NEWS & EVENTS
Bringing Saotome Sensei’s Legacy Forward
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
Congratulations on Recent Kyu Tests
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.
Chicago Area Japanese Collectables and Sword Show
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
Happy Birthday Mitsugi Saotome Shihan
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
Seminar with Charlie Page and Kerry Connell at Inaka Dojo
Inaka Dojo in Beecher, IL will be hosting a seminar with Charlie Page (7th Dan, Baltimore Aikido) and Kerry Connell (5th dan, Aikido of Madison) April 14-16. [Read more…] about Seminar with Charlie Page and Kerry Connell at Inaka Dojo