My first karate test
January 23, 2019by norwinninjas
It’s time to test. Below are your minimum requirements, vocabulary and test fee info. Your novice belt tests are only $35 and includes a new belt and certificate.
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Christmas Kumite
December 11, 2018by norwinninjas
Christmas Kumite 🎅❄🎄☃👊🥋🏅🏆 Congrats to the Norwin Ninjas, the sister program of Viola Karate, on another successful Christmas Kumite competition and demo! #seasonsbeatings demo Season’s Beatings! The Christmas Kumite tournament continues the “Laurel State” Karate legacy that Shihan Viola established in the 1970s. The “open” event welcomes all styles and schools of karate, tang soo do,...
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Xander Eddy Team USA Karate Kickboxing
November 30, 2018by norwinninjas
WAKO (World Association for Kickboxing Organizations) is the National Governing Body for Kickboxing in the United States and a member of the International Olympic Committee. Read more. 9-year-old Xander Eddy of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, has become the youngest...
Chinese Exchange Students – Norwin
October 3, 2018by norwinninjas
Chinese exchange students from Norwin learn martial arts at the Allegheny Shotokan Karate Dojo (Norwin Ninjas) in Irwin North Huntingdon Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate played host to a group of 10-11 year old Chinese foreign exchange students. The students are part of a cultural program through the Norwin School District. One of their hobbies are...
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Like father like daughter
August 1, 2018by norwinninjas
“Like Father, Like Daughter – story of Gabby Viola and her father Bill Viola Jr. is a powerful example of how martial arts traditions are passed from one generation to the next. Gabby and Sensei Bill Viola Yoko Geri Kekomi: Sensei Bill Viola Jr. and daughter Gabby viola showing off the side kick (yoko geri...
WAKO USA National Kickboxing Champions
February 20, 2018by norwinninjas
WAKO Kickboxing Champs – Team USA WAKO Kickboxing Champs – Team USA Congratulations to Xander Eddy and Luke Lokay for earning a spot on “Team USA” at the WAKO National Team Trials in Kansas City. The two have earn spots to represent America at: Jesolo Lido (VE), Italy, 15-23 September 2018: WAKO Cadets and...
Mommy and Me
November 17, 2017by norwinninjas
We offer classes for 1, 2, and 3 year old children in our award-winning “123 Mommy & Me Program.” Why? “Child-Parent” bonding provides a unique sense of security that fosters self esteem, especially in infants (babies). The activities will help your little one grow and flourish. The mission of the course is to help educate...
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Your child could be our next success story
October 15, 2017by norwinninjas
Irwin Karate School changing lives! Kids Karate Classes in Irwin & North Huntingdon, PA – Free Trial Lesson Looking for kids karate classes in Irwin or North Huntingdon, PA? Come experience a FREE introductory lesson and test-drive our award-winning martial arts curriculum at Norwin Ninjas. Our students benefit from training with one of the oldest...
Sensei Bill tops the Amazon Charts
October 2, 2017by norwinninjas
Amazon Best Seller Sensei Bill Viola Jr. is recognized as Amazon #1 Best Selling Author with the recent release of Tough Guys Tough Guys is an Amazon best-selling book that tells the story of how Pittsburgh became one of the birthplaces of modern kickboxing and mixed martial arts in the United States. Written by Bill...
Mommy and Me Karate
October 4, 2016by norwinninjas
Pre school classes for kids! Mommy and Me Karate Mommy and me karate is not just for moms! Any parent and take karate classes with their toddler age child (ages 2-3). We have dads, grandmas, baby sitters etc. Its a unique bonding experience. Don’t hesitate to give it a try! Finally, a course dedicated for...