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U.S. ARMY FIGHT TEAM CAMP

U.S. Army Fight Camp What it is:A high-intensity sport-martial arts camp run in partnership with the U.S. Army Fight Team (aka Team Army Strong). The camp blends point-sparring/kata mastery with Army-style fitness, discipline, and leadership—rooted in Army values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage). The Army Fight Team is a U.S. Army–sponsored...

Summer Shiai

Summer Shiai 2025 Showcases Pittsburgh Martial Arts  Greensburg, PA — July 25-26, 2025 — The 2025 Summer Shiai Tournament wrapped up this past weekend at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, welcoming martial artists of all ages for a day filled with intense competition, personal triumphs, and unforgettable memories. Hosted by Kumite Classic Entertainment, the annual event...

WAKO World Champions

WAKO NATIONAL TEAM Aspiring Olympians! The USA Kickboxing Team Trials were held February 8-11th 2024 in Orlando, Florida at the Wyndham Resort Convention Center.  For the first time in history, Pittsburgh will be represented at the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) Junior World Championships in Budapest, Hungary this fall. Gabby Viola (13-year-old) and Xander...

Team

Our dojo competition Team: If you really want to make karate something special in your life, consider our competition team. It will give you the extra push, confidence, and opportunities to take your skill to the next level. Many of our kids have gone on to national, international, and world status… but our goal is...

Karate for kids irwin

Karate for kids Irwin, PA Welcome to Norwin Ninjas, the sister program of Allegheny Shotokan Karate Dojo the premier martial arts dojo in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The class is empowered by the exclusive Sensei Says life skills curriculum. Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate School (ASK) was established in 1969 by Shihan (Master) Bill Viola. Allegheny Shotokan has a...

Preschool Karate

Pre School 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. Benefits of Preschool Karate (Ages 2–3) Karate classes for preschoolers offer much more...