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GKR Stories – Hope & Corina

August 7, 2024 | All Articles Inspirational Students

A Mother-daughter duo from WA, share with GKR Stories how starting karate provided an opportunity for Hope to participate in sports.

Exciting Announcement: Free Streaming of the GKR Karate World Cup

August 5, 2024 | All Articles Tournament Articles

Please read this special announcement about plans to stream select events from the 2024 GKR Karate World Cup as well as information to stay protected from scam/imposter accounts.

RizeUp Australia ‘Homes Project’

July 31, 2024 | All Articles Ethics & Values Families Life

Last week in Melbourne Kyoshi Shihan Gavin had the opportunity to participate in GKR's first ‘Homes Program' along with four other GKR volunteers - Anita Andersen, Ashleigh Pearce, Michelle Pedder…

GKR Stories – Jodie Sheppard

July 12, 2024 | All Articles Inspirational Students

Jodie Sheppard shares with ‘GKR Stories’ this week how she returned to training after time off and as a result of her hard work and dedication has accomplished some massive…

GKR News – July 2024

July 4, 2024 | All Articles Families Health and Fitness Inspirational Students karate do Life Tournament Articles

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…

GKR Stories – Jenni

June 17, 2024 | All Articles Inspirational Students

This week, ‘GKR Stories’ is shining a light on domestic and family violence and the impact it has on survivors. Jenni Cutajar from Melbourne, Australia is courageously sharing her story…

GKR Karate UK – Stop Domestic & Family Violence Campaign

June 11, 2024 | All Articles Ethics & Values Life

GKR Karate is pleased to announce our new partnership with Refuge and our accompanying ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ – Purple Belt Campaign.

GKR Karate New Zealand – Stop Domestic & Family Violence Campaign

June 11, 2024 | All Articles Ethics & Values Life

GKR Karate is pleased to announce our new partnership with 'Shine' and our accompanying ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ – Purple Belt Campaign.

Getting Out Of Your Karate Comfort Zone

June 11, 2024 | All Articles Families Training

With so much on offer within GKR, why do so many of us limit what we experience and why is that an opportunity missed?…

GKR Karate – Rizeup Australia, Stop Domestic & Family Violence

June 11, 2024 | All Articles Ethics & Values Life

GKR Karate ispleased to announce our new partnership with RizeUp Australia and our accompanying ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ – Purple Belt Campaign.

Pink Belt Campaign

June 9, 2024 | All Articles Life

We were thrilled with results of our hugely successful 2023 Pink Belt Campaign, designed to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Charities.

GKR Stories – Josh Nixon

May 27, 2024 | All Articles Inspirational Students

Welcome to the first chapter of our ‘GKR Stories’ series. This week, we hear the amazing story of Josh Nixon, who is an instructor and student from Brisbane, Australia. Josh…

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.

Self Defence

Synonymous with martial arts, self defence and inner self confidence are one of the key takeaways from regular training. From the age of 5 GKR teaches basic self defence and extraction moves, continuing right through to our senior grades.
Weight Loss

Karate is a great way to lose or maintain a healthy weight, with most classes consisting of aerobic, stretching and toning activities. For those who may not have exercised in some time, GKR provides a supportive environment where students can train at their own pace and physical ability. Our classes are a mixture of men, women and children of all ages.
Focus

Many parents are keen to see their children develop greater focus and discipline through their martial arts training, and GKR’s classes provide the perfect environment. Instructors teach in a respectful and supportive atmosphere through karate inspired games, activities and drills.

Family

GKR promotes a family environment, encouraging kids, parents and relatives to all train in the same class. Staying a few karate grades behind your children, will encourage them to continue a regular training program.
Respect

As a traditional Japanese martial arts, karate promotes respect to our instructors, our club, each other and most importantly ourselves. This is a key part of your learnings as a student of GKR karate.
Friendships

Although karate is considered a solo sport, it is still the foundation for many life long friendships. Classes include games and partner work where children and adults alike take the opportunity to learn about and bond with their fellow class mates.

Have a question or require further information? Contact us today.

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