Established in 2005, Kiku Matsu Dojo serves as the headquarters of the Aikido World Alliance (AWA), offering high-quality training in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Our dojo also hosts the Chicago Buddhist Meditation Group.
Announcements:
The dojo will be hosting the AWA Nintei Kosu seminar from April 10-12, 2026. Please consider signing up to attend on the AWA seminar website. Regular classes will be canceled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the seminar.
Upcoming Free class:
Interested in trying out Aikido but not sure if it is right for you? Consider attending our upcoming free class to get a feel for what practicing Aikido is all about. The free class is on Saturday March 14, 2026 at 10:30am for children, 12:00pm adults. Just wear (or bring) comfortable workout clothing like sweatpants and a t-shirt. Please fill out our sign up form so we can know you are coming. Hopefully we will see you there.
We have classes 7 days a week and on-going students may attend as many classes as they like. Those who would like to get a taste of Aikido are invited to take our 4-week introductory course.
From our blog:
- Dojo Food Drive
- Dojo Fall-a-Thon
- Dojo Open House
- Kids Movie Night – October 21, 2023
- AWA Member Alex Maldonado at World Combat Games
From our Facebook page:
Thank you to everyone who came out for end of year cleaning and training. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
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What a fun day at Kiku Matsu. Sasha was home for Thanksgiving and showed up to train. Oh and 4 of us were matchy matchy!!
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Come Join us this weekend for a free trial class of Aikido, the martial art of peace!
Register today: forms.gle/AotnW52mpJjguWuM9
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