Tag Archives: Andy Vitale

Photos from the Illinois Japan Bowl (March 7, 2015)

The Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)  very kindly shared some photos from Chicago Aikido Club‘s demonstration at the Illinois Japan Bowl held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at North Central College in Naperville.                                   Featured in photos: … Continue reading

Posted in Community, Dojo News, Japanese, martial arts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vitale Sensei in Carbondale

Andrew Vitale Sensei will be conducting his annual seminar at the Southern Illinois University Aikido Club October 11th-13th. Student Recreational Center 300 E Grand Ave. Carbondale IL 62901

Posted in Seminars | Tagged | Leave a comment

Vitale Sensei in Carbondale

September 28th-30th a group from the Chicago Aikikai and the Chicago Aikido Club made the five-hour drive to the southern tip of Illinois for Andy Vitale’s seminar at the Southern Illinois University Aikido Club in Carbondale. The club where last century … Continue reading

Posted in Seminar Report | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Bringing Aiki to the (Little) Masses

9:45 AM, Thursday, June 28, 2012. Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. I’m standing in front of 15 children ranging around ages 10 to 12, wide-eyed, excited, ready and raring to go. My face projects a friendly, optimistic smile (at least I hope … Continue reading

Posted in Community | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment