We are very happy to announce a live-streamed Zoom seminar class taught by Rafael Tonani Sensei Saturday at 12 pm CDT | 19:00 CET | 5 pm UTC!

Rafael Tonani Sensei has been training martial arts for over 2 decades.  Rafael Sensei is 3rd Dan Aikikai, affiliated to Instituto Shimbukan and teaches in São Carlos. He spent 9 months in Berkeley training with Brandon WilliamsCraig Sensei and Kayla Feder Sensei. He was responsible, alongside Míriam Toyama Sensei, for the #AIKIDOWOMEN project. And during 2020 and 2021 has organized several online seminars.  Parallel to his Aikido training Rafael Sensei also studies and teaches Tai Chi Chuan and Kung fu.

Seminar Theme

Weight and Body Consciousness.

Register to receive the Zoom link for the seminar class.

The seminar is by donation, and all proceeds will go to support our work as we continue to bring this practice into the world.

Suggested donation: $15-35 per class

Donate via Paypalpaypal.me/nolaaikido

(If that’s too much, pay whatever feels comfortable. If you’re feeling a financial squeeze just come to class.)

What to Bring to Class:

People can bring a tanto or something similar like a wooden spoon or a short stick.

Exercises will be suitable for both solo practice or with a partner.

Beginners are warmly welcome.

We look forward to practicing with you!

Please share this email with any and all you think might like to attend.

Thank you!

Brian Levy

Chief Instructor/Dojo Cho
NOLA AIkido
New Orleans, LA, USA