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NORWIN NINJAS

Programs

NURSERY NINJAS
AGE 2-3

THURSDAYS @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pmNURSERY NINJAS

INTRO NINJAS
AGE 4-5

THURSDAYS @ 5:30 am - 6:15 pmINTRO NINJAS

INTRO NINJAS
AGE 6-7

TUESDAYS @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pmINTRO NINJAS

NOVICE NINJAS
AGE 8-12

MONDAYS @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pmNOVICE NINJAS

KARATE
TEEN

MONDAYS @ 7:00pm - 8:00pmKARATE

FAMILY KIHON (all ages)
FAMILY
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56 years of experience

Sensei Says® is federal trademark and the exclusive life skills curriculum for Norwin Ninjas.
Black Belt in Life® is a federal trademark and the official slogan of the Norwin Ninjas and Viola Karate Dojo.
Common Sensei® is a federal trademark of Sensei Bill Viola Jr.'s book series teaching student how win in all areas of life.

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
5:30 - 6:15
NOVICE NINJAS
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
5:00 - 5:30
INTRO NINJAS
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
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Norwin Ninja

TESTIMONIALS

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Waylon Davis

Amazing dojo and amazing people!

Waylon Davis
Waylon Davis
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Autumn Stark

Family, family, family. Love this dojo.

Autumn Stark
Autumn Stark
Parent
Adam Snider

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
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.  Intellectual property 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. 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.

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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
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    Kumite Classic 25-Year Anniversary
    April 15, 2025
    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
    November 1, 2024
    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
    August 25, 2024
    WAKO World Champions
    WAKO WORLD CHAMPS ​The World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) has made significant strides toward Olympic inclusion. On July 20, 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted WAKO full recognition, officially integrating kickboxing into the Olympic family of sports .​Kumite Classic+6WAKO+6WAKO+6 WAKO’s Olympic Journey Provisional Recognition: WAKO received provisional IOC recognition in November 2018, marking...
    Team
    February 27, 2023
    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...
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