Under the guidance of Master Troy Anthony Chambers (Roku-dan), they trained in the art of Isshin-ryu Karate with Aiki-jujitsu and combat defense also being incorporated into their studies. After three double rank promotions, both achieved the rank of Ik-kyu (brown belt 3rd strip) in January of 2003.

Continuing their training, both were involved with instructing Karate classes for Master Chambers, with Patrick Sr. also teaching women’s rape prevention seminars as well as combat defense seminars that included hand to hand, gun, bat and knife defensive techniques. With Patrick Jr., still far too young to test for his black belt at 11 years old, they moved to North Carolina in 2006.

Leaving their Sensei and school behind, they had the great fortune of finding Sho-dan Mike Cohen of Texas Isshin-ryu Karate Ki to provide outstanding instruction and motivation. In November of 2009 Master Chambers traveled to North Carolina, training with and testing Patrick Sr and Jr. for a week. In the end, both had earned the rank of Sho-Dan.

Still guided by Master Chambers, they presently attend classes with Sensei Nick Cranford (Yon-dan) of Thomasville North Carolina.