The FAST Expo attracts media from across the world including some of the industry’s top fitness photographers.The Kumite Classic is part of the exclusive Fitness Universe World Tour. The American Sports Network broadcast’s these elite competition highlights on major networks worldwide. The Fitness Universe television show has been seen throughout the world including North America, Latin America, Asia, Pacific Rim, and Europe. The global audience reaches nearly 200 million homes on ESPN International, TSN/RDS Canada, Star Sports Asia, and Eurosports.
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Disney in the house
Disney was at The FAST Expo promoting their newest hit show, “Kickin’ It” The series stars former Hannah Montana star Jason Earles, Leo Howard from Leo Little’s Big Show, and Dylan Riley Snyder from Disney’s Broadway production of Tarzan. Read More.
Franco & Fans
Pittsburgh Steeler legend Franco Harris poses with some fans at the 2011 FAST Expo. Harris hosted the World Teen Football Combine Challenge. Jeannette High school standout, Demetrious Cox, won the inaugural competition.
After School Buddy
This year the Kumite Classic featured a very talented group of performers known as “Afterschool Buddy” The crowd was cheering as the group brought adventures to life on the main stage.
Afterschool Buddy is a full-service, multimedia production company and future home of the exciting “Adventures with Afterschool Buddy & the Gang®”. We saw a need for fresh, new, innovative children’s programming to inspire the next generation to greater heights. Our mission is to provide television programs, internet content, music & books that educate and entertain children everywhere with important life lessons that continue long after the school day is over.
With a global outlook and a quest to show every child the world, Afterschool Buddy® and our beloved “family” of Jake Poodles®, Manny Cat®, Aunt Junk® and The Rainbow Kids® are ready to launch more amazing adventures in 2011. We will showcase multi-cultural diversity, teach important lessons about the environment, show children how to respect themselves and others, teach health & wellness tips, and show children how to care for those wonderful companions–our pets. Come along with us for an exciting ride that children, parents, teachers will never forget. “It’s Afterschool Buddy® & the Gang. Hey! It’s Afterschool Buddy® & the Gang!”
Hollywood
The Hollywood Rockin’ Wrap-up will be in the house at the Kumite Classic
Young Marines
The Keystone Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the focal point of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts.
Family ties
Kumite Classic Promoter Bill Viola with his niece and daughter.
Whats the buzz
BZ Construction the leader in greesnburg student housing was in the house giving free estimates on custom remodeling jobs at the FAST Expo Kumite Classic. Fans enjoyed the free s-shirts! BZ specializes in all phases of construction: roofing, siding, plumbing, custom bath, custom kitchen, and remodeling. Serving the Greensburg and Pittsburgh areas. Contact Don Beaver or Tim Zontek.
Student housing for Pitt Greensburg, WCCC, Seton Hill, Tri Angle Tech and more. visit www.bzgetsbusy.com for details.
Norwin Ninjas
The Norwin Ninjas, a group of 4-7 year old martial artists took the main stage at the Kumite Classic. The North Huntingdon, PA based team showcased their skills for the crowd with an exciting demo. -Allegheny Shotokan Karate since 1969
Here we go steelers
Steely McBeam is a regular fan favorite at the FAST Expo!