Peter Jones

Born in England in 1951.

At the age of 13 I was introduced to Judo. Although having bad co-ordination I was surprised by my agility.

At 15 I gave up Judo due to injuries sustained from fighting with Adults.

At 21 I joined a Karate club near Kings Cross for a few weeks marching up and down a hall kicking punching and screaming. Not knowing what I was doing (nothing was explained, just copy others) I gave it up.

At 26 I gave up smoking and needed something to get fit with. Weight training was the answer. So I mushroomed from a 9½ stone weakling to 10½ Muscle man.

Weight training was good but I needed more. More stamina. So combining weight training with running I became a super fast weight trainer.

In 1987 I saw an advert in the local paper for the martial art from Korea. This is where I met Master Clifford, who had a green belt is this style. He already had a black Sash Shoalin Fist Kung Fu.

Then in 1990 Master Clifford started his own club and asked me to join. I have progressed through the belts improving year on year and now have the pleasant task of training new students in the Martial Art of Chum Kune Do.

I believe that Chum Kune Do has shaped me physically and mentally. Into a tolerant and grateful person who is always willing to listen and help fellow students, old and young. Physically I feel confident in anything I do. Mentally I am calm (most of the time) and can handle most demanding situation when a decision has to be made.

I would like to give my gratitude to Master Clifford for all his help and training and for being a good friend.

By Sifu Peter Jones