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Pittsburgh Martial Arts

November 13, 2024by Bill Viola Jr.0

Pittsburgh Martial Arts: How Kumite Classic & Viola Karate Are Shaping the Region’s Combat-Sports Legacy Pittsburgh martial arts is experiencing a powerful surge in visibility, driven by world-class events and a homegrown dojo with more than five decades of excellence. At the center of it all stands the Kumite Classic, the region’s premier martial-arts showcase,...

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Bill Viola Jr. Author of Tough Guys
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Bill Viola Jr. Author of Tough Guys

September 18, 2017by test

Bill Viola Jr. is an Amazon Best Selling Author #1 Martial Arts book in America (Sept 2017) “Tough Guys”  The book is the inspiration of the critically acclaimed Showtime Television documentary that bares the same name. What do an NFL star, a United States Secret Service Agent, Sylvester Stallone’s bodyguard, and Muhammad Ali’s sparring partner...

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40 under 40 Pittsburgh

October 20, 2016by test

Congratulations to our very own President and founder Bill Viola Jr. on making the prestigious “40 under 40” List in Pittsburgh. Bill Viola Jr.   [39] President, Kumite Classic Entertainment Corp. Pittsburgh often is credited as the birthplace of a self-defense discipline known as Mixed Martial Arts. Bill Viola Jr. is the author of the...

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Pittsburgh 40 under 40

October 1, 2016by test

40 under 40 Bill Viola Jr. Named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 under 40” List The 2016 class of 40 Pittsburghers Under the age of 40 who are shaping our region was celebrated by Pittsburgh Magazine October 21st at the Rivers Casino.  For the past 18 years, Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project has...

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Active Lifestyles

December 24, 2014by test

Memorial Day Weekend May 22-23rd 2015 Monroeville Convention Center. Kumite Classic presents the Pittsburgh’s most established fitness expo.  The media has dubbed The Kumite Classic fitness expo as a “One stop shop for everything fitness.” The expo showcases the latest fitness products, exercise equipment, sports gear, clothing, nutritional supplements, health foods, and cutting edge cosmetic...

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Anti Bully Pittsburgh

May 4, 2014by test0

Kumite Classic Entertainment and The Pittsburgh Fitness Expo are proud to partner with community leaders, friends and families to present an Anti Bully presentation May 23-24th 2014 at the Monroeville Convention Center.  Let’s kick bullying out of Pittsburgh! Anti Bully Speakers and presenter: Anti bully guest speakers include Jimmy Cvetic (Pittsburgh Peace Project) Rocky Whatule...

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Model Pittsburgh

February 10, 2014by test0

Kumite Classic present’s The Model Pittsburgh Pageant hosted by Bille Jo Powers billiejo@modelpittsburgh.com Friday May 22nd 2015 @ Monroeville Convention Center.  5PM.  Thanks to Alpha Connection.  Our newest sponsor. This is an open to all models   No experience necessary or height requirements. http://www.parkinc.com/sucuri/ The Model Pittsburgh Pageant consists of two rounds: 18+ years old:  Fashion & Swimwear...

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Maxim Cover Girl

January 1, 2014by test0

From small town girl to Maxim Superstar.  We congratulate former Kumite Classic Model sensation Dessie Mitcheson for her continued success.  Maxim’s Hometown Hotties winner is former Kumite Classic Model America Champion Dessie Mitcheson. Guys, meet America’s sexiest girl next door, Dessie! Dessie, meet two million guys who are going to try to buy your next-door...

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Summer Smash Karate Tournament

July 22, 2013by test0

The first annual Summer Smash is in the books, and team Kumite had an impressive showing at the tournament.  Sensei Bill Viola was the head referee and Sensei Ali, Billy and Dom were coordinators. Billy Leader wins the adult black belt Grand Championship with Gojushihosho proving he is not just a national sparring champion but...

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Kumite Classic

May 28, 2013by test0

The Kumite Classic is Pittsburgh’s most prestigious open martial arts championships featuring the very best in sport karate, grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.  Sign up for Karate or  Sign up for Grappling/BJJ Action shots from the 2013 Kumite Classic – Pittsburgh, PA.  Billy Leader executes a double leg take down sweep in the traditional karate division at...

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