Third Coast Aikido

Traditional Japanese aikido classes are offered for students of all experience levels. Third Coast Aikido welcomes newcomers to join or watch a class, and visitors can contact the dojo before attending. Training is available Tuesday and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday mornings. Classes take place at HiFi Fitness in Studio 2, where visitors check in at the front desk before being directed to the room. Instruction includes aikido techniques, forms, attacks, stances, and Japanese terminology, with dojo etiquette incorporated into practice. Greg Deutsch serves as chief instructor and holds a 5th dan rank from Aikikai, with more than 25 years of teaching experience. The dojo is located in Chicago.