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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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Sensei Viola Day – Pittsburgh
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Sensei Viola Day – Pittsburgh

September 24, 2019by norwinninjas

September 23rd is “Sensei Viola Day” in Pittsburgh celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the Allegheny Shotokan Viola Karate Dojo (The parent to Norwin Ninjas).   “Sensei Viola Day” is a designated day honoring Bill Viola Sr., the pioneering founder of Allegheny Shotokan Karate, recognized officially by Allegheny County, PA. ️ When & Why In September...

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