Women's Self Defense
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | North Shore Aikido, 3390 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Register now for an early bird discount!

Aikido is the martial art that creates harmony out of conflict. Aikido teaches people to accept negative energy or aggression, then to redirect the energy into a path that becomes harmless to either the attacker and the defender. Physical and mental training are both involved in order to learn alternative ways for conflict resolution.

During Aikido classes, students take turns being attacker and defender. We teach physical responses to grabs, punches, and kicks. Students should wear soft workout clothes without buttons, buckles, zippers, etc. Yoga clothes will be fine. We will practice barefoot on soft mats. Physical strength is not important for Aikido: if you can carry one bag of groceries up one flight of stairs, you are strong enough!

Furthermore, Aikido teaches the mental skills of confidence, preparation, and cooperation. Those mental skills are particularly useful for daily life, in work-life balance, and in personal maturity.

Everyone goes home safe and happy from Aikido classes!

Erickson Aikido Biography

Laurie Erickson began her Aikido training shortly after college, because her boyfriend was doing Aikido and it sounded interesting. After she earned her shodan (first black belt), s!he ditched the boyfriend and kept the Aikido! She has trained and taught Aikido in Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Illinois since 1979. She is now a rokkudan (6th degree black belt). One of the best things about Aikido as a martial art is that age does not reduce one’s skills–the most senior Aikido practitioners are still superior.

Refunds available upon request – a five dollar ($5) administration fee.

A minimum of four students must register for training to run. If minimum is not full refund will be given.

Spring Seminar | Terry Leonard Sensei, 6th Dan
2025-05-16 18:00 - 2025-05-18 13:00
Please join us for a Spring Seminar featuring Terry Leonard Sensei, 6th Dan, founder of Aikido of Harvard.

Seminar Schedule:Friday: 6 PM – 8 PMSaturday: 11 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM6 PM After Practice PartySunday: 11 AM – 1 PM

Entire Seminar: $125Friday: $75Saturday: $100Sunday: $75

Cash or CheckZelle: torashinkan@gmail.com (Joshua Weiser)Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/North-Shore-Aikido

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Details Step into a realm of deep relaxation and healing at Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Healing. This immersive sound healing journey harnesses the powerful vibrations of gongs, complemented by singing bowls, chimes, flutes, handpan and other therapeutic instruments, to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.

Let the soothing resonance wash over you, helping to release tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance your nervous system. Whether you’re seeking a moment of peace, an energetic reset, or simply an opportunity to explore the transformative power of sound, this event is for you.

These harmonious vibrations penetrate deeply into your energy field, promoting profound relaxation and helping to:

– Release physical tension

– Clear energetic blockages

– Reset and balance the nervous system

– Cultivate mental clarity and emotional peace

The powerful Gong serves as a facilitator to break up emotional, physiological and spiritual blockages. The “Sun Gong” specifically tuned to the vibrational frequency of the Sun and is associated with the OM tone. It has been revered by Hindus since ancient times that the sun is a manifestation of the OM which gives life and vibrates its healing and life giving frequency. Paired with the “Atlantis Gong” they both carry deep full bodied sounds that can conjure up emotional depth, creating sensations with deep body effects followed by sweet harmonic overtones that echo through the nervous system like waves. This ringing feels like a gentle vibration washing through your body. The Atlantis Gong vibrates healing frequency that stimulates: emotional balance, clear energetic blockages and heightens intuitive connection. Be present in this tantalizing sound bath, wash away negative blockages, transform through the intensity and be reborn through the journey.

Lead Facilitator:

Simon Jay Cervania, founder of the Harmonic Waves Healing Accredited Certification Program, brings over 15 years of expertise in sound healing, brainwave entrainment, biofield therapy, and energetic trauma release. As a visionary artist, musician, and Reiki Master Teacher, Jay is dedicated to holistic health and healing through sound and vibration.

What to Bring:

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask and any props to make yourself comfortable. Feel free to bring water and wear cozy, loose-fitting clothing.

Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate and sacred atmosphere. Reserve your space now and join us for this unforgettable healing experience.

Guest Instructor | Nicole Mooney Sensei
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us as we welcome Nicole Mooney Sensei as our guest instructor.

Date: Saturday, may 31stTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

North Shore Aikido3390 Commercial Ave.Northbrook, IL 60062

Nicole Mooney SenseiChief Instructor, Dojo-Cho ​​Milwaukee Shobukan

Nicole Mooney Sensei began her Aikido training in 2000 while attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Mooney Sensei serves as the Dojo Cho of Milwaukee Shobukan, which opened its doors in 2017. She enjoys the family atmosphere of the dojo, and connecting Aikido to everyday life. Mooney Sensei holds a Master’s degree in Education​ and was promoted to Yondan at the beginning of 2023. She is currently exploring how to train Aikido practitioners to be Aikido instructors.

No donation is required, ​and none are refused.

Autumn Seminar | Jon Whatley Sensei, 5th Dan
2025-09-19 18:00 - 2025-09-21 11:00
Please join us for an Autumn Seminar featuring Jon Whatley Sensei, 5th Dan, Dojocho of Center for Aikido Study – Joshinkan Dojo.

Friday: 6 – 8 PMSaturday: 11 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, 6 PM Pizza PartySunday: 11 AM – 1 PM

This is a Free Seminar!

No Donations Are Required; None Are Refused

Aloha Seminar | Wesley Shimokawa Sensei, 7th Dan
2025-10-04 11:00 - 2025-10-05 11:00
Please join us for an Aloha Seminar featuring Wes Shimokawa Sensei, 7th Dan, Chief Instructor of Lihue Aiki-Kai.

Saturday: 11 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 – 5:30 PM, 6 PM Pizza PartySunday: 11 AM – 1 PM

This is a Free Seminar!

No Donations Are Required; None Are Refused

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy
2025-10-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-16 19:00 - 22:00

Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us as we welcome Carlos Frick Sensei as our guest instructor.

Saturday, November 15th10:00 am – 12:00 pm

North Shore Aikido3390 Commercial Ave.Northbrook, IL 60062(847) 361-9714nsaikido.com

No donation is required, and none are refused.

Carlos Frick Sensei began practicing Aikido in 2005 at Nippon Khan Wisconsin, under Charles Deiro Sensei, direct student of Gaku Homma Sensei, founder of Nippon Khan and Uchideshi of O’Sensei in the Iwama Dojo. After 4 years with Nippon Khan, he moved to Kenosha and joined Kenosha Aikikai under Rock Lazo Sensei, a direct student of Akira Tohei Sensei, founder of the Midwest Aikido Center, where he still practices today.Mr. Frick holds the rank of Sandan and is a Certified Assistant Instructor (Fukushidoin) issued by the United States Aikido Federation. He is also the main weapons instructor at Kenosha Aikikai and Iaido Chief Instructor under the Kyokaze Iaido Federation, founded by Kanai Sensei. Carlos has been mainly influenced by Saito Morihiro, Hitohira Sensei, Gaku Homma Sensei, Akira Tohei Sensei, Yamada Sensei, Chiba Sensei, and Kanai Sensei.
