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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!
8,844
Repetitions of Kata
7,915
Rounds of Sparing
414,720
Push-Ups
441,808
Sit-Ups
9,191
Miles Traveled
8,920
Acts of Kindness
38,499
Minutes of Meditation
45
Books Read
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