Mats Ahlin Sensei Friendship Seminar in New Orleans Oct. 31-Nov. 3

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We are very excited to invite you to New Orleans for a friendship seminar with Mats Ahlin Sensei!

Mats Ahlin Sensei, 4th Dan Aikikai, began practicing Aikido in 1997. His main teachers are Christian Tissier Shihan, Jan Nevelius Shihan, and Jorma Lyly Sensei.

He brings great joy, precision, and passion to his practice, always looking for beautiful and deep contact with each practice partner.

Date and Times:

Bokken Class*

Thursday, October 31st
6:30-8:30 pm

Weekend Friendship Seminar:

Friday, November 1st
6:30-8:30 pm

Saturday, November 2nd
10:00 am-12:00 pm
3:00-5:00 pm

Sunday, November 3rd
11:00 am-1:00 pm

Place:

NOLA Aikido,
3909 Bienville Street, Suite 103
New Orleans, LA 70119

Fees:

*Thursday Bokken Class: $40 (Pre-Registration by Oct. 11)
*Thursday Bokken Class: $45 (After Oct. 11)

Whole Weekend Seminar: $120 (Pre-Registration by Oct. 11)
Whole Weekend Seminar: $140 (After Oct. 11)

Per Class: $45

Accommodations for out-of-town guests are available in our dojo as well as at the homes of several NOLA Aikido students.

Please contact us if you are interested in one of these options or have any other questions about accommodations or the seminar.

Aikidoists of all lineages, styles, ranks, and abilities are most welcome!

For more information about either event, contact:
Brian Levy at 504-208-4861 or by email at [email protected]

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