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!

8,150

Repetitions of Kata

7,235

Rounds of Sparing

391,509

Push-Ups

407,254

Sit-Ups

8,514

Miles Traveled

8,381

Acts of Kindness

35,718

Minutes of Meditation

39

Books Read

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