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Matthews - 4th degree black belt Boxed in Army, Fort Knox Boxing Club 1988 - 1991 Studied Kenpo Karate under Sensei Nick Kopellas in Arlington, MA . 1991 - 1997 Studied Kenpo Karate under Shihan Rocky DiRico in Arlington, MA . 1993 - Present Studying Kenpo Karate under Shihan Robert Lynn 2000 - Present Studying Small Circle Jujitsu under Sensei Ed Melaugh in Woburn, MA. December 2003 Patrick was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame November 2004 Patrick erned the rank of yondan from Professor Larry Garron Nd Shihan Robert Lynn In 1995, Patrick Matthews received the SHODAN rank from Shihan DiRico. Two years later, in 1997, he received the NIDAN rank from Shihan DiRico and Shihan Lynn. Earned the rank of Sandan June 3rd 2001. Was awarded the title of Renshi November 2003. Patrick was the unarmed combat instructor for C CO. 181 Infantry. Patrick has set up and runs after school karate programs in Medford and surrounding areas. Patrick Matthews has competed in several tournaments throughout his Martial Arts career. He has competed in New England and in Florida. Some of his accomplishments include: · Krane Champion Kata 1995 · Krane Fighting Champion 1995 · World Kenpo Fighting Champion 1999 · Rocky DiRico's Student of the Year 1995 · Rocky DiRico's Teacher of the Year 1996 · Inducted into Rocky DiRico's Hall of Fame 1997 · Inducted into USA Hall of Fame Sept. 2002 · US Open Brazilian Jujitsu Masters Champion 2004 - Patrick was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame December 2003 - Patrick erned the
rank of yondan from Professor Larry Garron Nd Shihan Robert Lynn November
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