GKR Karate

12/09/2026

🥋 **A long overdue update!** 🥋

Firstly, I'd like to apologise for the lack of communication and updates on the page over the last few months. Life has been busy behind the scenes, but we’re back and looking forward to keeping you all up to date with what’s been happening and future events at the club!

Last Sunday saw our **September grading**, and we’re delighted to announce some fantastic results! 🎉

💛 **Basil & Alfred** were awarded their **8th Kyu Yellow Belt** — a huge congratulations!

💚 **Beatrix & Mollie** both successfully achieved their **6th Kyu Green Belts** — absolutely brilliant work from both of you!

A **massive congratulations to all three** on their achievements. Your hard work and dedication are really paying off, and you should all be incredibly proud! 👏🥋

Unfortunately, we missed the opportunity to get a photo of Basil with his new belt (we’ll have to make sure we get one next time! 😅), but we did manage to capture Beatrix and Mollie proudly showing off their new green belts — along with a very proud **Oscar**, Mollie’s brother! 💚

Well done everyone, and here’s to plenty more updates, training and achievements to come! 🥋👏

Kind Regards,
Sensei Carol 🥋

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

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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.

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

21/05/2026

We started class on Sunday with William taking the warm up, after that we split into our groups.

Sensei Carol took the lower grades through the orange belt grading format looking at potential students for next month’s grading.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades first through part of a class plan to get the abit more warmed up after that taking an in depth look at kata sanseru & sepai. Followed by working thought saifa & bassai dai, last part of the class the group worked on points based kumite getting ready for the tournament.

Thank you sensei Gareth & sensei Carol

14/05/2026

In Sundays class we first started by congratulating the students who graded at last weeks grading, followed after by Matt taking the warm up.

After that we spilt into our groups sensei Carol took the lower grade & work on stomach punch’s, rising & round elbow as well as forward & side back fists in heiko. Followed by doing the same but in fighting stance, finishing class with some partner work with head punch & head block.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades using the kick shield & worked on front, round, side & back kicks. Working on foot shape & technique, also working on some things that got brought up at the grading. Finishing class with a variety of strikes using the kick shields.

Thank you from sensei Gareth & sensei Carol

29/04/2026

In Sundays class we started with the warm up done by Carl & Phoebe before splitting into our groups.

Sensei Carol took the lower grades & did the yellow & orange belt grading formats looking at students to send to grading.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades working in kata groups, allowing students to work on either their grade or tournament kata. Second part of the class was working on a kumite drill with a partner.

Sensei Gareth & sensei Carol then finished class with mentioning everything that is going on with GKR over the next couple of months.

Thank you from sensei Gareth & sensei Carol

15/04/2026

In Sunday class we started by congratulating the students who graded the previous Sunday followed by the warm up done by Martha & Phoebe.

We then spilt into our groups sensei Carol took the lower grades first working on the basic strike, followed by some combination & finishing class with some kata.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades first working through things that got brought up at the grading. Second part of the class working on higher grade kata that would earn you your black belt & up.

Finishing class with our students of the month.
Lower grade - Craig
Higher grade - James

Thank you from sensei Gareth & sensei Carol.

09/04/2026

In Sundays class sensei Gareth start class with the white & yellow belt combination as a warm up.

After the warm up we stayed as one group & worked through the yellow belt grading format followed by working through kata up to empi.

We then headed over to the grading & I am happy to say the following students graded to their next belt.

Debra Mackenzie 8th kyu
Luca Mackenzie 8th kyu
Phoebe Burndred 8th kyu
Daniel Shaker 8th kyu
Willow Thorley 7th kyu
Robin Hart 6th kyu
Oliver Rysz 6th kyu
Carl Junior McNicol 6th kyu
Carl McNicol 6th kyu

Thank you from Sensei Gareth & Sensei Carol

18/03/2026

In Sundays class we first congratulate everyone who attended the tournament & heard their story’s from the day.

We then did the warm up with Mollie & Joshua running it.

After that we split into our groups sensei Carol took the lower grades first though yellow belt kihon followed by foot placement for long forward stance. Working on horse riding & sumo stance with hip twists, finishing class with 1st & 2nd kata.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades first though a variety back learning stance technique really working on the place & twist aspect. Followed by working from a wide stance to narrow stance to drop into stance like sumo. We then blasted through the green to blue belt grading format, finishing class with kata.

Sensei Carol finished class with awarding Deborah Hart student of the week.

Thank you sensei Gareth & sensei Carol

03/03/2026

In Sundays class sensei Gareth started class talking about dojo etiquette & what that means. After that we split into our groups.

Sensei Carol took the lower grades first through a warm up followed by white & yellow belt grade combination. Second part of the class focused on a break down of first kata.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades using first & second kata as a warm up. After that working through all katas up to kanku dai (to the count & own timing). Second half of the class broke into kata groups to work on katas for the tournament get feed back from fellow students.

Sensei Carol finished class with awarding Micheal Brough student of the week.

We then headed over to the grading & with great pleasure can say the following students graded to their next belt.

7th kyu Micheal Brough
5th kyu Holly Mountford
3rd kyu William Hart
2nd kyu Andreea Moraru
1st kyu Holly Hinks

Thank you sensei Gareth & sensei Carol

23/02/2026

In yesterday’s class we spilt straight into our two groups & did separate warm ups.

Sensei Carol took the lower grades (this week white & yellow belts) & went through the grading format.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades (orange belt & above) & also went through the grading format followed by kata.

Finishing class with awarding 9th kyu to Debra, Luca Mackenzie & Daniel Shaker. Sensei Carol also awarded student of the week to Beatrix Snow.

Thank you sensei Gareth & sensei Carol

16/02/2026

Yesterday we stared class with sensei Carol taking the warm up before going into our groups.

Sensei Carol took the lower grades working on a class plan taking particular focus on front kick followed by using paddle with round kick (working on position not power). Finishing class with first kata & awarding Robin Hart student of the week.

Sensei Gareth took the higher grades first working on some kihon drills followed by doing partner work first working on being in the stance (learning what strength & weakness stances have). We when took this into kata checking stance as our partner performed their kata. Again with partners we did a series of kumite drills working range & speed. Finishing class on kata working up from first to hangetsu, with sensei Gareth given a certificate to Evelyn Pardoe for great effort.

Thank you from sensei Gareth & sensei Carol