Now a retired Schoolmaster I came to Aikido quite late in 1980.
I was immediately intrigued and fascinated by what I encountered on that first practice. The feeling has never left me since Sensei Saunders’ lesson that evening.
His has been the major influence upon my development in Aikido and I trust that I reflect his good teaching. Any shortcomings are purely of my own making – I am striving to rectify them, often trying Sensei’s patience in the process.