Under the tutelage of Dr. Samuel D'ambola, a medical doctor and the founder of the Essex Catholic High School fencing program, Peter's talent was discovered and nurtured. In this supportive environment, despite experiencing some incidents of racism, he excelled. Recognizing his innate abilities, Dr. D'ambola started Peter with the sabre; a military sword with a distinctive look. Used predominantly as a cutting and slashing weapon, Peter was thrilled to be training on a sword that childhood hero Zorro had also used.