GKR Karate

24/09/2026

🟣STOP DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE - OCTOBER 2026 AWARENESS MONTH 🟣

October 1st marks the start of our ‘Stop domestic & family Violence’ Awareness month This month gives students an opportunity to support this vital charity that provides help for families involved in incredibly difficult situations. You can support the cause by purchasing a Purple Belt (online) and wearing it to class. With all profits going to Refuge.

For those who have already purchased a Purple Belt or for anyone who just wants to donate, You will also have the opportunity to donate directly to Refuge via a "Just giving" fund raising page.

Purchase Purple Belts here 💜:
https://gkrkarateshop.co.uk/product/sdvcampaignbelt/

Just Giving Fund Raising Page🗒️:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/gkr-karate-1721972685820

For more information on the important work Refuge does to support families going through domestic violence visit their website. https://refuge.org.uk

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

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.

12/07/2026

Dont miss this opportunity to train with the amazing Sensei Matt Sullivan ! Suitable for 14yr plus 3rd kyu (brown belt) students.
See you there
Hai!🥋

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

07/07/2026

With the summer holidays approuching, all classes rnning as normal.

remember to keep training and even take it further by attending multiple classes and train with different instructors.

UNLIMITED TRAINING means you can train at any GKR Karate class across the UK/AUS/NZ.

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

JOIN US FOR GKR KARATE’S WORLD CUP 2026 AFTER PARTY!
Let your hair down, soak up the atmosphere and dance the night away as we celebrate the conclusion of GKR Karate’s 2026 World Cup!

With live entertainment from the ‘Just My Type’ party band, a delicious Street Food style buffet, cash bar, games for the kids, lucky door prizes…..and so on.
It’s the perfect way to relax and wind up what promises to be a spectacular weekend.

Open to all competitors, officials and families!

Date: Sunday 26th July 2026
Time: 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Venue: Telford International Centre
(World Cup Venue – Ludlow Suite)
Inclusions: Live entertainment, hot and cold ‘Street Food’ style buffet, games, lucky door prizes, and memories to last a lifetime.
Cash Bar available.

Tickets: £45 per Adult (11 years +) & £35 per Child (3-10 years)
Tickets available until: Sunday 12th July 2026
To purchase your ticket go to: go.gkrkarate.com/wcafterparty

See you there!

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

24/06/2026

🥋 The Five Animal Styles that Influenced Karate 🥋

Shihan Anthony Ryan’s major passion in Karate has been studying the 5 major animal styles of the Fujian Province (the area that highly influenced the development of karate) and showing how they are still highly relevant to all Karate-ka today.

These five animal styles are, Tiger, White Crane, Serpent, Leopard and Dragon.

Humans have always studied and mimicked animals. Not only in Chinese Martial Arts, but almost every tribal culture in history. For example, many cultures would dress up as animals and behave like them the night before a hunt. They would do this to connect to the animal’s physical traits and spirit.

They understood that to understand an animal helps you to conquer it. This applies heavily in combat – to understand the animal you are up against helps you create a strategy to beat it.

Read more here: https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/the-five-animal-styles-that-influenced-karate/

24/06/2026

GKR Karate is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a brand-new class at Southgate Leisure Centre in Enfield (N14 6AD). This exciting expansion will offer training opportunities every Sunday, with sessions starting at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. The first class will be held on Sunday, 5th July 2026.

This new location provides a convenient option for residents in the Enfield area, complementing our existing dojos in Tottenham and Muswell Hill. As a reminder, your GKR Karate membership grants you the flexibility to train at any GKR Karate class held across the UK. We encourage all members to take advantage of this new facility and continue their karate journey with us.

11/06/2026

Join us for 2 days of comprehensive karate tuition that will focus on improving your practical knowledge of kihon concepts, kata combat strategies, and self defence applications This will include concentrated focus on both kata performance and kumite coaching. Open to all instructors and students 3r...