GKR Karate New Zealand - Stop Domestic & Family Violence Campaign

Dear Students and Families,

Each year, we aim to cast our attention towards a specific community issue with a view to raising both funds and awareness for the cause. As strong advocates for non-violence and anti-bullying, we have developed a partnership with a major charity that assists people experiencing domestic violence.

Shine is a leading specialist family violence service provider dedicated to supporting those affected by domestic and family violence in New Zealand. Each year, Shine directly helps thousands of adults and children who experience abuse to become safer through frontline services and programmes.

Last year, we raised an astonishing $20,000 with our ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ – Purple Belt Campaign and I am pleased to announce the second year of our partnership with Shine through our ‘Stop Domestic & Family Violence’ – Purple Belt Campaign for 2025.

Please join us and show your support for this campaign by pre-ordering online, a specially designed purple belt – a colour universally recognised as representing domestic violence awareness. We have also designed 2 different t-shirt options to help raise additional funds. The purple belt and/or t-shirts can be worn to class for the month of October to show your support!

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All profits from the sale of our SDFV items will be donated directly to Shine to support families in emergency refuge and the community, promote the Shine Helpline, and provide resources for their KIDshine and non-violence programmes.

We are confident that continuing to align ourselves with such a worthy cause will help to reinforce GKR Karate’s core values whilst also doing our part to provide aid where it is desperately needed.

To read more about the amazing work Shine does go to www.2shine.org.nz

Gavin Samin
Assistant Chief Instructor
GKR KARATE

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Why GKR Karate?

GKR creates the right environment for our members to train in. Although we promote self defence and fitness, our style also fosters positive values, confidence, discipline, focus and well being. GKR teaches you not only how to punch and kick, it teaches you to be a better person.

We encourage students of all ages, from all walks of life to join our club and be part of the supportive ‘family’ that is GKR Karate.

Self Defence

Synonymous with martial arts, self defence and inner self confidence are one of the key takeaways from regular training. From the age of 5 GKR teaches basic self defence and extraction moves, continuing right through to our senior grades.
Weight Loss

Karate is a great way to lose or maintain a healthy weight, with most classes consisting of aerobic, stretching and toning activities. For those who may not have exercised in some time, GKR provides a supportive environment where students can train at their own pace and physical ability. Our classes are a mixture of men, women and children of all ages.
Focus

Many parents are keen to see their children develop greater focus and discipline through their martial arts training, and GKR’s classes provide the perfect environment. Instructors teach in a respectful and supportive atmosphere through karate inspired games, activities and drills.

Family

GKR promotes a family environment, encouraging kids, parents and relatives to all train in the same class. Staying a few karate grades behind your children, will encourage them to continue a regular training program.
Respect

As a traditional Japanese martial arts, karate promotes respect to our instructors, our club, each other and most importantly ourselves. This is a key part of your learnings as a student of GKR karate.
Friendships

Although karate is considered a solo sport, it is still the foundation for many life long friendships. Classes include games and partner work where children and adults alike take the opportunity to learn about and bond with their fellow class mates.

Have a question or require further information? Contact us today.

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