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Chicago Aikikai will be at this year’s Anime Magic anime convention, August 30 – September 1 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare & Donald E Stephens Convention Center. The dojo will have an info booth and performing onsite demos throughout the weekend. More details to come!
Chicago Aikikai received a warm reception for its demonstrations on the Friday night and Saturday afternoon of the annual Ginza Holiday Festival held July 26-28 at the Midwest Buddhist Temple.
Reminding everyone that the dojo will be closed on Thursday, July 4 to observe the July 4th Independence Day holiday.
Classes will resume on Saturday and Sunday.
After careful consideration and consulting a medical professional, Chicago Aikikai will no longer require proof of vaccination for in-person training. Anyone wishing to train is asked to exercise good judgment in monitoring their health, masking if desired, and to refrain from coming if suspecting they are ill.
Congratulations to everyone who took their kyu tests at our Third Friday Class on June 21.
Phillip Bell – Gokyu (5th)
Andrew Rathgeber – Gokyu (5th)
Joe Guerrier – Yonkyu (4th)