GKR Karate

10/10/2026

Good luck to everyone taking part in today's tournament 🍀🥋🏅🥋🍀
Hope you have an amazing day

Plus happy birthday 🎂 to Sensei Jon

24/09/2026

Please see flyers attached for upcoming events

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/

06/08/2026

First, huge congratulations to Patricia for obtaining her yellow belt and Daniel for obtaining his orange belt at the weekend.

This week we had 4 new starters. A warm welcome to Gosife, Golibe, Omasirichi and Steve.

We started the class with class plan 1 to cover basics with our new starters, 2nd class Sensei Shaun worked through class 3 and finished with partner work with the noodles.

Finally, congratulations to Lainey, Charley and Sensei Gary who achieved medals at the World Cup.
Sensei's Shaun, Jon and Ruth came 4th.
🥋🏅🥋🏆🥋

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

09/06/2026

Amazing couple of weeks.
We had the tournament where Charley-Marie got double gold, Sensei Jon got silver for kumite and Sensei Ruth got bronze for kata.
Followed by the self defence seminar with Sensei Libby.
This weekend Simon, Kiyaan, Vairirira and Alpha all achieved their first full grade to yellow belts.
We're so proud 👏 🥋🎗🥋🏅🥋

06/06/2026

Good luck 🍀 to everyone attempting their grading this weekend, whether its Blackbelt this afternoon or the public grading tomorrow 🥋🥋🥋
You're amazing

30/05/2026

Good luck everyone taking part in today's tournament 🥋🥇🥈🥉🥋

19/04/2026

Apologies for not posting in a while.

Let's start with this month's grading, congratulations to Daniel who achieved his yellow belt. While A & R graded to their orange belts.
Daniel was awarded student of the month for March.

Welcome to Viley and Alpha who joined us in last weeks class, amazing effort from both of you.
First class we went through basics in class plan 2, while finishing with some noodle work.
Second class was kata/kihon drills. Starting with first and second as a group. Then white, yellow and orange belts went through grading format drills while the higher grades did Saifa.

Upcoming events;
Purple belt campaign in May to support Refuge UK.
3rd May closing date for ordering World Cup jackets/badges.
Black belt assessment seminar 9th May
Sensei Junior seminar 17th May
Central Zone Tournament 30th May
World Cup 24th-26th July

07/12/2025

Reminder to everyone attending the grading this afternoon to attempt or train, please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a 2pm start!

Best of luck to everyone attempting their next grade.
Full gi is required, and bring all your kumite gear if you have it (mits, pads, chest/groin guard and mouth guard).

Good luck 🥋🎗🥋

29/11/2025

Good luck to everyone taking part in nationals today.
Especially Sensei Shaun, Daisy and Charley from Tunstall. You are amazing 🥇🥋🥈🥋🥋🏅

03/11/2025

Huge congratulations to everyone who graded yesterday.
As I'm outside doing the certificates I don't get to see the basics however I can hear it!! Amazing responses from everyone!
Especially proud of our Tunstall students who gained their new belts, A & R got their yellow belts and Kazhin got her orange belt 👏🥋👏