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Playing Through Arthritis

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

2018 NSW State Titles

The 2018 GKR Karate NSW State Titles were held on September 16 2018. Results from the days action can be…

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…

NSW Black Belt Open

On Saturday August 18, GKR conducted its first ever Black Belt ONLY tournament, the NSW Black Belt Open. This tournament…

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…