The Kumite Classic is is an international karate and martial arts championships in Pittsburgh, PA. The tournament is part of the NBL Can-Am National Conference and qualifier for the Super Grands World Games. Promoter Bill Viola scheduled the 14th annual Kumite Classic for Memorial Day Weekend at the Monroeville Convention Center. The annual event is one of...
Fighters Only Magazine, the World’s leading mixed martial arts and lifestyle magazine features Pittsburgh MMA and the history of mixed martial arts in America dating back to 1979 in Western Pennsylvania in this months issue. The first competition, Battle of the Tough Guys, made the front cover. “Tough Guy Contest The Real Beginning of MMA...
Traditional Karate Kumite makes a bid for the 2020 Olympics. Bookmakers are publishing the first rankings of IOC shortlisted sports seeking inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games program. According to these lists, Karate is the leading bid far before squash and baseball. Breaking news… Karate is the odds-on favorite to make the 2020 Olympics! ...
The 2013 Kumite Classic is set for May 24-25th 2013 Pittsburgh, PA. Mark your calendars!
Here is the link to the 2012 Kumite Classic Photo Gallery http://www.g4orce-studios.com/kumite2012/fastexpo.html
Karate has a rich tradition in the city of Pittsburgh. A new website will be launched as a historical reference of the pioneers, champions and leaders of the karate movement in Western PA. Kumite Classic is proud to support the research of this new project. Karate has its roots in the Pittsburgh area dating back...
The Kumite Classic welcomes the “Steelwheelers” rugby team. Visit their Steel Wheel Demo and Challenge at the expo Friday May 25th at 7 pm. The Pittsburgh Steelwheelers was established in 1992. The coed team has a roster of 15 athletes that range from 19 to 65 years of age. The team travels to tournaments across the...
Kumite Classic is excited to announce that Pittsburgh Steeler Superstar Antonio Brown will be making an appearance at the Expo Saturday May 26th from Noon-1PM. The meet and greet will include free autographs for fans on a first come first serve basis. *1 item per person only Brown is the first player in NFL history with at...
Kumite Classic is proud to support Hines Ward’s Positive Athlete Program. Kumite Classic Champion Dominic Leader was recently honored by Hines for his accomplishments in Martial Arts and his dedication to community service. Congrats Dom. Pictured below left to right: Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Jeff Karstens, Dominic Leader, and Hines Ward at the Heinz History Center. PITTSBURGH (KDKA)...
Kumite Classic is proud to support the Hines Ward Positive Athlete program Pittsburgh, PA. What is Positive Athlete? Positive Athlete is a group of high-character professional athletes teamed up to promote the benefits of “positivity” to young athletes around the world. These athletes believe it is crucial to begin shaping the futures of young athletes...
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