Shannon Ico, Author at GKR Karate

Playing Through Arthritis

Why is arthritis so common? What causes it? How can we prevent it and how can we alleviate its toll…

The Most Essential Ingredient

Of all the qualities required to become a successful martial artist, if one were to be placed above all others,…

Understanding Kata And Its Relationship To Bunkai

While kata is regarded as the ‘art form’ of karate, the original premise behind all kata is self-defense. Behind each…

Lessons of the Butterfly

September 3, 2018 | All Articles, Life

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in life. If we went through our lives without any struggles or challenges…

Why Kata is an Integral Part of Karate

Without kata, most styles would be virtually the same - a series of punching and kicking techniques. Kata represents the…

Self Defence Within the Law

We have all heard or read over the years, cases where a martial artist has applied their skills as a…

Children and Nutrition

I won't deny it, managing your child’s nutrition can be a bit of a juggling act. But one need only…

Becoming a Black Belt

Whatever your perception of a black belt, try to forget about the title or the idea of ‘getting‘ a black…

How to Conquer Cravings

On the road to better health, more energy, a slimmer and firmer figure, the greatest obstacle we face is our…

Training for World Class Kata

Alex Pereda is one of GKR’s top Karate exponents. At the 2001 GKR Karate World Cup, Alex won the World…