Seeking more information about aikido, or maybe just looking to buy some gear? The list below is by no means exhaustive, nor should it be taken to imply that Prairie-Aikikai endorses one site or manufacturer over another - it's simply a few places to get you started!

www.aikiweb.com
In the site's own words, "AikiWeb's principal purpose is to serve the Internet community as a repository and dissemination point for aikido information." This is a great starting point to just about anything online dealing with aikido.

www.aikidoonline.com
"...an interactive forum, where knowledge, viewpoints and ideas can be exchanged, and where understanding and communication can expand. In short, we want Aikido Online to be a unique resource for the continuing growth of this special lineage of O-Sensei's Aikido." A terrific site with much to offer, including some really beautiful artwork by Harvey Konigsberg. The image of the aikidoists in Prairie-Aikikai's header is his.

www.bujindesign.com
"Bu Jin Design™ products are known for their original, functional design and rugged construction." Bu Jin makes high quality aikido gi's, training weapons and other useful gear.

www.usaikifed.org
The web site of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF), of which Prairie-Aikikai is a member. USAF is a non-profit educational institution created for the purpose of spreading and maintaining the integrity of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Click here to see a list of of USAF dojo's in the midwest.

www.aikidomac.org
The Midwest Aikido Center is directly affiliated with Hombu Dojo in Japan and the United States Aikido Federation (USAF). It is the headquarter dojo of the Midwest Aikido Federation (MAF).

www.aikikai.org
"Aikikai Hombu Dojo stands as the central point of the Aikido world. Currently at Aikikai Hombu Dojo under the direction of Moriteru Ueshiba Doshu and Moriteru Ueshiba Dojocho, numerous Shihan and Shidoin work to fulfill the spirit and creation of Aikido throughout the world." This is a link to Hombu Dojo's web presense.

an aikido primer
A well written and concise introduction to aikido and it's philosophy of blending and harmony. It also includes a short history of the art and its Founder, Morihei Ueshiba. The author graciously allows free duplication and distribution of the primer and some of it's materials appear on the Prairie-Aikikai website.