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…
The Myth of Strength
July 19, 2018 | All Articles, Life, Self Defence, Training
Even during training, we’re told to go as hard and fast as we can and to push ourselves. So even…
You’re Good…For a Girl
March 3, 2018 | All Articles, Health and Fitness, Inspirational Students, Life
This article was inspired by a recent conversation I had with one of my female students. She trains with a…