Chicago Aikikai made a return to the annual Anime Magic convention, held August 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Donald P. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The dojo gave four demos over the three days of the convention. In addition, member Satoko Bourdaghs led workshops in the art of furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloths), which participants could take home with a donation to dojo’s building fund for a new space.
Anime Magic
Anime Magic Video
Chicago Aikikai had a great time with its demonstrations at the annual Anime Magic convention August 30 – September 1.
Here is a short video featuring our members at work. Enjoy!