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2- Weekly Theme: Shomen Uchi (Week 2)
Weekly Theme: Shomen Uchi (Week 2) Starts: 12:00 am Ends: March 8, 2026 - 11:59 pm
• | 3- Laura White’s Memorial Gathering
Laura White’s Memorial Gathering Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: March 3, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84723466462?pwd=xYB4rjgnv0EcgeXFSNQmTYVHfhKMIi.1
Description: NOLA Aikido is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84723466462?pwd=xYB4rjgnv0EcgeXFSNQmTYVHfhKMIi.1 Meeting ID: 847 2346 6462 Passcode: willow --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,84723466462#,,,,*921222# US +13126266799,,84723466462#,,,,*921222# US (Chicago) Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84723466462/invitations?signature=VdOUmQW_ROT72B9T3ekDfLNwjDFtuNqUr8drsNQN2p8 • | 4 | 5 | 6- Yudansha Prep at Open Mat
Yudansha Prep at Open Mat Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: March 6, 2026 - 6:30 pm Location: With Brian
• | 7- Dynamic Meditation
Dynamic Meditation Starts: 10:00 am Ends: March 7, 2026 - 10:45 am
Description: Dynamic Mediation Every other Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at NOLA Aikido in Mid City. Please check the calendar because dojo seminars and holidays will take precedence. This biweekly shared practice is rooted in Shingon Buddhism, which the founder of aikido, O Sensei, is said to have practiced in his youth. Jaime Dunkle will share what she’s learned from this tradition at temples in the Pacific Northwest. Practice will include a mix of visualization and vocalization meditation methods. We will use apps like Calm, Plum Village, Insight, or Sattva for guided meditations. We will also sometimes sit with the bell. Only a short portion of this shared practice is silent sitting meditation. Bring a foldable blanket, your favorite cushion, or use one at the dojo. And please feel free to offer feedback and your favorite mediation methods: this is meant to be a shared practice space and not an instructional class. Quiet late entry is OK. FREE for dojo members and open for FREE to the community. Subscribe to our blog: https://lotusbudo.com/subscribe All community members must follow dojo rules on consent, respect, kindness, and personal hygiene so as to contribute to cultivating a safe and healthy practice space for all. • | 8 |
9- Weekly Theme: Yokomen Uchi (Week 1)
Weekly Theme: Yokomen Uchi (Week 1) Starts: 12:00 am Ends: March 15, 2026 - 11:59 pm
• | 10 | 11- Jan Nevelius Shihan Extra Bokken Class
Jan Nevelius Shihan Extra Bokken Class Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: March 12, 2026 - 7:00 pm
Description: Extra Weekday Bokken and Aikido Classes Also, for us locals and those able to come to town earlier: Wednesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 16th from 6 pm to 7 pm at NOLA Aikido, Jan Shihan will teach bokken classes (weapons provided by NOLA Aikido) for 3rd kyu and above and maximum 15 people per class. Register now to reserve your spot! Wednesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 16th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at NOLA Aikido, Nevelius Shihan will also teach two extra Aikido classes for all levels. Register now to reserve your spot! - Jan Nevelius Shihan Extra Aikido Class
Jan Nevelius Shihan Extra Aikido Class Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: March 11, 2026 - 8:30 pm
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Jan Nevelius Shihan Extra Aikido Class Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: March 12, 2026 - 8:30 pm
- Jan Nevelius Shihan Extra Bokken Class
Jan Nevelius Shihan Extra Bokken Class Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: March 12, 2026 - 8:30 pm
Description: Extra Weekday Bokken and Aikido Classes Also, for us locals and those able to come to town earlier: Wednesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 16th from 6 pm to 7 pm at NOLA Aikido, Jan Shihan will teach bokken classes (weapons provided by NOLA Aikido) for 3rd kyu and above and maximum 15 people per class. Register now to reserve your spot! Wednesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 16th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at NOLA Aikido, Nevelius Shihan will also teach two extra Aikido classes for all levels. Register now to reserve your spot! • • | 13- Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar
Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: March 13, 2026 - 8:30 pm Location: Mandeville Karate Training Center
2050 Spartan Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448, United States
• | 14- Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar
Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar Starts: 10:00 am Ends: March 14, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: Mandeville Karate Training Center
2050 Spartan Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448, United States
- Yudansha Exams
Yudansha Exams Starts: 12:15 pm Ends: March 14, 2026 - 1:45 pm
- Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar
Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: March 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm Location: Mandeville Karate Training Center
2050 Spartan Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448, United States
- Seminar Crawfish Boil/Potluck Party
Seminar Crawfish Boil/Potluck Party Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: March 14, 2026 - 10:00 pm Location: NOLA Aikido
3909 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States
• • • • | 15- Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar
Jan Nevelius Shihan Friendship Seminar Starts: 11:00 am Ends: March 15, 2026 - 1:00 pm Location: Mandeville Karate Training Center
2050 Spartan Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448, United States
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16- NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series
NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series Starts: 6:15 pm Ends: March 16, 2026 - 7:15 pm
• | 17 | 18- NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series
NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series Starts: 6:15 pm Ends: March 18, 2026 - 7:15 pm
• | 19 | 20 | 21- Dynamic Meditation
Dynamic Meditation Starts: 10:00 am Ends: March 21, 2026 - 10:45 am
Description: Dynamic Mediation Every other Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at NOLA Aikido in Mid City. Please check the calendar because dojo seminars and holidays will take precedence. This biweekly shared practice is rooted in Shingon Buddhism, which the founder of aikido, O Sensei, is said to have practiced in his youth. Jaime Dunkle will share what she’s learned from this tradition at temples in the Pacific Northwest. Practice will include a mix of visualization and vocalization meditation methods. We will use apps like Calm, Plum Village, Insight, or Sattva for guided meditations. We will also sometimes sit with the bell. Only a short portion of this shared practice is silent sitting meditation. Bring a foldable blanket, your favorite cushion, or use one at the dojo. And please feel free to offer feedback and your favorite mediation methods: this is meant to be a shared practice space and not an instructional class. Quiet late entry is OK. FREE for dojo members and open for FREE to the community. Subscribe to our blog: https://lotusbudo.com/subscribe All community members must follow dojo rules on consent, respect, kindness, and personal hygiene so as to contribute to cultivating a safe and healthy practice space for all. • | 22 |
23- NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series
NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series Starts: 6:15 pm Ends: March 23, 2026 - 7:15 pm
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NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series Starts: 6:15 pm Ends: March 25, 2026 - 7:15 pm
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30- NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series
NOLA Aikido Lenten Intro Series Starts: 6:15 pm Ends: March 30, 2026 - 7:15 pm
- 5th Kyu Exams - Lauren, Mike S, Aimme, Christina (?)
5th Kyu Exams - Lauren, Mike S, Aimme, Christina (?) Starts: 7:15 pm Ends: March 30, 2026 - 8:15 pm
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