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 - The free Introductory Aikido classes have started again. They will be held every Wednesday at 6:00 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chicago Aikikai is open at new location. Please come see us at 1444 W. Chicago Ave., second floor. We are very excited to have acquired this space, which is centrally located in a vibrant neighborhood on the Near West Side.

A new class schedule is in effect.
Click here for a print-friendly class schedule.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat. April 3 Wendy Whited Sensei and students from her dojo in Beecher will be coming to our dojo for a mini seminar from 2pm to 4pm. Sun. May 2 Highlife Adventures will be bringing a group in for our regular Sunday class at 11 am.

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. View the five works of art that are available for purchase and order your calligraphy today.