Region 1 Online Kata Tournament Entries

SPECIAL EVENT

NSW Online Kata Tournament

GKR Karate is excited to be running our very first Online Kata Tournament for students in New South Wales!

See below for more information including entry dates, divisions and the entry form where you can submit your video.
Please note: Each kata is its own division and there are 5 different age categories for each kata division (further details below)

Kata Divisions & Entry Dates

Group 1 – Entries due in by Sunday 12th September
1) Taigyoku Shodan	For students 7th kyu or below only
2) Taigyoku Nidan	For students 7th kyu or below
3) Saifa	For students 8th to 5th kyu only
Group 2 – Entries to be submitted between Monday 13th & Sunday 19th September
4) Bassai-dai	For students 6th kyu – 3rd kyu only
5) Seiunchin	For students 4th kyu – 1st kyu only
6) Empi	For students 3rd kyu – Shodan-Ho only
Group 3 – Entries to be submitted between Monday 20th & Sunday 26th September
7) Sanseru, Sepai, Hangetsu	For students 1st kyu – Nidan
8) Kururunfa, Kanku-Dai, Shisochin	For students Shodan & above
9) Kanku-Sho, Seisan, Sochin	For students Nidan & above

All divisions are male and female combined and will be broken into the following age categories:

Up to 7 years
8 to 12 years
13 to 17 years
18 to 34 years
35 + years

How to Enter

Film yourself performing the kata of your choice
Complete the form below
Attach your video for upload, simple as that!

Video entries must be submitted at the specific times relevant to the division being entered.

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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