GKR Karate Prime West Shopping Centre Kick Start Offer

If you have any questions that are not answered below or require further information, please get in contact with us here.

• Where can I train with GKR Karate?

  GKR Karate has over 600 locations right across Australia.  To find the dojo locations closest to you we invite you to use our Dojo Finder here. 

• How do I redeem my voucher and what will I receive?

  You are invited to use your  voucher for 10 days unlimited training at any GKR Karate dojo in Australia simply by submitting your details, including your voucher number into the contact form below.

  Within 2 business days you will be contacted by our local Sensei who will arrange your training pass, book you in for your first class and be able to answer any other questions you may have.    You can present your training pass at any GKR Karate class within Australia as often as you like during the 2 week period.  This offer is not valid for current students and there is a maximum of 1 pass redemption per person.

  You can find details of all our locations, and find the ones closest to you, by using our Dojo Finder here. 

   

• What does GKR stand for?

  GKR stands for ‘Go-Kan-Ryu’. Each syllable in this name has a separate meaning in Japanese. When Kancho Robert Sullivan founded this name for our club in the mid 80’s, his intention was for it to mean the following: Go = hard; Kan = total or complete; Ryu = school or system. The terms ‘Go’ and ‘Kan’ form part of the name for many karate styles. Kancho Sullivan’s initial karate background was in Goju and a Shotokan based style, and GKR Karate’s course content and name reflects influences from both of these styles.

• Why try GKR Karate over other clubs?

  Whilst we have great respect for many other Martial Arts clubs out there, we naturally feel that GKR Karate offers students a range of benefits that many other clubs cannot match. First of all, because we are an international organisation with over 2500 classes running each week between 3 countries, the community of active GKR Karate students is enormous and this creates a great opportunity for plenty of positive social interaction amongst both children and adults. It also means that we are able to hold inter-club tournaments which gives students of all ages the chance to test their skills in large divisions in a positive and like-minded environment.

   

• What can I expect at my first class?

  We encourage all new members to arrive at their first class 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. This gives the Instructor an opportunity to meet the new students and explain the basic format of the first class. Generally speaking, the first few classes will involve an introduction to the basic striking, blocking and kicking techniques and these will be practised at moderate speeds until the student’s coordination develops. Essentially, students can progress at their own speed based on their own personal level of fitness and flexibility.

• Do I need a uniform to start?

  Students are welcome to train in track pants/shorts and t-shirt to start with (singlets are not permitted). We do encourage students to purchase a uniform however (known as a ‘gi’) as soon as they have settled into their first few classes. These uniforms are available through the Instructor

• Can family members join me on my trial?

  Being able to train alongside a friend or family member of any age is one of the most enjoyable benefits of training with GKR!

  We would be happy to issue another pass for immediate family members whom you would like to join you. Just let our Sensei know this when they get in touch and they will arrange an additional pass(es) for your family.

Why GKR Karate?

GKR creates the right environment for our members to train in. Although we promote self defence and fitness, our style also fosters positive values, confidence, discipline, focus and well being. GKR teaches you not only how to punch and kick, it teaches you to be a better person.

We encourage students of all ages, from all walks of life to join our club and be part of the supportive ‘family’ that is GKR Karate.