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Founder of Kumite Classic Entertainment
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Bill Viola has spent his life
training to be a Champion! Recognized as a scholar athlete and mentor to thousands of youth over the past decade, he
is acknowledged as a National, International, and World Champion level coach, trainer, competitor, and promoter.
Viola’s talents have lead him to be one
of the premiere fitness promoters in the country working along side sports celebrities, professional athletes, and Olympic
Champions. Viola Jr. is following in his fathers footsteps who is a pioneer of sports promotions in Pennsylvania;
credited with promoting 300 successful events.
Viola Jr. works bi-coastal; within the entertainment Industry in Los Angeles
California, while focusing upon promoting sports & fitness in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvana.
He has made numerous guest appearances
for television, film, and radio. His experience includes appearances on networks such as MTV,
NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, UPN, WB, USA, and ESPN.
"I faced it all and I stood tall; And did
it my way."
-Frank Sinatra
The Pittsburgh Sports & Fitness Festival
| Viola Awards The 2005 Champions |
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Promoter Bill Viola awards the finalists at The Kumite Classic Sports & Fitness Festival Held @ The Monroeville ExpoMart. The Fitness America Pageant is the leader
in women's fitness competitions. With major national and international sponsors and exclusive worldwide television coverage
on ESPN International, Eurosports, Star Sports Asia and TSN/RDS Canada. Fitness Universe Pageant events have been televised
worldwide as competitions for women who want to compete in the fitness arena, but also want the glamour and prestige of a
beauty pageant. They are designed to provide a competitive and enjoyable experience for the contestants and unparalleled international
recognition.
William Viola III
Entertainment Entrepreneur
Founder:
Pittsburgh Sports & Fitness Festival
Sports Conditioning Specialist
Publisher & Editor: Kumite
Quarterly Magazine
Head Coach: Team Kumite
Director:
Kumite International
Founder/President:
Kumite Classic Entertainment
Martial Arts Instructor:
4th Degree
Allegheny Shotokan Karate
Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Consultant, Coordinator,
and Promoter
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| Bill Viola, Carson Daly & Tara Reid @ MTV |
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| Bill Viola & Britney Spears in Hollywood |
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| Bill Viola & Halle Berry In Melrose, CA |
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Viola competed nationally on the
AAU, USAKF, NBL, and NASKA circuits from 1981-1999 as a member of X-Caliber, Metro
All Star, ASK, and Yakuza National Teams.
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Bill Viola Jr. is an accomplished martial artist, actor, and promoter.
He is avaliable for seminars, workshops, or private lessons. Please feel free to contact via e-mail or AOL IM: Kumite
Classic
E-Mail Bill Viola
Other Related Sites:
| Bill Viola's First Karate Class |
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| Age 1 years Old -1978 |
The prestigious Kumite Classic is the only event of its
kind showcasing over 15 sports and fitness events all under one roof, all in one expansive area
for fans worldwide to enjoy. The extravaganza offers a completely unique and interactive health expo paving the
way for thousands of people to get physically fit!
Viola's martial
arts experience has landed him many national roles as a stunt performer and choreographer for major corporations and institutions
such as US Steel, Eckert Seamans Law Firm, The Police Athletic League, and University of Pittsburgh. Viola also performed
stunts for the movie Clock Stoppers, produced by Paramount.
Over
the years Viola has served as a spokesperson for campaigns such as “Say
No to Drugs” and also
has acted as a consultant for documentaries.
He
has had the opportunity to meet with some of the biggest names in Hollywood during his career including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Wesley Snipes, Halle Berry, Mandy Moore, Cher, Jennifer Lopez, Carson
Daly, Tara Reid, Shosha Alexander, Pamela Anderson, Mark-Paul Gosselarr, Nelly, Sisqo, Busta Rhymes, Mystikal, Dr Dre, Pink,
Ananda Lewis, and many others
You
may have seen dancing on MTV,
or in national commercials for companies such as 7-Eleven. He has worked on a variety of programs, with experience on daytime television shows
such as Days of Our Lives, talk shows such as Friends or Lovers, and prime time movies such as The
Princess & the Marine. Viola has also built an impressive portfolio in
both a fashion and commercial print, featured on MTV’s Hitched or Ditched . Viola
has also had the unique opportunity to work on location of some of the hottest music videos in the industry! He has
shared the set with musical artists such as the Def Tones, Britney Spears, and The Black Eyed
Peas.
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| Roy Jones Jr. & Bill Viola |
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