GKR Karate

04/10/2026

🔥 STILL TIME TO BRING A FRIEND! 🔥

We're into the second week of the school holidays, but there's still time to introduce someone to karate! 🥋👊

Your friend or family member can come along and experience a FREE karate class with you.

And remember...

🎁 IF THEY JOIN, YOU GET 2 WEEKS FREE TRAINING! 🎁

So why not bring along:

👊 Your best mate
🥋 A school friend
⭐ A cousin
💪 A brother or sister
😊 Another family member

Train together. Have fun together. And maybe start their karate journey together!

The Bring a Friend offer runs until 11 October, so there's still time to get someone along.

📣 Grab a Bring a Friend Voucher and bring them along!

And don't forget to let your instructor know when they're coming.

Who still needs an invitation? 👇

01/10/2026

What a great class last night! 🥋

We had a Sensei Shuffle, which was a great change and a fun way to mix things up and learn from a different Sensei.

A big welcome to Sloane, Sebastian, Renee and Bernice, who all had their first class with us. We hope you had a great time and look forward to seeing you back on the mats!

And congratulations to Hugo, who graded to 5th Kyu Ho! Fantastic achievement, Hugo — well deserved! 👏

Great mahi everyone!

See you all next week and remember to bring your friends!

30/09/2026

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

25/09/2026

Good Morning TAP student.

I’m going to place our order for purple belts tomorrow. If you would like one, please message what size and how many you need. You can bring cash to class next week.

25/09/2026

🚨 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START NEXT WEEK! 🚨

Have you decided who you're bringing to karate? 🥋👊

Our Bring a Friend offer starts next week, and it's your chance to bring a friend or family member along for a FREE karate class!

But don't forget the best part...

🎁 YOUR FRIEND JOINS = 2 WEEKS FREE TRAINING FOR YOU! 🎁

And you can bring more than one!

📣 Grab a Bring a Friend Voucher — or three! 😎

Give your friends or family members a message, invite them along and get ready to train together these school holidays.

📅 28 September – 11 October

Don't forget to let your instructor know when your friend or family member will be attending.

Who are you bringing? Tag them below! 👇

22/09/2026

Something I have been thinking about recently.

A Sensei’s reflection…

One of the hardest things for me to see is a student give up on karate simply because they have reached the point where they do not want to do it anymore.

I understand it. Kids get tired. They get frustrated. They have days when they would rather be doing anything else. Sometimes there are genuine reasons to move on.

But there is a difference between genuinely wanting to stop and simply not wanting to push through a difficult phase.

We often put our children into activities because we want them to learn discipline.

But discipline is not built on the days they are excited to train.

It is built on the days they are tired, frustrated or simply cannot be bothered — and they learn to show up anyway.

That is where karate teaches so much more than kicks and punches: perseverance, resilience, patience, respect and the ability to keep going when something gets hard.

I think swimming is a great comparison. We teach our children to swim because it is an essential life skill. They might not always want to go to lessons, but we know it is something worth persevering with because one day it could save their life.

Karate teaches a different kind of life skill.

Learning that difficult does not automatically mean quit is something they can carry with them long after they leave the dojo.

Because one day, we will not be there to make the hard things easier.

So maybe the lesson is not always:

“I love karate.”

Sometimes it is simply:

“I did not want to go… but I went anyway.”

“I found it hard… but I kept trying.”

“I wanted to quit… but I got through it.”

And perhaps that is one of the greatest things we can give our children:

The confidence to know they are capable of doing hard things.

Thinking about getting your child into karate? Send me a message. I would love to chat with you about how karate can help your child build confidence, discipline and resilience — both inside and outside the dojo.

18/09/2026

Thursday night training at TAP GKR.

Another great night of training, with each belt group working on different aspects of their karate and continuing to build their skills.

White & Yellow Belts
We worked through a mixture of stances, front and side kicks, combinations and First Kata, finishing with some shoulder sparring.

Orange & Green Belts
The focus was on stances, pushing past the mental limits we sometimes put on ourselves during line drills and kata, along with strike positioning, including centre targeting and height. We worked through First and Second Kata before finishing with some shoulder sparring.

Blue Belts & Above
Our more advanced students worked on Sumo Stance and hip work using blocks, focusing on movement, stability and control.

A big congratulations to Conrad, who graded to 9th Kyu Yellow Tip. Great work, Conrad!

Well done to everyone who trained last night. Keep challenging yourselves and working towards that next step.

14/09/2026

🥋 BRING A FRIEND TO KARATE! 👊

The school holidays are coming up, and we've got something exciting happening at our GKR Karate Te Atatū classes!

From 28 September – 11 October, our students can invite a friend or family member along to try a FREE karate class! 🎉

And there's something in it for YOU too...

🎁 IF YOUR FRIEND JOINS, YOU GET 2 WEEKS FREE TRAINING! 🎁

So who have you got in mind?

👊 Your best mate
🥋 A school friend
⭐ Your cousin
💪 Your brother or sister
😊 Someone who's always wanted to try karate

And you don't have to stop at one!

📣 Grab a Bring a Friend Voucher in class — or three!

Invite your friends or family members to come along, train with you and experience what karate is all about.

Who are YOU bringing? 👇

14/09/2026

A huge congratulations to all our students who graded yesterday! 🥋

You have all worked hard, put in the effort and shown great improvement in your karate. It was fantastic to see everyone step up, give it their best and show what they have learned.

A special well done to those grading for the first time — what an achievement!

Shout out to our TAP student who graded to:

🟨 Kent
🟧 Wilson
🟧 Angus

We are very proud of you all. Keep training, keep learning and keep pushing yourselves. Your next goal starts now!

Congratulations everyone! 👏🥋

10/09/2026

Another great class last night.

A huge congratulations to Indera and Rohan Singh for grading to 6th Kyu ho last night.

And a warm welcome to Stevie, Caio, Hazel and Charles who had an awesome first class last night.

Don’t forget there is a QR code on your card to help you with what you need to know for your next grade so you can practice at home.

Kaizen - Small steps, continuous improvement, better every day

See you all next week!

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

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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