My name is Tim Cook. I am married with two children, Lauren 10 and Emily 8. We also have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 4 rabbits - we all love pets.

I work in a local 'light industry' factory where I am a Production Manager.
My other interests include computers and walking my dogs.

I don't have many dis-likes, but I don't like rudeness and also I feel there is too much violence in todays society.

I have experience in another Martial art…before coming to Kung Fu I studied Kyokushinkai Karate for three and a half years.

I began training in Fung Yang Sau kung fu in May 2005 and have enjoyed every minute since.

Having previously trained in karate, kung fu has opened my eyes to so much more. I believe kung fu to be one of the most complete martial arts that seems to encompass all others. I have yet to see anything in another style that is not covered in this style of kung fu.

I particularly like Fung Yang Sau as it is soft in defence and hard in offence. Not meeting an attack with force but rather yielding or evading it. This in conjunction with the hard and fast offensive techniques makes it a most formidable art.

I enjoy kung fu for both the physical benefits it brings and the self defence aspects, particularly with regard to today's society. My favourite part of training is sparring because it gives you the chance to try out your techniques, putting combinations together and finding out what works for you, while in return, learning from others. Each opponent is different in size, shape and ability and will bring a different challenge, meaning that you have to adapt to each one in turn.