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Pittsburgh Karate School

March 5, 2026by Bill Viola Jr.0

Viola Karate: The Top Pittsburgh Karate School – A Legacy of Martial Arts Champions For over half a century, Viola Karate has stood as one of the most respected martial arts institutions in Western Pennsylvania. Known formally as Allegheny Shotokan Karate, the dojo has built a reputation for producing elite athletes, preserving traditional karate values,...

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Martial Arts Tournament – Pittsburgh

January 30, 2026by Bill Viola Jr.0

Largest Martial Arts Tournament – Pittsburgh The Kumite Classic is a major martial arts tournament and expo held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — widely recognized as one of the biggest and most prestigious martial arts events in the world. The Kumite Classic (organized by Kumite Classic Entertainment) is an open martial arts competition and fitness expo...

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Cartwill Viola – winning one cart wheel kick at a time

January 21, 2026by Bill Viola Jr.0

Cartwill Viola – winning one cart wheel kick at a time The Cartwheel Kick The cartwheel kick became a Western Pennsylvania phenomenon thanks to Billy Blanks, the martial artist and Tae Bo pioneer, who dazzled crowds at Bill Viola Sr.’s karate tournaments in the early 1980s. Blanks’ acrobatics and explosive power left a lasting mark...

Gabby Viola “3rd Generation” Black Belt – Zentensity

August 30, 2021by Bill Viola Jr.

Gabby Viola – Zentensity Viola Kickboxing & Karate Legacy Pittsburgh martial arts legacy continues… On August 17th 2021, Pittsburgh area karate champion Gabby Viola celebrated her 11th birthday and simultaneously became the youngest Black Belt at Allegheny Shotokan, a dojo that dates back to the 1960s. Gabby joins a Pittsburgh karate legacy that includes three...