Kumite Classic Celebrates 25 Years of Martial Arts Excellence Pittsburgh, PA – In 2025, the Kumite Classic proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century as one of America’s most prestigious and enduring martial arts events. Founded in 1999 by martial arts promoter and author Bill Viola Jr., the Kumite Classic has evolved from a...
WAKO NATIONAL TEAM Aspiring Olympians! The USA Kickboxing Team Trials were held February 8-11th 2024 in Orlando, Florida at the Wyndham Resort Convention Center. For the first time in history, Pittsburgh will be represented at the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) Junior World Championships in Budapest, Hungary this fall. Gabby Viola (13-year-old) and Xander...
WAKO (World Association for Kickboxing Organizations) is the National Governing Body for Kickboxing in the United States and a member of the International Olympic Committee. Read more. 9-year-old Xander Eddy of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, has become the youngest...
WAKO Kickboxing Champs Team USA Congratulations to Xander Eddy and Luke Lokay for earning a spot on “Team USA” at the WAKO National Team Trials in Kansas City. The two have earn spots to represent America at: Jesolo Lido (VE), Italy, 15-23 September 2018: WAKO Cadets and Juniors World Championships (All Disciplines) Cancun, Mexico, 24-28 October...