We are very excited to welcome you to the 2023 Delta Common Ground seminar!  Once again we will gather at Aikido in St. Tammany on the Northshore in Mandeville.  8 sensei(s), 8 styles of our shared art, one day of practice, exploration, community, and fun, finding common ground in our practice together!
This year we are excited to practice and study with:

Arturo Peal Sensei (Aikido of New Orleans)

Bil Ross Sensei (Aikido of Shreveport)

Brian Levy Sensei (NOLA Aikido)

Holmes Kings Sensei (Capital City Aikido)

John Driscoll Sensei (Aikido on the Northshore)

Kyriakos Papadopoulos Sensei (New Orleans Shotokan Academy)

Novelle Price Sensei (Gulf Coast Aikido)

Weldon Mauney Sensei (Aikido and Wing Chun Martial Arts)

We will observe the following safety protocols to insure everyone’s safely as we gather to share, learn, and be inspired by each other.

Requirements for Participation

  • all eligible COVID vaccinations and boosters recommeneded
  • do not come to class if you have any symptoms of illness (COVID or otherwise)
  • an online waiver must be filled out

Date and Class Times

Saturday, October 28, 2023

The mornings session will run from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

The afternoon sessions will run from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Each of 8 instructors will teach 30 minute classes.

Seminar Fee

The seminar fee of $20 will be donated to support dojos currently in need to COVID losses as well as Aikido dojos in the Ukraine.

Please register here to reserve your spot.

Water, Snacks, Lunch

Lunch will be on our own between the morning and afternoon sessions.  (We will provide you with a list of many good restaurant and cafe options within a close walk or drive from the dojo.)

Please bring your own bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, etc.

Seminar Location

Aikido in St. Tammany is located in Mandeville, LA at 2050 Spartan Dr, Mandeville, LA.

Please reply to this email with any questions.

And, dojo cho, please forward this email to all your members who might like to join us for the Common Ground.

Very much looking forward to practicing together!

All best wishes,

Brian Levy

Dojo Cho/Chief Instructor
NOLA Aikido
New Orleans, LA