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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!
9,474
Repetitions of Kata
8,441
Rounds of Sparing
445,003
Push-Ups
484,179
Sit-Ups
9,831
Miles Traveled
9,640
Acts of Kindness
41,948
Minutes of Meditation
48
Books Read
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OneHeart ChallengeGlass Walk!Tonight I held an empowerment ceremony in my home. Two years ago I became a certified Firewalk Facilitator and Breakthrough Empowerment Coach.&nNovember 8, 2026
OneHeart ChallengeWhat a Black Belt Means to Me EssayThe road to a black belt is a long and tough journey. I’ve been told the actual black belt test year process is not the hardest part of a martial arNovember 6, 2026
OneHeart ChallengeWords Have PowerTonight during the instructor meeting, my cat Uzume decided she needed to join the Zoom. I chose to introduce her to the attendees after she kepNovember 5, 2026
OneHeart ChallengeRecovery So FarSo far, recovery has been ok; the first week was mostly just spent sitting or lying down with my knee immobilizing brace on. I had crutches to use wheNovember 4, 2026
