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Much More than a Black-Belt Test

Join a team of like-minded karate students as we embark on a journey through the OneHeart Challenge, a year-long quest rooted in the principles of of Isshinryu Karate–the ‘One-Heart Way.’ While some will use the challenge as part of their next rank promotion, it is so much more than a black-belt test. This challenge embodies the harmonious fusion of mind, body, and spirit.

Join us in the spirit of Isshinryu, where for us, the journey to black-belt becomes a quest to bring our practice Out of the Dojo and Into the World.

It's About the Small Things

The OneHeart Challenge is a fine example of how small things, done consistently over time, add up to big things. Together, here is what we have accomplished so far!

6,683

Repetitions of Kata

6,143

Rounds of Sparing

320,338

Push-Ups

320,570

Sit-Ups

7,066

Miles Traveled

6,415

Acts of Kindness

28,049

Minutes of Meditation

32

Books Read

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Learn How to Join the OneHeart Challenge

If our work speaks to you, learn how you can join us in the Challenge.

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