Welcome to Kiku Matsu Dojo

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 closed for regular classes from Wednesday July 31st through Sunday August 4th. We are hosting the AWA Shochugeiko seminar, consider joining us for it. Regular classes will resume on Monday August 5, 2024.

Starting on August 10, 2024 the Saturday schedule will be changing. The 11:30am class will be going away and the 1:00pm class will be moving to 12:00pm. The 10:30am class is unchanged.


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.

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What a great turn out to our Open House this weekend! Thank you to everyone for coming out! ... See MoreSee Less

What a great turn out to our Open House this weekend! Thank you to everyone for coming out!

Open house is today! Come by for a free intro course!

11:45 am for youth
1:00 pm for adults

See you soon😀
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Open house is today! Come by for a free intro course! 

11:45 am for youth
1:00 pm for adults

See you soon😀

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Good luck and have a great time!!

Great times with a great group! Thank you again to everyone for helping out during the Square Roots Chicago festival!

We hope to see you at our open house this Saturday July 20th!

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Great times with a great group! Thank you again to everyone for helping out during the Square Roots Chicago festival! 

We hope to see you at our open house this Saturday July 20th!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/P3aK1QrKs4CimPMs8
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Stop in and say hello! It's the last day to check out Aikido at Square Roots Chicago . We're looking forward to seeing you. ... See MoreSee Less

Stop in and say hello! Its the last day to check out Aikido at Square Roots Chicago . Were looking forward to seeing you.

Day 2 of Square Roots Chicago festival is a blast! Come write a wish and get a free popsicle! ... See MoreSee Less

Day 2 of Square Roots Chicago festival is a blast! Come write a wish and get a free popsicle!
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