Shotokan Karate of Ellwood

04/14/2026

Also during Saturdays Seminar we had those who tested in December presented with their Dan certificates by Sensei JD Swanson, congratulations again to Levi, Ananya and Victoria!

04/13/2026

I know not post training pic but a post post training pic will have to do..but wanted to give a shout out to these 2, who after years of hard work and a 2.5 hour clinic they passed Shodan under the watchful eye of Sensei JD Swanson. Congratulations to Michael and Allison!

01/28/2026

Good afternoon, just a heads up there is class tonight, sidewalks are clear and there are places to park unlike Monday. I do understand some places are still digging out and are unsafe for travel if that is the case please stay home I want everyone to be safe.

01/26/2026

With the windchill dropping Temps to -20 or below and the amount of snow that everyone is digging out from class is CANCELLED for tonight we will see what tomorrow holds as temps without windchill are hovering around single digits for rest of week.

01/22/2026

Good morning all, well whats Western PA without a little winter weather. I am aware of the impending snowstorm headed our way I am monitoring it closely and will see what Monday morning brings as well as Tuesday. I will inform everyone via this page, messenger or text on Monday. Everyone please stay safe and warm.

01/19/2026

Good afternoon everyone well wind chill will be double digit negatives tonight and possibility of the melting snow on roads freezing over so with that said I am going to cancel class foe tonight apologies for the late notice.

01/19/2026

Good afternoon all! I am watching the weather closely as of right now its not looking good as we have white out conditions and roads are covered I will update everyone around 3PM

01/05/2026

Hello all I have some news to share. Xavier who was a student at this dojo for a few years has suffered a stroke and cardiac event and is still in ICU. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and if you so desire please donate to the GoFundMe started for him.

Xavier Carter is a bright light in the lives of everyone who knows him… Kristen Rahall needs your support for Prayers, Love, and Support for Xavier and Family

01/05/2026

Dojo is cleaned top to bottom ready for the New Year. See you all starting tonight!

01/01/2026

New Year new classes! Our General class ages 9 and up is currently having open enrollment. Classes start on Monday January 5th! Please reach out to the dojo for more information, 724-494-9353

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!