Have you heard….?
There’s certainly a lot happening in the GKR world this year as we celebrate our 40th Birthday as a club and prepare for the fast approaching GKR Karate World Cup. In the last month alone, there’s also been a number of new initiatives launched, announcements made and achievements recognised, so we thought we’d take a minute to catch you up in case you missed some of it.
World Cup Entries
With the World Cup 2024 only five weeks away, the excitement is building in dojos across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Netball Central in the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct in August, but don’t forget…entries and merch orders close this Sunday 7th July.
Click here to enter & purchase your merch
World Cup After Party and GKR 40th Anniversary Event
At the end of the World Cup on Sunday evening, we will be holding a celebratory after party open to all GKR students and families. The event runs from 5pm to 10pm and will be held at the World Cup venue. Due to catering requirements, all tickets must be pre-booked and the deadline for RSVP is Sunday 28th July.
Click here for more information
World Cup Photographers – Expressions of Interest
Are you passionate about karate and photography, and have access to a digital SLR camera? Will you be attending the GKR World Cup in Sydney in August?
We are seeking expressions of interest from photography enthusiasts attending the World Cup this year who would like to use their skills to photograph competitors and upload them to our event image platform. We have a limited number of positions available for event photographers with income opportunities available for those photographers selected.
If this sounds like something for you, or, someone you know, please click the link below.
World Cup photography information
Stop Domestic Violence Campaign
In June, we launched our ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence – Purple Belt Campaign’ and announced our support for the following domestic violence charities; RizeUp in Australia, Shine in New Zealand and Refuge in the United Kingdom. The support from the GKR community towards this very worthwhile cause has been heartwarming and we look forward to seeing a sea of purple belts in all classes in October. To read more about our chosen charities and how to order your purple belt, click the button below
Stop Domestic Violence Campaign Information
GKR Stories
We also premiered our first chapter of ‘GKR Stories’ hearing from Josh Nixon and then soon after from Jenni. Josh and Jenni’s courageous stories have inspired countless people in and out of the dojo, and we are grateful for their willingness to share with us. If you haven’t seen ‘GKR Stories’ yet, or, if you have your own story you would like to tell, click here.
TikTok
GKR is now on TikTok! You may not see your favourite instructor taking on the latest ‘TikTok challenge’ but you will see all the latest GKR content @gkrkarateofficial
Acknowledgements
Lastly, we would like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors who are supporting the GKR Karate World Cup 2024:
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSOR
World Cup 2024 sponsorship opportunities still available!
With a monthly social media reach of 1.5 million and an anticipated in-person audience exceeding 3000 at the event, contact us at sponsorships@gkrkarate.com.au to enquire about tailored sponsorship packages to suit your product or service at GKR Karate’s World Cup 2024.
