Articles

Children and Nutrition

August 13, 2018 | All Articles Health and Fitness Kids Life

I won't deny it, managing your child’s nutrition can be a bit of a juggling act. But one need only look at the motivating factors to realize it’s a subject…

Becoming a Black Belt

August 8, 2018 | All Articles Ethics & Values Grading Life Mental Training Training

Whatever your perception of a black belt, try to forget about the title or the idea of ‘getting‘ a black belt. Instead, focus on ‘becoming’ one. Although it is only…

How to Conquer Cravings

August 3, 2018 | Health and Fitness Life

On the road to better health, more energy, a slimmer and firmer figure, the greatest obstacle we face is our ability to control cravings.

Training for World Class Kata

August 1, 2018 | Kata Tournament Articles Training

Alex Pereda is one of GKR’s top Karate exponents. At the 2001 GKR Karate World Cup, Alex won the World Open Kata Title and also gold for Team Kata. We…

Grading – “I’m not Worthy”

July 27, 2018 | Grading karate do Mental Training Training

The moment a person puts on their first gi and stands in line, their journey down the road to becoming a karate-ka begins. Along this road awaits many karate gradings,…

Develop Tournament Winning Kata

July 26, 2018 | Kata Tournament Articles Training

When it comes to tournaments, kumite is generally a little easy to work out the winner because you have visible evidence, i.e. did he or she block the oncoming technique…

Your Greatest Teacher – by Shihan Gavin Samin

July 19, 2018 | All Articles Life Mental Training Self Defence Training

From the title of this article, you may be wondering who or what I am referring to when discussing your ‘greatest teacher’. Whilst I am confident that your personal sensei…

Self Defence: Deciding in Advance

July 19, 2018 | All Articles Mental Training Self Defence

When it comes to self-defence, there is no half defense. It’s not a tournament, where you can be down by 2 or 3 points then make a comeback and snatch…

The Myth of Strength

July 19, 2018 | All Articles Life Self Defence Training

Even during training, we’re told to go as hard and fast as we can and to push ourselves. So even for the karateka, it’s easy to fall into the trap…

Returning to Karate Training After a Break

July 18, 2018 | Life Mental Training Training

For a variety of reasons, we might find ourselves temporarily out of training for a while. It could be due to an injury, an illness or even a demanding period…

Lessons that Have Helped Shape my Life: Sensei Peter Durrant

July 17, 2018 | Ethics & Values Inspirational Students Life Mental Training

As children, we all wanted to do something special with our lives. For me, it was to play for Australia in a sport. This lesson is one I heard in…

Advanced Tournament Terminology

July 17, 2018 | Karate Terminology Training

Here you will find the pronunciation and meaning of various traditional advanced terms you might hear at GKR Karate tournament.

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.

About GKR

Articles

Why GKR Karate?

Membership Enquiry