Expert Tips For Perseverance
June 4, 2019 | All ArticlesMental TrainingTraining
On the journey to achieving your ultimate goal, whether it be a karate goal like a black belt or one…
Real Life Confrontation: Self Defence Beyond Technique
May 21, 2019 | All Articleskarate doLifeSelf DefenceTraining
It is no secret that the world is becoming a more violent place and there is an increasing need for…
Preparing for a Major Tournament
April 29, 2019 | All ArticlesKataKumiteMental TrainingTournament ArticlesTraining
As the 10th GKR Karate World Cup is drawing closer, we take a look at the story of David and…
Training for Champions: Mental Conditioning
February 27, 2019 | All ArticlesTournament ArticlesTraining
If you want the best chance to succeed at any Martial Arts tournament, your mental conditioning is as equally important…
Kumite: More than Sport
February 7, 2019 | karate doKataKumiteSelf DefenceTraining
I hope this article speaks volumes to you and succeeds in opening your mind to something bigger than the dojo…
Don’t Just Stretch For Kicks
January 27, 2019 | All ArticlesHealth and FitnessTraining
Most karate-ka feel stretching is all to do with kicking higher or to prevent the muscles being injured while kicking,…
Improving your Style of Kumite
November 1, 2018 | All Articleskarate doKumiteSelf DefenceTraining
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
September 24, 2018 | All ArticlesEthics & Valueskarate doLifeTraining
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 ArticlesBunkaiKataSelf DefenceTraining
While kata is regarded as the ‘art form’ of karate, the original premise behind all kata is self-defense. Behind each…
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…