Chief instructor practised what he preached to claim two kickboxing gold medals

Chief instructor Phil Turner practised what he preached at an International Combat Organisation English Open event in Coventry.

The 40 year-old main man from the city’s Phil Turner Kickboxing Academy (PTKA) won two gold medals in Kumite.

Phil Turner (left) and Darran Carroll in Coventry.placeholder image
Phil Turner (left) and Darran Carroll in Coventry.

His clubmate Darran Carroll took two silvers in Kumite and a bronze medal in kickboxing points, while his fellow instructor Jon Sari took a silver in K1. His bid for gold was cruelly interrupted by a torn bicep

Melitta Turner (14) claimed a creditable fourth place in Kickboxing Points

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