NOLA Aikido

10/16/2026

Pre-register by next Friday, Oct 23 for Mats Ahlin Sensei Friendship Seminar in New Orleans!

We are overjoyed to welcome you to a weekend Friendship Seminar and a Thursday bokken class with Mats Ahlin Sensei in New Orleans Nov. 5-8!

Mats Ahlin Sensei began practicing Aikido in 1997. He is chief instructor of Siljansnäs Aikido Dojo in Leksand, Dalarna in Sweden. His main teachers are Christian Tissier Shihan, Jan Nevelius Shihan, and Jorma Lyly Shihan.

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

Aikidoka of all lineages, styles, ranks, and abilities are welcome!

Sign up and more info via Link tree in bio or at:

https://nolaaikido.com/mats-ahlin-sensei-friendship-seminar-in-new-orleans-nov-5-9-2026/

10/15/2026

At NOLA Aikido we focus on community, connection, kindness, fun, curiosity, mindfulness, and soft-power, from centered, whole-body movement.

Curious about Aikido? Welcome to come, watch or try out a free class.

And you can join us for our Fall Intro Series. More info via Linktree in bio.

And we have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)

10/14/2026

So much fun sharing our practice of this art of peace with an enthusiastic and curious audience at New Orleans’ Japan Fest 2026!

https://youtu.be/HF379P5Km-A?is=G23pc2W2MCjQ_XNo

A deep bow of gratitude to all the demo participants:

Brian Levy Sensei
Keith Watts
Joyce Glasser
Erin Rondy
Mike Speyrer
Elijah Cusimano
Jeff Cusimano
Chloe Severin
Fionn O’Donnell

Thank you to everybody who helped with moving mats and setting up.

And big thanks to William Ascencio, Jaime Dunkle, and Hal Schiff for filming and photographing the demo.

Domo arigatou gozaimash*ta, y'all!

[Demo Video by William Ascencio]

NOLA Aikido demo at Japan Fest 2026 in the Sculpture Garden at New ...

10/14/2026

We are very excited to welcome you to the 2026 Delta Common Ground seminar on Saturday, October 25th! This year we will gather at NOLA Aikido in New Orleans. 4 sensei(s), 4 styles of our shared art, one day of practice, exploration, community, and fun, finding common ground in our practice together!

More info and sign up via link tree in bio.

Aikidoists of all styles and affiliations very warmly welcome, y’all!

10/12/2026

So much fun sharing our practice of this art of peace with an enthusiastic and curious audience at New Orleans’ Japan Fest 2026!

A deep bow of gratitude to all the demo participants: Fionn, Chloe, Elijah, Jeff, Mike, Erin, Joyce, Keith, and Brian.

Thank you to everybody who helped with moving mats and setting up.

And big thanks to William Ascencio, Jaime Dunkle, and Hal Schiff for filming and photographing the demo.

Domo arigatou gozaimash*ta, y’all!

[Reel photos by Hal Schiff]

10/09/2026

Welcome to our Fall Intro to Aikido 6-Week Series for New Adult Students!

An introduction to the fundamental principles,
techniques, and philosophy of Aikido: “The Way of Harmony.” The martial art of peace!

Curious about Aikido? Welcome to come, watch or try out a free class.

More info via Linktree in bio.

And we have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)