NEWS & EVENTS

Seminar with Marsha Turner Sensei at Inaka Dojo

February 25, 2025 By Dwight

Class cancelled due to severe winter weather (UPDATE)

February 11, 2025 By Dwight

In light of this week’s predicted polar vortex conditions, we are cancelling the 6:30 am classes on Tuesday, 2/18 and Wednesday, 2/19.

We are still intending to hold evening classes, but feel free to check with us in case anything changes.

Classes cancelled due to weather

January 18, 2025 By Dwight

Out of an abundance of caution, Chicago Aikikai is cancelling the 6:30 am class on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to the severe cold weather warning.

UPDATE

Decision has been made also to cancel the evening classes on Tuesday, January 21 (6:15 pm – 7:25 pm; 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm) due to the cold weather warning.

Kagami Biraki 2025 at Chicago Aikikai

January 18, 2025 By Dwight

Chicago Aikikai officially rang in the new year with its kagami biraki and potluck held as part of its regular Third Friday class. Training was kicked off by Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho Marsha Turner Sensei, and followed by rotating instruction by dan-ranked members. Class was followed by a sankyu test for Joe Guerrier and potluck, including the traditional breaking open of the kagami mochi rice cake and a cask of sake. Thank you to everyone who came, especially our guests from Lake County!