World class experience makes a difference! Pictured left is Addie Viola, congratulated by
Arnold Schwarzenegger after winning The Team Demo Title at The Arnold Classic, in Columbus, Ohio. -1998. Our staff are not only industry professionals, but former competitors and national champions.
Our staff of over 100 industry professionals and volunteers are hand picked from around the world. They are dedicated to making your experience at The Kumite Classic Sports & Fitness Festival a positive one!
Bill Viola, promoter, pictured with Steeler Hall of Famer Lynn Swann (*then President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Chairman) as they award college scholarships to the 2004-2005 Kumite International Champions.
Bill Viola has dedicated most of his life to fitness and martial arts; recognized as national and international champion competitor, trainer, and coach. He is the Founder and President of Kumite Classic Entertainment Inc. Viola is following in his fathers footsteps who is a noted promoter in Pennsylvania; credited with nearly 300 successful events. Viola currently works bi-coastal; through the entertainment industry in Los Angeles while focusing on fitness in Pittsburgh. He has had the opportunity to meet with top performers including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Britney Spears. The experience working within the Hollywood arena gives Viola a unique flair for producing successful shows. Viola graduated from the University of Pittsburgh (Summa Cum Laude) in 1999. He is a member in good standing with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and The American Federation of Television and Radio (AFTRA). Viola was recently inducted as the youngest member of "Living Legends Alumni" for Lifetime Achievement.
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The prestigious Kumite Classic is the only event of its kind showcasing multiple sports & fitness events all under one roof, all in one expansive area for fans worldwide to enjoy. Now with a seven year proven track record, the extravaganza offers a completely unique and interactive health expo with an estimated expected traffic flow of thousands of spectators, athletes, and industry professionals over the two day event.
The Fitness Universe Tour boasts magazine features in Maxim, Fitness Rx, Oxygen, Rolling Stone, and Cosmopolitan. Journalists and reporters from over 30 other health & fitness publications throughout the world attend the tour. Representatives from MTV, The Action Film Academy, and numerous Hollywood talent and modeling agencies have used Fitness Universe events to search for new talent. Popular television shows such as NBC’s Life Moments, CBS’s Meet the Folks, and Extra, were attendees in past event seasons.
Pictured right is fashion designer Calvin Klein with Canada's Nick Bateman during the Model Universe competition in Miami.. Nick is the defending a Kumite Classic Forms Grand Champion and finished in the top 5 of the Model Universe competition.
We are proud to promote under the banner of some of the finest sanctioning bodies for fitness & athletics in the world including Muscle Mania, Fitness America, The Police Athletic League, and The National Black Belt League and The Western PA Police Athletic League (PAL), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the growth, advancement, and recognition of underprivleged youth through financial aid and educational scholarships. The event instills physical fitness traits, good sportsmanship, and high moral standards through athletics within a safe, non-partisan, and professional atmosphere. Our partnerships work in unison with numerous health facilities, fitness organizations, and wellness agencies.
The Kumite Classic is part of the exclusive Fitness Universe World Tour. The American Sports Network broadcast’s these elite competition highlights on major networks worldwide. Fitness Universe is a monthly television show with 3-5 broadcasts per month as seen throughout the
world including North America, Latin America, Asia, Pacific Rim, and Europe. The global audience reaches nearly 200 million homes on ESPN International, TSN/RDS Canada, Star Sports Asia, and Eurosports.
Kumite Classic Entertainment Corp. is paving the way for healthy active lifestyles in Pennsylvania and abroad. As an industry leader, the company sponsors the annual Pittsburgh Sports & Fitness Festival bringing national awareness to many health related concerns and issues including the growing problem of childhood obesity! The events emphasize the importance of regular physical activity and healthy choices among both children and adults.
