MARTIAL arts student Ken Nevison is still very much alive and kicking at the age of 75.
Mr Nevison, of Shildon, celebrated reaching three quarters of a century by taking part in his usual class at the town's martial arts centre.
He was 58 before he started to study taekwondo and was 61 when he achieved his first degree black belt, following it up with his second degree a year later.
He attends weekly classes in kickboxing, ground fighting and Filipino Kali, which is a weapons based system.
He said: "Before joining the centre I had lost my way a little within martial arts. Then I really saw how much more there is involved.
"The coaches here really helped me along and improved my knowledge and fitness."
Richy Welsh, the centre's senior instructor, said: "Ken is an inspiration to us all."
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