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INTRODUCING OUR NEW CLASS SCHEDULE

November 13, 2023 By Dwight

Closing out 2023 and looking to 2024, Chicago Aikikai is excited to announce its brand new class schedule.

The aim is to provide a structure and environment for the highest level of training at all levels. Chicago Aikikai is always looking to improve the instruction and support it provides its community.

This new schedule was designed with a great deal of thought on the part of instructors and member input.

Main changes:

1. Weeknight classes consolidated to Tuesday and Thursday evenings (and Third Fridays).

2. Two more hours of training each week:

(1) Additional 7:30 – 8:30 pm weekday classes

(2) Yudansha-supervised open-mat practice

3. Special topic classes (all members welcome)

 

We believe the new schedule will provide these benefits:

  • Create more structure in training.
  • Improve the training experience.
  • Provide more access to our diverse instructor line-up

The new schedule will be rolled out on Saturday, December 2nd and posted on our classes page.

 

 

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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
Harold Washington Park
53rd Street & Hyde Park Boulevard

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:
Outdoors in Harold Washington Park at northwest corner of 53rd Street and Hyde Park Boulevard, 60615. (Indoor location being sought)

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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