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WAKO World Champions

August 25, 2024by norwinninjas

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...

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Viola karate family takes pride in sport’s Olympic debut
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Viola karate family takes pride in sport’s Olympic debut

September 26, 2021by norwinninjas

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...

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Viola Karate 3 Generations Strong
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Viola Karate 3 Generations Strong

September 26, 2021by norwinninjas

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.,...

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Gabby Viola
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Gabby Viola

March 13, 2020by norwinninjas

Meet Norwin Ninja’s very own Karate Champ Gabby Viola! In the words of Christina Aguilera, ” ‘Cause it makes me that much stronger Makes me work a little bit harder It makes me that much wiser So thanks for making me a fighter Made me learn a little bit faster Made my skin a little...

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Kicking for a Cure
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Kicking for a Cure

September 3, 2019by norwinninjas

PIND Kick a thon Finding a Cure for Parkinson’s Disease One “Kick” at a Time An inspiring group of martial artists have made it their mission to KICK Parkinson’s disease—literally.  On September 2rd 2019 the Viola Karate Dojo and their sister program Norwin Ninjas assembled over 100 students to make a statement and kick non-stop...

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Viola Karate Family
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Viola Karate Family

May 31, 2019by norwinninjas

The Viola Karate Family is one of the most influential martial arts families in America, particularly known for their contributions to traditional karate, sport karate, and the early development of mixed martial arts (MMA). Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Viola family has spent over five decades promoting martial arts excellence and discipline across generations. Bill...

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