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Conclusion to our little history of Chicago Aikikai (originally Illinois Aikido Club) for Asian American Heritage Month.

Continuing our little history of Chicago Aikikai (originally Illinois Aikido Club) for Asian American Heritage Month.

A little of the history of Chicago Aikikai (originally Illinois Aikido Club) for Asian American Heritage Month.

On Friday, April 19, members of Chicago Aikikai provided a series of demos and intro classes to students taking Japanese language courses at Oak Park and River Forest (OPRF) High School in Oak Park, Illinois.

Chicago Aikikai is proud to welcome back guest instructor Tres Hofmeister (7th dan, Boulder Aikikai) for a three-day weekend seminar. Aikidoka of all levels and affiliations are welcome to attend. SCHEDULE Friday, 6/7 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) Saturday, 6/8 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Dinner) Sunday, 6/9 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) FEES Full weekend: $130 (before 5/31), $150 (after 5/31) Per c...

Featuring Andrew Vitale Sensei (4th dan, performing technique) and Joe Guerrier (receiving technique). Followed by some pop-culture appearances of the technique from the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" TV series and the first "John Wick" film.

Breaking the sake cask

Breaking the kagami mochi (ceremonial rice cake)

Clip of instruction by Rob Brose (1st dan)

Clip of instruction by Patrick Miller (1st dan)

Clip of instruction by Qin Coe (2nd dan)

Clip of instruction by Dwight Sora (3rd dan)

Clip of instruction by Andrew Vitale (4th dan)

Clip of instruction by Chicago Aikikai Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho Marsha Turner (6th dan)

Kagami Biraki at Chicago Aikikai

Chicago Aikikai 2023 Ginza Holiday Demonstration

Zoom interview with Tres Hofmeister, 7th dan, Boulder Aikikai

Zoom interview with Robin Cooper, 7th dan, Aikido of Madison

Chicago Aikikai Instructor Profiles: Andrew Vitale (4th dan)

Chicago Aikikai Instructor Profiles: Ed Reiff (4th dan)

Chicago Aikikai Instructor Profiles: Marsha Turner (6th dan), Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho

September 2022 Seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan

Emily DeBow Shodan Test

Qin Zheng Coe Nidan Test

Kumitachi (paired sword) demo

Marsha Turner at Chicago Aikikai

Aikido at Chicago Aikikai

What Did Aikido Teach Me About Power?

Qin Zheng shodan (1st degree black belt) test. September 7, 2017.