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TONY SENTMANAT

Founder of Real World Tactical.

Tony Sentmanat is a Marine Corps Veteran and retired Law Enforcement SWAT Operator with over 22 years of real-world experience. He is a lifelong practitioner in Mixed Martial Arts, a Law Enforcement Combatives Trainer, and has been a Firearms Instructor for over 20 years. Tony also has 20 years of experience as a functional strength and conditioning trainer specializing in combat athletes, and is an Elite Powerlifter holding multiple state records.

22+
Years of Service
800+
SWAT Operations
20+
Years Coaching

Upon finishing his military service, he started his law enforcement career as a State Correctional Officer, then quickly transferred to become a Law Enforcement Officer. Tony spent most of his career in SWAT, where he was involved in over 800 real-world operations before retiring — gaining extensive experience in undercover surveillance, tactical operations, fugitive recovery, felony crime investigations, and high-profile cases with federal agencies from around the country.

Awards & Recognition

  • Combat Cross (Multiple)
  • Officer of the Year
  • Crime Suppression Officer of the Year
  • Miami-Dade Police Chief's Officer of the Month
  • Officer of the Month Awards (Multiple)
  • Officer of the Quarter Awards (Multiple)
  • Over 40 Commendations for Meritorious Service

In 2016 he retired from law enforcement to pursue his lifelong dream of starting his own business, sharing with the world the experience he gained throughout his life and career. Tony has since become a public figure — becoming a character in the video game Call of Duty, an accomplished public speaker, and travels the world teaching fitness seminars and tactical training to civilians, military personnel, and police departments.

He also shares his training philosophy and programs through online and social media channels, while working with several companies in the tactical and fitness industry on marketing, product design, and consulting. Tony is the proud co-owner of Real World Strength and Fitness / KO Zone Gym located in Miami, FL, where he spends most of his time training when he isn't traveling.

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