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The Asian American Roots of Chicago Aikikai and Aikido in Chicago

May 1, 2023 By Dwight

“To practice Aikido fully, you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.”

-Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

Aikido, a martial way

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so it seems like a good time to turn back the clock and look at the Asian American origins of Chicago Aikikai and its place in bringing the Japanese martial art of aikido to the Windy City. [Read more…] about The Asian American Roots of Chicago Aikikai and Aikido in Chicago

Filed Under: RESOURCES Tagged With: Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU), Budo, Chicago, Chicago Aikikai, Japanese Culture, Mitsugi Saotome

Happy Birthday Mitsugi Saotome Shihan

March 9, 2023 By Dwight

The Chicago Aikikai would like to say happy birthday to Mitsugi Saotome, Shihan (master instructor) and founder of its parent organization, Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). [Read more…] about Happy Birthday Mitsugi Saotome Shihan

Filed Under: NEWS & EVENTS Tagged With: Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU), Mitsugi Saotome

ASU Nanadan (7th Dan) Seminar June 9-11

January 27, 2023 By Dwight

Chicago Aikikai is pleased to host Tres Hofmeister, Sensei, and Robin Cooper, Sensei, in one special co-taught event June 9-11, 2023. This seminar will be the second of four high-level instructor pairings around the country under the umbrella “Bringing Saotome Sensei’s Legacy Forward,” sponsored by Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). [Read more…] about ASU Nanadan (7th Dan) Seminar June 9-11

Filed Under: NEWS & EVENTS Tagged With: Aikido of Madison, Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU), Boulder Aikikai, Bringing Saotome Sensei's Legacy Forward, Nanadan Seminar, Robin Cooper, Seminar, Tres Hofmeister

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Aikido

Aikido, the art of peace, offers a modern-day path to achieving inner balance. Rooted in the traditional disciplines of the Japanese samurai warriors - including jitsu (hand), ken (sword) and yari (spear) - Aikido is a contemporary martial art that can effectively repel any attack, but the goal is nonviolent conflict resolution.

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