Stefen Miller, has been training in the Martial Arts for 17 years now, with the last eleven years being dedicated to Aikido only. Stefen has made 3 long term trips to Iwama, Japan, to immerse himself in fulltime Aikido training. This dedication to Aikido and his teacher, Hitohiro Saito sensei, was rewarded last year when Sensei Hitohiro awarded Stefen the title on Sandan (3rd dan) which carries the responsibility of teaching. Stefen first started Iwama Aikido under Sensei Steven Colville, who was the first teacher to bring this Style of Aikdio into Edinburgh over 15 years ago. Steven now teaches around central Scotland and can be contacted through www.aikidoscotland2.org (see our links)

Stefen is now training and teaching at The tenchi dojo in leith, Edinburgh's only prupose built dojo for Japanese Martial Arts, with a fully matted area, changing rooms, fitness area, toilet and kitchen. started by Angus Sproule, After his return From fulltime training in Iwama, Japan.