Aikido Kanji

Mats Ahlin Sensei

4th Dan Aikikai

Friendship Seminar

June 17-21, 2026

Photo: © Stefanie Kösling

Aikido Seattle is delighted to host Mats Ahlin Sensei, 4th Dan Aikikai.

Mats Ahlin Sensei, based in Sweden, 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.

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

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Schedule

Day Time
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Bokken
Aikido
Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 pm
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Bokken
Aikido
Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Aikido
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Aikido
Sunday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Aikido

We will host a party on Saturday night at 7:00 pm for all participants and partners. We will share more information closer to the event.

Registration

Early
(by Apr 30)
General
(after Apr 30)
Weeknight Bokken (Wed/Thu) $25 $30 WAITLIST
Weeknight Aikido (Wed/Thu) $30 $35 OPEN
Full weekend seminar
(Fri-Sun)
$140 $150 OPEN
All weeknights and weekend classes
(Wed-Sun)
$200 $220 WAITLIST

Space is limited, especially for bokken classes. We encourage you to register early to secure your spot.

Single weekend class registration will open on May 1, as space allows.

A limited number of seminar scholarships are available. Please consider donating to make these events financially accessible to more people.

Location

Aikido Seattle
1004 Turner Way E, Seattle, WA 98112

Refund Policy

Refunds for cancelled registration will be available through April 30; after that, refunds will be available if we can fill your spot from our waitlist.

Refunds for cancelled registrations will be subject to a 10% cancellation charge.

Housing

We can make some sleeping arrangements for out-of-town guests. Please contact us at [email protected].