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Kerry Connell

Andrew Vitale at Aikido of Madison

April 29, 2025 By Dwight

Chicago Aikikai’s Andrew Vitale (4th dan) taught a Friday night spotlight session at Aikido of Madison on April 25th.

Andrew Vitale together with Kerry Connell (5th dan), senior instructor at Aikido of Madison.

 

 

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Seminar with Charlie Page and Kerry Connell at Inaka Dojo

February 22, 2023 By Dwight

Inaka Dojo in Beecher, IL will be hosting a seminar with Charlie Page (7th Dan, Baltimore Aikido) and Kerry Connell (5th dan, Aikido of Madison) April 14-16. [Read more…] about Seminar with Charlie Page and Kerry Connell at Inaka Dojo

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Chicago Aikikai is located at:

Evenings and weekends northside
3900 North Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Unit 100 – Enter through south door
(Choyokan Kendo Dojo practices at the same building in Unit 200)

Weekday mornings southside
5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60615
(606 Karate & Self-Defense)

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 – 5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd. is near the intersection of 53rd St. and Hyde Park Blvd. Metered parking on streets (Zoning restrictions on some residential blocks).

Public Transportation – Near #6 Jackson Park express bus stops (North/South) at 53rd St. and S. Hyde Park Blvd. (1-min walk).

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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
(Choyokan Kendo Dojo practices at the same building in Unit 200)

Weekday morning classes held southside at:
5307 S. Hyde Park Blv., Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60615
(606 Karate & Self-Defense)

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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