🥋 What the Kick-A-Thon IsIt’s part of the Kumite International fundraising initiative, but with a twist: instead of—or in addition to—walking or running, martial artists literally kick for distance — A first of its kind!Participants from NORWIN NINJAS, (the sister program of Viola’s Allegheny Shotokan Karate) perform a continuous 3 mile Kick-A-Thon, throwing hundreds to thousands of kicks along the way.The idea is symbolic—each kick represents a physical demonstration of discipline, endurance, and solidarity.The Kick-A-Thon concept was developed by Bill Viola Jr. (martial artist, author, and founder of Kumite Classic Entertainment) alongside former Pennsylvania State Senator Sean Logan, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in his forties.Viola has personal ties to the mission, having cared for his grandmother during her struggle with neurodegenerative complications, which motivated him to find a way for martial artists to “kick for a cure.”🎗️ Purpose and ImpactOver the years the event has raised funds and awareness for PIND, a Pittsburgh-based institute dedicated to research on Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS, and in 2026 will support Norwin area athletes compete abroad at world karate championships.Please email your company logo to:
[email protected] Orders must be submitted by June 26th.Federal ID (EIN): 46-5120017