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Norwin Star and Trib Celebrate Karate World Champions

Tribune Review Norwin Star Celebrates Karate World Champions The Norwin Ninjas Karate Team from Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate Dojo made history with back-to-back victories at the 2025 ICO World Championships in Wales and the WKC Worlds in Niagara Falls, Canada — showcasing Pittsburgh’s top martial arts talent on the global stage. Norwin Ninjas Karate Dominate...

From Tragedy to Triumph

From Tragedy to Triumph: River Pendergrass Overcomes Accident to Win WKC National Karate Championship Norwin Student Hit by SUV Survives and Succeeds   In a stunning display of resilience, grit, and heart, 13-year-old River Pendergrass has gone from the brink of tragedy to the top of the martial arts world. After surviving a life-threatening accident...