AIKIDO OF FRANKLIN
PARK
AIKIDO
Aikido is a Japanese martial art founded by Morihei
Ueshiba (O-Sensei) that uses graceful movements derived from Japanese
swordsmanship and earlier, combative Japanese martial arts. Aikido emphasizes dynamic,
circular movements as well as redirection of the attacker's energy, to carry
out throws and locks. Aikido can be practiced by students of any age and any
physical ability, since it emphasizes proper form over an opponent's strength.
INSTRUCTOR
The sensei (instructor) for this class is Dr. Yoram
Vodovotz, fourth-degree black belt in aikido. Sensei Vodovotz has 22 years of
aikido experience.
He is affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation Eastern Region
and with Capital Aikikai in
CLASS
SCHEDULE
The class is open to students of all levels, with or
without previous martial arts experience.
Children younger than 10 should be accompanied by an adult. Students
should wear a martial arts uniform if they have one, or sweatpants and
sweatshirt. The class is taught Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 at the
REGISTRATION
Students register for six weeks initially through the
Franklin Park Borough Department of Recreation, for a fee of $40. They can then extend the class for a further
6 weeks for $20. Subsequently, students will register on a monthly basis for
$30/month.
CONTACTS
To register, please contact Mr. Jim Watenpool of the
Borough of Franklin Park Department of Recreation (412-364-4115).
To contact Sensei Vodovotz, please e-mail yoram66@hotmail.com
SEMINARS
We
practice joint classes and hold seminars with The Shoriki Dojo Goshin Jutsu Karate
and with Allegheny Aikikai.
2008 MARKS THE FIFTH
ANNIVERSARY OF AIKIDO OF FRANKLIN PARK!
We
will be celebrating this event with our friends at Allegheny Aikikai in
Details
can be found here: http://www.alleghenyaikikai.org/seminarMay2008.html
The
cost for the seminar is $20. We hope to see you there!