Aikido Chicago Aikikai

Chicago's foremost school for the martial art of Aikido

NEWS & EVENTS

Sharing Our Space

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Chicago Aikikai welcomes board-certified dance movement therapist Eve Chalom, who will be using the dojo as a base for her work. Eve is also a former competitive figure skater, yoga and qigong teacher, and brain injury specialist (among other areas of expertise). She will be offering private sessions, and an open gentle movement class 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm on select Wednesdays ($20 suggested donation. See healingthroughmovement.squarespace.com for details).

Regular Chicago Aikikai members should note that aikido class will no longer be held on Wednesday evenings, and not to enter the dojo during non-class hours without prior clearance by seniors.

One-Day Seminar and Dan Tests

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On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Chicago Aikikai will be hosting a special seminar featuring Marsha Turner sensei (6th Dan, Chicago Aikikai), Kay Sandacz sensei (5th Dan, Inaka Dojo), and Nicole Mooney sensei (3rd Dan, Milwaukee Shobukan). There will be dan tests at the end of the day.
Schedule:
Class: 10 AM – 12 noon and 3-4 PM
Tests: 4 PM
Party: 5:30 PM
Click here for a downloadable flyer for the event.
Registration: Payment of $25 is accepted via paypal (info@chicagoaikikai.org), or cash/check at the door.
Vaccination: Vaccination proof is required for attending the seminar; masks are encouraged.
Observers are welcome!

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

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Registration is open for Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan’s seminar September 16-18. The seminar is hosted by Chicago Aikikai and Aikido Shimbokukai, and will be Ikeda Shihan’s first 3 day solo seminar in the Midwest since 2019. Aikido practitioners of any style and affiliation are welcome! It is a great opportunity to train with, or observe, an Aikido master without the need to travel.

Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan

Ikeda Shihan began Aikido at Kokugakuin University Aikido Club, of which Mitsugi Saotome Shihan was the chief instructor. After graduation he trained regularly at Aikido World Headquarters and in Saotome Shihan’s Reimeijuku Dojo in Tokyo. He established Boulder Aikikai in 1980 for the study of the Japanese martial art of Aikido.The dojo is affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, through the Aikido Shimbokukai. Ikeda Shihan is well-known for his effective technique, and travels extensively around the world teaching. He is a member of the Grading Committee and Vice-President of Aikido Shimbokukai.

Seminar Registration is Open and Limited

Registration will be limited to 40 people and to individuals who are vaccinated for Covid-19. Registration fee is $160. Please use this link to register, and email your proof of vaccination here. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis and will not be complete until proof of vaccination is verified.

Check out the event flyer—maybe you want to share it (electronically or in print)???

Seminar at Chicago Aikikai, September 16-18

The seminar will be held September 16-18, 2022, at the Chicago Aikikai, 1444 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL.

Class times are:
Friday September 16 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday September 17 10:00 am-12:00 pm & 3:00-5:00 pm
Sunday September 18 10:00 am-12:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you on the mat!

Asian Heritage Month Aikido Demonstration May 14, 2022

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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