Oneway Martial Art



All arts are one art. all ways are Oneway.



Uniting the Martial Arts Under a single Banner



There is a growing divide between progressive and traditional martial artists, yet these two halves really need each other.... They are dislocated parts of a whole. Oneway brings them together in a program that has the technical superiority of a mixed martial arts program with the heart of a traditional martial arts discipline. It grounds itself in realistic application, starting out with a comprehensive striking and grappling curriculum however, students are also given the opportunity to explore other aspects of the martial arts, from acrobatic kicks and punches to breathing exercises, meditation, and so much more!


Oneway is all about bringing cross-disciplinary respect to the martial arts. It establishes a metric by which progress can be measured universally. It reaches out a hand to the legends that made the martial arts what it is today, while keeping up with the cutting-edge science of self-defense as it continues to evolve. It preserve the warrior traditions and eastern philosophies that made martial arts something more than fighting while pushing students to not become complacent or self-absorbed. It is the inevitable conclusion to the martial arts journey that we have been on over the last half century.



Our story



Over a decade ago, we started out as a martial arts fraternity with instructors spanning several different schools and styles. We met in secret because we wanted to include only our top students, and we didn't want anyone to be upset by not making the cut. We trained in an undisclosed location--the basement of an apartment complex, which we dubbed the Foundation. Putting down some mats and bags on a dusty, concrete floor with almost no ventilation, it was a rugged place--only suitable for those with a true passion for the martial arts. Climbing across steel i-beams and tumbling off concrete ledges, we put ourselves through whatever paces were required to grow beyond our limitations. We initially came together to share our skills and ideas. When training openly in our classes, it had been difficult to be fully vulnerable, but amongst our colleagues and top students, we could go deep and explore without limitations. We tested our skills against each other, again and again. Shared the lessons that had been passed down to us, and engaged in many rites of passage that strengthened our resolve and deepened our kinship. Over the years, we came closer to the truth, and that truth transcended any one style. We chose to name the discipline that came out of our shared knowledge, Oneway, because it combined all the ways we had studied up until that point and, of course, continue to study in our never-ending quest for perfection.



Principles of development



Self-defense Focused



At the end of the day, we are a fighting art. The core of what we teach and study must center around self-defense. Only in this way will the martial arts community as a whole value our other interests, which are many.



Non-Dogmatic



Contrary to what many beginners erroneously believe, there are typically many viable ways to do something. We try to check our ego at the door and keep an open mind to new concepts and ideas.



Pursuit of Everything



We believe that every martial art has something important to teach us. Self-defense is critical, but it is not the only reason to study the martial arts. There are other fun and interesting avenues to explore.



Moral Endeavor



We believe the physical training is an important means to attaining deeper self-reflection and growth. Without constant moral endeavor, we risk becoming as caustic to society as those we seek to defend against.



Approachable



We believe introductory classes should be approachable. The aim to get as many people as far down the road as possible. To help people achieve the best versions of themselves.



Rewarding



Everyone benefits from a carrot--even the most hardcore out there however, we are careful to make these rewards limited and clearly defined, so as to give them weight and meaning.​


Increasing Rigor



Every step along the way must get harder to tread lest we fail to reach our true potential. Those that wish to rest at a plateau may do so, but they will not continue to rise in rank until they resume the struggle.



Belt Integrity



While the standards for the first few ranks are realistic for everyone to achieve, we believe in a pyramid of ability where the best students are at the top. Only in this way can the lower ranks be inspired to train harder.



Marketable



We are practitioners first, teachers second, businessman third, but for anything to become prolific, it must be marketable. We believe in making money, but without sacrificing the art or marketing the belt.



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