GKR Karate

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

What a awesome class last night , it is definitely getting warmer as i could see the red faces , great effort by everyone the small disciplines make for big results keep that in mind.

Well done to all those that graded this weekend was wonderful to see the effort put in and well done to Roselyn , Samuel and Bravo I am so proud of your work with ethic and determination it is amazing.

And a special well done to Nichola for being student of the week , you keep pushing and giving your all even if it is hard and that is what a Karate spirit is about well done.

Lastly for all the students going back to school remember to smile be kind and enjoy the moments you have.

06/10/2026

What a fun class last night loved the energy and excitement it was so great to see.

Well done to Bravo for taking the warmup loved the smile.

Well done Samuel for taking a small part of the class through some advanced strikes was good to see the brains working.

Also awesome to have Zoe and Riley along for their first class well done it is only the beginning to this wonderful journey.

And lastly well done Will on being student of the week your effort and perseverance is such a pleasure to watch.

Have fun in the dojo this week.

02/10/2026

So…. Who’s jointing you at class tonight? Tag them below ⬇️

01/10/2026

Well done to Jasmine for being student of the week , your effort and perseverance has been outstanding keep going that Black belt will be yours.

Remember as discussed whenever a situation comes and if you are being called names or someone comes to cause trouble, don’t let it get to you just stay calm and walk away, you never know what will happen like what happened to my family.

Stay safe keep strong and be kind.

21/09/2026

🥋 WOW — what a class tonight! 🥋

A record turnout tonight, and it is so great to see the community spirit growing within our class. This is exactly what makes GKR Karate so wonderful.

We get to learn how to protect ourselves, become fitter and stronger, challenge ourselves, and most importantly, build great friendships along the way. ❤️

🏆 Congratulations to everyone who graded tonight!

There was some fantastic effort and some amazing work put in. You should all be very proud!

9th Kyu

* Lesley
* Isla

7th Kyu Ho

* Vivianne

6th Kyu Ho

* Zoe
* Ethan

Well done everyone! 👏🥋

A massive welcome to our new members Taniora and Raymond! It is always fantastic to see new students come along, give Karate a go and try something different. We hope you both enjoyed your first class!

👏 Well done Roselyn on taking the warm-up tonight. You are showing some great confidence, and it is wonderful to see you stepping up! And yes… successfully skipping the birthday burpees was a nice bonus! 😂

🌟 Finally, a big congratulations to Eleanor, our Student of the Week!

Your effort, your smile, and your willingness to learn have been outstanding. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏

💜 October Purple Belt Challenge

Remember to get your purple belts sorted for October so we can all get behind the challenge and help raise funds for Shine.

What a fantastic night! The energy, effort and community spirit in the dojo were awesome tonight. Keep it up everyone! 🥋💪❤️

See you in the Dojo Sensei Daniel

15/09/2026

Help us stop domestic and family violence!

GKR Karate are proud to be running our Stop Domestic & Family Violence Campaign to help raise funds for ‘Shine’, who assist in providing essential support to those dealing with domestic and family violence for a 3rd year in 2026.

Please join with us and show your support by purchasing your Purple Belt. Your purple belts can be worn in class during the month of October 2026. All profits from the sale of Purple Belts will go to Shine.

Purple Belts $25 each
Available in sizes 2, 4 and 6.

https://gkrkarateshop.co.nz/product/sdvpurplebelt/

14/09/2026

Such an amazing class tonight loved it , I say it all the time , but it is a privilege to teach and train amongst such amazing students thank you all.

Massive congratulations to the following students who graded yesterday.

Eve Lithgow
Heinrich Lubbe
Eleanor Lubbe
Johannes Lubbe
James Young
Shelly Sutton
Monica Barnett Harris
Meghana Menon

What an incredible achievement I am so proud of you all the effort and perseverance was amazing to see.

Also well done to Eleanor for doing the warmup was so great to see the confidence that you showed, also Hendrix for doing the warmup in second class it was so good.

Well done to Eve for being student of the week your effort that you put in is amazing well done.

13/09/2026

What an amazing day so many students graded, well done to everyone who put in the effort and showed how great their Karate was, see you all in the Dojo with your new belts.

08/09/2026

What a great class last night, loved how we all worked on reaction and timing keep up the great work and effort.

Well done to everyone who graded last night it is wonderful to see the progress.

Also congratulations to Heinrich for being student of the week every week the effort and dedication you put in is great to see and a great example for your kids.

And remember what I spoke about at the end of class the word for the week is be kind as you never know what is going on in people’s lives.

See you in the Dojo.

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! 🥋🏅

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

Roaming action from the 2026 World Cup. This stream will cover act...

22/07/2026

We often see many ‘different’ ways of bowing during Karate.
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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