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14/06/2026

🔥🔥🔥🔥 ATTENTION 🔥🔥🔥🔥

HOPPERS CROSSING PRIME STUDENTS.

During the July school holidays, we will be conducting some much-needed renovations.

⭐️Due to this ⭐️

Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July classes will be CANCELLED!

Please reschedule your training to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes for this week.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Regards
Sensei Luke Carruthers

14/06/2026

⭐️Discover more than just self-defence —Discover yourself 💪🏻

Karate is more than kicks and punches – it’s a journey of self discovery, personal growth, and lifelong learning,

Through training, you’ll develop:
✅ Fitness and strength.
✅ Focus and concentration
✅ Discipline and respect.
✅ Resilience and perseverance.
✅ Confidence and self belief.
✅ Practical self self-defence skills.
✅ Inner strength for life‘s challenges.

Whether you’re a child,teen, adult or family looking to train together, we have classes for all ages, abilities, and experience levels.

📍Geelong I Ballarat I Bendigo I Hoppers Crossing

To start your journey text 📱“more info” to 0432 015 294 to find your nearest Class.

✊ Join during June and qualify for a free training T-shirt!

Your journey starts with one step onto the mats, and our instructors look forward to welcoming you ✊

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07/06/2026

Families Who Train Together, Grow Together 👏💪🏻🥋

One of the most rewarding things we see in our dojos is families sharing their karate journey together.

When parents and children train side by side, confidence often develops faster, friendships form more easily, and students settle into class knowing they have support every step of the way.

Karate is about so much more than kicks and punches. 🥊

From as young as 5 years old, our students learn respect, resilience, focus, discipline, self-confidence, and how to overcome challenges both on and off the mats.

This photo captures something special—a father and daughter training together, encouraging each other, learning together, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️

If you’ve ever thought about trying karate as a family, June is the perfect time to start!

🎉June Family Training Special

Families who join and train together can qualify for **FREE training equipment**, including:
🥊 Training Gloves OR
👕 A Training T-Shirt

✅ 7-Day Trial Available
Come and experience our classes before making any commitment.

📱Text “TRIAL” to 0432 015 294 for class information and to book your trial.

We’d love ❤️ to welcome your family into our karate community!

07/06/2026

Discipline, fitness, confidence, and resilience are all gained within one art form for all ages and all levels.

Start your Journey with us today - be part of a community that supports, encourages and lifts you up at every stage of your own personal growth.

For more information txt: 0432 015 294 and see how you may also qualify for some FREE training equipment in June✊💪🏻

04/06/2026

Bendigo Legends giving it their all at the annual GKR Karate Camp.

Honouring our past and present legends !!

All our instructors are extremely committed to their training and the level of teaching they offer to our students.

Bendigo instructors are welcoming you as a beginner in June now!
Txt:
‘more info’ to 0432 015 294

See how flexible our class times are and how you can qualify for some free training equipment today ✊

31/05/2026

Congratulations to Our New Black Belts! 🥋

Let’s celebrate everyone for an incredible achievement across our region. 👏👏👏

Congratulations to all of our new Black Belts who demonstrated outstanding skill, determination, focus, and spirit throughout their grading on Saturday May 30th.

Every hour of training, every challenge overcome, and every commitment made was evident on the day.

Your hard work and dedication have earned this moment, and it was an honour to witness your journey.

Wear your belts with pride, humility, and respect. This is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of a new chapter.

Well done to each and every one of you. 👏🥋🖤

30/05/2026

Dream of doing Karate?

Ballarat Prime is OPEN NOW! 👏👏👏
Classes for all ages, all levels.
Our new centre is catering for children, teens, adults and families.

Beginners 😊to Advanced 💪🏻

⭐️ txt: ‘Ballarat Info’ 0432 015 294

25/05/2026

What an incredible weekend at the Kizuna Cairns Karate Seminar 2026! 🥋

We were honoured to attend alongside karate-ka from across Australia, connecting with our visiting Senseis from Okinawa and New Zealand 🇳🇿 sharing knowledge, spirit, and friendship through martial arts.

We were proud to have representation from Region 26 – Geelong & Bendigo, with everyone taking part in kata, bunkai and bo staff drills throughout the seminar.

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect through karate, regardless of style or background, and to celebrate the unity that martial arts brings.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended from GKR Karate and represented our club with pride, respect, and enthusiasm. 👊

23/05/2026

21/05/2026

🔥 What an incredible day on the mats at our 13yrs+ Kata & Kumite Tournament on May 17th!

These students stepped outside their comfort zones, challenged themselves, showed great spirit, and most importantly — had an amazing time competing. 👏🥋

Karate is more than punches and kicks… it builds confidence, resilience, fitness, focus, and lifelong friendships.

Seeing our students grow through experiences like this is what it’s all about.

A huge congratulations to everyone who competed — we’re proud of you all! 💙

If you’ve been thinking about starting your karate journey, this is your sign to give it a go.

Whether you’re looking for fitness, confidence, self-defence, or a supportive community, there’s a place for you on the mats.

🤜Trial classes available NOW in…

📍 Geelong
📍 Ballarat
📍 Bendigo
📍 Hoppers Crossing.

PLUS — see how you can qualify for a FREE set of training gloves
OR a GKR Karate training t-shirt!

📲 TXT “TRIAL” to 0432 015 294 today.