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:

Saturday October 3, 2026 Kiku Matsu Dojo will be hosting an AWA USAF Friendship Training Day from 1-4pm. The 12pm noon class will be canceled that day. Come to the training day and enjoy the chance to train and build friendship with members of the AWA and USAF. Knut Bauer Shihan and Andrew M Sato Shihan will be instructing.

We are having a free trial class on October 10, 2026. See the blue box below for more information.

Thanks to Marsha Turner Sensei and all those that came to the Chicago Crosstown 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 Saturday October 10, 2026 at 10:30am for children, 12:00pm for 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.

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