Shinkendo Rank: Shiho/Kenshuin
Aikido Rank: Ikkyu
Aikibujutsu Rank: Gokyu

Richard sensei runs his club in Cornwall out of Truro and Lostwithiel. With a background in Aikdio, he began training Shinkendo under Kensett Sensei in Northampton in 2006 and now trains under Shepherd Sensei during seminars at home and abroad.

Still training in a few different martial arts, Richard Sensei eagerly follows the forms and ethos that both Shinkendo and Aikido provide.