Why Kata is an Integral Part of Karate
August 27, 2018 | All ArticlesBunkaiKataSelf DefenceTraining
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 ArticlesTournament 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 ArticlesLifeSelf DefenceTraining
We've all heard of cases where a martial artist has applied their skills for self-defence, only to find their attacker…
Children and Nutrition
August 13, 2018 | All ArticlesHealth and FitnessKidsLife
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 ArticlesEthics & ValuesGradingLifeMental TrainingTraining
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 ArticlesLifeMental TrainingSelf DefenceTraining
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 ArticlesMental TrainingSelf 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 ArticlesLifeSelf DefenceTraining
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 ArticlesHealth and FitnessInspirational StudentsLife
This article was inspired by a recent conversation I had with one of my female students. She trains with a…
