GKR Karate

15/10/2026

Please show your support for one of our own 🙏❤️

Tara, a single mother of four is not only currently undergoing serious cancer treatment but is now facing homelessness due to the current rental crisis.

Check out the GoFundMe page for some more insight to her story and what is going on.

For those of you who know Tara, you know what an amazing person she is and how much she has given to the club. For those of you who don’t know Tara, she has been a much loved student and instructor in Region 13, and has played a pivotal role in the growth of the region.

Whether you can donate or simply share the fundraiser, every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated 🙏❤️

Our family is facing a crisis that no one should ever have … Helen Williams needs your support for Help a Single Mum of 4 Fight Cancer & Stay housed together!

13/10/2026

A huge congratulations to all our students who successfully moved through to their next grade level at the October grading at the Wangara Dojo on the weekend! 👏👊

Whilst at a grading students are assessed on their standard of karate, there’s other factors, attributes and qualities that are considered when a student is moved through to their next grade level.

Karate isn’t just about how well you can punch and kick, how good your stances are, or how fast or powerful you are. Everyone’s different and therefore everyone’s journey is different.

It’s about your etiquette, your attitude and your work ethic. It’s about your consistency in training, rocking up to class, putting the effort in and striving to be the best version of yourself 🫵💪

So congratulations again to all our students who took another step forward in their karate journey, for investing in your own self improvement and trying to be the best you can be. You should all be extremely proud of yourselves 🙏

If you’d like to take the first step in your karate journey click on the link below 👇

https://www.gkrkarate.com/cory-okane-r13/

04/10/2026

💜 PURPLE BELT CAMPAIGN OCTOBER

This October, we’re proud to support GKR Karate’s Stop Domestic & Family Violence – Purple Belt Campaign.

By purchasing a Purple Belt, you’re helping raise vital funds for RizeUp, supporting people and families affected by domestic and family violence. 💜

Let’s stand together, show our support and help make a difference.

🥋 Purple Belts – $25
🐻 Karate Bears – $35
Limited stock available.

👏 Get involved and support this important cause: Purchase your Purple Belt or Bear here 👇

https://gkrkarateshop.com.au/product/sdfvcampaign/?

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Help us stop domestic and family violence! GKR Karate are proud to be running our Stop Domestic & Family Violence Campaign in October to help raise funds for 'RizeUp', who assist in providing essential support to those dealing with domestic and family violence for a 3rd year in 2026. Please join wit...

25/09/2026

👊 DADS, LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO… DON’T MISS OUT! 👊

How often do you get the chance to do something active, challenging and fun with your kids?

This September, I’m inviting Dads to get off the sidelines and step onto the mat with the family! 🥋❤️

At GKR Karate, we believe karate is for everyone — and training together as a family is one of the best parts of what we do. You’ll train, learn, laugh, challenge yourselves and create memories together.

🔥 SUPER DADS IN SEPTEMBER! 🔥

September, Dads can join for just $25! normally $140

And that’s not all…

🥋 FREE training gloves
👕 Discounted uniform
💪 A chance to train alongside your kids
❤️ Quality family time doing something positive together

Whether you’ve never tried karate before or you’re simply looking for a great way to get fitter and more active, this is your opportunity to give it a go.

For more infomation click the link below 👇
https://www.gkrkarate.com/cory-okane-r13/

Dads — we’ll see you on the mat! 👊

17/09/2026

Show your support this October by wearing your purple belt as part of our 'Stop Domestic Violence Purple Belt Campaign'. 👊

October 2026 marks our fifth ‘Stop Domestic and Family Violence Purple Belt’ awareness month. Your participation makes a real difference and helps raise significant funds for our charity partner, RizeUp Australia. 👏

RizeUp is dedicated to providing essential assistance to individuals and families impacted by domestic and family violence.

Everyone who has purchased a Purple Belt is invited to wear their special belt to class instead of their normal belt during October.

If you have not already purchased a special purple belt and would like to take part in our campaign then you can order your purple belt or bear by clicking the below 👇

https://gkrkarateshop.com.au/product/sdfvcampaign/

If you’ve already purchased a purple belt and would still like to support RizeUp and the amazing work they do, please consider making a donation directly to RizeUp via their donation page…

https://rizeupdonate.raiselysite.com

Thanks again to everyone who has supported our ‘Stop Domestic and Family Violence - Purple Belt Campaign’ over the last 2 years 🙏

To read more about the fantastic work RizeUp does, click the link below 👇

https://www.rizeup.com.au

14/09/2026

A massive congratulations to all our students who took another step forward in their karate journey at our monthly grading on Sunday at the Wangara Dojo! 🤩👏

As an instructor group we were extremely impressed with the focus, energy and standard of karate that was on display 💪🔥

It was great to see smiles all around at the end of the grading with students wearing their new belts. A fantastic reward for all the effort and hard work put in at class every week! 👏

It’s now time to refocus and reset those goals and start working towards those next grade levels 👊

🥋 To start your karate journey click on the link below to find out more! 👇

https://www.gkrkarate.com/cory-okane-r13/

11/09/2026

🥋 Get Fit And Have Fun🥋

Ever wanted to try karate? Now is the perfect time to start your karate journey!

With training available 7 days a week, there’s a class to suit everyone:

🥋 YOJI’ Classes (3 & 4 year olds)

🥋 Kids’ Classes (5 to 10 year olds)

🥋 Family Classes

🥋 Teen / Adult Beginner Classes

Spaces are limited, so please register for your enrolment here

https://www.gkrkarate.com/cory-okane-r13/

We look forward to welcoming you to GKR Karate classes!

02/09/2026

👊 DADS, THIS SEPTEMBER… IT’S YOUR TURN! 👊

How often do you get the chance to do something active, challenging and fun with your kids?

This September, I’m inviting Dads to get off the sidelines and step onto the mat with the family! 🥋❤️

At GKR Karate, we believe karate is for everyone — and training together as a family is one of the best parts of what we do. You’ll train, learn, laugh, challenge yourselves and create memories together.

🔥 SUPER DADS IN SEPTEMBER! 🔥

September, Dads can join for just $25! normally $140

And that’s not all…

🥋 FREE training gloves
👕 Discounted uniform
💪 A chance to train alongside your kids
❤️ Quality family time doing something positive together

Whether you’ve never tried karate before or you’re simply looking for a great way to get fitter and more active, this is your opportunity to give it a go.

for more infomation click the link below
https://www.gkrkarate.com/cory-okane-r13/

Dads — we’ll see you on the mat! 👊

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/

20/08/2026

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.
Are you guilty of any of these?...

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