October 18, 2026 Santa Cruz, California
Jan Nevelius
1-Day Aikido Seminar with Jan Nevelius Shihan from Stockholm, Sweden
Sunday • Oct 18, 2026
2 classes • 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Registration
Full Day: $120
Single Class: $60
Accommodations and meals are not included.
Discounts: Aikido of Santa Cruz members receive a 20% discount, Students 10%, and Teens 50% on any registration option.
About the Seminar
Explore the subtle power of connection with Jan Nevelius Shihan as he returns from Sweden to share his deep practice of Aikido.
Common areas of focus in Jan Sensei’s seminars include grounded movements, absorption and redirection, soft ukemi, and the study of the energetic forms within techniques. Join us for a special day of training at Aikido of Santa Cruz.
*This seminar is appropriate for Aikido practitioners of all skill levels.
Jan Nevelius
7th Dan Shihan • Stockholm, Sweden
Learn about Jan Sensei ➜
Jan Nevelius is a senior Aikido teacher based in Vanadis Aikido Dojo in Stockholm, Sweden, and author of the book Vaken Vila.
He began his study of Aikido in the 1970s and trained intensively in Japan in the 1980s. He considers his principal teachers to be Seishiro Endo Shihan (8th dan • Saku, Japan), and Christian Tissier Shihan (8th dan • France). Jan Sensei emphasizes Musubi (connection), soft ukemi, and an approach to Aikido as never-ending research.
Details
Schedule
Sunday // October 18, 2026
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Morning Class
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch Break
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Afternoon Class
Location
Aikido of Santa Cruz
306 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060