Seminar with Marsha Turner Sensei at Inaka Dojo
Class cancelled due to severe winter weather (UPDATE)
In light of this week’s predicted polar vortex conditions, we are cancelling the 6:30 am classes on Tuesday, 2/18 and Wednesday, 2/19.
We are still intending to hold evening classes, but feel free to check with us in case anything changes.
Classes cancelled due to weather
Out of an abundance of caution, Chicago Aikikai is cancelling the 6:30 am class on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to the severe cold weather warning.
UPDATE
Decision has been made also to cancel the evening classes on Tuesday, January 21 (6:15 pm – 7:25 pm; 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm) due to the cold weather warning.
Kagami Biraki 2025 at Chicago Aikikai
Chicago Aikikai officially rang in the new year with its kagami biraki and potluck held as part of its regular Third Friday class. Training was kicked off by Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho Marsha Turner Sensei, and followed by rotating instruction by dan-ranked members. Class was followed by a sankyu test for Joe Guerrier and potluck, including the traditional breaking open of the kagami mochi rice cake and a cask of sake. Thank you to everyone who came, especially our guests from Lake County!
2025 Seminars at Chicago Aikikai
Please come join us for our last three seminars in our current space
June 6-8
Tres Hofmeister Sensei
7th dan, Senior Instructor at Boulder Aikikai, Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU)
Classses: Friday (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm), Saturday (10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm), Sunday (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Register for full weekend or per class here.
September 12-14
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan
8th dan, Founder and Chief Instructor of Boulder Aikikai, Aikido Shimbokukai
Classses: Friday (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm), Saturday (10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm), Sunday (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Register for full weekend or per class here.
October 3-5
Mitsugi Saotome Shihan
Uchi deshi of Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba, Founder and Chief Instructor of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU)
Seminar will also feature classes taught by ASU Senior Instructors TBA
Part of a year-long celebration of Saotome Sensei’s 50th years of teaching in the United States.
Classses: Friday (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm), Saturday (10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm), Sunday (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Register for full weekend or per class here. Non-training guests attending Saturday dinner must also register as a “Celebration guest”.
Please note that due to anticipated demand, registration will be closed Friday, September 19.
Financial support to attend available via the ASU grant program.
