Kick Parkinson’s Disease PIND Kicking for a Cure We gave Parkinson’s a swift KICK. Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate and its sister program, Norwin Ninjas, joined forces with Team Kumite to support the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (PIND) 5K research initiative led by Sean Logan and Bill Viola Jr. Through a first-of-its-kind mobile 1-mile Kick-a-thon,...
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...
“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...