About Albany Samurai Arts
Albany Samurai Arts is New York’s only official Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho dojo. Our curriculum includes instruction in Japanese swordsmanship along with classical weaponry such as the tanto, jo, naginata and tessen.
These skills are applied directly to our Aiki-jujutsu, the ancient root art which Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Aikido are derived from.
To learn more about our curriculum, click here.
Rates and Payment
Monthly fees range from $95 to $120 depending on your frequency of training.
Membership also grants you access to our private Discord community where we discuss related topics, plan outings/events and come together as a tribe.
$95/month: You attend Friday evening classes on a weekly basis. Friday class is from 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM with additional time after class available for questions or individual work.
$120/month: You attend Friday and Sunday classes weekly. Sunday class is 2:00PM - 4:00 PM. The dojo is open from 1:00PM - 2:00PM for students to bring in topics or kata they would like extra help with.
Training Schedule:
Friday: Class: 7:15PM - 8:45PM
Sunday: Open mat: 1:00PM - 2:00PM | Class: 2:00 - 4:00PM
Private Lessons:
Currently unavailable
Andrew Kitterman
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Founder and Sensei of Albany Samurai Arts
Andrew Kitterman has been training in Samurai arts for 16 years. The bulk of his training was completed under John Savaria III of Storm Crow Dojo.
He continues his training with Jim O’Connell Sensei of Sanrin Mountain Dojo on a weekly basis, and with James Williams Sensei (Kaicho) on a bi-monthly basis at the River Of Life Dojo (Hombu). He also studies from Randy George Sensei of Dojo of the West Wind.
In addition to studying martial arts Andrew is an avid outdoorsman, marksman, and enjoys woodworking. He currently works as a manager in the insurance industry.
