An inclusive community for exploring the Japanese martial art of aikido
By Dwight
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.
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