
Bill Viola Jr. is a internationally recognized martial artist, coach, and event innovator with over 45 years of experience. He has a proven track record of developing world-class competitors in sport karate, kickboxing, and kumite.
Sensei Viola helped set new records for TEAM USA training and preparing world-champion athletes. At the 2025 ICO World Championships in Swansea, Wales, four of the Top 10 overall competitors at the entire tournament were students from his program, demonstrating the elite level of training and athlete development within Team Kumite and Allegheny Shotokan Karate. Ranked #1 Overall: Gabby Viola (record setting 9 Golds), Cameron Klos #4, Zander Eddy #5 and Carter Griffith #10 out of over 1200 competitors.
The ICO Training Camp – Road to France will bring together elite fighters preparing for international competition, led by a coach with proven experience developing athletes who compete on the world stage.

Prepare for an elite-level training experience designed for serious martial artists preparing for international competition.
This two-day camp brings together top athletes, coaches, and competitors for high-intensity sessions focused on the
skills required to compete on the world stage.
Day one is a meet and greet and regional competition at the SUMMER SHIAI.
This tournament is FREE for Team USA ICO members who have never attended before.
Train under experienced coaches and champions with a focus on real competition strategy,
technical precision, and international rule sets used at the ICO World Championships.
Athletes will sharpen their ability to read opponents, control distance, manage timing,
and make tactical decisions under pressure.
Build the stamina required for tournament success with high-performance conditioning drills
designed for combat athletes.
Learn strength and power development methods that improve speed, impact, and overall athletic
performance in the ring.
Participants will work through live situational drills and controlled sparring scenarios used
by top international competitors.
Break down scoring tactics, ring movement, and point-fighting strategies used at the highest
levels of sport karate.
Specialized training sessions focused on kickboxing combinations, timing, and competitive
sparring preparation.
This camp is designed for serious competitors, including:
ICO International Training Camp
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📅 July 25–26





