Jack went on the attack to claim two medals at a World Martial Arts Championship event
Teenager Jack Turner claimed a silver and a bronze medal at the recent ICO 2026 World Martial Arts Championships in France.
Turner (19), an instructor at Werrington-based PTKA Kickboxing, impressed in Black Belt Kumite – a form of karate – in Thonon-les-Bains as part of an England squad.
He won his silver in the team event and his bronze as an individual after coming through several tough fights.
PTKA Chief Instructor Phil Turner had nothing, but praise for his son: “Jack has been training for this since he could walk. Martial arts is in his blood and the honour of competing for Team England again, this time abroad, was a real achievement for him and two podium places was the icing on the cake. I’m a proud dad and a proud coach.”
The Turners can be found PTKA Kickboxing on Friday evenings at Loxley Community Centre, Werrington (5pm-7.30pm. Visit www.PTKAkickboxing.com or Facebook.com/PTKAkickboxing for further information.