We invite you to explore these sites – they will provide you with additional information about aikido in general, our affiliations, and aikido practice in the Chicago area and Midwest. ​

Affiliations
Aikikai Foundation: Aikido World HQ (Hombu Dojo)
Birankai North America

Chicagoland Birankai Dojos
Fox Valley Aikikai
Logan Square Aikido

Regional Birankai Dojos
​Huron Valley Aikikai
Kyoseikan Dojo
Lansing Area Aikikai
Green Bay Aikido

Registration and Program Info
Park District of Oak Park

Articles and Community
Biran Online
The Aikido FAQ
Aikido Journal
AikiWeb

Uniforms, Weapons, Supplies
Bugei Trading Company
East West Martial Arts Supply
Nippon Budogu Japanese Martial Arts Supplies
Century Martial Arts
Atelier Katsura

Books
These are favorites and recommended reads of Oak Park Aikikai members. Clicking on a book title will take you to that title on Amazon. 

​In Search of the Warrior Spirit
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere
​The Essence of Aikido
Center - The Power of Aikido
Nothing Works
The Hidden Roots of Aikido
Helm
​The Gift of Rain
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The Magic of Conflict
The Way of Aikido - Life Lessions from an American Sensei
The Aikido Student Handbook
Hara - The Vital Center of Man
Nothing Special
​Zen and Japanese Culture
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The Intuitive Body
​Mastery - The Keys to Success and Long Term Fulfillment
The Principles of Aikido
Journey to Center
Secrets of the Sumurai
​Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training
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