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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…

Online Seminar with Shihan Anthony Ryan

August 27, 2020 | All Articles Training

GKR Karate’s International Director of Coaching, Shihan Anthony Ryan is conducting a live, online seminar via Zoom on Sunday 6th September! This 90 minute seminar is suitable for all ages…

The Art of Breathing

August 4, 2020 | All Articles Health and Fitness Life

If you're only ever breathing habitually, studies suggest that you’re only ever filling your lungs to about one-third of their capacity. Read on to gain an appreciation of the importance…

Kancho Robert Sullivan Online Seminar

August 3, 2020 | All Articles Online Dojo Training

Join GKR Karate’s Founder and Chief Instructor, Kancho Robert Sullivan, for a live, online seminar on Sunday 9 August 2020.

Karate is back in the UK!

July 24, 2020 | All Articles

Great news – Karate classes are resuming in the UK! Hello to all GKR Karate Students and Parents, It’s certainly been a challenging few months for everyone in…

Okinawa Online Experience #2 – Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei

July 3, 2020 | All Articles Online Dojo Training

Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei will be conducting our second Okinawa Online seminar.

UK National Online Seminar

July 2, 2020 | All Articles Families Training

Join Sensei Bob McCracken, Senior Instructor and UK National Director at GKR Karate's first ever National Online Seminar!…

GKR Karate’s Okinawa Online Experience 2020

June 9, 2020 | All Articles Online Dojo Training

With the arrival of Zoom and live online classes, for the first time in history, students will be able to gain the rich experience of Okinawa Karate without the need…

Karate Classes in New Zealand Are Back!

May 26, 2020 | All Articles

Over the last few months, we’ve done our best to keep in touch with as many of our students as possible via our Online Dojo, and we hope you’ve had…

The Five Animal Styles that Influenced Karate

May 8, 2020 | All Articles Online Dojo Training

Today we’ve introduced a brand-new category to the Online Dojo – The Five Animal Styles that Influenced Karate. This video is just a snippet of a 90-minute tutorial which goes…

Transform Your Zoom Home Dojo!

May 6, 2020 | All Articles

For those of you attending our live classes, we've created a selection virtual backgrounds for your next Zoom class. Now you dont need to clean the lounge/garage/yard quickly before class…

GKR Karate UK Northern Zone Online Kata Tournament

April 29, 2020 | Uncategorized

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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.

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