Stances: The Fundamental Foundation

December 3, 2019 |

When people think of karate’s weapons, three things usually come to mind; punches, blocks, and kicks. One thing that rarely comes to mind on the topic of weapons is ‘stances’.

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Procrastination A Problem?

December 2, 2019 |

At one stage or another, we have all been guilty of stalling, delaying, giving it a miss or any other pseudonym that procrastination hides behind. This article talks about how…

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Climbing Back Up the Mountain

November 11, 2019 |

Have you ever missed a month of training due to illness? Missed two months because you were flat out at work? Missed three months with a back injury, or six…

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You’re invited to GKR Karate’s 2020 Okinawa Trip

November 5, 2019 |

The 2020 Okinawa Trip commences on Monday 17 August, and this year we have extended the invitation to visit the homeland of Karate to all GKR students. GKR has been…

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Goal Setting – Kancho Robert Sullivan

September 13, 2019 |

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

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NSW Runs Its Second Black Belt Open

September 9, 2019 |

On August 25th, Sydney, Australia hosted it’s 2019 NSW Black Belt Open. Inviting Black belts from nine Regions across NSW to take part in a round-robin tournament, this event-concept was…

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Panic Attacked – Linda Shanahan

September 6, 2019 |

An interview with GKR Karate student Linda Shanahan who tells the story of how she progressed from being house-bound to starring at a World Cup transforming her life.....  …

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Confidence Kick – Harry Simms

August 20, 2019 |

An interview with GKR Karate student Harry Simms where he explains how spending time in the dojo delivered a dramatic boost to a dyslexic student's self-belief…

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New Aus/NZ Student Jacket Now Available!

August 15, 2019 |

GKR Karate’s New Student Jacket is now available to order through your Instructor for $79! Available in Children’s sizes 5XS - XS and Adults S - 3XL…

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Kids Tips For Karate Tournaments

August 12, 2019 |

With State/Zone Titles coming up featuring many children competing in a karate tournament for the first time, we wanted to put together a list of ways that children can improve…

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The Search For Happiness

July 17, 2019 |

While we all have different things that drive us, ultimately we all want the same thing – happiness. Houses, cars, jobs, investments, toys etc are all just products we come…

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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
  • Weight Loss
  • Focus
  • Family
  • Respect
  • Friendships