Chicago Aikikai

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1444 W Chicago Ave # 2
Chicago, IL 60642
+1 (312) 870-0687
http://www.chicagoaikikai.org

Chicago Aikikai, founded in 1963 as the Illinois Aikido Club, is the first dojo in the Midwest dedicated to the Japanese martial art of aikido. Under the guidance of chief instructor Marsha Turner Sensei, the dojo fosters an inclusive community that emphasizes personal growth, mental and emotional self-control, and effective self-defense through the exploration of harmony and balance.

Aikido, defined as the way of harmonizing with energy, focuses on redirecting the energy of an attack rather than competing against it. As a member dojo of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, Chicago Aikikai supports a global network of dojos dedicated to the principles of nonviolent conflict resolution rooted in traditional samurai disciplines.

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5.09 reviews
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Ottaviano A.
3/3/2012

I have been attending Systema classes at Aikikai for over a year on-and-off. Kevin taught me the key principle that sustains Systema: non-destruction. I came to this Dojo with a strong Judo...

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Lilly F.
6/15/2017

We did a bachelorette party "sword" workshop and Aikido intro with Dwight's group and absolutely loved every minute of it! The instruction group was so engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. The...

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Michael B.
2/7/2021

Above average training, inconsistent treatment of students.

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Susan W.
6/20/2017

I'm a petite woman with two left feet and zero martial arts background. The prospect of showing up at a Dojo was pretty intimidating. I came to a free Sunday introductory class with my husband...

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B R.
12/18/2016

Chicago Aikikai is an incredibly welcoming place to start an Aikido practice. The level of Aikido is incredible, but the teachers (and more advanced students) make starting approachable. I highly...

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