Tough Guys Doc Shortly after the exclusive preview run of Godfathers of MMA, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Robert Zullo stumbled upon the Tough Guys exhibit featured at the Heinz History center. Zullo explains, “I couldn’t believe I’d never heard about this story. I was enamored with the time, place and machismo of the whole thing. I just...
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Inspired by the book Godfathers of MMA: The AFI DOCS Interview: TOUGH GUYS Directors Henry Roosevelt and W.B. Zullo May 12, 2017 Told through the colorful stories of scrappy brawlers and amateur promoters, TOUGH GUYS brings to life the birth of mixed martial arts competitions in 1980s Pittsburgh. The idea to legitimize street fighting by...
The North American Open! Europa has formed a strategic partnership with WAKO, UFC, Century, MAIA Supershow and Kumite Classic. Stay tuned and mark your calendars for July 6-7th 2017 in VEGAS! More information visit our Facebook Page
Sensei Says is an award winning martial arts and education curriculum. Being a SENSEI isn’t for everyone, but everyone needs a Sensei -Bill Viola Jr. My Sensei gave me the greatest gift he could give someone, he believed in me. This is a concept I have dedicated my life to sharing with the world. Sensei Says ®...
Team Kumite will be attending the Europa Games Martial Arts Tour. Looking forward to the UFC Fan Expo in July!
Congratulations on Sensei Bill Viola Jr. making the Amazon best sellers list with his latest book, “Go Ask Your Dad.” Bill was also recently selected as one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s Pittsburgh’s “40 under 40” people who influence the community. Congrats! “Being a SENSEI isn’t for everyone, but everyone needs a SENSEI.”
Mark Your Calendars! 2017 Kumite Classic May 26-27th Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh’s largest martial arts and sport karate tournament. Photos by Joe Kleon. Visit http://www.joekleon.com/ for more info.
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