Three Rivers Aikido was founded in February 2000 by Chief Instructor,
  Ray Gardiner Sensei, 4th Dan Aikikai.

  Ray Sensei began his Aikido training in 1991 and has trained under the   supervision of Morihiro Saito Sensei and Hitohiro Saito Sensei in the UK,   continental Europe and has trained as Uchi Deshi (live in student) at the Iwama   Dojo in Japan, where he was awarded the first level of weapons certification.

  Click here to view Ray Gardiner Sensei's 4th Dan Demonstration

  Three Rivers Aikido is part of the California Aikido Association under the
  supervision of Pat Hendricks Sensei 7th Dan Aikikai, Aikido of San Leandro.

  Ray Sensei continues to train regularly with Sensei Pat Hendricks in the UK,
  continental Europe and as Uchi Deshi at  her dojo in San Leandro, California.

  Three Rivers Aikido is affiliated to the British Aikido Board (BAB) via the
   Aikido Research Federation.  

  Ray Sensei holds BAB coaching qualifications and is also a Sports Massage   Practitioner.

  Assistant Instructors are Tony Clement, 1st Dan Aikikai and Rob Newcater,
  1st Dan Aikikai. Both Tony and Rob hold BAB Coaching Qualifications.