Project H (for HOUSE) in Alabama with the UBBT and the 100

Hi, I'm Tom Callos, and I'm the Team Coach for the Ultimate Black Belt Test (UBBT) and The 100.

The UBBT is a revolutionary black belt test project, for senior, career-martial artists, meant to reengineer the what, when, how, and why around the serious study of the martial arts.

The 100. is the “Green Party” of the martial arts world –and the only martial arts association of its kind (yet), on the planet.


These two groups are made up of more than 100 professional martial arts teachers --from around the world --who have committed themselves to a landmark educational experience meant to re-design the way the martial arts are practiced and taught.

It is our intent to expand the content of the education we provide our students. We seek to expand the very definition of "self defense" to include environmental issues; sustainability; peace education: social/community activism; non-violent conflict resolution; and more...

We understand and appreciate good physical martial arts skills --and we haven't lost interest in producing accomplished athletes and people who have the ability to defend themselves, if and when the need should arise.

However, we believe that in today's world, "self-defense" must include issues that have little or nothing to do with punches, kicks, blocks, and grappling.

In today's world, we need self-defense from mediocrity, conspicuous consumption, consumerism, and the belief that one person cannot "make a difference in the world."

We need to expand our ability to have empathy for others, to feel and act upon compassion for others, and to realize that we have the power to inspire change.

As martial arts teachers, we believe that we are an integral part of the "village" that influences people in today's world. As part of our training to be "martial arts master teachers”, we are first seeking to be excellent, cognizant, participative, and fully conscious HUMAN BEINGS.

Now let me tell you about our ALABAMA PROJECT: