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 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 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...
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...
Karate for kids Irwin, PA Welcome to Norwin Ninjas, the sister program of Allegheny Shotokan Karate Dojo the premier martial arts dojo in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The class is empowered by the exclusive Sensei Says life skills curriculum. Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate School (ASK) was established in 1969 by Shihan (Master) Bill Viola. Allegheny Shotokan has a...
SAINT VINCENT STUDENT KICKS HIS WAY TO A WORLD KARATE TITLE The World Karate and Kickboxing Commission (WKC) hosted the 2021 World Championships November, 23rd -30th in Orlando, Florida. The weeklong event hosted the world’s best in WKC Tatami-style martial arts competition. Pittsburgh based Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo earned over 20 medals, including...
Students of Allegheny Shotokan (Viola Karate Norwin Ninjas) Martial Arts in North Huntingdon gathered outside of the dojo in front of a 20-foot screen, like Penguins fans watching a Stanley Cup playoff game on the big screen outside of PPG Paints Arena, to watch the Tokyo Olympics. This summer’s games carried special meaning to the...
Gabby Viola Joins the Viola Karate Legacy On August 17th 2021, Pittsburgh area karate champion Gabby Viola celebrated her 11th birthday and simultaneously became the youngest Black Belt at Allegheny Shotokan, a dojo that dates back to the 1960s. Gabby joins a Pittsburgh karate legacy that includes three generations of Viola black belts including her Grandfather, Bill Viola Sr.,...
Sign up for a free Karate Lesson with Norwin Ninjas. To confirm you submission text Sensei Bill @ 724-640-2111 Thanks so much for your interest in Norwin Ninjas the sister program at Viola Karate which has been serving the North Huntingdon area since 1969. We look forward to meeting your little ⓃⒾⓃⒿⒶ! We can set up...