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Toddler Karate Class Nursery Ninjas offers the area’s first and most innovative martial arts course designed specifically for toddler age karate students. These are the youngest ninjas (ages 2-3 years old). This is a “pre” pre-school class as it prepares them with social skills, mental focus and discipline. Here’s an in-depth look at Norwin Ninjas’...

Connor Burns

“To say that karate changed my life is an understatement. Everyone has something that has truly impacted their life, but the effect that karate has had on me is beyond any other significant experience in my life. Karate became a permanent fixture in my life that pours out into all facets of my life. I...

History of MMA

MMA History For those interested in the history of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) here is a great article written by Sensei Bill Viola Jr. http://mmahistory.org/history-of-mma/ Sensei Viola has also written the award winning “Godfathers of MMA” available for Kindle on Amazon. Bill Viola Sr.’s Role in the Birth of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Bill Viola...

Pittsburgh Karate Legacy

The Viola family is a Pittsburgh martial arts legacy. Bill Viola Sr. is the co-creator of the modern sport of MMA while his children continue to spread his teachings. Great read about Pittsburgh Karate champions. By Dave Zuchowski Pittsburgh Post Gazzette February 12, 2015 When Bill Viola Sr. attended middle school in Brownsville in the...

Norwin Ninjas “Outstanding Team”

Norwin Ninjas Wins top honors at Pittsburgh’s largest Martial Arts event North Huntingdon, PA – July 9, 2015 The Allegheny Shotokan Karate School was honored as the “Outstanding Team” at the 2015 Kumite Classic martial arts championships held at the 16th Annual BioRhythm Pittsburgh Fitness Expo. The Kumite Classic is the region’s largest and most...

World Champions

Pittsburgh, PA — January 5th, 2015 Winning World Titles is nothing new for the Viola family, especially for Duquesne University law student Ali Viola. Over the course of the past decade, she has become a 7x National Black Belt League (NBL) World Champion with international honors that have made her the most successful female karate...

Voted best karate school

Pittsburgh based Norwin Ninjas Karate was voted the best martial arts school in the region by Trib Total Media!  We thank all the friends and families that make our dojo special. Norwin Ninjas Karate:  A Family Martial Arts Tradition Martial Arts are great way to build self-confidence and boost self-esteem in children. Every mom and dad wants to...