Aikido

Aikido literally translates as the "Way of Harmony" and is a modern Japanese martial art purely focused on self-cultivation and non-aggressive self-defense. On a physical level, Aikido develops flexibility, fitness, and technical skills that result in throws, rolls, falls, and locks. On a psychological level, Aikido refines discipline, selfless attention, and compassion. Among Asian martial arts, Aikido is known for its focus on form, elegance, and nonviolent conflict management.
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Leave the stress of your everyday life behind and  get back into your body to rediscover with Aikido the joy of movement together with others.
                             Antonio and Aikido hot off the press!                             
​Check out the article in the ​Evanston RoundTable:

World Aikidoka

Antonio Terrone is the chief instructor at the Lakeshore Aikido Club. He holds an Aikikai 4th degree black belt (yondan) 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.

Inspiring Teachers...

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Christian Tissier     Shihan
 Yoko
Okamoto 
  Shihan
Seishiro Endo
Shihan
  Ginny Whitelaw Roshi 
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           Doshu 
 Moriteru Ueshiba
Wilko Vriesman Shihan
Where are we?
​The Lakeshore Aikido Club is located in the
HEARTWOOD CENTER in the West Village District in Evanston IL

Look for the Skylight Room!
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​Heartwood Center
1818 Dempster Str.
Evanston IL, 60202

(847) 491-9859

FREE PARKING
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Ready to Embark on Your Aikido Journey?


Come and Join Us Now

Children (8-13 yrs) Classes - Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
General Classes (14 yrs and older) - Mondays & Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm

​PLEASE COME AND CHECK US OUT!
FIRST CLASS FREE!

                                      REGULAR AFFILIATION  FEES                                                  

                                                  Student (high school / college)        Adults
                                 and Seniors (65+)
                                                                                (discounted)                                                                                                      
Registration* (one time cost):                         $35                           $40
              (includes student manual and dojo ID)                                                        Annual Fee (once very year):                           $45                           $50  
  Monthly Fee (once every month):                   $65                           $75  
  
  
     REGULAR CHILDREN AFFILIATION FEES

Registration fee (one time cost):                                           $35
(includes: uniform, student manual, dojo ID)        
Annual Fee (once every year):                                                $45
Monthly Fee (once every month):                                          $50

                                                     
  SPECIAL OFFERS AND PACKAGES 

                  Adults' Intro to AIKIDO (5 weeks):          $50             
     Children's Intro to AIKIDO (5 weeks):    $50

                                     *registration does not include Aikido keiko-gi uniform                        
合
Ai

"Union"

Bring a friend and you will both receive
ONE MONTH FREE
​upon registration
気
Ki

"Energy"

10% discount to all local High School and College/University Students including staff and faculty!​
道
Do

"The  Way"

Application fee includes a copy of the unique LAC Aikido Student's Guidebook!
               To submit your payments and monthly dues, we accept:

                                   - Checks payable to Lakeshore Aikido Club
                                   - Zelle ([email protected])

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​Classes Days and Hours:

Mondays:    7:15-8:15PM  

        Thursdays: 6:00PM-7:00PM

                          7:15PM-8:15PM


Please be sure to arrive 10/15 minutes earlier to settle in
​Thank you!

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A Passion for Asian Cultures and Wisdom
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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With my Tibetan Buddhist teachers at the Dza Merchen Mountain retreat in Eastern Tibet (Qinghai, 2002)
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