Welcome to Kiku Matsu Dojo

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.

Announcements:

Stop by our booth at Square Roots Festival on July 11-13, 2025.

Regular classes are canceled from Thursday, July 24, 2025 through Sunday, July 27, 2025. The dojo is hosting the AWA’s Shochugeiko (summer training) seminar. If you are interested in attending please click on this link.


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.

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Dojo Cho DeGraff sensei demonstrating iriminage

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We had a great second day at our booth for Square Roots Chicago. Thank you to everyone who came out to visit, learn about Aikido, and write a wish on our Tanabata wall!

Check out our open house July 19th and come discover Aikido!

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We had a great second day at our booth for Square Roots Chicago. Thank you to everyone who came out to visit, learn about Aikido, and write a wish on our Tanabata wall!

Check out our open house July 19th and come discover Aikido! 

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We had a great first day at the Square Roots Chicago festival yesterday! We are looking forward to meeting more community members today! Come learn about the Art of Peace!

Our open house is scheduled for July 19th! Sign up today! forms.gle/ncD8Pt3NrTfemdVP6
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We had a great first day at the Square Roots Chicago festival yesterday! We are looking forward to meeting more community members today! Come learn about the Art of Peace!

Our open house is scheduled for July 19th! Sign up today! https://forms.gle/ncD8Pt3NrTfemdVP6Image attachmentImage attachment
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