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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!
9,023
Repetitions of Kata
8,098
Rounds of Sparing
422,948
Push-Ups
454,133
Sit-Ups
9,365
Miles Traveled
9,111
Acts of Kindness
39,520
Minutes of Meditation
46
Books Read
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NailsThe past few months I have gotten into making press-on nails! I was inspired by my friend at school because she also makes her own press-on nails. MakSeptember 8, 2026
One Month LeftI’m just about one month away from my black belt test!! I genuinely can’t believe how far I’ve come on this journey. I hit my one year mark a feSeptember 7, 2026
OneHeart ChallengeMy Karate HistoryMy karate journey started when I was 7 years old. My brother had joined 9 months prior and was actually the reason I joined in the first place; unfortSeptember 2, 2026
InjuryThis past July I injured my thumb while sparring in class. About 2 years ago I broke the same thumb at a tournament, so I was very worried this would August 28, 2026
