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INSTRUCTOR WINS BRITISH TUKIDO CHAMPION TITLE FOR THIRD TIME

By Sean O'Connor

AN instructor has won his third Tukido title in a row at a national championships.

John Cook took the top spot in his category at the British Tukido Championships for the third year.

The event was held in Paisley, Glasgow, Scotland, last month.

He has been training in the modern martial art for just under 20 years.

John's partner Paula Simpson also trains in Tukido under master Charles Turner, 6th Dan at the Magnum Leisure Centre, Irvine, Ayrshire.

Tukido was formed from various martial arts by Grandmaster Hock Aun Teh.

John said: "Tukido is not as well-known as some other martial arts.

"It is a sport that men, women and children can easily do and is designed to improve flexibility and self-defence."

The club meets at the Magnum Leisure Centre on Mondays from 8pm and Wednesday from 7pm, and at Ayr's Citadel Leisure Centre on Mondays from 6pm and Friday from 6.30pm.