RENSHI BOB MCCRACKEN

RENSHI

BOB MCCRACKEN

National Director - United Kingdom

Renshi Bob is the United Kingdom’s National Director and Senior Instructor for GKR Karate UK.

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Bob began his training in Western Sydney in October of 1995 and went on to join GKR’s full time training program in 1996. In the years that followed, Bob’s karate ability and leadership skills saw him convert his passion for martial arts into a full-time career within GKR.

Having held the position of Regional Manager / Senior Instructor in both Melbourne (Australia) and Perth (Australia), in the year 2000 he volunteered to head up the growth and development of GKR UK Midlands and has been living and working in the UK since April 2001.Over the years in this role, he has developed 12 Regional areas, over 400 Branch Instructors and some 8000 students throughout the central regions within the UK.

Bob has also had extensive experience as a tournament coach both in Perth (WA) and in the UK, having trained a number of World Champions. Throughout this time, he also travelled extensively to both Japan and Okinawa to further enhance his own training, which has proven itself invaluable insofar as his ability and knowledge attest.

In 2015, Bob was elevated to the newly created position of ‘National Director’ for the UK where he continues to work closely with Kyoshi Gavin Samin and Kancho Robert Sullivan towards the growth and development of GKR Karate in the UK.

Bob now well and truly calls England ‘home’ and whilst he is working hard behind the scenes with his 4 Senior Zone Instructors and some 22 Regional Managers, he can also be found at regular seminars and camps across the country.

Bob achieved 6^th Dan and awarded “Renshi Shihan” in November of 2024 by Kancho Robert Sullivan.

Renshi Bob can be contacted at bmccracken@gkrkarate.com or via the contact form below.

To contact RENSHI BOB MCCRACKEN, please fill out the form below or call: 07799 640 265

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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About GKR

To contact RENSHI BOB MCCRACKEN, please fill out the form below or call: 07799 640 265

Why GKR Karate?