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American Judo & Hapkido Institute
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Clairton, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 3–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule judo-hapkido.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 412-233-5111
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The entire staff is so friendly and eager to help my daughter grow both in Hapkido and as a person.”
“I three main goals: Finish what I started back then, regain the confidence that i could handle myself in a self defense situation, and get back into shape.”
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“I three main goals: Finish what I started back then, regain the confidence that i could handle myself in a self defense situation, and get back into shape.”
What members say
“It is a great place with great instructors and families.”
“The entire staff is so friendly and eager to help my daughter grow both in Hapkido and as a person.”
“I lost weight by the end of the year.”
“My son has attended for 9 months and loves Hapkido.”
“I three main goals: Finish what I started back then, regain the confidence that i could handle myself in a self defense situation, and get back into shape.”
From the reviews
I was an "original" student of Grandmaster Beluschak 40 years ago. As a teenager I stopped attending to do other sports. Well 35 years later I returned to the school as a 47 year old man.
My son started year and a half ago and found it spinning a wheel at a carnival. It was the best spin of his life! He has grown in so much confidence in last year. He works hard and works with the best group of instructors and classmates. It's really a family atmosphere and everyone enjoys each other's success!!!
My son loves the AJHI. He has learned so much in his 4 months there and is on his way to black belt. He has a bunch of milestones to reach before he gets there and we are excited for each and every one of them. Orange belt is next. It is a great place with great instructors and families.
My daughter attends American Judo & Hapkido. Over the frist year she has been there she not only grow to her martial arts knowledge, she learned how to be patient and work well with others. She gained perseverance and also became more fit through this experience.
New to judo? Start at American Judo & Hapkido Institute
American Judo & Hapkido Institute comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at American Judo & Hapkido Institute
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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