Patricia Hendricks began Aikido in 1974 and traveled to Iwama, Japan, to study directly with Morihiro Saito Shihan. She later returned as a long-term uchideshi from 1987 to 1989.
She received all five weapons scrolls and Menkyo Kaiden from Saito Shihan. In 2012, Moriteru Ueshiba Doshu awarded her 7th Dan; in 2014, he awarded her the title of Shihan. She continues to teach in San Leandro and internationally.
Rank7th Dan Aikikai
TitleShihan
Primary teacherMorihiro Saito Shihan
TeachingSan Leandro and international seminars
