Patrick earned his black sash in Mauy Thai kickboxing after a grueling two-hour physical test. He started learning kickboxing seven years ago when he had struggles with coordination, but still had a dream of becoming a police officer. He feels that kickboxing has helped him with his coordination, patience, focus, and discipline, as well as given him the skills needed to successfully graduate from the Los Angeles Police Department Cadet Program. Kickboxing is important in Patrick’s life because it teaches him to be an honorable, respectful person