| 10/20/2025 |
This Pitt alum is promoting fitness and perseverance through competitive martial arts |
Lyra, Gabriel |
Universtity of Pittsburgh Pitt Wire |
| 10/30/2025 |
6 Westmoreland karate athletes recognized at international competition |
Reese, Quincey |
Trib Live |
| 10/26/2025 |
Norwin Students Win Big in UK |
Norwin |
Norwin School District |
| 10/26/2025 |
Success from Stewartsville Outside the Classroom |
Norwin |
Norwin School District |
| Spring 2025 |
Norwin Teen Wins National Title |
In The Loop |
In Community |
| 3/22/2025 |
25 years strong |
Beckner, Bill |
Trib |
| 3/11/2025 |
Kumite Classic Celebrates 25 Years at Arnold Sports Festival, Featuring WAKO Nationals |
Black Belt |
Black Belt Magazine |
| 2/1/2025 |
North Huntingdon teens chosen for U.S. Army Fight Team |
Beckner, Bill |
Trib |
| 1/19/2025 |
The Road to Olympics Begins in Columbus: WAKO USA Kickboxing Nationals 2025 Unveiled! |
Black Belt |
Black Belt Magazine |
| 9/30/2024 |
Arnold Sports Festival to host The 2025 WAKO USA National Championships through Innovative Partnership with Kumite Classic |
Black Belt |
Black Belt Magazine |
| 9/20/2024 |
North Huntingdon athletes bring home hardware from international kickboxing competition |
Reese, Quincey |
Trib Live |
| 9/5/2024 |
USA Shatters Records at 2024 Junior World Kickboxing Championships – A Bold Statement to the World |
Black Belt |
Black Belt Magazine |
| 8/10/2024 |
Students from Allegheny Shotokan ‘Viola’ Karate Dojo headed to national team trials |
Beckner, Bill |
Trib Live |
| 7/20/2024 |
Allegheny Shotokan students qualify for WKC World Championships |
Trib Live |
Bridgeville Signal |
| 7/3/2024 |
Hungry for Hungary: WAKO USA Kickboxing Training Camp Showcases America’s Top Talent |
Black Belt |
Black Belt Magazine |
| 5/28/2024 |
2024 WAKO USA Kickboxing Team Trials |
Black Belt |
Black Belt Magazine |
| 5/17/2024 |
Infinity National Championships: A Spectacular Showcase of WAKO USA Talent at The Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells |
Black Belt |
Black Belt Magazine |
| Spring 2024 |
I’ll Be Back… Pittsburgh martial artist Bill Viola Jr. teams up with Arnold Schwarzenegger–Again |
Tafe, Nicole |
In Community |
| 4/1/2024 |
KD Kids Club: Team USA Kickboxing Team |
KDKA Staff |
CBS News |
| 3/24/2024 |
4 Westmoreland athletes will represent U.S. at junior world kickboxing championship in Hungary |
Reese, Quincy |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 3/13/2024 |
16-year-old Hempfield-area student earns Team USA nod after winning national championships, team trials at USA Kickboxing event |
Behanna, Garrett |
KDKA (CBS) |
| 3/11/2024 |
Westmoreland County teenager makes USA Kickboxing team |
Rehm, Sierra |
WPXI (yahoo) |
| 2/24/2024 |
Gabby Viola, Xander Eddy earn national kickboxing titles |
Beckner, Bill |
Trib Live |
| 4/1/2024 |
KD Kids Club: Team USA Kickboxing Team |
KDKA Staff |
CBS News |
| 8/12/2023 |
Author Bill Viola Jr. of North Huntingdon urges readers to ‘earn black belt in life’ |
Beckner, Bill |
Tribune Review |
| 8/11/2023 |
Bill Viola Jr. Releases New Self-Help Book – Common Sensei: How To Earn A Black Belt In Life |
Cristi, A.A> |
Broadway World |
| 7/22/2023 |
Viola dojo competitors shine at national championships |
Beckner, Bill |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 9/24/2022 |
Pittsburgh’s world champion martial artist packs a fierce punch |
Behanna, Garrett |
CBS News |
| 8/29/2022 |
Inner Page |
Allen Wagner |
WEDO Radio 93.3 FM 810 AM |
| 8/27/2022 |
The Battle Of The Tough Guys:’ Tracing modern-day MMA back to its roots in Pittsburgh |
Damp, Patrick |
CBS News |
| 2/3/2022 |
North Huntingdon girl succeeds in karate despite health challenges |
Joe Naposha |
Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
| 2/3/2022 |
Yahoo! Entertainment North Huntingdon girl succeeds in karate despite health challenges |
Joe Naposha |
Yahoo! Entertainment |
| 11/20/2021 |
The Karate Kid – Austin Hladek |
Hinson, Oliver |
Knight Krier |
| 10/3/2021 |
New black belt Gabby Viola continuing North Huntingdon family’s storied karate tradition |
Axelrod, Joshua |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 9/2/2021 |
Viola karate family takes pride in sport’s Olympic debut |
Beckner, Bill |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 8/17/2021 |
Opening act: 2 decades ago ‘NSync was 1st headliner at Heinz Field |
Harrop, Joanne |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 1/1/2021 |
Illustrious Californian |
Alumni Assocation |
Cal U Review (Fall 2020) |
| 12/8/2020 |
Martial Arts Masters & Pioneers Biography: Chuck Norris – Giving Back For A Lifetime |
Bowen, Jesse |
Who’s Who in the Martial Arts |
| 12/6/2020 |
Bill Viola Sr., Viola Jr. to receive national karate recognition |
Love, Michael |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 12/6/2020 |
Bill Viola Sr., Viola Jr. to receive national karate recognition |
Love, Michael |
Newsbreak.com |
| 11/5/2020 |
Inspired to help others, North Huntingdon woman donates kidney |
Napsha, Joe |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 10/5/2020 |
2020 Alumni Award Retrospective |
Barnhart, Ryan |
California University |
| 10/6/2020 |
Vulcan Nation Alumni Awards Special Edition. |
Barnhart, Ryan |
Vulcan Nation |
| 7/10/2020 |
Lower Burrell’s Caliguri to be honored at martial arts legends awards ceremony |
Love, Michael |
Trib Live |
| 6/16/2020 |
How Pennsylvania’s Tough Guy Contest Gave Birth to Modern Day MMA |
Stagliano, Matt |
Skillset Magazine |
| 9/28/2019 |
Allegheny County recognizes ‘Sensei’ Viola for devotion to karate |
Business News |
What’s Up Norwin |
| 9/26/2019 |
Allegheny County recognizes ‘Sensei’ Viola for devotion to karate |
Trombola, Nick |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 9/24/2019 |
Allegheny Shotokan Karate 50 Year Anniversery |
Macey, Bob |
Allegheny County Courthouse |
| 9/24/2019 |
Allegheny County Council Meeting |
Fitzgerald, Rich |
Allegheny County Council |
| 9/22/2019 |
Governments, students honor North Huntingdon karate instructor Bill Viola |
Huba, Stephen |
Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
| 9/1/2019 |
Forging A Path For Half A Century |
Viola, Bill |
Black Belt Magazine |
| 6/28/2019 |
Norwin martial artists to represent Team USA at WKC world championships |
Staff Report |
Trib Live |
| 5/14/2019 |
Two Pittsburgh Tough Guys Made MMA Safe for Everyone but Themselves |
Bateman, Oliver |
MEL Magazine |
| 5/1/2019 |
Readers Choice |
Rocco, Jessica |
Tribune-Review |
| 2/1/2019 |
Action Athlete: North Huntingdon kickboxing kid brings home the gold |
Junker, Guy |
WTAE |
| 12/1/2018 |
Alumni Updates |
Pitt Staff |
Pitt Magazine |
| 12/1/2018 |
Alumni Hall |
Pitt Staff |
Pitt Magazine |
| 11/29/2018 |
A Lifelong Journey |
Peirce, Paul |
Norwin Star (front page) |
| 11/11/2018 |
North Huntingdon 9-year-old claims international kickboxing title |
Huba, Stephen |
Pittsburgh Tribune-review |
| 11/9/2018 |
North Huntingdon youth claims kickboxing gold medal at Pan American championships |
Kadilak, Karen |
Trib Live |
| 10/27/2018 |
Viola Karate – Building Champions in Life |
Williams, Clem |
Pittsburgh Tribune-review |
| 10/25/2018 |
When Rehab Goes Right |
Lammie, Nancy |
Guide to Good Health |
| 10/20/2018 |
Kicking for a Cure |
Tafe, Nicole |
In Community |
| 10/8/2018 |
North Huntingdon men still kicking as martial arts masters |
Peirce, Paul |
Pittsburgh Tribune-review |
| 10/6/2018 |
Despite medial issues, extreme heat, 3rd annual PIND 5k a hit |
Carr, Dillion |
Trib Live |
| 9/4/2018 |
Martial artists kick their way through research fundraiser |
Pickels, Mary |
Trib Live |
| 8/23/2018 |
Boyce Park 5K event to raise funds for Parkinson’s research |
Carr, Dillion |
Pittsburgh Tribune-review |
| 8/7/2018 |
Karate kid Gabby Viola kicks back |
Pickels, Mary |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 7/20/2018 |
Allegheny Shotokan students compete at US Open World championships |
Hartlep, Bill |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 7/6/2018 |
THE EARLY YEARS OF MMA WERE A ‘NO-HOLDS-BARRED FREAKSHOW’ THAT COULDN’T BE MORE DIFFERENT FROM… |
Bateman, Oliver |
MEL Magazine |
| 6/20/2018 |
Dr. Freddie Fu Gives Karate Standout a Second Chance |
Viola, Bill |
UPMC |
| 6/6/2018 |
The Early Years of MMA Were a ‘No-Holds-Barred Freakshow’ |
Bateman, Oliver |
MEL Magazine |
| 4/7/2018 |
Norwin’s Russell shows no weakness |
Dunlap, Shane |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 4/7/2018 |
Whether it’s softball or karate, Norwin’s Russell shows no weakness |
Beckner, Bill |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 3/14/2018 |
Perserving Tough Guys Heritage |
Holtschlag, Heather |
In Community |
| 2/12/2018 |
Karate School Helps Needy |
Napsha, Joe |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 2/1/2018 |
How to Organize a Successful Tournament |
Borkland, Herb |
MAIA |
| 2017 |
Who’s Who in Martial Arts – Legends Edition |
Bowen, Jesse |
Who’s Who in the Martial Arts |
| 12/23/2017 |
Team Kumite earns international titles |
Trib Staff |
Trib Live |
| 11/30/2017 |
Stepping Into The Ring: A Look At MMA’s Local Roots |
Hacke, Matthew |
Whirl Magazine |
| 11/11/2017 |
Book and Film Chronicle Brownsville Native’s Creation of New Sport |
Zuchowaki, Dave |
Pennsylvania Bridges |
| 10/16/2017 |
Tough Guys tops Amazon Charts as best seller MMA |
Williams, Clem |
Pittsburgh MMA |
| 10/11/2017 |
Tough Guys’ book an inspiring read |
Guth, Jonathan |
Herald-Standard |
| 10/9/2017 |
Mike Murray of Colliers remembers being one of the first ‘Tough Guys’ |
North, Kim |
Weirton Daily Times |
| 10/8/2017 |
Colliers man part of ‘Tough Guys’ movie |
North, Kim |
Times Leader |
| 10/4/2017 |
Norwin student leads fundraising efforts to “Kick Parkinson’s Disease” |
Staff |
Trib Live |
| 10/1/2017 |
Whos Who in the Martial Arts |
Bowen, Jesse |
ISBN-10: 1387161539 |
| 9/21/2017 |
A Tough Guy Looks Back |
Himler, Jeff |
Trib-Norwin Star |
| 9/17/2022 |
WDVE |
Baumann, Randy |
WDVE |
| 9/15/2017 |
Tough Guys Showtime Network Debut Premiere |
Staff |
The Palace Theater |
| 9/15/2017 |
Showtime documentary proves Pittsburgh-area early mixed martial arts fighters were ‘Tough Guys’ |
Sciullo, Maria |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 9/15/2017 |
‘Tough Guys’ documentary sheds welcome light on forgotten MMA tourney that pre-dates UFC 1 |
Chiappetta, Mike |
MMAFighting.com |
| 9/15/2017 |
Tough Guys – Amazon |
Viola, Bill |
KCE Press |
| 9/15/2017 |
Tough Guys-Showtime Network Debut Premiere |
Amazon |
Amazon |
| 9/15/2017 |
Two locals were instrumental in first MMA event |
Guth, Jonathan |
Herald-Standard |
| 9/14/2017 |
Mixed martial arts pioneer gets TKO in Tough Guys 1980 opener |
Himler, Jeff |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 9/14/2017 |
Will Zullo, Henry Roosevelt, Craig DiBiase & Jamie Crowder On Their Film, “Tough Guys” |
Yahoo Staff |
Yahoo Entertainment |
| 9/13/2017 |
Showtime’s ‘Tough Guys’ documentary explores MMA’s early roots |
Stupp, Dann |
MMA Junkie |
| 9/13/2017 |
MMA’s roots right back to Western PA |
staff |
Burghline |
| 9/12/2017 |
Tough Guys’ trace MMA’s roots right back to Western PA |
Harrop, Joanne |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 9/11/2017 |
Before UFC, It was all about Tough Guys |
Viola, Bill |
Pittsburgh MMA |
| 9/10/2017 |
“Tough Guys” Explores Grassroots fighting Precursosr to MMA |
Gables, Rick |
TV Weekly Now |
| 9/8/2017 |
Tough Guys – Showtime |
Showtime |
Showtime |
| 9/8/2017 |
New Showtime Doc Tough Guys Explores Origin of MMA |
TV News Desk |
Broadway World |
| 9/1/2017 |
Tough Guys |
Staff |
Showtime |
| 8/29/2017 |
Showtime to Air New ‘Tough Guys’ Documentary on Early Days of MMA |
Golightly, Justin |
BJPenn.com |
| 7/24/2017 |
Team Kumite trio claims gold at North American Open |
Karpen, Drew |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 7/17/2017 |
WAKO North American Open |
Corocan, John |
MAIA |
| 7/8/2017 |
Tough Guys’ documentary profiles local creators of MMA Viola, Caliguri |
Whalen, William |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 7/2/2017 |
Allegheny Shotokan named ‘top team’ at Kumite Classic |
Staff |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 6/15/2017 |
AFI Docs is your ticket to 3 world-premiere films |
Kirby-Page, Kristen |
Washington Post |
| 6/14/2017 |
Morgan Spurlock producing MMA origins documentary Tough Guys |
Brace, Samuel |
Flickering Myth |
| 6/13/2017 |
Morgan Spurlock to Exec Produce MMA Origins Documentary ‘Tough Guys’ (EXCLUSIVE) |
Mcnary, Dave |
Varitey |
| 6/13/2017 |
Academy Award Nominated Morgan Spurlock Joins Academy Award Winner Ross Kauffman |
New York (SPW) |
SHOOT |
| 6/1/2017 |
Wrong Place Wrong Time: The Real Birthplace of MMA |
Stagliano, Matt |
Skillset Magazine |
| 5/31/2017 |
Photo Gallery: 18th annual Kumite Classic & Fitness Expo |
Trib Staff |
Trib Live |
| 5/24/2017 |
Get pumped for annual Pittsburgh Fitness Expo |
Trib Staff |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 5/12/2017 |
AFI Doc Interviews: Tough Guys |
AFI |
American Film Institute |
| 5/12/2017 |
AFI Docs Line Up Includes ‘Atomic Homefront,’ ‘Saving Brinton,’ ‘Tough Guys’ Premieres |
Johnson, Ted |
Varitey |
| 5/5/2017 |
Pittsburgh Today Live |
KDKA Staff |
KDKA |
| 10/19/2016 |
40 Under 40: 2016 |
Roddy, Dennis |
Pittsburgh Magazine |
| 8/24/2016 |
Book Review: Godfathers of MMA |
Guerry, Matthew |
Whirl Magazine |
| 7/9/2016 |
Outstanding Performance |
Staff |
Trib-Norwin Star |
| 6/27/2016 |
How Would Reebok Have Done As A Sponsor of MMA Between 1979-1983? |
Madden, Dave |
MMA Wreckage |
| 6/15/2016 |
Alumni News |
Staff |
University of Pittsburgh |
| 5/12/2016 |
Pittsburgh-The Birthplace of Mixed Martial Arts Matches |
Staff |
Popular Pittsburgh |
| 5/6/2016 |
Documentary to feature Milton’s Mixed Martial Arts forefather |
Little, Aaron |
Santa Rosa Press Gazeette |
| 5/6/2016 |
Documentary to feature Milton’s Mixed Martial Arts forefather |
Little, Aaron |
Gadsen Times |
| 5/1/2016 |
An ‘Exponential’ Love of Fitness |
Holtschlag, Heather |
In Community |
| 5/1/2016 |
The Evolution of Karate: 2020 Olympics |
Viola, Bill |
Sport Karate Illustrated |
| 2/25/2016 |
Martial Art of the Month: MMA |
Bulger, Jake |
Kung-Fu Kingdom |
| 2/24/2016 |
From the First Days in Pittsburgh, MMA has Become the Fastest Growing Sport |
Pro MMA Staff |
Pro MMA Now |
| 2/19/2016 |
From Pittsburgh roots, MMA, UFC have grown to staggering heights |
Bloom, Elizabeth |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 2/14/2016 |
Jacquet Bazemore / Top kickboxer, sparring partner for Muhammad Ali |
Ove, Torsten |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 2/14/2016 |
RIP Jacquet Bazemore |
Viola, Bill |
MMAhistory.org |
| 1/14/2016 |
SFLC PODCAST EPISODE 89: BILL VIOLA SR., BILL VIOLA JR. & SERENA DEJESUS |
Kowal, Eric |
MY MMA News |
| 1/1/2016 |
Ali vs Inoki – The Forgotten Fight that Inspired MMA |
Gross, Josh |
BenBella Books |
| 9/15/2015 |
Tough Man Contest Mike Murray Dave Jones |
Staff |
Steel Nation Magazine |
| 9/13/2015 |
Before MMA, Tough Guys wowed fans in A-K Valley, throughout state |
Steele, Jerin |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 7/30/2015 |
Dana Double Day |
Viola, Bill |
MMAhistory.org |
| 7/11/2015 |
Mixed Martial Arts come to Meadows |
Mathurin, Desiree |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 7/9/2015 |
Outstanding Team |
Trib Staff |
Trib Live |
| 6/25/2015 |
Godfathers of MMA |
Viola, Bill |
Amazon |
| 6/25/2015 |
Godfather of MMA – Amazon |
Viola, Bill |
Amazon |
| 5/19/2015 |
Pittsburgh Fitness Expo returning to Monroeville |
Love, Mike |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 4/14/2015 |
Godfathers of MMA – Birth of an American Sport |
Etheridge, Pagie |
Osu Magazine |
| 3/17/2015 |
Family Traditions |
Jones, Rachel |
Whirl Magazine |
| 3/1/2015 |
Lord of the Ring – World Champion Ali Viola |
Q & A |
Sport Karate Illustrated |
| 2/12/2015 |
Karate kids: Viola family keeps kicking at World Games |
Zuchowski, Dave |
Pittburgh Post-Gazette |
| 2/10/2015 |
Law student succeeds at Sport Karate World Games |
Cardone, Jenn |
Duquesne Duke |
| 2/9/2015 |
For family, martial arts ‘in the DNA’ |
Pickels, Mary |
Trib Live |
| 2/8/2015 |
Duquesne University law student adds world martial arts titles to resume |
Pickels, Mary |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 1/30/2015 |
Big Muscle in Steel City |
Hawk, Dave |
Muscle & Body |
| 1/14/2015 |
Penn-Trafford sophomore World Karate Tournament |
Smith, Nathan |
Trib Live |
| 5/1/2014 |
15th Annual Pittsburgh Fitness Expo |
Staff |
Western PA Guide to Good Health |
| 1/22/2014 |
Mt. Pleasant author helps examine mixed martial arts |
Panian, A.J. |
Mount Plesant Journal |
| 1/16/2014 |
Team Kumite has ‘unprecedented’ success |
Gulasy, Doug |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 2/5/2014 |
Karate training is all in the family for these sisters |
Criado, Justin |
The Times |
| 11/7/2013 |
Godfather’s Of MMA |
Staff |
Strength Figther |
| 11/1/2013 |
MMA’s Forgotten Forefathers |
Cartey, Richard |
Fighters Only Magazine |
| 9/18/2013 |
Kumite Karate Klassic celebrates 10 years |
rtmadminnpc |
New Pittsburgh Courier |
| 9/13/2013 |
CHAMPIONS GATHER |
Neal, Bill |
PGH Courier |
| 7/10/2013 |
Martial arts workout touted as packing a punch |
Gulasy, Doug |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 5/22/2013 |
Kumite Classic Kicks it up a Notch |
Schrecengost, Dave |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 4/20/2013 |
Former Steelers wide receiver Ward honors local high school athletes |
Price, Karen |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 1/25/2013 |
Leader earns top karate honor |
Adamski, Chris |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 10/24/2012 |
The Martial Chronicles: Before Fighting Was Ultimate It Was Super |
Nash, John |
SB Nation |
| 10/1/2012 |
Hines Ward Show |
Ward, Hines |
WPXI |
| 8/23/2012 |
Battle of Superfighters (Tough Guys the Real Beginings of MMA in America |
Cartey, Richard |
Fighters Only |
| 5/30/2012 |
Fitness and martial-arts enthusiasts pack Convention Center for Kumite Classic |
Love, Michael |
Trib Live |
| 5/29/2012 |
2012 Kumite Classic with Antonio Brown |
Trib Staff |
Trib Live |
| 5/23/2012 |
The Martial Chronicles: Before Fighting Was Ultimate It Was Super |
Nash, John |
Bloody Elbow |
| 5/9/2012 |
Norwin’s Leader, Kemp pull down Positive Athlete Awards |
Trib Staff |
Trib Live |
| 4/29/2012 |
Norwin junior seeks karate championship |
Harvath, Les |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 4/21/2012 |
26 Honored At Western Pa. Positive Athlete Awards |
KDKA Staff |
KDKA |
| 3/1/2012 |
2012 Positive Athletes |
Ward, Hines |
Positive Athlete |
| 1/1/2012 |
Exhibit Must-Sees |
Madarasz, Ann |
Western PA Sports Museum |
| 12/4/2011 |
Cal U Milestones |
California University |
Cal U Review |
| 12/20/2011 |
Pioneers of MMA |
Madarasz, Ann |
Heinz History Center |
| 12/5/2011 |
Viola Honored for role with early MMA |
Grubba, Matt |
Trib Live |
| 12/1/2011 |
Pittsburgh MVP |
Staff |
Champions Association |
| 10/1/2011 |
Tough Guys |
Madarasz, Ann |
Western Pennsylvania History: Fall 2011, 8-9 |
| 10/1/2011 |
New Sports Museum Display Explores Local Roots of Mixed Martial Arts |
Madarasz, Ann |
Senator John Heinz History Center Newsletter |
| 10/1/2011 |
Local karate students compete in Ohio |
Trib staff |
Norwin Star |
| 7/4/2011 |
Viola Honored As Mixed Martial Arts Innovator |
Santa, John |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 6/24/2011 |
MMA roots were planted in New Kensington |
Werner, Sam |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 6/23/2011 |
Caliguri and Viola history honored |
Kogut, Paul |
Trib Live |
| 6/22/2011 |
UFC makes long-waited Pittsburgh debut |
Stefano, Dan |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 1/14/2011 |
Norwin junior claims a sport karate world title |
Trib Staff |
Trib Live |
| 1/6/2011 |
Karate coach Bill Viola recognized by peers |
Hartlep, Bill |
Trib Live |
| 12/29/2010 |
Christmas Kumite |
Trib Staff |
Norwin Star |
| 8/24/2010 |
The Zuffa Myth and UFC auteur theory |
Rossen, Jake |
ESPN |
| 5/27/2010 |
MMA Trailblazers to be honored at Caged Kumite |
Hartlep, Bill |
Trib-Norwin Star |
| 5/25/2009 |
Kumite Karate Klassic celebrates 10 years |
Neal, Bill |
New Pittsburgh Courier |
| 3/26/2009 |
Viola’s Bring MMA Back to Pittsburgh |
Hartlep, Bill |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 1/15/2009 |
Illness doesn’t deter karate champion |
Dudurich, Mike |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 12/26/2007 |
1997 Sports Champions |
NGB Reports |
Slam sports |
| 5/15/2007 |
Festival puts emphasis on physical fitness |
Kelly, Jack |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 5/25/2005 |
North Huntingdon Twp. Promoter heads Pittsburgh Sports and Fitness Festival |
Cloonan, Patrick |
Daily News |
| 6/13/2002 |
Karate instructor passionate about foundation |
Dopirak, Dustin |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 7/22/2001 |
Viola poised to provide karate scholarships to youth |
Hunger, Brian |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 11/4/2000 |
North Huntingdon Township man hopes to hit it big in Tinsel Town |
Wertz, Marjorie |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 11/1/2000 |
Former Karate Champion Makes Transition to Music Video |
Schofield, Melissa |
Pittburgh Post-Gazette |
| 8/15/1999 |
Karate duo’s dreams crash before nationals |
Iovino, Jim |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
| 8/9/1999 |
U.S. Karate Team Caputres Gold in Kumite |
Staff |
USOC Press |
| 3/4/1998 |
Fivesome May Kick its Way to Title |
MacGregor, Adam |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 2/23/1997 |
Schwarzenegger Selects Irwin Karate School for Festival |
Robertson, Scott |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| 4/1/1993 |
Laurel State Champions |
Staff |
Standard Observer |
| 5/5/1987 |
Norwin’s Karate Kid is Making Mark in World |
Haky, Mike |
Daily News |
| 4/9/1987 |
Norwin Student Gets a Kick from Karate |
Ove, Torsten |
Pittsburgh Press |
| 4/5/1987 |
Karate Kid Alive and Well in North Huntingdon |
Junker, Guy |
WTAE |
