RizeUp Australia ‘Homes Project’

As you may have seen in our previous post, GKR Karate has partnered with RizeUp Australia for the Australian component of our ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ – Purple Belt Campaign. We are encouraging students and families to support the campaign by purchasing and wearing a Purple Belt for the month of October, with all profits from the sales in Australia donated directly to RizeUp Australia.

RizeUp Australia has a so many fantastic programs, but the cornerstone endeavor is the ‘Homes Program’ where volunteers assemble to furnish and setup homes for families fleeing a violent household. Each home is tailored to meet individual needs, affirming that victim-survivors are not just escaping violence but are embarking on a new beginning.

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 and Luke Carruthers. Our team met up at an empty unit that had recently been allocated to someone who’d spent 4 months lodging in a refuge after fleeing a violent household.

As you’ll see from the photos, the unit looked like a home only 3 hours later thanks to our volunteers and the team at RizeUp Australia.

If you’d like to volunteer as part of our GKR team in any future ‘Homes Projects’, please email us at charities@gkrkarate.com.

To learn more about our ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ – Purple Belt Campaigns in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, please click here.

To support our ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ Campaign and purchase a Purple Belt, please click here.

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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RizeUp Australia ‘Homes Project’

To support our ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ Campaign and purchase a Purple Belt, please click here.

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