Sensei White began his study of Aikido in April 1962 at the Abbe School of Budo ("The Hut"), which was founded by Sensei Kenshiro Abbe 8th Dan

His instructor was Sensei Ken Williams, who was also the national coach for Great Britain. He subsequently continued his studies under Sensei Haydn Foster

Sensei White was graded 1st Dan by Sensei Nakazono in 1965 and 2nd Dan by Sensei MasamichiNoro in 1971. He is one of the few UK students to hold a certificate of Dan grade signed by O’Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido

Sensei White has met and trained with many Aikido masters from around the world, and as a Senior BAB Coach regularly teaches traditional style Aikido at courses throughout the UK

Sensei White was the founder of the Traditional Aikido Ryu and for many years its Chief Technical Instructor. In Sept 2005, Sensei White was appointed President of Traditional Aikido Ryu

Sensei White was awarded 6th Dan (Traditional Aikido) in July 2001

He now lives and teaches in Cornwall, but continues to visit "his clubs" in the south

He is also a member of the Board of the Heads of UK Shinwakai Association