Lake County Aikikai

The Lake County Aikikai is an non profit organization dedicated to the teachings of the Japanese art Enrollment is done through the College of Lake County

The Lake County Aikikai is an non profit organization dedicated to the teachings of the Japenese art of Aikido. Lake County Aikikai is affiliated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and in turn with the Aikido World Headquarters in Japan. Lake County Aikikai is founded and led by head instructor Sensei Charles Tseng, Rokudan(6th degree black belt) in 1975. Aikido is a continuous learning martial art, and since 1977 classes has become part of the College of Lake County curriculum.

05/09/2026

A great morning class. Thank you to those who attended. Today We discussed, demonstrated, and worked Atemi, and various parts of our body that we can strike with. Stressing correct bone and body alignment. Incorporating strike shields for students to feel what it is like to hit and Pointing out many opportunities for striking within our aikido techniques. In addition, to the various targets on the human body, and possible stimuli, reactions, and or results of striking certain areas .

We also took it a little further and explored reversals from a mounted position and also what is commonly called a sit out position or a type of Kasa Gatome with a shoulder lock.

Ultimately we discussed the evolution of Aikido both pre war and post war.

As Saotome Shihan has always stressed Aikido is a martial art.! Yes it can be peaceful and harmonious through blending with your partner. Yet at the same time it can also be very effective and applicable from its martial roots. It is important to know and study both. More important though is to have the mindset for a given situation you just might find yourself in never give up.

Thanks for training.

05/02/2026

Great event today with Ko Fu Dojo - Aikido Club in New Lenox . Congratulations Dale Hauser on your yudansha test & and well deserved promotion. An awesome demonstration of aiki principle. We are honored to be part of your Aikido journey.

04/30/2026

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Lake County Aikikai The Lake County Aikikai is an non profit organization dedicated to the teachings of the Japanese art

03/07/2026

Happy Birthday to Saotome Shihan.

02/28/2026

Awesome Saturday kieko with Gary Walton Sensei. Staying connected through 🥢something he remembered from Wendy Sensei would visit🙏

02/27/2026

Registration is open at the Y for the next session. we need registrations for both Wednesdays and Saturday classes Please register as soon as possible.

Thank you