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The University of Chicago Shin Shin Tōitsu Aikidō Club (formerly Genki-Kai) is a Recognized Club at the University of Chicago since 2002. Its membership consists of persons affiliated with the University of Chicago. Its mission is to provide training in the arts of Ki to the University of Chicago community. These consist of Ki-Aikidō, and Ki Development, as formulated by Kōichi Tōhei Sōshu, Founder of the Ki Society.
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Want to join us? Come to a class and observe, talk to the instructor, and then come do it. Come 15 minutes early to get oriented, wear loose clothes covering arms & legs, remove jewelry & watch, and you are all set. Please don’t hesitate to email us if you have questions.
Training Schedule (Academic Year 2024-25)
We train four times a week in the Henry Crown Field House Martial Arts room. *In the summer we will be training in the Ratner Dance Room.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to help set-up or to get situated, if you are new.
| Tuesdays | 7:00-8:45pm | Ki & Ki-Aikidō Basics |
| Thursdays | 7:00-8:45pm | Ki & Ki-Aikidō Basics |
| Fridays | 6:00-7:45pm | Special training (by appointment) |
| Sundays* |
10:30-12:15pm (*11:00-12:45 summer hours) |
Weapons training |
Membership is open to all University of Chicago students, faculty, and staff, and their spouses.
Quarterly membership dues are $50.
Affiliation
The University of Chicago Ki-Aikidō Club is affiliated with the Midland Ki Federation, a branch of the Ki-Society. The club was founded in 2001 by Kağan Arık (5th Dan, Jōden) under the guidance of Kashiwaya Kōichi Sensei. Here is a documentary clip about Kashiwaya Sensei and Ki-Aikidō.