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THANKSGIVING SEMINAR WITH MITSUGI SAOTOME SHIHAN

November 24, 2017 @ 6:30 PM - November 26, 2017 @ 12:00 PM

$50.00 – $170.00
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Mitsugi Saotome Sensei Chicago Aikikai is very proud and honored to host Mitsugi Saotome Shihan for our annual Thanksgiving seminar at our dojo on November 24-26, 2017. Classes will be at the usual seminar times (Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 10-12pm and 3-5pm, and Sunday 10-12pm).

Register for entire seminar for $150 if you register below before November 17th or $170 at the door. Individual classes are $50 each.

We hope you can join us for this excellent opportunity to train with Saotome Shihan! Hope to see you on the mat!

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Class Schedule
Friday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
3 – 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Seminar Options
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Your dojo (optional)
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Details

Start:
November 24, 2017 @ 6:30 PM
End:
November 26, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Cost:
$50.00 – $170.00
Event Category:
Seminar
Website:
http://www.chicagoaikikai.org/

Venue

Chicago Aikikai
1444 W. Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor (Located above Beauty Bar)
Chicago, IL 60642 United States
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Phone
312-880-7357
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  • « Samurai Saturday with Wendy Whited Shihan
  • New Year’s Day Training »

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Chicago Aikikai is located at:

Evenings and weekends northside
3900 North Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
(home of Choyokan Kendo Dojo)
Unit 100 – Enter through south door

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 – Harold Washington Park is at corner of 53rd Street & Hyde Park Blvd. Reachable via Lake Shore Drive at 53rd St. exit. Free/Metered parking on streets.

Public Transportation – #6 Jackson Park Express bus stops at S. Hyde Park Blvd. & E. Hyde Park Blvd. (Southbound) and S. Hyde Park Blvd. & 53rd St. (Northbound).

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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
(home of Choyokan Kendo Dojo)

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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