Category archive: Pittsburgh Karate
Allegheny Shotokan Wins top honors at Pittsburgh’s largest Martial Arts event
Norwin Star July 9th 2015 “Outstanding Team” The Allegheny Shotokan Karate School was honored as the “Outstanding Team” at the 2015 Kumite Classic martial arts championships held at the 16th Annual BioRhythm Pittsburgh Fitness Expo. The Kumite Classic is the region’s largest and most established combat sports event, featuring over 100,000 square feet of competitions
DetailsPittsburgh Fitness Expo returning to Monroeville
By Michael Love Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 9:00 p.m. Established in 1999, the Pittsburgh Fitness Expo, featuring the Kumite Classic martial arts championship, is the region’s largest and most established fitness, health, wellness and multi-sport expo. The annual event, now in its 16th year, again will take up residence this weekend — Friday and Saturday —
DetailsFor family, martial arts ‘in the DNA’
By Mary Pickels Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, 12:12 a.m. For family, martial arts ‘in the DNA’ http://triblive.com/news/editorspicks/7736486-74/viola-arts-martial#axzz3fy9Inusm Growing up in the world of martial arts and competing since she was 3, Ali Viola believes the self-confidence and discipline she has gained carries over into her pursuit of a professional career. Viola, 22, is a Duquesne University
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The Chase Sisters are 2013 NBL Supergrands World Champions! Congrats to the Chase Sisters! Bess Chase, Hope Chase and Brigid Chase represented Pittsburgh Sport Karate’s all-star Team Kumite at the 2013 World Games aka the NBL Supergrands in Charleston, South Carolina. Team Kumite started the week off capturing Jr. Girls team sparring world championship (Sara
DetailsNBL Supergrands
Team Kumite of Pittsburgh, PA proved to be one of the most successful sport karate competition teams at the 2013 NBL Supergrands World Games in Charleston, South Carolina. Special thanks to team Captain Billy Leader for leading the crew. World Champions: Chase Sisters: Brigid Chase & Hope Chase, Ali Viola, Dominic Leader and Rookie of
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Season’s Beatings… the 2013 Christmas Kumite is scheduled for Saturday September 14th for more info visit www.christmaskumite.com PKRA Karate rated karate competition, the best competitors in the Pittsburgh region, matted rings, electronic scoreboard, custom awards and more…
DetailsPittsburgh Karate School
Pittsburgh Karate School Continues Its Black Belt Legacy Pictured Left to Right: Front Row: Dave Zezza, Perry Culver, Ray Walters, Bill Viola Sr., Bill Viola Jr. Ray Adams, Tim Meyer, Rocky Whatule, Second Row: Dave Crissman, Bill Holshue, George Yurechko, Joce Viola, Ali Viola, Jacque Viola, Addie Viola, Dominic Leader, Dave Jones, Back Row: Mark Luctoch, Josh Dorazio, Arnold
DetailsNBL Super Grands
Pittsburgh was represented at the 23rd Sport Karate World Games aka the NBL National Black Belt League Super Grands by Team Kumite. Ali Viola claimed her 4th continuous sparring World Title and Championship in Buffalo New York over New Years. She defeated international competitors from Canada, Guatemala and Mexico in the finals. Team Captain Billy Leader
DetailsPittsburgh Karate Legends PKRA
The 40th Annual Pittsburgh Karate Championships brought together martial arts pioneers from all over the region to celebrate all those who have been involved in karate for more than 40 years… many of them over 50 years+ in the arts. PKRA (Pennsylvania Karate Ratings Association) director Frank Caliguri hosted the tournament that attracted legends such
DetailsTough guy Contest: The Real Beginnings of MMA in America
Cartey, Richard (November 2012). “Tough guy Contest: The Real Beginnings of MMA in America”. Fighters Only. 3: 72. http://www.fightersonlymag.com/magazines/17078-issue94 Fighters Only Nov. 2013 Tough Guy Contest
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