A REIGNING European karate champion has put his feet on the ground to open a new martial arts shop.
Alan Craig, who has set up Craig Style Martial Art Supplies with former pupil and business partner Paul Hannah, said it would be the first store in the North-East to deal exclusively in martial arts gear.
He hopes the store, in Front Street, Chester-le-Street, will become a magnet for clubs throughout the region.
Mr Craig, of Stanley, said: "We will be selling exclusively martial arts equipment and gear, as well as instructional tapes, books and DVDs which are normally only available through magazines.
"We will be stocking everything you could need in the sport, from uniforms to punchbags. And we will be catering for every form of martial art."
Mr Craig said he hoped clubs and organisations would use his shop to advertise classes and tournaments.
He has approached up to 15 clubs in the north Durham area, which will be taking up the offer.
Mr Craig is European Full Contact Karate Champion. Mr Craig can be contacted at 0191-388 8500.
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