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Climbing Back Up the Mountain

Have you ever missed a month of training due to illness? Missed two months because you were flat out at…

Goal Setting – Kancho Robert Sullivan

Kancho Robert Sullivan shares some thoughts on the benefits of setting and working towards achieving goals and rewards.

The Search For Happiness

While we all have different things that drive us, ultimately we all want the same thing – happiness. Houses, cars,…

Real Life Confrontation: Self Defence Beyond Technique

It is no secret that the world is becoming a more violent place and there is an increasing need for…

Shimbun local is here!

GKR Karate is pleased to announce it is partnering with sports publisher Debut to launch Shimbun Local – a new publication which champions…

Kumite: More than Sport

I hope this article speaks volumes to you and succeeds in opening your mind to something bigger than the dojo…

Announcing GKR’s New Renshi Instructor

Recent Conferences saw us award some very high Dan gradings to some of our Senior people, whose dedication to both…

Improving your Style of Kumite

GKR practitioner’s come in many shapes and sizes. Some pick up sparring like a duck to water while to many…

The Most Essential Ingredient

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

Grading – “I’m not Worthy”

The moment a person puts on their first gi and stands in line, their journey down the road to becoming…