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John Dower - born 1962 - is a black belt 4th Dan and former full contact kickboxing champion, who won the British and European titles. He successfully defended his British title, three times and his European title, twice.

John first trained at 15 years old, in the martial arts with Master Young Man Lee and Master Paul Carrington in Peterborough at semi-contact, where he won the Kings Lynn British Open title and then, John went on to train in full contact kickboxing under Ian Wilkinson, Master Young Man Lee and Master Carrington, whereupon, under their guidance, he progressed to British and European Champion. John was invited by Bobby Neal in the 1980's to attend his Carnaby Street boxing gym in London with a view to turning pro boxer. He trained with the likes of, 'Sweet D' Derek Williams, who fought Lennox Lewis for the heavyweight title and Gary Jacobs, who was also a British Champion from Scotland, John's record in full contact kickboxing was 21 fights, 21 wins and retired unbeaten.

He is now a personal bodyguard and has looked after several prominent figures and celebrities, whilst also the Master of a number of Martial Art Clubs across the country. He is highly thought of in the protection industry. He and his family live in the South West of England.