An inclusive community for exploring the Japanese martial art of aikido
By Dwight
Chicago Aikikai recently received back some old 16 mm films of aikido demonstrations dating back to the 1960s. These belonged to the Illinois Aikido Club (as Chicago Aikikai was originally known). The dojo is hoping to preserve the original reels and also digitize them for archiving and viewing. Click on the link below for more information and to view a few reels we have managed to digitize so far. If you have any information, please e-mail info@chicagoaikikai.org.
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
(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