Monthly Archives: April 2016

Visit to Tenshinkan Dojo

Posted on April 25, 2016 by ChicagoAikidoClub

On Wednesday, April 20, several members of Chicago Aikido Club were guests of Tatsuo Toyoda Sensei and his students at Tenshinkan Dojo (headquarters of Aikido Association of America), based at Japanese Culture Center in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Instruction … Continue reading →

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More Blasts from Chicago Aikido’s Past

Posted on April 11, 2016 by ChicagoAikidoClub

Earlier, we posted a photo from the original Illinois Aikido Club provided by our friend Erik Matsunaga, who is involved in ongoing research into the history of the Japanese American community in Chicago. Here are some more gems from the … Continue reading →

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Midwest Bridge 2016 Photos

Posted on April 4, 2016 by ChicagoAikidoClub

Attendees of the Midwest Aikido Bridge 2016 seminar, hosted by Abiding Spirit Center. The instructors of Midwest Aikido Bridge 2016. L to R: Andy Sato (6th Dan, Kiku Matsu Dojo),  Wendy Whited (7th Dan, Inaka Dojo), Hiroshi Ikeda (7th Dan, Boulder Aikikai), Joe … Continue reading →

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Happy 85th Birthday Takehara Sensei

Posted on April 3, 2016 by ChicagoAikidoClub

Memorable 85th birthday for Takehara Sensei this year. He gave a great class as part of the Midwest Bridge seminar, followed by dinner at Chinese dinner at Gourmet House in Algonquin and presentation of cards and a birthday cake made … Continue reading →

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