Began Aikido in 1974 at the age of eight on a junior class held at the Secular Hall Dojo in Leicester, under the instruction of Sensei Peter Brown, Shihan, and at the age of fourteen was given permission to train with the senior members of the Leicester Aikido Society.

In 1987 Joined the United Kingdom Aikikai, under the instruction of Sensei W. Smith.

Awarded:

• Shodan: June 1988

• Nidan: March 1992

• Sandan: March 2006

• Yondan: January 2010

• Godan: January 2016

• Rokudan January 2022

• Fukushidoin: January 2006

• Shidoin: August 2013

• B.A.B. Coach Level 1: January 2006

• B.A.B. Childrens Coach: March 2006

From beginning Aikido in 1974 to the present, Kevan has spent time travelling to many courses to gain experience from different sensei's, however he is still training at the Kyu Shin Kan Dojo in Leicester, under the instruction of Sensei Peter Brown, Shihan, who he considers not only to be his instructor, but a good friend for all the help and support he has given over the years.