| Also known as | Viola Karate |
|---|---|
| Date founded | 1969 |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Founder | Bill Viola Sr. |
| Current head | Bill Viola Jr. |
| Arts taught | Shotokan • Mixed martial arts • Kickboxing • Kobudo • Jujutsu |
| Official website | www.alleghenyshotokan.com |
Allegheny Shotokan Karate is a Western Pennsylvania-based martial arts school established in 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] The dojo was founded by Bill Viola Sr., who the Heinz History Center references as a co-creator of the modern sport of mixed martial arts.[2][3][4] The school is currently located in Irwin, Pennsylvania, North Huntingdon Township and operates under the name "Viola Karate."[5][6]
- ^ MacGregor, Adam (1998-03-04). "Fivesome May Kick Its Way to a Title". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 56. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
heinzwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Pickels, Mary (8 February 2015). "Duquesne University law student adds world martial arts titles to resume". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Trib Live. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ Madarasz, Anne (Fall 2011). "Tough Guys". Western Pennsylvania History. 94 (3). Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ Roddy, Dennis. "40 Under 40: 2016". Pittsburgh Magazine. WiesnerMedia. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "About Us". Allegheny Shotokan. Viola Karate. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.