• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Chicago Aikikai aikido dojo

An inclusive community for exploring the Japanese martial art of aikido

  • INSTRUCTORS
  • MEMBERSHIP
  • CLASSES
  • VISIT
  • SEMINARS
  • NEWS & EVENTS
  • DOJO MOVE

Move

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.

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

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

9:00 am – 11:00 am

(Class will be followed with loading and transport of dojo materials to new temp location and storage)

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

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 Tagged With: Boulder Aikikai, Chicago Aikikai, Last seminar, Move, Seminar, Tres Hofmeister Sensei

Primary Sidebar

Chicago Aikikai is located at:

Evenings and weekends northside
3900 North Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
(home of Choyokan Kendo Dojo)
Unit 100 – Enter through south door

Weekday mornings southside
Harold Washington Park
53rd Street & Hyde Park Boulevard

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 – Harold Washington Park is at corner of 53rd Street & Hyde Park Blvd. Reachable via Lake Shore Drive at 53rd St. exit. Free/Metered parking on streets.

Public Transportation – #6 Jackson Park Express bus stops at S. Hyde Park Blvd. & E. Hyde Park Blvd. (Southbound) and S. Hyde Park Blvd. & 53rd St. (Northbound).

Footer

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
(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

Copyright © 2026 · Made with for Chicago Aikikai · Log in