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Class photos from September 2023 seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan

September 20, 2023 By Dwight

Some very nice photos from last weekend’s seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan shared with us by Vasiliy Fedotov of Aikido St. Louis, a first-time guest to Chicago Aikikai.

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Thank you for coming! (September 2023 Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan seminar)

September 18, 2023 By Dwight

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.

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Chicago Aikikai Supports Local Theater (Babes with Blades)

August 29, 2023 By Dwight

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!

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Seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (池田裕師範)

August 25, 2023 By Dwight

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)

Filed Under: NEWS & EVENTS Tagged With: Aikido Shimbokukai, Boulder Aikikai, Hiroshi Ikeda, Seminar

Partnering Movement – Applying Aikido to Acting and Stage Combat

August 24, 2023 By Dwight

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

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Images from Ginza Holiday Festival 2023

August 16, 2023 By Dwight

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

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Free Intro Classes

Curious about Chicago Aikikai? We have two classes especially to welcome you!

Newcomers:  You are invited to our Saturday class at 10 AM or to our Sunday class at 11 AM. You may join us on the mat, or observe. We are currently mask-optional, but you are welcome to wear a mask if you wish.

If you will be practicing with us, you will need to bring proof of vaccination against covid-19. Please show up a few minutes early to introduce yourself, sign a waiver, and to warm up.  Bring sweats or other loose-fitting exercise clothing (and optional mask).

If you’d prefer to visit a different class, please contact info@chicagoaikikai.org to make arrangements.

Visiting aikidoka: You are welcome to train with us, whatever your affiliation may be. We do require a small mat fee.

 

Chicago Aikikai is located at:

1444 W. Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60642

Free parking is available along the North and South bound streets, and (weekends and after 4:30 PM on schooldays) in the diagonal spots behind Golder Prep.

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Aikido, the art of peace, offers a modern-day path to achieving inner balance. Rooted in the traditional disciplines of the Japanese samurai warriors - including jitsu (hand), ken (sword) and yari (spear) - Aikido is a contemporary martial art that can effectively repel any attack, but the goal is nonviolent conflict resolution.

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