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UK Class Re-opening Details

April 4, 2021 | All Articles

With karate nearly back in the UK, here's a breakdown of our reopening dates and conditions. Can't wait to see you in the dojo!…

Exciting news for GKR Karate UK students and parents!

March 22, 2021 | All Articles

We have some exciting news for all GKR Karate UK students and parents...GKR Karate classes will be returning very soon!…

Grading Photos – February & March 2021

March 22, 2021 | All Articles Grading Inspirational Students

Congratulations to all GKR Karate students who have graded so far this year!…

Grading Photos – December 2020

January 8, 2021 | All Articles Grading Inspirational Students

Welcome to 2021, and congratulations to everyone who graded throughout December last year!…

Tips For Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 4, 2021 | All Articles Health and Fitness Life

Were you able to keep, or even exceed your New Year's Resolutions? If so, fantastic! If not, don’t despair because you’re not alone, with less than 10% of people ever…

Grading Photos – November 2020

December 7, 2020 | All Articles Grading Inspirational Students

Congratulations to all GKR Karate students who graded throughout November! Check out this selection of grading photos from our dojos around the globe.

Thank You and Merry Christmas from Kancho

December 6, 2020 | All Articles

Our last public classes for 2020 will be on Sunday 20th December, with classes starting back in 2021 from Monday 4th January.

Grading Photos – October 2020

November 11, 2020 | All Articles Grading Inspirational Students

Our November gradings are well underway but we'd like to take a moment to congratulate everyone who graded throughout October!…

UK Trilogy of Super Seminars

October 20, 2020 | All Articles Online Dojo Training

Kancho Robert Sullivan, Shihan Gavin Samin and Shihan Anthony Ryan will conduct a trio of Zoom Super Seminars, especially for GKR Karate UK students.

NSW State Titles – Important Announcement

October 9, 2020 | All Articles Tournament Articles

With the well-being of our competitors and officials in mind, we have decided not to hold the NSW State Titles this year.

Grading Photos – September 2020

September 30, 2020 | All Articles Grading Inspirational Students

Between gradings, seminars, tournaments and special classes, September was a busy month in GKR Karate Dojos around the globe!…

Home Karate Practice for Kids – Number Games

September 16, 2020 | All Articles Families Kids

Number games require at least two people, so they can also double as a great family bonding experience! Whilst these types of games are primarily for children, they're great fun…

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? Get in contact with us today.

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