North Huntingdon

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NORTH HUNTINGDON,PA

Meet your Sensei:  Bill Viola Jr. (born April 9, 1977 in North Huntingdon, PA) is a martial artist, international champion, author, producer, and community leader deeply rooted in the North Huntingdon area.  Born and raised in North Huntingdon Township, Bill Viola Jr. began Shotokan karate under his father, Bill Viola Sr., at just three years old.  He continues the family legacy as owner and head instructor of Allegheny Shotokan Karate, a dojo founded in 1969 and based in Irwin/North Huntingdon.

Educational & Career Achievements

  • Graduated summa cum laude in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1999.

  • Moved to Hollywood to pursue film, joining SAG and AFTRA, before founding Kumite Classic Entertainment—the organization behind Pittsburgh’s annual Kumite Classic and Fitness Expo.

  • Author of multiple books including CommonSensei, Godfathers of MMA, and Tough Guys, the latter inspiring the Showtime documentary Tough Guys.

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