What is Central Illinois Aikikai?

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Central Illinois Aikikai is a non-profit Aikido school in downtown Urbana, Illinois, and it has offered Aikido instruction in the Urbana area since 1974. It is a United States Aikido Federation (USAF) member dojo affiliated with Aikido's primary dojo, Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. If you are interested in Aikido, you are welcome to visit the dojo during class times.

What the organization is

Central Illinois Aikikai describes itself as a welcoming and inclusive space. It operates as a non-profit school rather than a commercial gym, and its focus is Aikido instruction.

Affiliation and lineage

The dojo's affiliation matters if you care about how Aikido is taught and recognized:

  • USAF member dojo — it belongs to the United States Aikido Federation.
  • Affiliated with Hombu Dojo — through the USAF, it is connected to Aikido's primary dojo in Tokyo, Japan.

This means instruction follows a lineage tied to the main Aikido organization rather than an independent or unaffiliated style.

Location and history

Detail Information
Type Non-profit Aikido school
Location Downtown Urbana, Illinois, USA
Instruction offered since 1974
Affiliation USAF member dojo; affiliated with Hombu Dojo, Tokyo

How to get involved

The site states that individuals interested in Aikido are welcome to visit the dojo during class times. For more information, it directs people to contact the instructors. The site also lists Home, Classes, Our Dojo, Contact Us, and Membership sections, and notes a Facebook presence.

If you want to confirm class times, membership details, or visit before committing, use the Contact Us page or reach out to the instructors directly.