01234567890012345678900123456789001234567890ESTABLISHED
0123456789001234567890YEARS FAMILY OWNED
01234567890GENERATIONS STRONG
01234567890OF A KIND DOJO
NORWIN NINJAS
Programs
Spot the
NINJA TRUCK
and win
56 years of experience
Weekly
KARATE SCHEDULE
CLASSESMONDAY
NOVICE
5:30 - 6:15
INTERMEDIATE
6:15 - 7:00
ADVANCED
7:00 - 8:00
BLACK BELT
8:15 - 9:00
CLASSESTUESDAY
INTRO NINJAS 6-7 year
5:30 - 6:15
NOVICE NINJAS 8+ year
6:30 - 7:15
KATA CLASS
7:15 - 8:00
CLASSESWEDNESDAY
NOVICE
5:30 - 6:15
INTERMEDIATE
6:15 - 7:00
ADVANCED
7:00 - 8:00
CLASSESTHURSDAY
NURSERY NINJAS 2-3 year
5:00 - 5:30
INTRO NINJAS 4-5 year
5:30 - 6:15
KOBUDO CLASS
6:15 - 7:15
ADULT KARATE
7:15 - 8:15
CLASSESFRIDAY
TRAVEL TEAM
5:00 - 6:00
PRIVATE LESSONS
TBA
CLASSESSATURDAY
BROWN/BLACK
9:00 - 10:00
FAMILY KIHON
10:00 - 11:00
COMPETITION TEAM
11:00 - NOON
Norwin Ninja
TESTIMONIALS
Amazing dojo and amazing people!
Waylon Davis
Parent
Family, family, family. Love this dojo.
Autumn Stark
Parent
My daughter loved the classes so much she encourage me to give it a try. Now I'm on my way to black belt. #family
Adam Snider
Parent
About
NORWIN NINJAS
01234567890012345678900123456789001234567890Established
Norwin Ninjas is an award-winning children’s karate program based in Irwin, Pennsylvania, developed by the Viola Family. Allegheny Shotokan (established in 1969), is family-owned dojo serving the Irwin, North Huntingdon, and greater Pittsburgh regions for over 56 years. The program offers marital arts classes for children as young as two years old, emphasizing life skills such as respect, focus, and confidence through the “Sensei Says ®” curriculum. The life skills program is a federal trademark of the dojo with intellectual property that includes the exclusive Gigo™ Ginger™ Marcos™ characters of SENSEI SAYS ®
The Viola family’s martial arts legacy spans three generations, with each generation contributing uniquely to the growth and evolution of the programs. Their exclusive and trademarked curriculum includes SENSEI SAYS ®, COMMON SENSEI ®, and BLACK BELT IN LIFE ®. Sensei Bill Viola Jr. and Shihan Bill Viola Sr. are members of the USA Karate Hall of Fame.
SENSEI VIOLA DAY - CITY OF PITTSBURGH
On September 23rd the City of Pittsburgh celebrates “Sensei Viola” Day in the City to recognize the dojo and its martial arts contributions to the community.
The dojo is home to NASKA, WKC, and WAKO World Champions. Meet members of U.S. ARMY FIGHT TEAM and USA National Kickboxing Team under the recognition of the US Olympic Committee. Read about what BLACK BELT magazine has to say about our OLYMPIC hopefuls.
Question for
SENSEI BILL?
CONTACT SENSEI BILL VIOLA JR.724-640-2111
bill@kumiteclassic.com
ADDRESSNORWIN NINJAS
12591 US-30
North Huntingdon (Irwin) PA 15652
GDC Jewerly Plaza (park around back)
Serving the Greater Pittsburgh area
Norwin Star and Trib Celebrate Karate World Champions
Tribune Review Norwin Star Celebrates Karate World Champions The Norwin Ninjas Karate Team from Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo made history with back-to-back victories at the 2025 ICO World Championships in Wales and the WKC Worlds in Niagara Falls, Canada — showcasing Pittsburgh’s top martial arts talent on the global stage. Norwin Ninjas Karate Dominate...
2025 WKC World Championships
2025 WKC World Championships Viola Karate Captures World Titles at 2025 WKC World Championships in Niagara Pittsburgh-area dojo extends family legacy on the global stage; Team USA standouts deliver gold-medal performances Niagara Falls, Ontario — October 2025 — Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo (North Huntingdon, PA) delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 WKC (World Karate...
International Combat Organization ICO World Champs
Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo Triumphs on Global Stage at ICO World Championships in Wales Swansea, Wales – October 15–19, 2025 – The travel team from Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo, based in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, dazzled at the 2025 ICO World Championships in Swansea, Wales. Competing against elite athletes from over 40 countries,...
Will Viola – ICO World Champion Kickboxing Karate
Will Viola – ICO World Champion Kickboxing Karate Triumph in Wales for Will Viola It has been a big year for little Will! He’s no longer our team mascot, he’s taking center stage overseas! He has already traveled to England, Ireland, Portugal, Canada, Hungary and now Wales to support his sister. At just 7-years old...
Members of U.S. Army National Fight Team
