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Wendy Whited Sensei to be inducted into Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame

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The Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame has announced that it will posthumously induct Wendy Whited Sensei (1952-2021), founder of Inaka Dojo – Beecher Aikikai and senior instructor of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) at its 19th annual banquet on Saturday, October 24.
The banquet, which will also serve as the 8th Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame induction, will recognize 20 athletes, teachers and practitioners for their achievements and contributions to boxing and martial arts. Past inductees include Illinois Aikido Club founding member Joe Takehara Sensei in 2017, and late Chicago Aikikai chief instructor Kevin Choate Sensei in 2019.
The banquet will be held at Carlisle Banquets, 435 Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148. Daniel Pierson will be representing Inaka Dojo. Please contact him at splatonthemat@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.

From Training Mat to Works of Art

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Our friend Thomas Krumroy at Lakeshore Aikido in Ohio has generously donated his talents and efforts to turn the remnants of Chicago Aikikai’s old canvas mat covering into works of art. Here is a sampling of what he has accomplished. These will eventually be priced and sold via our Etsy store. However, if anything catches your attention now, please e-mail info@chicagoaikikai.org. All proceeds will go to the Kevin Choate Sensei Memorial Building Fund.

Class in the New Space

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We are still settling into our new space at 3900 N. Elston Avenue, but things are coming together bit by bit. Here are some photos from class on Friday, September 18.