Sensei Michael began studying aikido in 2009, at 11 years old in Milton Keynes. After 4 years of training and teaching at Sunrise Aikido in Potterspury, he founded Milton Keynes Aikikai to provide a space in Milton Keynes for the sincere and dedicated practice of Aikido.

He apprenticed at Brooklyn Aikikai, NY under Savoca shihan, as an uchi-deshi (live-in student) and continues to return, and attend Savoca sensei's seminars.

He also aprenticed at Aikido of San Leandro, CA under Hendricks shihan, as an uchi-deshi, being certified in aiki ken and aiki jo.

He currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd Dan) and is certified to teach by the UKA.