WELCOME TO CHICAGO AIKIKAI

The first dojo in the Midwest dedicated to Aikido, Chicago Aikikai offers a warm community and a tranquil environment for the study of the traditional Japanese "martial art of peace." Free Introductory Aikido Classes - Chicago Aikikai invites you to a free Introduction to Aikido Seminar held from 1-2pm on the first Sunday of every month at the Chicago Aikikai dojo, 3652 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL. Bring your sweats or other loose-fitting exercise clothing and get ready to learn a few basic Aikido moves. Those interested in learning more about Aikido are also welcome to drop in at the dojo to observe one of our classes at any time. Our next free introductory class is June 9th at 1pm. We hope to see you there!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Schedule - The class schedule has recently changed to include Shinkendo and Systema classes. Please check the class schedule page or click here for an updated document.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chicago Aikikai hosts Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei for our annual Spring Seminar, taking place April 11-13, 2008. Detailed information is now available on our seminars page. Pre-registration is required. Please download a registration form and mail it in with your payment to secure a spot.

SUPPORT OUR DOJO

You can support Chicago Aikikai, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, with your purchase of high-quality reproductions of original calligraphy created by Mitsugi Saotome Sensei. Proceeds benefit our Aikido dojo's Building Fund and its AikiKids Scholarships, which enables underprivileged children from our community to study Aikido. View the five works of art that are available for purchase and order your calligraphy today.