Events

 

 

August 1-3, 2025.  Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (8th Dan, Boulder Aikikai).

 

Class Schedule:

Friday, 7-9 PM

Saturday, 10-12 and 3-5 PM

Sunday, 10-12

 

We will have a potluck party at the dojo after Saturday class.

 

Cost: $170 for the entire seminar or $50/class.


Space is limited, so please contact us to register.  That's all you need to do; you may pay when you are here.         

 

October 24-26, 2025.  Lee Crawford Sensei, 6th dan.

 

Class Schedule:

Friday, 7-9 PM

Saturday, 10-12 and 3-5 PM

Sunday, 10-12

 

We will have a potluck party at the dojo after Saturday class.

 

Cost: $120 for the entire seminar or $40/class.


Space is limited, so please contact us to register.  That's all you need to do; you may pay when you are here.         

 

Lodging.  The closest hotels are new boutique places in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of East Liberty.  There are also a number of places aound the University of Pittsburgh, which is 15-20 minutes from the dojo.  The cheaper places tend to be out on the edges of the city.  Here's a selection of nearer spots:

 

Just down the street (0.9 miles):

 

Tryp Hotel Pittsburgh 

 

10 Minutes or Less:

 

Ace Hotel Pittsburgh

 

Hotel Indigo

 

Hyatt House Pittsburgh

 

Courtyard by Marriot in Shadyside

 

Off of Route 28, and a little less expensive:

 

Comfort Inn and Suites

 

Universty of Pittsburgh/Oakland (15-20 minutes):

 

Quality Inn University Center

 

Hilton Garden Inn University Place

 

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center

 

Staying in the dojo: People are welcome to sleep on the mat.  We have changing rooms, nice bathrooms, and can offer showers upstairs in our house.  Please let us know if you would like to do this, since we can only accomodate 5-10 people total.