Tenshin Shinjitsu Dojo of Chicago founded in March 2004 with encouragement to offer opportunity for those interested to train in practical forms of Aikido and Kenjutsu. Our school is a traditional dojo located in the Chicago NorthWest suburbs, solely created for the study and practice of the Japanese martial arts of Aikido and Kenjutsu. It is an opportunity for Tenshin Shinjitsu Dojo to give back to the community, and to anyone interested in learning the martial arts in a positive environment. It is said that training may promote improved health, and create a reduction of stress, and learning self defense. While training, we are also polishing our spirits and working on oneself.
We maintain the highest training standards. Our programs are developed so each individual can progress at their own rate of growth. Classes are conducted by the Chief Instructor. Students are encouraged to use Aikido as a vehicle to express and free themselves from any limitations they may have. The form of Aikido practiced at our dojo is very technical, and maintains its art form and is most practical.
Our dojo is a dedicated training space located inside of Gymkhana Gymnasium in Hanover Park, Illinois, close to I-90 and the O’Hare-Elgin Expressway for everyone’s travel convenience.
Tenshin has several meanings. It mostly refers to “Heaven and Earth.” Another meaning for Tenshin means “sacred heart“. Tenshin does not reflect another style of Aikido.
Shinjitsu in Japanese represents “truthfulness“. It is paramount that Tenshin Shinjitsu Dojo adheres to the teachings of what O-Sensei was disseminating throughout the years of his training, and to what the Aikikai Foundation continues. “O” Sensei’s pre-war Aikido also know as Aiki-budo was extremely practical. ”O” Sensei’s post war Aikido continued to evolve through-out his lifetime. Tenshin Shinjitsu Dojo trains in such a manner to emulate these different time periods of “O” Sensei and follows the teachings and methodology of Steven Seagal Shihan which he learned and taught in Japan many years ago, and continues to teach today. These teachings are very complex, practical, and become a beautiful art form as well. Through the study and the execution of these teachings, it provides Tenshin Shinjitsu Dojo’s mission to keep ourselves honest, and to train as realistically as we can, without being hurtful to anyone. As importantly it provides us an opportunity to paying tribute to our Shihan Steven Seagal, and teaching his methodology of Aikido. Steven Seagal Shihan is a proponent of following the Founder of Aikido, known as “O” Sensei. Steven Seagal Shihan describes Aikido as “there is only one Aikido which belongs to “O” Sensei”, and has never claim a certain style or form. This is not his way. Through these teachings TenShin Shinjitsu Dojo expresses the importance of freeing yourself from form and eventually becoming formless with mind and body.
Our training is important to us, and as important to you as well. Whatever path we choose to follow we must always keep it as real as possible, while maintaining a professional, fun and safe environment. One will feel better about oneself. So for the sincere honest enthusiasts, we open our doors for you.
TenShin Shinjitsu Dojo of Chicago is also a proud member dojo of The United States Aikido Federation headed by Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan. One of “O” Sensei’s uchi deshi. (live in student) All TSDoC students receive grading credentials from the USAF and TSD of Chicago. All Black Belt Dan Ranking achieved from Hombu Dojo, Aikikai Foundation Tokyo Japan.
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