A trip back through time to the origins of Chicago Aikikai. The original dojo, the Illinois Aikido Club, started in 1961 (though incorporated in 1963), located at 3223 N. Clark Street in what was Chicago’s Lakeview postwar Unofficial Japan Town.
An inclusive community for exploring the Japanese martial art of aikido
By Dwight
A trip back through time to the origins of Chicago Aikikai. The original dojo, the Illinois Aikido Club, started in 1961 (though incorporated in 1963), located at 3223 N. Clark Street in what was Chicago’s Lakeview postwar Unofficial Japan Town.
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.
Chicago Aikikai is a registered DBA of Illinois Aikido Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 36-2557303
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