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.
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:
- AWA Member Alex Maldonado at World Combat Games
- Bokken and Jo in the Park
- Kangeiko 2024
- Who’s Your Teacher
- KATA – The Form From The Best Effort