I practised Karate from 1979 until the end of 1988 and reached the rank of 2nd Dan. In early 1988 I began to practice Aikido as well. By the end of that year it was clear to me that Aikido was what I wanted to focus on.

My ideas in presenting an Aikido class are first that it should be safe and fun for everyone involved.

I look for the students to work together  to develop skills rather than competing. In Aikido we strive for a 'win-win' solution to conflict rather than having a winner and a loser.

I've been training regularly at Aikido since November 1994 - all at Kyu Shin Do (North Shore) Aikido, though I've been lucky to visit the UK Institute of Aikido (under Sensei Foster 7th Dan) a couple of times.

I aim to promote a thoughtful, safe, energetic and humorous environment where all participants can learn from each other. I like the idea of a dedicated group of people starting the new week

I enjoy the Kyu Shin Do Aikido community and applying aikido analysis in real life conflict situations. My classes emphasise the integration of basic weapons and hand to hand techniques.