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:
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 January 17, 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


