GKR Karate is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confi
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR) is a traditional Japanese style of karate. GKR was founded by Robert Sullivan in Adelaide, South Australia. Robert first began training in the art of karate in 1964, and spent time training and teaching in both Japan and the USA before establishing GKR in 1984. GKR Karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a c
Operating as usual
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
Have you or someone you love ever wanted to.....
✅ Build a stronger mind and body?
✅ Become more self disciplined?
✅ Feel more confident and self-assured?
✅ Learn to self defence?
✅ Make new friends?
Then now is the best time to get started!
Training with GKR Karate in our positive and family-oriented training environment will provide these life changing benefits and more!
We are now accepting new enrolments, with classes available for kids, teens, adults and families training together! Click the link below to find the location nearest to you and get in touch.
One of our friendly instructors will be in touch to answer any questions you may have 🥋✊
https://go.gkrkarate.com/locations
12/05/2023
Congratulations on receiving a Pride of Manchester award Paul, very well deserved for your heroic act!
This is Paul. He is a member of our karate club and a police officer in Manchester. He has recieved a Pride of Manchester award (part of Pride of Britain) for bravery after tackling and restraining someone with a machete near school. All whilst off duty. Paul tells me that his training in karate and his knowledge of the self defence applications within kata Saifa were what helped him succeed in what must have been a terrifying situation. Read more on the story following the link in the comments. Well done Paul. We are all very proud of you and grateful for your courage and bravery!!!
Journey to the heart of karate for an unforgettable adventure with GKR Karate's Okinawa Experience! 🎌
This is a unique opportunity for GKR Karate students to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of the art. You'll have the chance to practise with renowned masters, explore the island's countless significant historical sites, and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Okinawa.
Head to the GKR Karate Okinawa Experience page for full details.
02/05/2023
Happy Birthday to our very own Ninja Nan! 🥋
Edith is a member in Region 27, Leicester United Kingdom.
11/04/2023
Congratulations Izabella and Sensei Robert!
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.
24/12/2022
On behalf of everyone here at GKR Karate, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.
Enjoy the well earned break and we look forward to seeing you back in the dojo in 2023! 🥋
21/12/2022
As we now find ourselves well into the festive season, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our students, instructors, and their families a very Merry Christmas!
Given the difficulties that surrounded the previous two years, it’s been exciting to resume many of our regular karate events and training schedules over the last 12 months. From GKR’s perspective, 2022 saw us return to our regular tournament circuits in each region, and State Titles were held all around Australia for the first time since 2019. In addition to this, both the UK and New Zealand held highly successful National Titles with Australia resuming its ‘Nationals’ events from 2023. Black Belt camps were able to resume for our senior grades, and record numbers of students attended gradings this past year, highlighting what a successful year of progress it has been for many of our members.
On behalf of the entire senior instructor group, I’d again like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we’ll see you again in the New Year!
Best wishes,
Kancho Robert Sullivan
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..
Well done all who trained this morning, you all did extremely well,hope you enjoyed the classes. See you all next week.
16/11/2022
Congratulations to all competitors and officials who were a part of the 2022 GKR Karate UK National Championships!
Click the link below to access results and photos from the day, along with a message from the Tournament Director - Sensei Ryan Marvin.
If you have any photos from the day, please share them in the comments below or on Instagram with the hashtags and to have them added to our album!
GKR Karate UK National Championships 2022 | GKR Karate Congratulations to all who graded in July! Click through to see photos from GKR Karate dojos across the globe.
16/11/2022
Photos from GKR Karate's post
Two great classes this morning, slightly different kicking combo in the 1st class, and working on grade kata in the second. Welcome to Carl who came along and trained with us. Keep up the hard work you all show every week. Don't forget we are in the village hall next Sunday. See you all then
Good luck to George & Ollie at the nationals. Go smash it. .
02/11/2022
Photos from GKR Karate Region 1 Sydney, Australia's post
27/10/2022
Please join us in wishing Happy Birthday to GKR Karate's founder and Chief Instructor, Kancho Robert Sullivan. We hope you have a wonderful day! 👊🎂
Hanshi Tino Ceberano discusses his time in the US Marines with Kancho Robert Sullivan.
For our students in Queensland Australia, there is still time to get tickets! Hanshi and Kancho will be running a special seminar together this Thursday October 20th.
Click here for more information - https://fb.me/e/2eflMCnf4
Hanshi Tino Ceberano and Kancho Robert Sullivan sit together to discuss how Karate develops friendship and respect.
For our students in Queensland, Australia Hanshi and Kancho will be running a special seminar together on Thursday October 20th.
Click here for more information - https://fb.me/e/2eflMCnf4
22/09/2022
A quick message for all of our Australian students to confirm that unless otherwise advised, our classes will still be open as normal today for those who wish to train.
We appreciate that the day has been declared a public holiday to acknowledge the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and understand if students decide not to train under the circumstances.
If you are choosing to formally observe the official day of mourning, then we extend you our warm wishes.
For video 4 in the series Hanshi Tino Ceberano and Kancho Robert Sullivan sit together to appreciate Karate's lineage to Japan and Okinawa
3 days to go Melbourne students!
The two will be running a seminar together on Thursday September 22nd in Melbourne, Australia.
Click here for more information - https://fb.me/e/1JXS9023J
16/09/2022
Attention UK Students and Families
Everyone here at GKR Karate UK was saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, may she rest in peace.
We intend to give our instructors the opportunity to pay their respects to Her Majesty and will honour the bank holiday on Monday 19th September 2022 by closing all classes for that day.
All classes will resume as normal from Tuesday 20th September and a huge thank you for your understanding in this time of National mourning.
This is video 3 in the series where Hanshi Tino Ceberano and Kancho Robert Sullivan sit together to discuss how karate develops instinctive reactions.
One week to go Melbourne students!
The two will be running a seminar together on Thursday September 22nd in Melbourne, Australia.
Click here for more information - https://fb.me/e/1JXS9023J
05/09/2022
Whilst the news has no doubt been circulating around social media already, I’d like to formally recognize and CONGRATULATE my good friend and long-time karate colleague Sensei Bob McCracken – who was bestowed with the honorable title of ‘SHIHAN’ by Kancho Sullivan at our Black Belt Camp in the UK over the weekend.
Shihan Bob has been our most prominent and longstanding sensei in the UK for the past 20+ years and has occupied the role of Senior Instructor and National Director for much of this time.
His new title is thoroughly well deserved and reinforces what an integral member of our karate leadership team he is. CONGRATULATIONS SHIHAN BOB!!!!
Hanshi Tino Ceberano was one of the first Karate Instructors in Australia. It was GKR's Kancho Robert Sullivan who helped him set up his club and the two have been close friends since.
This is video 2 in the series where the two discuss how karate helps children and senior-aged students.
For those of you in Melbourne, Australia, the two will be running a seminar together on Thursday September 22nd.
Click here for more information - https://fb.me/e/1JXS9023J
Hanshi Tino Ceberano was one of the first Karate Instructors in Australia. It was GKR's Kancho Robert Sullivan who helped him set up his club and the two have been close friends since.
This is one of a series of videos where the two discuss their friendship, history and philosophies on Karate.
For those of you in Melbourne, Australia, the two will be running a seminar together on Thursday September 22nd. Click here for more information - https://fb.me/e/1JXS9023J
10/08/2022
Challenges are fundamental to our growth and improvement. 👊
03/08/2022
Despite the intense heat in the UK and the freezing cold in Australia and New Zealand, our dojos have been hives of activity throughout July, with gradings, tournaments, seminars, and other special events.
Congratulations to everyone who has taken the next step in their karate journey over the past month and achieved their next grade!
We love seeing our students with their new belts and big smiles, so we encourage you to share your photos in the comments. 👇🥋
15/07/2022
In the last Kata of her career, Sandra Sánchez took home the gold medal in Women's Kata at The World Games! Sánchez beat Japanese competitor Hikaru Ono in the final with her favorite kata, Chatanyara Kushanku. This was the Spanish karateka's 60th consecutive medal.
Sánchez has dominated women’s kata in recent years, winning 13 consecutive golds in her last 13 international appearances. She currently holds the unique distinction of being the current Olympic, World and European Champion.
The exclusion of karate from the Paris 2024 Games program makes Sandra the first and last Olympic champion in history in this martial art.
We wish Sandra all the best in her future endeavours! 👊
Sandra Sanchez - Gold Medal Winner in Karate Kata @ TWG2022 in BHM In the last Kata of her career, Sandra Sanchez won the gold medal to complete her collection. Congratulations to a great athlete!
13/07/2022
Some to keep you motivated. 👊
06/07/2022
Some of the world's best karateka will be competing at The World Games this weekend! Find out when and where you can watch the action. 👇
Karate at the World Games | GKR Karate The World Games will showcase some of the best karateka in both Kata and Kumite on the 8th & 9th of July 2022.
During our basics (kihon) training, there is a particular way we are expected to use our round kick (mawashi geri). However when it comes to combat, there are many ways the round kick can be executed. Shihan Anthony Ryan explores five different trajectories for a round kick in this helpful video.
01/07/2022
Photos from GKR Karate's post
05/06/2022
So slightly smaller classes this morning but still some good karate on display. Once again a massive well done to this champ on achieving her black belt. Have a good week all and hope to see more of you back next weekend.
Good luck Ollie attempting his 2nd kyu grading this afternoon. you got this!!!
Like our hand strikes, kicks can be focused for speed, misdirection, and of course power. In this helpful video, Shihan Anthony Ryan explores different ways you can get more power into your Round kick (mawashi geri).
15/05/2022
So this champ is our black belt of the week we'll done Flo you totally deserve it.
10/05/2022
We've had a big couple of months of gradings! Congratulations to everyone who graded throughout March & April. 👏
If you’ve graded recently, leave a photo in the comments. We love seeing photos of our students with their certificates and shiny new belts! 🤩
Earlier this month, Paul Preston from our Smethwick Dojo in GKR Karate Region 24 Staffordshire & Birmingham, United Kingdom celebrated his wedding in true GKR Karate style with First Kata at the reception. 👊 Thanks for sharing Paul, we wish you all the best! 💒💕
If you've ever felt the frustration of sparring with someone with excellent defence, then these tips on misdirection from Shihan Anthony Ryan and Sensei Alex Pereda will help you. This highlights video covers a few close and long range examples for you to try.
You can watch the full video at https://youtu.be/IdlcO_A4iN4
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR) is a traditional Japanese style of karate. GKR was founded by Robert Sullivan in Adelaide, South Australia. Robert first began training in the art of karate in 1964, and spent time training and teaching in both Japan and the USA before establishing GKR in 1984.
GKR Karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence and stress relief.
People of all walks of life can train together and learn the art of karate in a safe, fun and encouraging environment.
Bookings required for first class. Contact the senior instructor on 07852 292255 or [email protected] with any questions or to arrange your booking.
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