The Kenosha Aikikai is a United States Aikido Federation (USAF) dojo, in the Kenosha and Racine county area, where the Aikikai style of the traditional martial art of Aikido is practiced. We offer three adult classes each week. Classes start at the beginning of each month.

Visitors are always welcome to observe or participate in any of the classes we offer.

If you are looking to begin training in the martial arts in Northeast Illinois or Southeast Wisconsin, visit us to learn more about Aikido.

Ask us about our Free Introductory Class for new students. If you have further questions, please contact us by e-mail.

Meet a Dojo Member: David Hanson

When and how did you start Aikido?:
I started Aikido in February of 2009. I had seen the Mini Courses offered through UW-Parkside, both the Aikido weapons class and the Intro to Aikido. I had always wanted to take a martial arts class, but could never talk any of my friends into going. I really had more of a desire to take the weapons class, being an ex-fencer, but decided I should take the open-hands class as an introduction to the weapons class. Many of my friends thought I was crazy deciding to take a martial arts class at 40, but I decided to go outside my comfort zone and sign up by myself.

What made you stay?:
What made me stay? I had thought my age would be a detriment, but upon entering the class I found others my age and older in the class. That is one thing I found out about Aikido, you can practice at any age.
I have never really been good at physical things like sports, so the exercise and knowing that I am doing something good for my health is what keeps me coming back. My flexibility has increased immensely in the two and a half years that I have taken Aikido.
The comradeship amongst the members is also a bonus. We have a great group of people at the dojo. The people are very supportive and everyone helps you to overcome your challenges and push you to improve.

What do you like about Aikido?:
As mentioned before, I enjoy the exercise. If I have a bad day and have no desire to attend Aikido, I know I will have enjoyed the class after it is over and my mood will improve by the end of class.
I also enjoy the weapon aspects of Aikido. You can break down the open-hands movements into the motion as if you were armed with a sword. This to me makes more sense as I do not grasp the concepts of the Taijutsu, hand to hand fighting, very well, but I really like trying my best.

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