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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
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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
Kumite Classic 25-Year Anniversary
Kumite Classic Celebrates 25 Years of Martial Arts Excellence Pittsburgh, PA – In 2025, the Kumite Classic proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century as one of America’s most prestigious and enduring martial arts events. Founded in 1999 by martial arts promoter and author Bill Viola Jr., the Kumite Classic has evolved from a...
WKC World Champs
WKC WORLD CHAMPS The Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, achieved remarkable success at the 2024 World Karate and Kickboxing Commission (WKC) World Championships held in Albufeira, Portugal, from October 26 to November 1. Thirteen students from the dojo qualified for Team USA by securing top-four finishes at the WKC National Championships...
WAKO World Champions
WAKO NATIONAL TEAM Aspiring Olympians! The USA Kickboxing Team Trials were held February 8-11th 2024 in Orlando, Florida at the Wyndham Resort Convention Center. For the first time in history, Pittsburgh will be represented at the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) Junior World Championships in Budapest, Hungary this fall. Gabby Viola (13-year-old) and Xander...
Team
Our dojo competition Team: If you really want to make karate something special in your life, consider our competition team. It will give you the extra push, confidence, and opportunities to take your skill to the next level. Many of our kids have gone on to national, international, and world status… but our goal is...
