GKR Karate

22/09/2026

This week in GKR Stories, Michelle shares how starting karate at 10 years of age has had a lasting impact on her life.
Read Michelle’s story here: https://www.gkrkarate.com/articles/gkr-stories-michelle-seth/

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

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

07/06/2026

🚨 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!🚨
​A quick reminder that our special Stop Domestic & Family Violence Self Defence Seminar is happening today at the Reading Prime Dojo (15:00 - 17:00)!
​As you can see on the flyer, this event is open to all students, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀. Come along, have some fun on the mats, and help us support 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲, the UK domestic violence support charity—100% of the proceeds go directly to them.

​⚠️ Important: You can pay in advance by scanning the QR code directly from the flyer or use the link below to save time later:
​https://gkrkarateshop.co.uk/product/stop-domestic-family-violence-seminar/

(Use 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟳 in the option box)

​We can't wait to see you all there later for a safe, fun, and impactful session!
​All the best,
Ian & Debbie
Regional Managers / Senior Instructors

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 😀

03/06/2026

Our next 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵, is fast approaching, and the entry deadline has been 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 to this 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳𝘁𝗵.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 isn’t just about winning a medal; it’s about the courage to step up, face nerves, and test your training under pressure. That is where real growth happens. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Entering into 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮 events provides 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀, builds precision, mental discipline, and absolute control. It teaches them to master the self.

Entering 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲 events provides 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, builds resilience, split-second decision-making, and the confidence to handle pressure. It teaches them to meet challenges head-on.

A person who learns that growth happens outside their comfort zone carries that confidence into their 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲!

Karate is about taking action, so please, get to it and book your spot now.

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.

14/02/2024

As part of the newly launched GKR Online Karate & Fitness Academy, we will be running regular live-streamed seminars with some of GKR's top instructors.

You are invited to attend the first seminar, which will take place on Sunday February 25th and be hosted by Kancho Robert Sullivan and GKR Online Academy Senior Instructor, Renshi Jan Lopez.

The seminar will take place at the following times:
Sydney 6pm (AEDT) | Auckland 8pm (NZST) | London 7am (GMT)

To register or for more information, visit: https://go.gkrkarate.com/feb-seminar

We hope to see you there!

30/01/2024

17/06/2023

This is a great opportunity to train and listen to Kancho Sullivan, the man who started our club and the architect behind our system.

It's not to be missed, so please talk to your sensei and book your place early so as not to be disappointed.

Alternatively, call me on 07852 292255 to secure your place.

Ian
Regional Manager/Senior Instructor
GKR Region 37

09/04/2023

Have an awesome Easter Sunday! Remember, we will happily help you burn off that chocolate at any of our dojo's next week.

27/11/2022

Good luck everyone who is attempting their next level today, especially Maddie, Aidan, Theo, Jacob, Ollie . See you champs there. Unfortunately it is going to be a big grading so for anyone who wanted to train it is not possible this time. Relax have fun and enjoy the grading..