Gordon Jones Shihan began his Aikido training in 1964 and was a founder member of the Aikikai of Great Britain (later to become the BAF) and the UKA. He was a national coach with the BAF & represented the BAF at the IAF Congress held in Paris in 1980. He is recognised as a senior coach by the British Aikido Board.

Following the formation of the UKA Mr Jones became Shidoin and co-Principal; this was followed by his promotion to 6th Dan in 2004 by Chiba Shihan.

Sensei Jones was promoted to Shihan (Master Teacher) on Sunday 21st January 2007.
Jones Shihan travels abroad regularly to teach in Serbia, Greece & Australia and is the technical director of the Australasia Aikikai.