Team Kumite Classic

October 22, 2012 bill viola Uncategorized karate kick, kumite classic, nbl, pa karate tournament, pittsburgh karate, pittsburgh karate champions, pittsburgh karate team, PKRA, sara russell, supergrands, team kumite

Here we go Pittsburgh Karate! Champions Bleed Black & Gold and Team Kumite Classic is known as Pittsburgh’s top sport karate competition team and home to the only NBL World Champions in the Pittsburgh region in the past decade. The open martial arts travel team represents Western PA and Pennsylvania at the NBL Super Grands World Games each year. The members attend tournaments and follows the National Black Belt League NBL circuit and the PKRA Pennsylvania Karate Rating Association. If you are interested in joining “Team Kumite” contact coach Bill Viola Jr. The team is open to all schools and styles (karate, tae kwon do, tang soo do etc.) for tryouts. It is a positive and fun atmosphere. Upcoming events include The Christmas Kumite.

Team Member Sara Russell shows off her kicking skills. The team is recognized and home to numerous state, national, international and world champions.