

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: International Aikido Seminar, Edinburgh, Scotland - Sensei Olivier Eberhardt 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: UPDATE - REGISTRATION ENDS ON SUNDAY WITH PAYMENT REQUIRED BY MONDAY 26TH.


Iwama Ryu Aikido Scotland are pleased to announce the return of Olivier Eberhardt Sensei to teach a weekend seminar in the City of Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity to those who are interested in traditional Iwama Ryu Aikido taught by a Shihan who has been travelling to Iwama every year to learn from the Saito family for over 30 years 

Who is Olivier Eberhardt? 

Olivier is a professional Aikido, Iaijutsu and sports teacher in Rennes, France where he teaches approx 120 students. He holds a 6th DAN in Aikido from Hitohira Saito Sensei under his IWAMA SHIN SHIN AÏKISHUREN KAÏ organisation and a 4th DAN in Iaijutsu from the TAMIYA RYU IAÏJUTSU school in Japan.

He is also the technical representative for Saito Sensei in France. Olivier started Aikido in 1994 and has spent 30 years travelling to Iwama regularly to stay and train fulltime with the Saito Sensei and his family.

Olivier also regularly teaches seminars around France &amp; Europe and attends regular seminars with Hitohiro Saito Sensei and his son and successor Yasuhiro Saito Sensei.


More information on Olivier below.

https://www.oeberhardt.com/
https://www.dokan-rennes.fr/
https://www.facebook.com/dokanrennes

Saito Sensei information

https://iwamashinshinaikido.com/
https://www.facebook.com/iwamashinshinaikido

Cost for Seminar - £75 for the weekend or £45 per day
Payment details will be sent to those who have registered 

Training times 9am to 3pm - exact scheduled to be confirmed

There will be an option for an evening meal - details will be sent to those who have registered  


Dojo address - The North Merchiston Club - : 48 Watson Cres, Edinburgh EH11 1EP


Accommodation options - The dojo is situated in area where there are many hotels and bed and breakfasts within a  10-15 minute walking areas

Some options 
https://ardmillan.topedinburghhotels.com/en/

https://www.martinsguesthouse.co.uk/?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiO8taQ49WPAxVSHgYAHYtPIEoQyK4DegUIAxCoAg

https://www.visitscotland.com/info/accommodation/granville-guest-house-p757791


https://www.shouthotels.com/ivy-braveheart-guest-house/?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwimxKGT49WPAxXXGwYAHTayNSgQyK4DegUIAxCiAw




The seminar is open to all schools\Ryu's  - Please bring Bokken and Jo for Buki waza classes 



Registration link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCwU8LksftZY1Fv1r0D2rcPvtSH0TvzrVrHaDRnO8LIwFHhA/viewform


Any questions please message me hear or via mobile number below 

Steff -  07425885023 - Steffmiller@yahoo.co.uk
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: North Merchiston Club
- **lat**: 55.9369909
- **long**: -3.2231365
- **full address**: North Merchiston Club, 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 1EP, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** North Merchiston Club, 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 1EP, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about International Aikido Seminar, Edinburgh, Scotland - Sensei Olivier Eberhardt  ?
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