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Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan at Chicago Aikikai September 16-18, 2022

April 24, 2022 By Dwight

Chicago Aikikai and Aikido Shimbokukai will be co-hosting Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan on September 16 – 18, 2022. The 3-day seminar will be held at Chicago Aikikai. Please save the date. More details will follow soon. [Read more…] about Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan at Chicago Aikikai September 16-18, 2022

Filed Under: NEWS & EVENTS Tagged With: Hiroshi Ikeda, Seminar

Asian Heritage Month Aikido Demonstration May 14, 2022

April 24, 2022 By Dwight

The Chicago Aikikai has been invited by the Asian American Coalition of Chicago to demonstrate at this year’s Asian Heritage Month Celebration. Members of the dojo will showcase basic and advance aikido technique in Chinatown Square on Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 pm. [Read more…] about Asian Heritage Month Aikido Demonstration May 14, 2022

Filed Under: NEWS & EVENTS Tagged With: Aikido Demonstration, Asian Heritage Month, Chicago Aikikai, Japanese Culture

Aikido Seminar in Appreciation of Wendy Whited

April 24, 2022 By Dwight

Aikidoka gathered at Inaka Dojo to celebrate the life and teachings of Wendy Whited Sensei (7th dan). [Read more…] about Aikido Seminar in Appreciation of Wendy Whited

Filed Under: NEWS & EVENTS Tagged With: Inaka Dojo, Kay Sandacz, Lee Crawford, Robin Cooper, Seminar, Wendy Whited

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Chicago Aikikai is located at:

Evenings and weekends northside
3900 North Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
(home of Choyokan Kendo Dojo)
Unit 100 – Enter through south door

Weekday mornings southside
Harold Washington Park
53rd Street & Hyde Park Boulevard

Classes
See Classes page for times. Please call or e-mail to confirm an appointment day and time before visiting.

Travel

Northside

Driving – 3900 N. Elston Ave. is near Addison entrance/exit to I-90/94. Limited free parking in parking lot. Free/Metered parking on streets (Zoning restrictions on some residential blocks).

Public Transportation – Near CTA Blue Line station at Addison (10-min walk) and #80 Irving Park bus stops (East/West) at Irving Park & Elston/Monticello (4-min walk).

Southside

Driving – Harold Washington Park is at corner of 53rd Street & Hyde Park Blvd. Reachable via Lake Shore Drive at 53rd St. exit. Free/Metered parking on streets.

Public Transportation – #6 Jackson Park Express bus stops at S. Hyde Park Blvd. & E. Hyde Park Blvd. (Southbound) and S. Hyde Park Blvd. & 53rd St. (Northbound).

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Aikido

Aikidō is a modern non-competitive Japanese martial art for developing flexible response to situations with a calm mind and relaxed body without relying on size or muscular strength. Today, 1 million people in 130 countries do aikidō for personal interest, physical conditioning, stress relief, and cultural appreciation.

About Chicago Aikikai

Chicago Aikikai is a registered DBA of Illinois Aikido Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 36-2557303

 

Location and Contact Info

Evening and weekend classes held northside at:
3900 North Elston Ave/. Chicago, IL 60618
(home of Choyokan Kendo Dojo)

Weekday morning classes held southside at:
Outdoors in Harold Washington Park at northwest corner of 53rd Street and Hyde Park Boulevard, 60615. (Indoor location being sought)

Please call or e-mail to confirm an appointment day and time before visiting.

Phone: (312) 870-0687

E-mail: info@chicagoaikikai.org

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