Programs

Programs

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NURSERY NINJAS
AGE 2-3

THURSDAYS @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pmNURSERY NINJAS

INTRO NINJAS
AGE 4-5

THURSDAYS @ 5:30 am - 6:15 pmINTRO NINJAS

ADULTS
ADULTS

THURSDASY @ 7:15ADULTS

WEAPONS
WEAPONS

THURSDAYS @ 6:15 PMWEAPONS

INTRO NINJAS
AGE 6-7

TUESDAYS @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pmINTRO NINJAS

NOVICE NINJAS
AGE 8-12

MONDAYS @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pmNOVICE NINJAS

TEAM
TEAM

SATURDAYS @ 11AMTEAM

SELF-DEFENSE
SELF-DEFENSE

WORKSHOPS BY REQUESTSELF-DEFENSE

TEENAGERS
TEEN

MONDAYS @ 7:00pm - 8:00pmTEENAGERS

FAMILY
FAMILY

SATRUDAYS @ 10AMFAMILY

HOME SCHOOL
HOME SCHOOL
PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE

VOTED BEST MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS IN NORTH HUNTINGDON

Named “Best of BEST” karate school and a reader-favorite in the Tribune‑Review’s Trib Quest/Community Choice Awards — highlighting community trust and popularity.  Tailored programs for children as young as 2 (“Nursery Ninjas”) through teens and families.  Emphasizes life skills—confidence, respect, focus—through their proprietary Sensei Says® curriculum, not just punching and kicking.  Operated by the Viola family, who bring over 56 years of martial arts legacy through Allegheny Shotokan.  Remains a small, community‑centered dojo where instructors and staff treat students like family, earning heartfelt reviews.  

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About our martial arts programs:  A family-owned, award-winning karate school established in 1969 by the Viola family and Allegheny Shotokan Karate Club. Located at 12591 Route 30, Irwin, PA 15642.  Uses the proprietary “Sensei Says® Life Skills” curriculum, part of their trademark “Black Belt in Life®” approach—emphasizing respect, confidence, focus, discipline, and character building,  eaches through a physical & life-skills blend, promoting both martial arts and personal growth. Rated 5‑stars on Yelp, GOOGLE, FACEBOOK, and Trib Total Media with reviews praising the family atmosphere and quality instruction. Certified instructors led by Sensei Bill Viola Jr. Prompts kids from foundational values to higher belt ranking through structured life-skill lessons and discipline.

  • Decades-long history (since 1969), strong local reputation

  • Holistic approach—karate plus life skills

  • Suitable for toddlers and older children

  • Free trial available

  • Family-oriented atmosphere

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