I was drinking my good earth tea in the morning when I read this writing on top of the tea bag. “May you always do what you are afraid to do” by unknown. It seemed the perfect fortune for me. I have been afraid of this black belt test since it had been introduced that … Continue reading “A Message In A Cup Of Tea”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
About two weeks into the challenge and I find myself pressed for time. I had a plan in mind, but the execution isn’t quite right. I am either hyper focused on the goal or I get completely wrapped up in work, family, etc and time is flying by. I tell myself its just an adjustment … Continue reading “Week 2 Blues”
Written by Brody Hocking
This past week I have been feeling really sick and that has really affected my progression in my test. I couldn’t get any miles in, I could barely do any push-ups or crunches, I couldn’t really do kata, and it was a little harder to get my acts of kindness in. Luckily I was feeling … Continue reading “My sick week”
Written by Phillip Debord
A good self-improvement book is grounded in core principles and makes an impact. Impact is the key word I’m throwing out to y’all. You know what else makes an impact? A gut punch and a kick in the rear. A memorable self-improvement book should kind of feel like that. I love the scene in Kingdom … Continue reading “Integrating the Ego: Lessons from ‘Ego is the Enemy’ and the Martial Arts”
Written by Brody Hocking
This week was my first week of the hardest challenge I will ever face. My Black Belt test. So far I have felt extremely excited for this upcoming year but also a bit nervous too. I know I have so many people by my side and supporting me as much as they can and that … Continue reading “Beginning a new life”
Written by Jake Ross
I began my black belt test 12 days ago. It still doesn’t feel real that I have been allowed to begin this test. Over the next 13 months I must do 50,000 pushups and sit ups, complete a 1,000 mile journey, complete 1,000 acts of kindness, read 6 books, post weekly blogs, 12 video blogs, … Continue reading “The Beginning”
Written by Elan Wilbur
Wow! I am still amazed that I am qualified to be a black belt candidate. I started karate many years ago because my son was doing it. I thought it would be good to have a similar activity that we could share and do together. I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would be … Continue reading “The Beginning Of The Journey”
Written by Phillip Debord
It was my pleasure to spar with some of the black belt candidates on Saturday. Elan, Lucas, Jake, and Matt all demonstrated the heart, skill, and willingness that black belt candidates should possess. I enjoy being pushed myself and they did that. As a coach this year, I feel some of the same concerns I … Continue reading “Find your why”
Written by Matt Nedresky
Today marks 1 full week completed of the One Heart Challenge black belt test. I am satisfied with my initial commitment to it but still anxious about keeping it up for 13 months. I also completed my 2nd marathon on 12/3. The race for me was also a big mental hurdle as there were several … Continue reading “Journeys Begin with a Single Step”
Written by Lucas Grant
Over the weekend I attended our in-school “absolute” tournament! It was a really good experience, and it was a great little test run before my final black belt test. How an “absolute” tournament works is you are put with a partner and you have top perforce kata, who even wins that gets a point, then … Continue reading “Lucas Grant: Week 50”
