# GKR Karate: Go\-Kan\-Ryu Karate \(GKR\) is a traditional Japanese style of karate\. > Karate for Everyone\. More than just another sport, Karate is self\-defence for both the body and the mind; a vital life skill that helps children and adults develop greater resilience, focus, discipline and confidence\. GKR Karate offers ‘fitness with purpose’ for all ages in a supportive and encouraging environment\. Find a beginners class near you today\. 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Our team met up at an empty unit that had recently been allocated to someone who’d spent 4 months lodging in a refuge after fleeing a violent household\. - [GKR News \- Congratulations Kyoshi Anthony Ryan](https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-news-congratulations-kyoshi-anthony-ryan/): It’s been a busy couple of months with more than 250 students attending the GKR Okinawa Experience, State and Zone Titles, our Purple Belt Awareness Month \& the GKR National Championships\. - [GKR Stories \- Shaun Jewell](https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-shaun-jewell/): Glen started karate in Queensland before moving to remote South Australia and switching from in\-person to online classes\. - [RizeUp Australia 'Homes Project' 2026](https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/rizeup-homes-project-2026/): Last week in Melbourne Kyoshi Shihan Gavin had the opportunity to participate in GKR's first ‘Homes Program' along with four other GKR volunteers \- Anita Andersen, Ashleigh Pearce, Michelle Pedder and Luke Carruthers\. 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