Kumite Classic

Get ready, Norwin—the Kick 5K & Kick-A-Thon Festival is happening this Sunday, July 19, from 1:00–5:00 PM at Irwin Park!

Presented by Jim Shorkey Auto Group, this community celebration is packed with nonstop family fun:

🏃 Kick 5K Fun Run, Walk & Kick-A-Thon — warm-up by Motive Fit
💦 Community Dunk Tank
🏰 Bounce houses and obstacle courses
🏆 Athletic challenges with Norwin High School Football, the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines
🐾 Special appearance by the Pitt mascot
🎸 Live band and entertainment
🛍️ Nearly 40 local vendors
🍔 Food, treats and games
🌎 Gabby Viola’s official Guinness World Record attempt

Who’s Taking the Plunge?

Come cheer on your favorite teachers, coaches, community leaders and martial arts instructors.

You throw…they splash!

💦 1:15 PM — Commissioner Jason Atwood
💦 1:30 PM — Sarah Colosimo, Norwin Teacher
💦 1:45 PM — Commissioner Leah McGhee
💦 2:00 PM — Waylon Davis
💦 2:15 PM — Sarah Bouldin, Norwin Teacher
💦 2:30 PM — Sensei Daniel Barrett
💦 2:45 PM — Principal Nicholas Fallone
💦 3:00 PM — Ryan Lynn
💦 3:15 PM — Sensei Cam Klos
💦 3:30 PM — Norwin Football Head Coach Brown
💦 3:45 PM — Sensei Luke Lokay
💦 4:00 PM — Tom Kurkowski
💦 4:15 PM — Sensei Gary Klos
💦 4:45 PM — Sensei Bill Viola

Take the Kick 5K Challenge

Run, walk or kick your way through the event for just a $25 donation. Every registered participant receives:

👕 FREE official Kick 5K shirt
🏅 FREE finisher medal

Not participating in the walk or run? No problem! Admission to the festival is OPEN. Bring the entire family, enjoy the activities, grab some food and cheer everyone on.

Then witness local world champion Gabby Viola attempt to make history with an official Guinness World Record attempt!

📅 Sunday, July 19
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Irwin Park • Irwin, PA

Show up. Have fun. Be your best. Let’s make this an unforgettable day for the entire Norwin community!

Register at www.KICK5K.com

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🥋👟 Sign Up for the Kick 5K! 👟🥋KICK
Join us Sunday, July 19 at Irwin Park for a fun-filled day of fitness, family, and community!

Whether you choose to run, walk, or kick, everyone is welcome. All ages and fitness levels can participate while supporting Team Kumite International.

📍 Location: Irwin Park�📅 Date: Sunday July 19�🕐 Check-In Begins: 1:00 PM
Your registration helps support our athletes as they represent our community on the national and international stage.

✅ 5K Run�✅ 1-Mile Fun Walk�✅ Kick-A-Thon Challenge�✅ Food • Games • Vendors • Prizes • Family Fun
Invite your friends, bring the family, and let’s make this an unforgettable day!
Sign up today and be part of the action! 💙

Happy Father’s day to Shihan Bill Viola Sr.

at the dojo tonight

pre registration open 🙌 https://www.mataction.com/SummerShiai

team kumite in the house at Friday night fights 👊

Here is your chance to join us for our next exciting event!

☀️ SUMMER SHIAI 2026
📅 Saturday, July 25th, 2026
📍 University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (FREE Parking)

🔗 https://www.kumiteclassic.com/summer-shiai/

Summer Shiai is designed as a fun, exciting, and beginner-friendly tournament experience featuring:

• Forms
• Weapons
• Point Sparring
• Flag Sparring
• Tag Team Sparring
• Norwin Ninja Demonstrations
• Family-Friendly Competition Atmosphere

This is the perfect event for first-time competitors, novice students, and anyone looking to sharpen their skills before the fall season.

Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the very first time or returning to competition, Summer Shiai is built to provide a positive and exciting martial arts experience for all ages and skill levels.

We hope to see you in Pittsburgh this summer as we continue building champions on and off the mat.

Train hard. Stay humble. Keep improving.

Bill Viola