Monthly Archives: September 2012

Thanksgiving Seminar with Saotome Shihan

The annual Thanksgiving Seminar with Mitsugi Saotome Shihan will be held at the Chicago Aikikai this year. Saotome Sensei is the author of the books Aikido and The Harmony of  Nature, Principals of Aikido and Living By Design. He has … Continue reading

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Readings: healing happens

Michelle Tate’s first book, healing happens, was published on September 14, 2012. Michelle is an instructor at Aikido Shimboku Dojo and licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine both located in Lake In The Hills. The book is a … Continue reading

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West Bend Grand Opening

On Friday September 7th Dwight and David drove up to be part of the grand opening class at the new home of Aikido of West Bend. Nicole and Eric Novak moved their dojo to the local YMCA sports complex. Plush … Continue reading

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Big City Summer Camp Wrap Up

The dojo’s first off site Aikido instruction to children was solid success. The Chicago Aikido club was chosen by the Jewish Council of Youth Services (JCYS) out of a field of various martial arts dojo, some with dedicated children’s programs. Dwight … Continue reading

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