In 2003, Grandmaster Cook opened a Taekwondo school in the village of Longton, but he believed that he could offer more than just a classical Martial Art, so he began formulating and developing a Martial Arts method of his own utilising his knowledge, experience, and achievements of training within 5 different Martial systems. 2 years later in 2005, the foundations were set and the development of his own Martial Arts system was ready. Over the next 2 years, his mission was to finalise and prepare a top-level, systematic, scientific, and dynamic Martial Art that everyone could practice which resulted in the official formation and opening of the Cheongye Kwan Institute in 2007.

Master Cook has had training in many Martial Arts and combat systems over his 43 years of training, as well as having received elite Military training and unarmed defence training in law enforcement. He has also received many commendations & accolades from all over the world, including the USA, UK, and Korea.

Master Cook began his Martial Arts career in 1979 at the age of 9 when he started training in Judo, achieving his first Black Belt in 1982 aged 12. Shortly after he joined Japanese Ju-Jitsu, and achieved his second Black Belt in 1985 aged 15. Later that year he changed to Shotokan Karate and achieved his third Black Belt in 1989 aged 19. A year later Master Cook joined the Kukkiwon method of Taekwondo achieving his fourth Black Belt in 1997 aged 27. So because of his experience and education, this facilitated a solid platform upon which to develop his new teaching philosophy.

Master Cook is a university graduate and holds a BA Honours Degree in Education, a Masters Degree in Leadership, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status, and is currently studying for a PhD degree in Leadership. "I started my latest degree essentially for career progression, but I also knew that the knowledge gained along the way would yield its own rewards and would also be an excellent way to increase my understanding of educational strategies and policies in leadership and management."

As a primary school teacher, Master Cook incorporates a great deal of his academic training into our Martial Arts classes at the Cheongye Kwan to maximise the benefits and support that is given to all of our members.

Master Cook is a recipient of The British Citizen Award which was established to recognise exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities. The Medal of Honour is one of the highest accolades presented at the Palace of Westminster in London, celebrating extraordinary achievements and inspiring stories of community service across the UK.