Aikido with a touch of philosophy.
We were able to put our newfound spring energy to good use at the traditional April seminar with Jan Nevelius. Aikidoka from all over Europe gathered, and there were truly many of us. Jan had prepared interesting techniques for us, along with some aikido philosophy, which he explained in a lighthearted way through amusing stories from his own training. In addition to practicing techniques, the training also offered an opportunity for introspection, which may have given some of us a headache. But Jan himself provided some relief when, at the end of the training, he said with a smile: “If you couldn’t get it, don’t worry—I’ll change it next year anyway.”
