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Karate 2020 Olympics From Sport Karate Illustrated, May 2016: -By Bill Viola Jr. Judo made its Olympic debut in 1964, Tae Kwon Do in 2000. Karate, however, has yet to make an appearance.  Although poised, seemingly forever, karate has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on three separate occasions; Beijing, London and Rio...

Everyone has a chance to win an iWatch at the 2016 Kumite Classic.  The more divisions you enter, the better you chances.  A point value is added to each 1st-8th place finish you win at the tournament.  The competitor with the most overall points has proved themselves to be the best all-around competitor and win...

A new documentary about the history of mixed martial arts has begun filming in the Greater Pittsburgh area. MinusL, a production company based out of New York, NY has secured the rights to produce the new feature. http://www.toughguysdoc.com/ Ten years before the debut of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, two local martial arts promoters and their...

CV (Caliguri and Viola) Productions Inc. just launched a new website dedicated to the first MMA competition and league in the United States (1979-1983). It has photos, videos, posters and information on the world’s first “Tough Guy Contest.” The Tough Guy contest was established in Pittsburgh, PA and is now documented at the Heinz History...

Pre-Register for Sport Karate: KARATE REGISTRATION PRE-REGISTRATION for all other events. 2016 Kumite Classic is set for May 27-28th 2016. Sport karate, martial arts, grappling, BJJ, wrestling, power lifting, cross fit, talent, fitness, figure, body building, strongman and more!

GGP Global Glorious Productions, and extension of the Western PA Police Athletic League, grand opening today at the Monroeville Mall. Sensei Bill Viola, Luke Lokay, Lucy Lokay, Bill Viola Jr., and Cameron Klos at the Pittsburgh based Global Glorious Productions Office. Kumite Classic Entertainment is a proud partner of the initiative.

The Pittsburgh Fitness Expo: Promoting healthy active lifestyles since 1999. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13kARsVmeMA Video highlights from Kumite Classic’s Pittsburgh Fitness Expo May 22-23rd 2015 at Monroeville Convention Center.