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Seminar (and Dojo Packing Weekend) with Tres Hofmeister Sensei

March 10, 2026 By Dwight

Chicago Aikikai will host its final seminar at its current location (1444 W. Chicago Ave.) the weekend of June 5-7, 2026 with instruction by Tres Hofmeister Sensei (7th dan, Boulder Aikikai). Registration is open to students of aikido of all levels, regardless of affiliation.

Participants may register at $200.00 for the full weekend or $60.00 per class online HERE.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

Friday

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday

10:00 am – 12:00 pm,

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (followed by dinner at the dojo)

Sunday

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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You can learn more about Hofmeister Sensei by watching this Zoom interview taken in advance of his 2024 seminar at Chicago Aikikai on our YouTube channel.

The seminar will also serve as a work weekend for final dismantling of the dojo’s interior. As previously announced, Chicago Aikikai must move by the end of June (for more info, see our Dojo Move page). It is our hope that dojo members, together with volunteers among seminar guests, will be able to complete the final take-down of interior features and loading for transport (to locations for short/long-term storage and training). Any assistance available will be greatly appreciated.

 

Filed Under: NEWS & EVENTS, SEMINARS Tagged With: Boulder Aikikai, Chicago Aikikai, Last seminar, Move, Seminar, Tres Hofmeister Sensei

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Chicago Aikikai is located at:

1444 W. Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60642

(Above the Beauty Bar)

Driving

Free parking is available along the North and South bound streets, and (weekends and after 4:30 PM on schooldays) in the diagonal spots behind Golder Prep.

Public Transportation

The dojo is located near the Chicago & Greenview stop for the Westbound #66 CTA bus, and the Chicago & Bishop stop for the Eastbound #66 bus.
It is also an 11 minute walk from the Chicago Avenue CTA Blue Line station.

 

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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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1444 W. Chicago Ave, 2nd Floor (above Beauty Bar)
Chicago, IL 60642

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