An inclusive community for studying the Japanese martial art of aikido

Visit

Prospective Members

Want to try Aikido? Please call (312) 870-0687‬ or e-mail info@chicagoaikikai.org to confirm an appointment to come, observe a class, and talk to one of our instructors.

 

Visiting Aikidoka

All visiting aikidoka are welcome to train with us regardless of Aikido affiliation for a $20.00 mat fee. Please contact us by telephone or e-mail in advance to confirm your visit and (in the case of our northside location) guarantee access to the premises.

 

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).

Support Chicago Aikikai

To donate by check:

Make payable to:
Illinois Aikido Club dba Chicago Aikikai

For our mailing address, please email
info@chicagoaikikai.org


To donate online:

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Thank you for supporting our mission!