RENSHI JASON KNIGHT | GKR Karate

RENSHI

JASON KNIGHT

Vice President - Australia & New Zealand

Having trained in the martial arts for over 27 years, Renshi Jason has a wealth of knowledge and is an integral part of GKR Karate’s leadership team.

In 2025, Jason was elevated to the position of ‘Vice President’ for Australia and New Zealand where he continues to work closely with Kyoshi Gavin Samin and Kancho Robert Sullivan towards the growth and development of GKR Karate in Australasia.

This involves supervising the karate tuition and development across all areas, which sees him regularly travelling to conduct senior gradings and training seminars for advanced students. He also conducts specialised training workshops for the Regional Instructor team as well as the many branch instructors.

Renshi Jason is also the Tournament Director for multiple competitions that operate within his Zone, and as a level 6 IGKF Accredited Judge and Referee, he oversees the qualification process and ongoing training of all tournament officials.

GKR Qualifications

6th Degree Black Belt
IGKF Certified Zone Director
IGKF Certified Regional Manager
Accredited First-Aid Trainer
Accredited Trainer of IGKF Regional Instructors
Level 6 Accredited IGKF Tournament Judge and Referee

GKR Karate training locations in Melbourne, Region 8 :

Camberwell – Bayswater Prime – Diamond Creek – Epping Prime – Greensborough Prime – Kalkallo – Lilydale – Preston Prime – South Morang Prime – Templestowe Lower Prime – Wallan Prime – Whittlesea

To contact RENSHI JASON KNIGHT, please fill out the form below or call: 0407 083 304

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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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