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!

7,399

Repetitions of Kata

6,816

Rounds of Sparing

365,933

Push-Ups

371,279

Sit-Ups

7,825

Miles Traveled

7,777

Acts of Kindness

33,205

Minutes of Meditation

37

Books Read

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Community Service Project Progress
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NorCal
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Community Service Project
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