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January 2019

Mon 21
January 21, 2019

Dojo Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The dojo will be closed in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.

April 2019

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

Kevin Choate Inducted Into Illinois Martial Art Hall of Fame

Abbington Distinctive Banquets 3S2 IL Route 53, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

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

May 2019

Mon 27
May 27, 2019

Memorial Day – Dojo Closed

The dojo is closed. Have a wonderful Memorial Day! Honor a veteran!

July 2019

Thu 4
July 4, 2019

Independence Day, July 4th – Dojo Closed

In honor of Independence Day, July 4th, the dojo will be closed. Salute the country and have a great time! 

September 2019

Fri 6
September 6, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - September 8, 2019 @ 12:00 PM

Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan Fall Seminar

Chicago Aikikai 1444 W. Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor (Located above Beauty Bar), Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to announce that Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, 7d, returns for our annual Fall Seminar, September 6-8, 2019. Ikeda Shihan will be teaching his powerful "Internal Power" aikido concepts. Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan is the founder and Chief Instructor of Boulder Aikikai, a non-profit school of Aikido in Boulder, Colorado. He currently holds the rank of […]

$50.00 – $170.00

February 2020

Fri 21
February 21, 2020 @ 6:30 PM - February 23, 2020 @ 12:00 PM

Seminar with Jim Alvarez Sensei

Chicago Aikikai 1444 W. Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor (Located above Beauty Bar), Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Aikikai welcomes Jim Alvarez Sensei (6th Dan, Aikido of Livermore) for a weekend of instruction in swordwork and Aiki movement. Please be sure to bring your own bokken for practice. Attendees are encouraged to register early as this is a rare opportunity and space is limited. For more information, contact the dojo at info@chicagoaikikai.org. […]

$125
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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.

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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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