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By Dwight
It is one week until our June seminar with Tres Hofmeister (7th dan, Boulder Aikikai) and Robin Cooper (7th dan, Aikido of Madison), part of ASU‘s initiative “Bringing Saotome Sensei’s Legacy Forward“. There is still time to register if you have not done so.
In the meantime, please check out our new Zoom videos with Hofmeister and Cooper before they come to the Windy City.
By Dwight
By Dwight
Chicago Aikikai is proud to welcome back Tres Hofmeister (7th dan, Boulder Aikikai) for the first time since the pandemic, this time together with Robin Cooper (7th dan, Aikido of Madison), for a special two-instructor seminar. [Read more…] about Bringing Saotome Sensei’s Legacy Forward
By Dwight
Congratulations to Chicago Aikikai members who took their kyu tests last Friday, March 17.
Yvonne Matos (6th kyu)
Martha Lee Turner (5th kyu)
Good job and great work. And thanks to all those who helped them to prepare.
By Dwight
The annual Chicago Area Japanese Collectables and Sword Show will be held April 28 – 30, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield – Schaumburg, Illinois. [Read more…] about Chicago Area Japanese Collectables and Sword Show
By Dwight
The Chicago Aikikai would like to say happy birthday to Mitsugi Saotome, Shihan (master instructor) and founder of its parent organization, Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). [Read more…] about Happy Birthday Mitsugi Saotome Shihan