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:
- Do not take it personally
- Kangeiko (寒稽古) 2023 – Thank You
- Regular classes canceled during Kangeiko (寒稽古) 2023
- Cleaning
- Schedule changes and Kagami Biraki 鏡開き