You have
reached Dr. Yoram Vodovotz’s personal web page at the University of Pittsburgh
My main
hobby is the martial art of aikido, which I teach in a class through the
Borough of Franklin Park. This
is a community service activity. The information below is provided as a service
to the borough.
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, a Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh
and a fifth-degree black belt (godan)
in aikido. Sensei Vodovotz has been practicing aikido since 1984.
He is affiliated 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
Please register through the Borough
of Franklin Park website. If you have any questions, please contact the
Borough of Franklin Park Department of Recreation (412-364-4115). To contact
Dr. Vodovotz directly, please e-mail yoram66@hotmail.com
We
often get together for seminars hosted by our friends at Allegheny Aikikai in Altoona and Allegheny College Aikido Club in
Meadville. Please check them out!
June
23, 2018: We just celebrated our 15th anniversary with Takeguchi Sensei at
Allegheny Aikikai!
