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Western PA PAL

The Kumite Classic has a long partnership with the Western PA PAL Police Athletic League and it’s director Jimmy Cvetic. In 2012 Cvetic was honored for his dedication to the sport of boxing and providing a positive outlet for youth in the Pittsburgh Region.

Pictured Martial Arts Pioneer Bill Viola Sr., Boxing Promoter Jimmy Cvetic, Kumite Classic promoter Bill Viola Jr.

 

World Class Strength

Ryan Celli Kumite Classic

The Kumite Classic is proud to have Ryan Celli as a special guest at the expo.  Ryan is a proven world class athlete, world record holder, and great representative of the Pittsburgh strength community!

The Kumite Classic… Professionally ran with class, this expo is a true asset to Pittsburgh’s fitness industry. It’s an honor to be part of it.  -Ryan Celli Professional Powerlifter & World record holder

Here are just a couple of Ryan’s recent accomplishments:

2010
  • 1st Place 2011 total @ 198
  • Squat 710 lb
  • Bench 617 lb
  • Deadlift 683 lb
  • June 20: RAW United Mike Witmer Memorial
    Best Lifter 1840 total @ 198
  • Squat 625 lb
  • Bench Press 530 lb
  • Deadlift 685 lb
  • ALL TIME RAW WORLD RECORD TOTAL


  • January 24: USPF American Cup Fit Expo
    Overall Lightweight Best Lifter 1945 @ 198
  • Squat 678 lb
  • Bench Press 606 lb
  • Deadlift 661 lb
2009
  • January 24: RAW Unity Meet, Tampa FL
    1st Place 1807 total @ 198
  • Squat 611 lb
  • Bench Press 534 lb
  • Deadlift 662 lb
  • ALL TIME WORLD / AMERICAN RECORD TOTAL

 

2008
  • June 29: USPF Senior Nationals1st Place 2000 total @ 198
    • American bench press record 622.7.
    • WPF World record Total 2000
    • WPF World record bench press 622.7
  • February 16: USPF American Cup Overall
    Lightweight BEST LIFTER 1962 @ 192.6

    • Broke 28 year old bench record 584 @ 192
  • January 26: Raw Unity Meet Overall
    Middleweight BEST LIFTER 1758 @ 193

Most recently, Ryan competed Jan. 28th 2012 LA Fit Expo USPA American Cup Invitational

  • · 1973 total @ 198
  • · Squat 683 lb
  • · Bench 628 lb ** New American Record
  • · Deadlift 661 lb

Celli’s Fitness Center is a multi-purpose gym located in Lawrenceville. Celli’s offers all the essential equipment and tools that any average Joe, fitness fanatic, athlete, bodybuilder, or strength athlete will truly appreciate.

Celli’s is known for it’s atmosphere. The atmosphere is created by it’s dedicated members, who are only there to workout and obtain their goals.

Visit Ryan at the Kumite Classic Expo at his booth for more info.

For more info on Kumite Classic Powerlifting or bench press competition click here

The best of best in Pittsburgh!