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Saint Vincent Karate Kid Cameron Klos

SAINT VINCENT STUDENT KICKS HIS WAY TO A WORLD KARATE TITLE   The World Karate and Kickboxing Commission (WKC) hosted the 2021 World Championships November, 23rd -30th in Orlando, Florida.  The weeklong event hosted the world’s best in WKC Tatami-style martial arts competition.  Pittsburgh based Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo earned over 20 medals, including...

Viola karate family takes pride in sport’s Olympic debut

Students of Allegheny Shotokan (Viola Karate Norwin Ninjas) Martial Arts in North Huntingdon gathered outside of the dojo in front of a 20-foot screen, like Penguins fans watching a Stanley Cup playoff game on the big screen outside of PPG Paints Arena, to watch the Tokyo Olympics. This summer’s games carried special meaning to the...