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Kevin Choate Inducted Into Illinois Martial Art Hall of Fame

April 12, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

$45
  • « Dojo Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day – Dojo Closed »

Chicago Aikikai has purchased a table of ten for the Kevin Choate Sensei’s induction to the 15th Annual Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame. But hurry, the seats are filling up fast, please contact Andrew Vitale by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3rd, if you are interested in joining us. Tickets for the table are $45 until sold out. A second table may be available if there are sufficient people.

Tickets can also be directly obtained for $50 from Mike McNamara at 708-473-0682 or at macveg3@aol.com. All major credit cards accepted.

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Details

Date:
April 12, 2019
Time:
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost:
$45
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/362631911001192/

Venue

Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S2 IL Route 53
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 United States
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  • « Dojo Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day – Dojo Closed »

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Chicago Aikikai is located at:

Evenings and weekends northside
3900 North Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Unit 100 – Enter through south door
(Choyokan Kendo Dojo practices at the same building in Unit 200)

Weekday mornings southside
5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60615
(606 Karate & Self-Defense)

Classes
See Classes page for times. Please call or e-mail to confirm an appointment day and time before visiting.

Travel

Northside

Driving – 3900 N. Elston Ave. is near Addison entrance/exit to I-90/94. Limited free parking in parking lot. Free/Metered parking on streets (Zoning restrictions on some residential blocks).

Public Transportation – Near CTA Blue Line station at Addison (10-min walk) and #80 Irving Park bus stops (East/West) at Irving Park & Elston/Monticello (4-min walk).

Southside

Driving – 5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd. is near the intersection of 53rd St. and Hyde Park Blvd. Metered parking on streets (Zoning restrictions on some residential blocks).

Public Transportation – Near #6 Jackson Park express bus stops (North/South) at 53rd St. and S. Hyde Park Blvd. (1-min walk).

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Aikido

Aikidō is a modern non-competitive Japanese martial art for developing flexible response to situations with a calm mind and relaxed body without relying on size or muscular strength. Today, 1 million people in 130 countries do aikidō for personal interest, physical conditioning, stress relief, and cultural appreciation.

About Chicago Aikikai

Chicago Aikikai is a registered DBA of Illinois Aikido Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 36-2557303

 

Location and Contact Info

Evening and weekend classes held northside at:
3900 North Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
(Choyokan Kendo Dojo practices at the same building in Unit 200)

Weekday morning classes held southside at:
5307 S. Hyde Park Blv., Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60615
(606 Karate & Self-Defense)

Please call or e-mail to confirm an appointment day and time before visiting.

Phone: (312) 870-0687

E-mail: info@chicagoaikikai.org

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