Barry began working for the Stanford Police Department and currently serves as police firearms/defensive tactics instructor.
Martial Arts Accomplishments:
Former P.K.A. (Professional Karate Association) Kickboxer
P.K.C. (Professional Karate Commission) Kentucky State Director 1990-2009
Certified in Rapid Deployment (Dealing with active shooters in schools, etc.)
Certified Background Investigations
Certified in Homeland Security
Certified Financial Crimes Investigations
Certified Elder Abuse Investigations
Certified Child Abuse Investigations
Certified in Suicide prevention
Certified Critical Incident Stress Managment
Certified Len MDT (Mobile Data Terminal)
Certified K-9 Handler (Narcotics and Patrol)
Certification for New Police Chiefs
Certification Advanced Patrol
Attended "Street Survival Seminar" by West Virginia Troopers Association
Attended "Drug Interdiction Seminar" by the University of Delaware
Award "September 1, 2001" Honoring those who Serve
Award "Amber Alert Rescue" Assisted in the recovery of a newborn and transport of the perpetrator.
Commissioned by Governor Paul Patton the title, "Kentucky Colonel"
Instructor Trainer P.S.D.T. (Police Self Defense Tactics) in which law enforcement officers across the United States can earn their Blackbelt in police self-defense techniques.
1988 Police Academy Graduate
Training - Firearms: Handgun (Day)
Training - Firearms: Handgun (Night)
Training - Firearms: Combat Shotgun
Training - Firearms: Shotgun
Training - M.A.R.C. (Mechanics Arrest Restraint Control)
Training - The Law: Offenses
Training - Accident Investigation
Training - Vehicle Operations
Training - Criminal Investigation
Training - Patrol (Traffic)
Training - Patrol (General)
Training - Penal Code
Orientation to Law Enforcement
Disclaimer All information on McCoy's Karate.com is for educational purposes only. Do not attempt any techniques on this website without the approval of a physician and a certified martial arts instructor.
