30/06/2025
This week in GKR Stories, we hear how starting karate has been life changing for Callum Baker. From having difficulties with focus to now having aspirations to be an instructor, Callum’s Mum Anne, shares his journey so far.
Click the link to read Callum's story - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-callum-baker/
20/06/2025
With our next Stop Domestic and Family Violence Campaign about to launch, Nationals Dates announced and our upcoming Okinawa Experience less than 2 months away, we wanted to share some important dates and announcements with you.
Click here to read all the latest GKR Karate News - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-news-june-2025/
02/06/2025
This week in ‘GKR Stories’, Ben Harper from the UK shares why he started with GKR karate and the positive impact karate has had on all aspects of his life.
Click here to read Ben’s story - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-ben-harper/
22/05/2025
This week GKR Stories hears from Robert-Dimitrie Chiurlea who returned to karate after serious life changing surgeries in 2023 and hasn’t looked back.
Click the link to read Robert's Story - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-robert-dimitrie-chiurlea/
13/05/2025
When Caitlin was threatened at the local park, her karate training kicked in. Click the link to read all about it in this week’s GKR Stories - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-caitlin-anna-joseph/
29/04/2025
Exciting news! We now have our GKR Karate Okinawa Experience 2025 brochure available for you to find out more information regarding our trip.
This includes bios on each of our Masters as well as important dates, day trips and prices.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon, including details for our afterparty.
Click the link below to download the brochure...
https://go.gkrkarate.com/Okinawa25
10/04/2025
In ‘GKR Stories’ this week, we hear from the Kalofonos family who started karate as a family activity and to help their daughter who has cerebral palsy. Mum, Linda, speaks of the benefits the whole family enjoys.
Click the link to read the story and watch the video - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-kalofonos-family/
21/03/2025
This week in GKR Stories we hear from Kaylan’s Dad - Andy, about the positive impact karate has had on his son.
Click the link to read the full story - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-kaylan-hall/
06/03/2025
Taylar Killworth has been training with GKR since she was 7. Twenty years later, she still loves the sport she started with her dad and sister. Read about Taylar’s journey in GKR Stories this week, click the link below.
https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-taylar-killworth/
21/02/2025
John Hudson from the UK started with GKR on a trial membership in 2011. Fourteen years later, John shares with GKR Stories his latest achievement and the obstacles he overcame to get to where he is today.
Click the link below to read -
https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-john-hudson/
19/02/2025
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, we remind our Muslim students training during Ramadan is entirely possible with careful planning and adaptation. By adjusting your training intensity, prioritizing hydration and nutrition, and listening to your body.
Click the link below for advice put together by our very own Sensei Asmat Nadiry – Region 38 UK.
https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/karate-training-during-ramadan/
Asmat has also shared details of his personal story - A Journey of Discipline, Faith, and Community.
https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/asmat-nadiry/
17/12/2024
Wishing all of our GKR students a very Merry Christmas and thank you for another incredible year! 🎉
Please click the link to see a special letter from Kancho - https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/kancho-message-2024/
07/06/2024
Here's the timetable for tomorrow's tournament. Best of luck to all of those competing tomorrow.