World AikidokaAntonio Terrone is the chief instructor at the Lakeshore Aikido Club. He holds an Aikikai 5th degree black belt (godan) and began his Aikido studies in Italy in 1988 to then continue in France and the Netherlands. Since then he has learned the art from some of the best known Aikido senseis from Europe, Japan, and the United States.
Beside teaching at the dojo, Antonio offers cultural classes about Japanese martial arts at Northwestern University. He also writes and publishes about Aikido and budo. His most recent publications include articles in the world-renowned Black Belt Magazine, the journal Spirituality Studies, and his own book The Moon in the River: The Budō Path to the Empty Mind.
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Terrone sensei with his teacher Chrsitian Tissier Shihan as he receives his 5thDan diploma (San Francisco, USA 2025)
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姿勢が綺麗で、技の流れ、
アントニオさんの雰囲気がとても気に入りました。 私の目指している合気道の方向性が同じであることが嬉しいです。 "I really like Antonio's beautiful posture, the flow of his techniques, and the aura he exudes. I'm glad that the direction of Aikido that I'm aiming for is the same as his." Yoshida Tomoyuki Shihan, 6thdan Aikikai and Senior Instructor at Osaka Aikkai Foundation, Osaka, Japan. |
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Isabel:
"The Lakeshore Aikido Club has been an extremey nourturing environment where to continue developing my Aikido practice. The instruction is clear and patient - balancing Aikido excellence with a sense of community. I couldn't recommend it enough, whether you're experienced or just a beginner." 
Nick:
"Training at the Lakeshore Aikido Club has sharpened my Aikido skills and also my mind. Antonio Sensei offers a great blend of traditional Aikido with practical advice for being succesful in whatever you set your mind to." 
Giulio: "Sensei Terrone provides solid Aikido and great fundamentals for his growing students. I am always happy to share the tatami with them and looking forward to the next time." |
Jeff: "I've trained with Sensei Terrone for over 10 years. His teaching approach is accommodating to both beginner and high level practitioners. Sensei Terrone trained in Europe, Japan, and the United States undr the best instructos in the world, and this is the level of instruction I expect when I train at the LAkeshore Aikido Club." 
Khari: "I joined the Lakeshore Aikido Club a year ago to gain new experience, supplement my art, and much more. Antonio Sensei is a passionate instructor, eager to share his knowledge and expertise with any and all interested." |
Tomoyuki Yoshida Shihan
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Moriteru Ueshiba 
Wilko Vriesman Shihan
Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan
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Besides being an Aikidoka, I am a scholar of East Asian cultures, politics, and religions. I currently serve as associate professor of instruction at Northwestern University in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures.
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