An inclusive community for exploring the Japanese martial art of aikido
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
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).
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:
Click here to donate via PayPal
Thank you for supporting our mission!