Bill Viola is a Pittsburgh, PA based international martial arts champion, instructor, coach, fitness promoter and founder of Kumite
Classic Entertainment Corp. Viola graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 1999 with a bachelor degree
in Political Science. Immediately after graduation, he moved to Studio City, California and gained hands-on experience within
the entertainment industry. He subsequently earned acceptance into the Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG) and American
Federation of Television and Radio (AFTRA). The exposure afforded him the opportunity to meet and work with many of
Hollywood’s top performers, celebrities, directors, and producers. He gained an astute knowledge of event production
that influenced him to create his own production company, Kumite Classic Entertainment Corp. The company produces the
annual Kumite Classic and launched the Fitness And Sports Tour (FAST Expo). Viola’s professional experience has
earned him international recognition within the fitness industry. He has recruited and worked with amateur and professional
athletes from across the world. Viola is the head instructor at Allegheny Shotokan Karate in North Huntingdon / Irwin,
PA. The school was established in 1969 by his father and is now home to Team Kumite, an all-star sport karate team that
that has earned the only NBL world titles in the Pittsburgh region since its inception. For more information visit www.williamviola.com