GKR Karate

21/10/2026

Modbury Monday!
Focus strike tonight was chudan, 100 of the best 👊
Went through one of our grading combos then onto the 2nd half with focus & reaction partner drills 💪👊
Finishing with groups of 3 partner work in stance/reverse chudan 😀💪👊
Thanks higher grades for helping out.
Thanks Sensei Sal for taking the lower grades & Sensei Rachel for all the admin work and assisting 👏👏
See you all next class, stay awesome 👊

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Modbury Wednesday!
Focus strike today was short punch 👊
Stationery basic/combos emphasising to drop into zenkutsu dachi rather than fall back/stepping back 👍
Remainder of class were kicks in stages then group work on all 4 kicks 💪👊👍
Thanks to our students that stood out the front 👏
Thank you Sensei Rachel for taking the kicks & assisting with class 👏
Happy Birthday to Jiyana for last Monday, and to Selina for this Friday.
See you all next week. 👊

Don't forget the Purple Belt Campaign is still running.

14/10/2026

Modbury Monday!
Focus strike - chudan 👊
100 of the best, well done!
Maintain low, long stances throughout our basics 👍
Second half of class going through advanced techniques and kata 👊👍
Well done to Isabell, & Harzan for earning certificates.
Congratulations to Selina earning Karateka of the Month for September - Mondays 👏
Congratulations those who graded on Sunday...
🟢 Amanat
🟢 Michael
🟢 Ronan
🟢 Shanaya
🔵 Margaret
🔴 Haleigh
🟤 Tomila
🟫 Amneet
🟫 Scott
Top stuff 👏
Thanks Sensei Rachel, and Sensei Sal for assisting in class 👊👏
See you all next class

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Modbury Wednesday!
Great energy from everybody tonight, awesome 👊
Focus strike was chudan tsuki.
Straight into partner work working on reaction time and stances 👍
Second half of class again partner work moving left/right in stance and executing stomach level punch 👊
Well done to our Trial students tonight... Ethan, Olivia & Benicio 👏
Congratulations to Amneet for earning Karateka of the month for September - Wednesdays👏
Congratulations to Arjun who graded to 6th kyu-ho 👏
Thank you to Courtney, & Nathan for helping with the Trial students, & Sensei Rachel for assisting & admin work 👏👍
See you all next class 👊

Don't forget you can give a gold coin donation for The Purple Belt Campaign, or order a Purple Belt - $25, or Teddy Bear - $35.

11/10/2026

Well done to these 9 champions who battled a warm, then very muggy day.
🟢 Amanat, Michael, Ronan, Shanaya.
🔵 Margaret.
🔴 Haleigh.
🟤 Tomila.
🟫 Amneet, Scott.
Congratulations on moving forward to your next grade, new katas to learn... YAY! 👏
Your Modbury Sensei's are very proud of your efforts. 👊

07/10/2026

Modbury Wednesday!
Similar but different to Mondays class, grading style.
Everybody has done very well considering we've pushed some to above what's required 👍
Finished the class with katas and demonstrations from graders & fellow students 👊
It was great to have Sensei Aaron join us at Modbury last night, thank you muchly 👍
Thank you Sensei Sal for assisting and taking the kata session 👍
Massive thanks to Sensei Rachel for getting all the admin sorted and assisting last night 👏
Happy Birthday to Darren for last Friday 🥳
Good luck all going for assessment and everyone going for grading on Sunday.
See you all next class 👊

05/10/2026

Modbury Monday!
Great seeing so many out on our Public Holiday class 👏
Grading week so a strong basics session required, second half focus was on Soto uke with a partner 👊
Finished with 1st & 2nd kata.
Great to have so many trial students tonight with the Growing For Gold Program 👍 Thank you Sensei Sal for taking them 👍
Big Thank you to Sensei Rachel for all the admin work and getting Grading slips & certificates prepared.
Happy Birthday to Sabine for the other day, and to Sensei Greg for today.
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!
See you all next class 👊

04/10/2026

30/09/2026

Modbury Wednesday!
Kicks, kicks & kicks was our theme for the 1st half of class, well done 👍
More reaction training with a partner for the 2nd half 👊
Finishing with 1st and 2nd kata.
Well done to Shiona for finishing your trial class 👍
Awesome achievement to Nyle on grading to 3rd kyu-ho, well done 👏
Thank you Mal & Scott for assisting with lower grades 👏
Thanks Sensei Rachel for assisting and all admin 👏
See you all next class 👊
Yes..... we are still training next Monday on the public holiday.

28/09/2026

Modbury Monday!
Some stationary basics last night to concentrate on hip movement 👊
Rotated our higher grades to mirror our lower grades through advanced techniques 👊
Finished class with everybody doing 1st & 2nd kata 👍
Congratulations to Veronica on you 3rd kyu-ho grading, well earned 👏
Thank you Sensei Rachel, & Sensei Sal for assisting 👏 👍
See you all next class 👊

27/09/2026

Don't forget we still train through the school holidays! 🥋
See you at class tomorrow, champs!🥊

23/09/2026

Great turnout tonight! 👏
Started with a reaction warm up, when your number was called, you were sprinting to the lines & punching.
Next up we did some Zenkutsu Dachi work, adding blocks & strikes moving back & forth. Then 1st & 2nd kata, again working on our Zenkutsu Dachi. 👍
Staying with the reaction theme, groups of 3 worked on the touch floor, reverse punch drill, reacting to the turn of the focus mitts, then with lunge punch. Ice up those calves & hammys, you'll feel it tomorrow. 😁
Then kata groups with our newest graders learning their next kata.
Finished like we started, but this time from a laying flat position, jump up & 4 front kicks moving forward, run back.
Warmed down with stretching.
🟤 Well done to Zion who graded to 3rd Kyu on Sunday, great progress, top stuff. 👏
Thanks to Mal & Scott who helped out with our lower grades. 👏
Practice at home 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