Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out at our September seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan. It was a great opportunity to renew friendships, make new connections and receive some great instruction.
Chicago Aikikai Supports Local Theater (Babes with Blades)
Announcing that we are helping sponsor Chicago-based all-female stage combat theater company Babes With Blades with their latest production, The Duchess of Malfi, running September 9 to October 21 at the Factory Theater space. Catch the show while you can!
Seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (池田裕師範)
Chicago Aikikai enthusiastically welcomes back Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (7th dan, Boulder Aikikai) for his annual three-day seminar in the Windy City, September 15 – 17, 2023. Aikido students of all levels and affiliations are welcome to register for training. Observers may watch for free. [Read more…] about Seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (池田裕師範)
Partnering Movement – Applying Aikido to Acting and Stage Combat
Chicago Aikikai members Dwight Sora and Christian Boswell will facilitate a workshop introducing aikido concepts to actors for use in stage combat and fight choreography, as well as a means of focusing and relaxing, on Friday, September 29 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Those interested are asked to pre-register here. The dojo is requesting a $15.00 suggested donation for the workshop. [Read more…] about Partnering Movement – Applying Aikido to Acting and Stage Combat
Images from Ginza Holiday Festival 2023
Chicago Aikikai received a warm reception for its two demos at this year’s Ginza Holiday Japanese cultural festival held by Midwest Buddhist Temple (MBT) on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12. The weekend overall was reportedly a big success for the temple, which is good news as it is their major annual fundraiser and they have not held it since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chicago Aikikai members who participated or were in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy the food, as well as purchase some of the Japanese arts and crafts for sale. [Read more…] about Images from Ginza Holiday Festival 2023
FUTURE LEADERS SEMINAR – MIDWEST
Aikido Shimbokukai reports there was a great turnout at the on Sunday, July 30. 60 people attended in-person along with 15 via Zoom. Thank you to all of the organizers, instructors and participants who helped to make it a success. Photos viewable at the Aikido Shimbokukai Facebook page.