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The Most Essential Ingredient
September 24, 2018 | All Articles, Ethics & Values, karate do, Life, Training
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
September 10, 2018 | All Articles, Bunkai, Kata, Self Defence, Training
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
August 27, 2018 | All Articles, Bunkai, Kata, Self Defence, Training
Without kata, most styles would be virtually the same - a series of punching and kicking techniques. Kata represents the…
NSW Black Belt Open
August 21, 2018 | All Articles, Tournament Articles
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
August 15, 2018 | All Articles, Life, Self Defence, Training
We have all heard or read over the years, cases where a martial artist has applied their skills as a…
Children and Nutrition
August 13, 2018 | All Articles, Health and Fitness, Kids, Life
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
August 8, 2018 | All Articles, Ethics & Values, Grading, Life, Mental Training, Training
Whatever your perception of a black belt, try to forget about the title or the idea of ‘getting‘ a black…
Your Greatest Teacher – by Shihan Gavin Samin
July 19, 2018 | All Articles, Life, Mental Training, Self Defence, Training
From the title of this article, you may be wondering who or what I am referring to when discussing your…
Self Defence: Deciding in Advance
July 19, 2018 | All Articles, Mental Training, Self Defence
When it comes to self-defence, there is no half defense. It’s not a tournament, where you can be down by…
