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Chicago Fire celebrate Japanese Heritage and JCC demos 8.23

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

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Chicago Fire vs Colorado Rapids on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009.

The Chicago Fire will be celebrating Japanese Heritage at 3:30 pm (the game begins at 5:oo pm).  The game will be hosted at Toyota Park at 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455.

COST: $30

Kosuke Kimura on the Colorado Rapids is the first and only Japanese player in Major League Soccer. This is Kosuke’s 3rd season in the MLS after a very successful college career at Western Illinois. Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Kosuke and the Rapids will battle Chicago’s McBride, Blanco and the rest of the Fire!

RESERVED PREMIER SIDELINE SEATS ONLY $30 (15% savings includes access to the pre-game festival)

*Plus $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Aikido International Foundation

As an added bonus, the first 30 tickets purchased for kids 12 years old and younger will participate unaccompanied in the Tunnel of Fire. Each child will receive a free T Shirt and see the players up close by being on the field before the game during the National Anthem and starting line-ups!

Pre-game enjoy FireFest inside Gate B. Entertainment includes Japanese arts demonstrations such as Aikido along with music, food, and interactive games.

Tickets can be purchased online at:

http://www.aikidoaif.org/chicagofire.php

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Congratulations!

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Congratulations to all who test at the June 28th kyu examination at Ryoshinkan dojo!

 

Hurley, Brain Soshinkan 7th
Stoica, Mike Ryoshinkan 7th
Villanueva., Laura Tenshinkan 7th
Deister, Eric Tenshinkan 6th
Guzi, Jan Tenshinkan 6th
Sukapiriya, Ju Tenshinkan 6th
Valino, Sinbar Ryoshinkan 6th
Muert, Bill Ryoshinkan 4th
Brown, Irene Tenshinkan 2nd
Cooper, Aaron Tenshinkan 2nd
Irisarri, Iñaki Tenshinkan 2nd
McClure, Jordan Tenshinkan 2nd
Sidorenko, Guenna Ryoshinkan 2nd
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Aikido Kyu Test Photos from 6.21.2009

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

 

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Here are some photos from the Aikido kyu test at Ryoshinkan dojo (JCC in Palatine) on June 21, 2009.

For all the photos click here.

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Aikido Demonstration at Dragonfly Restaurant on 8.6

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

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The Japanese Culture Center will be performing an Aikido demonstration on Thursday, August 6th at the Dragonfly Restaurant. The address is 832 W. Randolph St.  Chicago, IL 60607 (on the corner of Green Street).

The number there is 312-787-7600. I have found parking there before, but there is also a valet service for the restaurant, just in case. That is approx. $8.00

The demonstration will begin at  7:30pm

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Aikido Summer Camp Pictures

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

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The Aikido Association of America hosted their annual Summer Camp at the Japanese Culture Center in Palatine, IL (Ryoshinkan Dojo).  There are several pictures, as well as, the full set after the jump.

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