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Like father like daughter

Sensei Bill Viola Jr. and daughter Gabby viola showing off the side kick (yoko geri kekomi) in karate competition.  3rd Generation Viola carrying on the Allegheny Shotokan Karate legacy.  


WAKO USA National Kickboxing Champions

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 Juniors World Championships (All Disciplines) Cancun, Mexico, 24-28 October 2018: 10th PanAmerican Kickboxing Championships (All Disciplines) The World
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Mommy and Me

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 and empower new parents through these family bonding activities.
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Your child could be our next success story

Your child could be our next “SUCCESS” story. Come experience a FREE lesson and test drive our award-winning curriculum. Norwin Ninjas benefit from the oldest most established karate school in the area (Irwin / North Huntingdon). Norwin Ninjas is a specialized karate for kids course designed to build self-confidence, instill respect, and teach discipline to children ages 2-3 (toddlers), 4-5 (preschool, kindergarten, first grade),6-7,
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Sensei Bill tops the Amazon Charts

Sensei Bill Viola Jr. is recognized as Amazon #1 Best Selling Author with the recent release of Tough Guys Norwin Resident’s Book About His Father, a Co-Creator of Mixed Martial Arts, Inspires Movie Produced by Award Winning Filmmakers “Tough Guys” Depicts Pittsburgh as Birthplace of the “Sport” of MMA Pittsburgh, PA (September 15, 2017) – A Norwin resident’s nonfiction drama about his father, Bill
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Mommy and Me Karate

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 2-3 year olds!!  Martial arts schools have often lumped
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Preschool Karate

Norwin Ninjas karate offers age specific preschool age martial arts classes. The course focuses on life skills to build character, respect, discipline, determination, and physical fitness. Norwin Ninjas karate kid classes serve the Pittsburgh area, North Huntingdon, and Irwin.


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.


Kumite Classic 2017

Mark your calendars for Memorial Day Weekend for the 2017 Kumite Classic!!!! Norwin Ninjas at the #Kumite Classic!


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 started karate when I was 7 with the support
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