Aikido of Pittsburgh

Spring Seminar w/ Ellis Amdur & Budd Yuhasz
2019-03-29 18:00 - 2019-03-31 18:00 (America/New_York) | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States
Taikyoku Araki-ryu – Friday night
This is an offshoot of the Hokusei Dojo’s Araki-ryu torite-kogusoku, the martial tradition maintained by Ellis Amdur. Taikyoku Araki-ryu, an innovative training modality, embodies the creative tension that has always been at the heart of Araki-ryu, a combination of rigorous traditionalism and innovative methods to keep the ryuha congruent with the needs off the society it finds itself. 太曲 (taikyoku) could be translated as either “great themes” or “significant modules.”
Aikido and Bokken/Jo techniques – Saturday
Saturday Amdur will be teaching Aikido and Bokken/Jo techniques as continuations of his past seminars at Aikido of Pittsburgh. Over the last decade, Amdur sensei has worked with several aikido instructors to develop a practice method that would lend itself to more effective atemi, counter-techniques and the development of students’ abilities in more free-style practice, all of this without compromising the essential structure of classical aikido. Additionally, Amdur sensei, in collaboration with Bruce Bookman sensei, has been working on Jo techniques, and now Bokken, over the past several years. Please bring your weapons.
Internal Strength – Sunday
Ellis Amdur and Budd Yuhasz will be facilitating an internal strength workshop to explore various practical skills and concepts around internal strength. Ellis and Budd have been working on internal strength themselves and with the guidance of Mike Sigman for years. Come learn, experiment and play with the concepts of internal strength as they are related to the practice of Aikido. For more information on Ellis Amdur, check out www.kogenbudo.org For more information on Budd Yuhasz, http://taikyokumindandbody.com
The cost for the seminar is $85 for the entire weekend.
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New Years Intensive
2019-01-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States
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Fall Seminar with Shihan Minoru Oshima
2018-11-02 18:30 - 2018-11-04 12:00 | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States
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AOP Annual Picnic
2018-09-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Aspinwall Firemen’s Memorial Park, Firemen’s Memorial Park, Aspinwall, PA, 15215, United States

No Class Saturday September 1st or Monday September 3rd
2018-09-03 | PA
Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Ruriko "June" (Masutani) Harris Memorial Service
2018-06-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States

No Kids Class - Memorial Day
2018-05-28 | PA

Ellis Amdur Aikido Seminar 2018
2018-04-13 18:30 - 2018-04-15 13:00 | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States
Come join us for an Aikido seminar with Ellis Amdur sensei and an internal strength workshop with Budd Yuhasz the weekend of April 14th.
Friday – TaikyokuAraki-ryu – April 13
o Evening Session – 6:30 pm – 8:30pm
Saturday – Aikido and Jo – April 14th
o Morning Session – 10:00am – noon
o Lunch provided
o Afternoon Session – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday – Internal Strength Workshop w/Ellis Amdur and Budd Yuhasz – April 15th
o Morning Session – 10:00am to 1:00pm
Aikido and Jo techniques – Saturday April 14th
Saturday Amdur sensei will be teaching Aikido and Jo techniques. These are continuations of his past seminars at Aikido of Pittsburgh. Over the last decade, Amdur sensei has worked with several aikido instructors to develop a practice method that would lend itself to more effective atemi, counter-techniques and the development of students’ abilities in more free-style practice. All of this without compromising the essential structure of classical aikido. Additionally, Amdur sensei, in collaboration with Bruce Bookman sensei, has been working on Jo techniques over the past several years. Please bring a Jo for this portion.
Taikyoku Araki-ryu – Friday night April 13th
This is an offshoot of the Hokusei Dojo’s Araki-ryu torite-kogusoku, the martial tradition maintained by Ellis Amdur. Taikyoku Araki-ryu, an innovative training modality, embodies the creative tension that has always been at the heart of Araki-ryu. A combination of rigorous traditionalism and innovative methods to keep the ryuha congruent with the needs off the society it finds itself, 太曲 (taikyoku) could be translated as either “great themes” or “significant modules.”
Internal Strength – Sunday, April 15th
Ellis Amdur and Budd Yuhasz will facilitate an internal strength workshop to explore various practical skills and concepts around internal strength. Ellis and Budd have been working on internal strength themselves and with the guidance of Mike Sigman for years. Come learn, experiment and play with the concepts of internal strength as they are related to the practice of Aikido.
For more information on Ellis Amdur, check out www.kogenbudo.org
For more information on Budd Yuhasz, http://taikyokumindandbody.com
The cost for the seminar is $85 for the entire weekend.

Friday only: $35
Saturday only: $75
Sunday only: $10 (or more) donation

For more information contact:
Aikido of Pittsburgh
contact@aikidopittsburgh.org
(412) 260-2171
www.aikidopittsburgh.org

Fall Seminar
2017-11-03 18:30 - 2017-11-05 12:00 | PA
Fall Seminar at the ETNA Dojo with
Shihan Minoru Oshima
November 3rd, 4th and 5th

Friday – Evening Session – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Saturday
– Morning Session – 10:00am – noon
– Afternoon Session – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
– Testing – 4:00pm
Sunday – Morning Session – 10:00am to 12:00pm

The cost for the seminar is $100 for the entire weekend. There is a $25 discount for advanced registration reducing the entire weekend cost to $75. You must register and pay by November 4th in order to receive the discount. Daily rates for pre-registration and at the door are listed below.

At the Door
Pre-registration

Friday:
$35
$25

Saturday
$60
$50

Sunday
$35
$25

Shihan Ruriko Masutani founded Aikido of Pittsburgh in 1968 by after she emigrated from Japan. Shihan Masutani began practicing Aikido in her native Japan as a child in the early 1950’s under the guidance of her father. After moving to the United States and finally settling in Pittsburgh, Shihan Masutani continued training and began teaching seminars up and down the east coast. She has been teaching Aikido in Pittsburgh for over 45 years.
Shihan Minoru Oshima founded Kodokai Aikido in 1980 and is the author of the book Ki Points. Currently he conducts classes at the headquarters located in Temecula, California and has 11 dojos in his organization in Japan and the US. Kodokai focuses on combining the energy of our partners and ourselves to build stronger energy. The aim is to develop and improve ourselves. If you have not experienced Shihan Oshima’s teaching, this seminar is well worth the time so join us for an intensive Aikido Seminar. For more information on Shihan Oshima and Kodokai Aikido, check out his website www.kodokaiaikido.com
The Etna Dojo was opened in 1994 by Aikido of Pittsburgh. Aikido of Pittsburgh is an independent, unaffiliated martial arts school offering classes in traditional Aikido, and welcomes all who desire to train in Aikido in a dynamic and non-aggressive environment.

Aikido of Pittsburgh Annual Picnic
2017-10-01 12:00 - 17:00 | PA
All AOP Students and friends, past and present, are welcome as well as their family and friends!
DONATIONS: $8 PER ADULT, $3 PER CHILD (Under 14 years)
PROVIDED: Grill items such as hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and fixins, We will also have beverages o’plenty
PLEASE BRING: Any type of dish or side dish such as pasta, salads, desserts or snack food such as chips and dips.
SIGN UP: Please let us know as early as you can so we know how much to buy. The sheet will be at the dojo. Please pay in advance at the dojo by Saturday, September 26th.
Directions:
From Route 28 North: Rt. 28 Exit to Aspinwall Left on to Freeport Road Left at second light (Center Avenue) Go up hill to Ninth street, make a left One block to Aspinwall Park
From Route 28 South (and Highland Park bridge): Take Aspinwall exit 7 toward Delafield Ave, Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Aspinwall, go through Stopt sign, go straight/Slight right at 4th St, Turn right at Center Ave, go up the hill, Turn left at W 8th St and go one block

No Class Monday July 3rd
2017-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | PA

New Years Intensive
2017-01-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States

No Classes Monday December 26th
2016-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
Kids Class will be made up Wednesday the 28th

Allegheny College Aikikai Fall Friendship Seminar
2016-11-20 10:00 - 16:00 | 450 Highland Avenue , Meadville, PA, 16335, United States
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Fall Seminar
2016-11-04 - 2016-11-06 | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States
Fall Seminar at the ETNA Dojo with
Shihan Minoru Oshima and Shihan Ruriko Masutani
November 4th, 5th and 6th

Friday – Evening Session – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Saturday
– Morning Session – 10:00am – noon
– Afternoon Session – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
– Testing – 4:00pm
Sunday – Morning Session – 10:00am to 12:00pm

The cost for the seminar is $100 for the entire weekend. There is a $25 discount for advanced registration reducing the entire weekend cost to $75. You must register and pay by November 4th in order to receive the discount. Daily rates for pre-registration and at the door are listed below.

At the Door
Pre-registration

Friday:
$35
$25

Saturday
$60
$50

Sunday
$35
$25

Shihan Ruriko Masutani founded Aikido of Pittsburgh in 1968 by after she emigrated from Japan. Shihan Masutani began practicing Aikido in her native Japan as a child in the early 1950’s under the guidance of her father. After moving to the United States and finally settling in Pittsburgh, Shihan Masutani continued training and began teaching seminars up and down the east coast. She has been teaching Aikido in Pittsburgh for over 45 years.
Shihan Minoru Oshima founded Kodokai Aikido in 1980 and is the author of the book Ki Points. Currently he conducts classes at the headquarters located in Temecula, California and has 11 dojos in his organization in Japan and the US. Kodokai focuses on combining the energy of our partners and ourselves to build stronger energy. The aim is to develop and improve ourselves. If you have not experienced Shihan Oshima’s teaching, this seminar is well worth the time so join us for an intensive Aikido Seminar. For more information on Shihan Oshima and Kodokai Aikido, check out his website www.kodokaiaikido.com
The Etna Dojo was opened in 1994 by Aikido of Pittsburgh. Aikido of Pittsburgh is an independent, unaffiliated martial arts school offering classes in traditional Aikido, and welcomes all who desire to train in Aikido in a dynamic and non-aggressive environment.
See our flyer for full details and registration form

No Classes Monday October 31st
2016-10-31 05:30 - 20:30 | Aikido of Pittsburgh Dojo, 401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15223, United States
Kids Class will be made up Wednesday November 2nd.
Happy Halloween!

Andy Demko 50 Years of Aikido
2016-10-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Off Limits Gymnastics Center, 15 Green Ridge Road, New Castle, PA, 16105, United States
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Aikido of Pittsburgh Anual Picnic
2016-10-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Aspinwall Firemen’s Memorial Park, Firemen’s Memorial Park, Aspinwall, PA, 15215, United States
All AOP Students and friends, past and present, are welcome as well as their family and friends!
DONATIONS: $8 PER ADULT, $3 PER CHILD (Under 14 years)
PROVIDED: Grill items such as hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and fixins, We will also have beverages o’plenty
PLEASE BRING: Any type of dish or side dish such as pasta, salads, desserts or snack food such as chips and dips.
SIGN UP: Please let us know as early as you can so we know how much to buy. The sheet will be at the dojo. Please pay in advance at the dojo by Saturday, September 26th.
Directions:
From Route 28 North: Rt. 28 Exit to Aspinwall Left on to Freeport Road Left at second light (Center Avenue) Go up hill to Ninth street, make a left One block to Aspinwall Park
From Route 28 South (and Highland Park bridge): Take Aspinwall exit 7 toward Delafield Ave, Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Aspinwall, go through Stopt sign, go straight/Slight right at 4th St, Turn right at Center Ave, go up the hill, Turn left at W 8th St and go one block
STEELER GAME: 8:30pm against KC in Pittsburgh
