Bill Viola Jr. | |
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| Born | William "Bill" Viola III April 9, 1977[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
| Occupation(s) | Martial artist, author |
| Organization(s) | President: Kumite Classic Entertainment, Owner: Allegheny Shotokan Karate[2][3] |
| Notable work | Tough Guys,[1][4] Showtime film Tough Guys[5] |
| Parent | Bill Viola Sr. |
William "Bill" Viola Jr. (born April 9, 1977) is an international martial arts champion, promoter and author.[4] He is the producer and founder of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based Kumite Classic.[6][7]
- ^ a b Pickels, Mary (February 8, 2015). “Martial arts are a family affair”. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, p. B3.
- ^ Hunger, Brian (July 22, 2001). “Viola poised to provide karate scholarships for youth”. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, p. B3.
- ^ Kelly, Jack (April 16, 2007). “Festival puts emphasis on physical fitness”. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ a b Latest, MMA. "A Review of Godfathers of MMA: The Birth of An American Sport". MMA Latest. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Forging a Path for Half a Century". September 12, 2019.
- ^ Kelly, Jack (April 16, 2007). “Festival puts emphasis on physical fitness”. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ MacGregor, Adam (March 4, 1998).“Fivesome may kick its way to a title”. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.