Irwin Dojo

• Address: 12591 US‑30 (Route 30), Irwin (North Huntingdon), PA 15642 yelp.com+10norwinninjas.com+10norwinninjas.com+10

• Phone: (724) 640‑2111 norwinninjas.com+8norwinninjas.com+8community.triblive.com+8

• Family-owned martial arts dojo part of the Viola family’s Allegheny Shotokan legacy, teaching karate in the region since 1969 community.triblive.com+12norwinninjas.com+12norwinninjas.com+12.

Programs Offered

Norwin Ninjas provides a full range of programs for ages 2 (Nursery Ninjas) through adults, including:

• Introductory classes for ages 4–5 and 6–7

• Novice (8–12), Teen, Adult Karate

• Family Kihon classes, Kids’ Weapons, Competition Team, Self-defense, Home School classes & private lessons yelp.com+10norwinninjas.com+10norwinninjas.com+10
  They offer a free trial lesson—just text or call to schedule norwinninjas.com+9norwinninjas.com+9m.facebook.com+9.

Reputation & Curriculum

• Consistently voted Best Martial Arts/Karate School by Tribune‑Review’s awards (Best 2022, etc.) m.facebook.com+9norwinninjas.com+9community.triblive.com+9

• Holds a 5‑star rating across Yelp, Google, Facebook, and Trib Total Media norwinninjas.com+2norwinninjas.com+2norwinninjas.com+2

• Teaches the trademarked Sensei Says® Life Skills program combined with Black Belt in Life®, blending karate techniques with life lessons in respect, confidence, focus, and discipline senseisays.net+8norwinninjas.com+8norwinninjas.com+8.

• The Viola family (Sensei Bill Viola Jr., Bill Viola Sr.) are USA Karate Hall of Fame members, and the dojo has produced regional to international champions senseisays.net+11norwinninjas.com+11alleghenyshotokan.com+11.

Community Feedback

• Yelp reviewers describe it as a “great family owned business” where “they treat us like we are family” and strongly recommend it for kids of all ages m.yelp.com+2yelp.com+2mapquest.com+2.

• Longtime students applaud the merit-based belt system—no shortcuts to black belt—emphasizing quality instruction and discipline norwinninjas.com.

Hours & Scheduling

• Classes are available Monday through Saturday, 5–8 pm, with structured sessions by age/belt level norwinninjas.com.

• Class offerings include group sessions and specialized private training.

Key Takeaways

• Well-established community staple with over 50 years in operation.

• Youth-focused environment emphasizing character and life skills alongside martial arts.

• Highly rated, award-winning, and feature a family-centric atmosphere.

• All-age accessible: from toddlers to adults and families training together.

If you’re exploring karate for yourself, your child, or your whole family, Norwin Ninjas in Irwin stands out as a top-tier local choice—renowned for its quality instruction, character-building curriculum, and inclusive community feel. Want help contacting them or scheduling a free lesson?