Writer's Bio
Clyde has always loved reading Sci-fi and has a library full of Sci-fi classics from Douglas Adams through to Hans Heinrich Ziemann. He start started writing his first book ‘William’ in his thirties but it took twenty years to complete.
In that time Clyde also juggled raising two sons, gained a Masters degree in Materials Process Engineering, trained in Structural Integration bodywork and then worked full-time as a teacher at a local high school.
In his twenties Clyde discovered Aikido and has spent a lifetime practising and teaching Aikido. Through his experiences both on and off the mat he has developed a deep understanding of the internal human struggle. This shines through in a compassionate way in his books which speak to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Clyde Sutton is head Sensei at aikido Musubi Ryu in Hamilton, New Zealand. He is also an senior instructor for the Institute of Aikido.
He has studied Aikido for over thirty years and in his teaching maintains the integrity of Aikido as a martial art, while introducing students to the philosophy behind Aikido. Students are encouraged to develop self-discipline, calmness and mindfulness.