Patrick Matthews - 5th degree black belt

Sensei, Shihan

E-mail: shihan@matthewskenpo.com

Phone: (781)395-7131



1982 - 1983

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

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 earned the rank of yondan from Professor Larry Garron and Shihan Robert Lynn November 2004

-Patrick was promoted to Shihan 5th Degree - January 2009