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Evolution of X-Caliber Pittsburgh’s first all-star karate team 🥋

January 28, 2018by test

🥋Ranked #1 Karate School and Team In Pittsburgh Team Kumite has been the most successful sport karate school team in the Pittsburgh region. The team was established in 2000 after a void was left from 1980s/1990s powerhouse X-Caliber National Team. X-Caliber’s were lead by Captain Mike Shurina (NASKA/NBL World Champion) and coached by Leonard Jackson. X-Caliber...

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Kick Parkinson’s Disease

October 2, 2017by Bill Viola Jr.

Team Kumite Kick’s Parkinson’s Disease @ PIND 5K 8-year-old Rayden Galley, a member of “Team Kumite” (all-star karate team from Pittsburgh) was the top fundraiser at the PIND (Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases) 5K walk/run/kick. Over 600 participants supported the cause held September 4th at Boyce Park in Monroeville. PIND offers a unique twist to...

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Summer Smash Karate Tournament

July 22, 2013by test0

The first annual Summer Smash is in the books, and team Kumite had an impressive showing at the tournament. Sensei Bill Viola was the head referee and Sensei Ali, Billy and Dom were coordinators. Billy Leader wins the adult black belt Grand Championship with Gojushihosho proving he is not just a national sparring champion but...

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Kumite Classic

May 28, 2013by test0

The Kumite Classic is Pittsburgh’s most prestigious open martial arts championships featuring the very best in sport karate, grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Sign up for Karate or Sign up for Grappling/BJJ Action shots from the 2013 Kumite Classic – Pittsburgh, PA. Billy Leader executes a double leg take down sweep in the traditional karate division at...

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The City of Champions

January 31, 2013by test0

Team Kumite represents Pittsburgh Karate and Martial Arts nationwide at NBL National Black Belt League tournaments, competitions and championships. The team is based in Irwin / North Huntingdon, PA and coached by Bill Viola. 2013 Team Kumite NBL Schedule: Tecumseh Conference: Kumite Classic: May 24-25th Contact: Bill Viola North American Intl’s: Sept.13-14 2013 Contact: Connell Loveless Spooktacular: Oct.19th 2013 Contact: ...

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Hines Ward Show

October 2, 2012by test0

Kumite Classic champions represent Pittsburgh Karate on the Hines Ward Show. WPXI host Alby Oxenreiter, Brett Keisel and Hines were on hand for the program that features Positive Athletes in Pittsburgh. Connor Burns, NBL World Champion Dominic Leader, and Coach Bill Viola all represented sport karate and martial arts. Hines was able to learn some...