# Event Details - **Event Name**: Charles Colten Sensei Kagami Biraki (New Years) and Kangeiko (Winter Training) in New Orleans - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: More info and register: https://tinyurl.com/coltennola26reg We are very excited to invite you to New Orleans (January 6-11) for a New Year’s seminar with Charles Colten Sensei! Kangeiko: At this coldest time of year, we will fire up our practice by adding early morning classes (7-8 am) during the week, hold regular classes, and culminate with a weekend kagami biraki seminar. Kagami Biraki: New Year’s Aikido training with sake-celebration and firepit-intention-setting during the Saturday evening pot-luck dinner and party. Additional private sessions with Colten Sensei available (email: nolaaikido@gmail.com to book.) Charles Colten Sensei, 6th Dan Aikikai, Founder and Director of Aikido in the Schools, is a direct student (deshi) to Endo Shihan and has also been greatly influenced by other mentors including Shihan(s) Jan Nevelius and Jorma Lyly and Sensei(s) Seigo Okamoto and Mary Heiny. An eternal student who is deeply informed by the living world, Charles considers the study, practice, and sharing of Aikido as “his lens, his window, his mirror, his medicine…and an endless wellspring of knowledge, wisdom, and joy.” Date and Times: Friday, January 9th 6:30-8:30 pm Saturday, January 10th 10:00 am-12:00 pm 3:00-5:00 pm Sunday, January 11th 11:00 am-1:00 pm Place: NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville Street, Suite 103 New Orleans, LA 70119 Fees: Whole Seminar: $140 (Pre-Registration by Dec. 23) Whole Seminar: $160 (At the Door) Per Class: $55 Registration and Waiver Register now to reserve your spot! https://nolaaikido.com/nola-aikidos-annual-kagami-biraki-new-years-and-kangeiko-winter-training-with-charles-colten-sensei-6th-dan-2026/ And please fill out the online waiver: https://shorturl.at/e4Zfy 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 at nolaaikido@gmail.com or by DM if you are interested in one of these options or have any other questions about accommodations or the seminar. Come one…Come all….Aikidoka of all levels, ages, genders, affiliations, and styles are most welcome!!! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/charles-colten-sensei-kagami-biraki-new-years-and-kangeiko-winter-training-in-new-orleans/200029427474935 - **Event Categories**: workshops, parties, food-drinks, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 13 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: NOLA Aikido - **lat**: 29.97516 - **long**: -90.09709 - **full address**: NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville Street,New Orleans, Louisiana, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Charles Colten Sensei Kagami Biraki (New Years) and Kangeiko (Winter Training) in New Orleans - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d912519bfcadfcc1af13e02d5f1e006aac6c18da2df59f24d38a47b22c232a42-rimg-w612-h792-dcffffff-gmir?v=1767730367 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Charles Colten Sensei Kagami Biraki (New Years) and Kangeiko (Winter Training) in New Orleans being held? - **A:** Charles Colten Sensei Kagami Biraki (New Years) and Kangeiko (Winter Training) in New Orleans takes place on Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville Street,New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Charles Colten Sensei Kagami Biraki (New Years) and Kangeiko (Winter Training) in New Orleans? - **A:** Charles Colten Sensei Kagami Biraki (New Years) and Kangeiko (Winter Training) in New Orleans is organized by Brian Levy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Charles Colten Sensei Kagami Biraki (New Years) and Kangeiko (Winter Training) in New Orleans is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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