Colin started out in 1973 with the Aikikai of Great Britain later to become the British Aikido Federation (BAF) and later the United Kingdom Aikikai (UKA).

Colin Sensei was fortunate enough to train under Chiba Sensei until his return to Japan. He has also trained under many guest instructors invited by Chiba Sensei. 

Through the tutelage of Sensei William Smith (one of Chiba Sensei's protégé) he obtained Shodan with Shibata Sensei in 1984. Nidan with Chiba Sensei and Sandan with Sensei William Smith, then being awarded Yondan in 1999 again by his mentor in England. Promoted to Shidoin (Senior Aikido Instructor) of the UKA in 2000. In January 2010 Sensei was promoted to 5th Dan.

Colin formed Central Coast Aikido on his arrival to the coast in 1998 with the sole purpose of establishing an Aikido dojo with a good standard of instruction and practice on the coast that is second to none.

Colin has a strong interest in the weapon side of Aikido and also in the art of Sword drawing known as Iaido. He is the Chief instructor of the Australasian Aikikai & also the president of the management committee.