Martial Arts, Chicago - Shinjinkai Aikido ? ? ?

TRAINING: AIKIDO

The chief instructor of Shinjinkai Aikido training is our Director, Meido Moore Sensei. Mr. Moore is recognized as the foremost student of the late Aikido and Zen master Tenzan (Fumio) Toyoda Sensei under whom he lived for six years as uchideshi (personal apprentice). Moore Sensei holds the rank of godan (fifth degree black belt) and is a certified Aikido teacher (shidoin).

Shinjinkai is affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters (The Aikikai Foundation) through Birankai, under the guidance of T.K. Chiba Sensei.

Ongoing Classes

Aikido classes are offered at our Chicago headquarters every day, and at our Mt. Prospect location three days a week. Contact us to set up an appointment to visit Shinjinkai and begin your training.

See our Schedule page for a full listing of class times. Registration and fee information may be found here.

Another way you can begin is by enrolling in our Four-Week Introductory Course:

Aikido (合気道) is a powerful and graceful art founded early in the 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba. Training emphasizes decisive techniques of defense (throws, joint-locks strikes and immobilizations) as well as weapons (long sword, staff and knife). The art's philosophy seeks to avoid harming others whenever possible.

Aikido is a potent distillation of centuries of martial knowledge transmitting the most noble teachings of Japan's samurai tradition. Aikido is practiced by thousands worldwide, not only for fitness and self-defense, but for deep personal development.

Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei,

the Aikido Founder (1883-1969)

Aikido Four-Week Introductory Course for Beginners in Chicago

Join us for a four-week (once a week) introduction to Aikido for beginners. Participants will explore the philosophy of Aikido, fundamental movements and falling skills, and basic techniques. All are welcome, and no martial arts experience is required. This class will give you a solid foundation for our Ongoing Group Classes.

Schedule: Once a week for four weeks on Saturdays, 2:15-3:15pm (makeup days are available if you miss a class or are unavailable for all four days).

Upcoming Intro. Class Start Dates: