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Allegheny Shotokan "Viola" Karate was established in 1969 by Bill Viola Sr., recognized as the co-creator of MMA (mixed martial arts) in America. The school has a rich tradition serving the Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania for nearly 50 years.

Norwin Ninjas Karate For Kids is an award-winning martial arts program developed by the Allegheny Shotokan Karate Club and Viola family. The school has been family owned and operated since 1969 serving the Irwin, North Huntingdon, Western PA and greater Pittsburgh region for over 50 years. Certified karate instruction and classes for kids with the experience you can trust. Classes feature the exclusive Sensei Says life skills curriculum created by Sensei Bill Viola Jr. We teach budo (martial way) a philosophy of building character. Learn more about becoming a Black Belt in Life or check our Sensei Viola's award winning CommonSensei book series.