SPECIAL GRADINGS ANNOUNCEMENT

Hi to all students across the GKR Globe,

We wanted to take this opportunity to publicly recognize a number of our Senior Instructors who very recently achieved some very high-level gradings. So often our Regional Managers and Zone Directors are publicly recognizing and praising their own students, so we thought it might be a nice change for them to have their moment in the sun.

As many of you know, your Regional Instructors do Karate on a full-time basis. And while much of this is dedicated to improving the quality of your karate journey (teaching both students and instructors, organizing stock, school programs, marketing, gradings and tournaments etc) they are first and foremost students themselves.

While they regularly get together to train under their Zone Director, they also enjoy regular visits from GKR’s most senior leaders, including Kancho. Beyond this, 3 times per year they come together Nationally, for a Conference where they spend a few days discussing the direction of the club, their Regions and of course, get ample Gi time in.

Over the past few years their progress has been tracked and monitored closely, and last month a number of them underwent some very difficult grading assessments. These examinations took place in both Australia and the UK just prior to each country’s National Titles. The result of these assessments has seen us welcome an impressive batch of sensei into some rare ‘grading’ space. I’d like to CONGRATULATE the following senior instructors on their exceptional achievement:

6^th Dan Black Belt (Rokudan)

Renshi Sensei Daniel Tregenza (South Australia)

5^th Dan Black Belt (Godan)

Sensei Jason Knight (Victoria)

Sensei Kelvin Trembath (Queensland)

Sensei Robert Zammit (New South Wales)

4^th Dan Black Belt (Yondan)

Sensei Stacey Cooper (Coventry, UK)

Sensei Daniel Eastman (Gloucester UK)

Sensei Francis Fenlon (New South Wales)

Sensei Daniel Freer (Northampton UK)

Sensei Gary Luxton (Queensland)

Sensei Leke Prenga (London UK)

Sensei Gavin Smith (Western Australia)

3^rd Dan Black Belt (Sandan)

Sensei Ray Bettridge (Queensland)

Sensei John Daniels (Hull UK)

Sensei Mark Ingle (Western Australia)

Sensei Jenna Sinclair (Western Australia)

Sensei Stuart Wiseman (Reading UK)

2^nd Dan Black Belt (Nidan)

Sensei Charmaine Agius (New South Wales)

While we could not get photos of everyone, the following are just a few photos taken from both Australia and the UK sessions.

Congratulations to all of you!

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.

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SPECIAL GRADINGS ANNOUNCEMENT

SPECIAL GRADINGS ANNOUNCEMENT

6th Dan Black Belt (Rokudan)

5th Dan Black Belt (Godan)

4th Dan Black Belt (Yondan)

3rd Dan Black Belt (Sandan)

2nd Dan Black Belt (Nidan)

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6^th Dan Black Belt (Rokudan)

5^th Dan Black Belt (Godan)

4^th Dan Black Belt (Yondan)

3^rd Dan Black Belt (Sandan)

2^nd Dan Black Belt (Nidan)