GKR Karate

08/11/2026

🎄☀️🥋 THE BIGGEST GKR EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK! 🏖️

It's time to ditch the dojo, swap the mats for sand and take our karate training to the BEACH! 🌊

Our much-anticipated ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BEACH CLASS is back, and this year we're going BIGGER than ever!

Expect plenty of fun, sunshine, karate challenges and a fantastic morning bringing our GKR family together. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced black belt, there's something for EVERYONE!

🏆 BUT WAIT… THERE'S MORE!

Following the beach class, we'll be celebrating the achievements of our amazing students with our STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS PRESENTATION!

This is always one of the highlights of our year, and we'd love to see as many students, families and supporters there as possible.

📅 SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER
⏰ 9:00am – 10:30am
📍 COOGEE BEACH – Entry via Powell Road

🎅 A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:
☀️ Sunscreen
🥋 Bathers under your gi
🧢 A hat
💧 Plenty of water
👕 A change of clothes

💥 Every year we break attendance records. Let's make 2026 the BIGGEST, BEST and MOST EPIC CHRISTMAS BEACH CLASS YET!

❤️ Bring the whole family, bring your GKR spirit and let's finish the year together in style!

🚨 PLEASE NOTE: ALL REGULAR CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED ON THIS DAY so everyone can join us at the beach!

LET'S PACK THE BEACH! SEE YOU ALL THERE! 🏖️🥋🎄

26/10/2026

Read all about the World Cup in the UK, our Stop Domestic & Family Violence Campaign and the National Champs in the GKR October news here: https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-news-october-2026/

15/10/2026

A GOLD COIN CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE! 💜

From 19th October – 1st November, GKR Karate is proudly supporting RizeUp Australia, helping women and children impacted by domestic and family violence rebuild their lives.
We invite all our GKR Karate students and families to come together, wear your purple belt and bring a gold coin donation to class.

A small act of kindness can make a meaningful difference to another family's fresh start.

Let's come together as a karate community and show the power of kindness, generosity and support.

Every contribution counts! 💜


03/10/2026

🥋💜 REGION 12 LEADING THE WAY 💜🥋

We are incredibly proud to see our Region 12 instructors featured as part of GKR Karate’s Purple Belt Campaign, helping spread an important message of awareness and support around the world. 🌏

As we kick off Stop Domestic & Family Violence Awareness Month, Region 12 is proud to stand together in support of this incredibly important cause.

The Purple Belt Campaign raises funds for organisations supporting those affected by domestic and family violence, with profits from purple belt sales being donated to RizeUp Australia, Shine in New Zealand and Refuge in the United Kingdom.

To have our very own Region 12 instructors featured in the campaign imagery being used internationally is something we are incredibly proud of. It’s a reflection of the strength of our team, our GKR community and our commitment to standing together for something bigger than ourselves.

💜 Region 12 is proud to lead the way.
💜 We stand together.
💜 We stand against domestic and family violence.

If you have a purple belt, wear it with pride. If you don’t, there’s still time to get involved and support this incredible campaign.

As we kick off our Stop Domestic & Family Violence October 2026 Awareness month, don’t forget to share photos of you wearing your purple belt to class using the hashtags

If you don’t have a purple belt, it’s not too late to order one online with all profits from belt sales being donated directly to RizeUp in Australia, Shine in New Zealand and Refuge in the United Kingdom.

AUS: go.gkrkarate.com/sdfvaus
NZ: go.gkrkarate.com/sdfvnz
UK : go.gkrkarate.com/sdfvuk

28/09/2026

🥋🔥 REGION 12 KUMITE TOURNAMENT IS BACK! 🔥🥋
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Get ready for another exciting day of competition, skill and determination at the Region 12 Kumite Tournament!

📅 Sunday 25th October 2026
Whether this is your first tournament or you're a seasoned competitor, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, build confidence and put your training to the test on the mats.

🔥 This is your last chance to get out on the mats for the year — and for those heading to the National Titles, it’s the perfect opportunity to get one more competition under your belt before Nationals! 🏆

📋 Entry forms will be attached soon. Please complete your form and return it to your instructor as soon as possible to secure your place.

🏆 Students from across Region 12 will come together to compete, support their teammates and enjoy a fantastic day of karate. Bring your energy, your fighting spirit and your best sportsmanship as you represent your dojo with pride!

👊 Train hard. Enter early. Give it your all.
We can't wait to see everyone on the mats for an action-packed day of Kumite! 🥋🔥
See you there! 🏆🥋

25/09/2026

🥋 🥋 🥋 BRING A FRIEND DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 🥋 🥋 🥋

Classes are OPEN to new beginners, kids 5+, siblings, parents, teen's and adult's to come and try out a class for FREE from Friday 25th of September 2026 to Sunday 11th of October 2026. (Must train with their friend)

Just bring them to class with you and if they wish to join after class we will offer them an awesome discount. :)

We look forward to seeing you down at class

Regards Sensei Rachelle

10/09/2026

ARE YOU OKAY DAY – THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 💛

🥋 GKR Karate Region 12 – Let’s Wear Yellow! 💛

This Thursday, we’re asking our GKR Karate students, parents and families to wear something YELLOW to help recognise R U OK? Day and remind each other that a simple conversation can make a big difference.

💛 Are you okay?
Our dojos are more than just places to train — we’re a community. We want to encourage our students to look out for their friends, training partners, instructors and family members.
Let’s use Thursday as an opportunity to check in, start conversations, listen without judgement and remind one another that no one has to face things alone.

💛 We’d love to see our GKR family wearing yellow at training on Thursday 10th September!
Whether it’s a yellow shirt, socks, hair accessories, a belt, shoes or anything else yellow — get creative and show your support! 💛🥋

💛 Want to do a little more?
If you’d like to support the important work of R U OK?, you can make a donation through their website. Every donation helps support conversations that can make a real difference in the lives of Australians.

Donate to R U OK?
www.ruok.org.au

💛 A conversation could change a life.
GKR Karate – Stronger Together. 🥋💛

31/08/2026

24/08/2026

Yvonne started karate with her son to give him the confidence she missed as a child. 21 years later and in the midst of cancer treatment, the thought of returning to karate keeps her on track.
Read Yvonne’s GKR Story here: https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-yvonne-cooke/

04/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 World Cup an unforgettable tournament. We can't wait to see you at the next one!

Just a reminder:
📸 Photos from the event are now available to purchase from our official event photographers Quick Pics: https://www.quickpics.co.uk/site/gkrwc2026

🏆 Head to our website to view the full tournament results: https://www.gkrkarate.com/tournaments/2026-world-cup/

30/07/2026

What an incredible weekend!
The very best of GKR Karate competitors came together in Telford UK to showcase their skill, determination and spirit at the 2026 GKR Karate World Cup.

Every student who stepped onto the mat represented themselves, their dojo and GKR Karate with pride. Their sportsmanship and outstanding performances made their families, friends and Sensei incredibly proud. A huge congratulations to every competitor, official, volunteer and supporter who helped make this event such a memorable success.
Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 World Cup an unforgettable tournament. We can't wait to see you at the next one!

📸 Photos from the event are now available to purchase from our official event photographers Quick Pics: https://www.quickpics.co.uk/site/gkrwc2026

🏆 Head to our website to view the full tournament results: https://www.gkrkarate.com/tournaments/2026-world-cup/

26/07/2026

🏆 Championship Sunday is here!

The final day of the 2026 GKR Karate World Cup is about to get underway, with our World Champions set to be crowned.

🕘 Need the timetable or event information?
Head to GKRWorldCup.com for the latest schedule, venue information and other event FAQs.

🎥 Livestreams

* Roaming livestream will be available commencing at 10:30am, bringing you action from around the venue.

* Fixed ring livestreams available this afternoon, featuring the Female and Male Opens finals.

Watch all livestreams when operating will be available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com//streams

Good luck to all competitors - we can't wait to see an incredible final day of competition! 🥋🏅

26/07/2026

25/07/2026

🏆 The 2026 GKR Karate World Cup is officially underway in Telford, UK!

Over 1,000 competitors from around the world are coming together across three action packed days to compete, connect and celebrate the spirit of karate.

📅 For live schedules, event information and answers to frequently asked questions, head to GKRWorldCup.com.

📸 Don’t forget to share your favourite moments using for the chance to have your photos featured in our official event album!

24/07/2026

We are excited to announce that we will be streaming the 2026 GKR Karate World Cup LIVE and FREE on our YouTube channel!

This allows our global community to join in and witness the premiere event on the GKR Karate International calendar.

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OFFICIAL STREAMING DETAILS

There will be 3 streams to choose from over the weekend – 2 streams covering the open female and male divisions, and a 3rd stream capturing action from around the arena.

WHERE?
Via our official YouTube channel. Subscribe to our channel via the link below to be notified when streams go live.

COST?
Absolutely FREE!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Protect Yourself from Fake Accounts and Streams

While we celebrate this exciting event, we want to ensure your safety and security online. Recently, we have identified numerous fake accounts, groups, and profiles on Facebook that are attempting to impersonate GKR Karate and promote fraudulent streams, or sell fake spectator tickets.

Key Points to Remember:

No Friend Requests from GKR:
GKR Karate will never send friend requests on Facebook. If you receive a request from an account claiming to be us, please block/report it immediately & inform any fellow GKR members you see interacting with these profiles for their safety.

Official Streams:
The only legitimate streams of the World Cup will via our YouTube channel. Any promotion asking for payment to view the streams is fraudulent.

Stay Informed:
Head to our official World Cup website https://gkrworldcup.com/ - for all event information including a live timetable, competitor information and other FAQ’s

We look forward to making this event accessible to everyone. If you can’t be at the event, we look forward to seeing you online!

https://www.youtube.com/live/DQZ-Bqz4Rqs?si=EDPfU8pI8piIAAQr

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22/07/2026

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14/07/2026

Sensei David Mogford was recently featured on WIN News Canberra. Watch below as he shares the importance of self-defence education for young girls and how it helps build confidence, awareness and practical skills.

09/07/2026

In mid-June, several of our Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian senior group volunteered to complete a Homes set-up with our charity partner, RizeUp Australia.

RizeUp provides all the practical items needed for victim-survivors of family and domestic violence to make a fresh start, including furniture and other household items that help transform empty houses into homes.

When each of our GKR teams arrived at their location, they were greeted by a RizeUp driver, an empty house and a truck filled with flatpacks and homewares. The teams set about unloading the truck, assembling the flatpacks, making beds, filling pantries and carefully decorating the space. This included fitting out children’s bedrooms and providing them with the materials needed to start at a new school.

After 4+ hours of work at each location, the transformation from house to home left a lasting memory for all involved. With the knowledge that a family would be entering their newly furnished home in the coming days, each team member took comfort in knowing that they had helped create a new beginning for someone in need.

We are incredibly grateful to RizeUp for the work they do and for the opportunity to be involved in their Homes program. We also appreciate the amazing support shown by all of our students and instructors who participate in the Stop Domestic & Family Violence Purple Belt Campaign. Your involvement means a lot, not only to RizeUp and the families they help, but also to GKR Karate as a whole.

If you would like to volunteer with RizeUp to help setting up Homes, information can be found here https://www.rizeup.com.au/volunteer

05/07/2026

WORLD CUP ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY!
This is your opportunity to become a World Champion – Don’t miss out!

To enter visit: www.gkrworldcup.com

03/06/2026

🥋🔥 REGION 12 KUMITE TOURNAMENT IS HERE! 🔥🥋

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Get ready for an action-packed day of competition, skill, determination, and excitement at the Region 12 Kumite Tournament!

📅 Sunday 21st June 2026
Whether you're entering your very first tournament or stepping back onto the mats to test your skills, this is your chance to challenge yourself, build confidence, and showcase everything you've been working on in class.

📋 Entry forms are attached. Please return completed forms to your instructor as soon as possible to secure your place.

🏆 Compete against students from across the region, support your teammates, make new friends, and enjoy an unforgettable day of karate action.
We can't wait to see everyone giving their best, displaying great sportsmanship, and representing their dojo with pride.

👊 Train hard, enter early, and get ready for an amazing day of Kumite!
See you on the mats! 🥋🔥