GKR Karate Region 22 Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom

29/05/2026

Information for tomorrow’s tournament

30th May, Walsall

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

Congratulations to last weeks Top Ten Students 🎉

11/05/2026

Hey everyone! I hope you're all well.

We’ve got lots happening over the next couple of months, so please see the flyers below for details, booking information, and purchases.

May – Purple Belt Campaign for Refuge UK Purple belts and Refuge T-shirts can be worn throughout the whole month of May.

Alongside this, Sensei Libby will be running a Self Defence Seminar on Sunday 31st May at the Cheadle Dojo, from 10:00am–11:30am. Normal class will resume from 11:30am.

This seminar is open to both GKR and non-GKR members, so feel free to bring along family and friends! Payment must be made in advance via the QR code on the flyer.

Upcoming Events

Special guest Sensei Junior Lefevre Seminar– Coventry – 17th May

Central Zone Tournament – Walsall – 30th May

Judging & Refereeing Seminar with Sensei Ryan – Hednesford – 13th June

Tournament Preparation Training – Every Sunday afternoon in Bromsgrove

World Cup – Telford – Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

08/05/2026

Last weeks Top Ten Students 🤩

08/05/2026

Due to the limited space we had for the grading last weekend, it was decided that we would split the event into two sessions. Firstly, those attempting their 8th Kyu Yellow Belts and 7th Kyu Orange Belts, followed by those attempting 6th Kyu Green Belt and above.

As this was new to us all, we weren’t quite sure how it was going to go, but it worked brilliantly! It’s definitely something we will continue doing moving forward.

Once again, a fabulous display of your knowledge, skill, and technique was on show for all the instructors to see. Well done to every single one of you.

Congratulations to the following students:
Alna 8th Kyu
Aurora 8th Kyu
Ralph 8th Kyu
Rosie 8th Kyu
George 8th Kyu
Tilly 8th Kyu
Raymond 8th Kyu
Tabitha 8th Kyu
David 8th Kyu
Harvey 8th Kyu
Aarav R 8th Kyu
Isaac 8th Kyu
Delna 8th Kyu
Zayah 8th Kyu
Tanush 7th Kyu
Dhiya 7th Kyu
Arabella 7th Kyu
Karim 7th Kyu
Mariam 7th Kyu
Khaled 7th Kyu
Ayub 7th Kyu
Kovish 7th Kyu
Hijaani 7th Kyu
Beatrix 7th Kyu
Cobie 7th Kyu
Nethan 7th Kyu
Dylan 7th Kyu
Justin 7th Kyu
Evan 7th Kyu
Emanuel 6th Kyu
Kazhin 6th Kyu
John 6th Kyu
Deborah 6th Kyu
Mohamed 6th Kyu
Aarav P 5th Kyu
Marc 5th Kyu
Ty 5th Kyu
Steve 4th Kyu
Lily 3rd Kyu
Monika 2nd Kyu

Once again, congratulations to you all.
Best regards, Sensei Carol, Sensei Libby & R22 Instrutor Team 🥋

02/05/2026

Grading Day TOMORROW🥋

Congratulations to all of our students who have been put forward for grading this month!🤩

Here’s what you need to know👇🏼

📍 Grading will take place at Birches Head Academy IN THE SPORTS HALL

🕙STUDENTS ATTEMPTING YELLOW OR ORANGE BELT - Grading/Assessment begins at 2pm and will take 1hr.

🕚 ALL OTHER GRADES - Grading/Assessment begins at 3pm and will take 2hrs.

Don’t be late! Please arrive at least 10mins early to sign in and warm up.

💳 Grading fee to be paid on arrival at the sign in desk - CARD ONLY.
🥋 Full Gi (karate uniform) including belt AND badge is mandatory at gradings.
💧Bring a bottle of water with you - there will be drink breaks just like a normal class.
Bring your Full training card with you

Good Luck everyone!💥

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PLEASE NOTE: Gradings are invitation only - your instructor will inform you once you have hit all the grading criteria* and are invited to attempt your next grade.

*number of classes since last grading, time since last grading, karate skill and technical readiness of the grade being attempted.

30/04/2026

An absolute privilege to award these instructors their next grade this evening. Each totally deserved. I’m very proud of you all! Congratulations 🥋🥋🥋🥋

28/04/2026

Congratulations to last weeks Top Ten Students 🤩

22/04/2026

Well done to last weeks Top Ten Students 🤩