How it all began
In 1970 I started learning Aikido as a hobby while I was studying to be a psychiatric nurse. In September 1972, I gave up nursing, three months before my finals to study Aikido as a full time student in south Wales.
My teacher was Sensei K Williams 5th Dan. In 1975 my teacher sent me to Plymouth to develop the Devon area. This I did successfully until December 1981 as a full time teacher.
Clubs were developed and lessons were given in Seaton, Torquay, East Allington and two clubs in Plymouth. During this time I attended courses regularly to improve my standard. Also I was fortunate enough to attend seminars with Master Koichi Tohei 10th Dan, and some of his teachers.
Don’t take life for granted
The essence of the art is based on calmness, relaxation, power of mind, harmony and non-aggression. All these things and more are taught in my lessons. Ever since I began this art it has given me a lot of enjoyment. It has taught me more awareness and understanding of life in general.
It has given me determination to succeed in life in whatever I do, and not be put of by obstacles which come only too frequently.
We can find so many interesting things around us, when our minds are not immersed in needless worries and problems all the time.
Most important of all, it has taught me to have an open mind and not take life for granted. It seems I am only scratching the surface of knowledge and that there is so much ahead of me to learn. This makes life very interesting.
As a new born baby, I look at myself as the first piece of a jigsaw puzzle. As I am getting older and developing, many more pieces are coming together.
For me personally, it was the study of Aikido which helped to fill in a lot of the missing pieces and give me greater understanding. Each new piece is like a bit more knowledge and understanding.
The difference between my jigsaw and other people’s jigsaws is that I do not put a limit on mine, but I keep it open all the time so it never stops developing.
The mind has no limits, only the limits you give it yourself.
So, after over 35 years of teaching and with numerous clubs throughout the U.K. I have decided it is time to expand my teaching and make this incredible system available to anyone who wants to enrich their life.
I can not over-state the tremendous impact that this course, if adhered to, will have on an individual’s physical and mental development.
