Patrick was born in the Netherlands and moved to Florida with his family in 2016. ​In the Netherlands, Patrick served as a Weapons and tactics instructor for the National Dutch Police and owned a training business, teaching self defense and exercise classes and providing personal training. Teaching and helping others achieve their maximum potential is something he has always enjoyed.  

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Patrick started martial arts at a young age and received his Black Belt in the martial art of Tang Soo Do at age 18. He became a police officer, served 5 years in the city of Rotterdam before transferring to the Rotterdam Training Center where he became a full time Weapons and Tactics trainer. During his training and education, Patrick excelled in educational theories, or pedagogy as this tied in with his interest in teaching others. When asked what his favorite thing about teaching was he answered: " One of the most interesting subjects during my studies was how people learn and how to address different learning styles. I have always found the educational theories very interesting. A lot of what I teach has to do with physical skills or movement. Teaching that is very different, and I believe harder than teaching in a classroom. This also means the reward is much greater. The fact that I can help others learn to do things they thought they couldn't or help someone move pain free or contribute to their healthy lifestyle is very rewarding."