GKR Karate

15/10/2026

Come and join up at Craigmore Tuesday 27th Oct 5.30-630 and 6.30- 7.30 for a night of spooky fun.

Dress encouraged but not required, special certificates on the night.

15/10/2026

06/10/2026

Good turn out for first (20) and second class (8) given school holidays.
Obstacles, basics, advanced, kata, kumite, breaking boards and finishing with dodge ball. We did it all and had a ball.
Certificates tonight to Jarrod and Harshan.

27/09/2026

Sunday 27 Sep 2026

Strong turnout this morning, especially given school holidays have started 😁👍

After an energetic warm up, it was back to the pool noodles to practice keeping our hands in front and lifting our knees before pushing our feet out for front kick.

We moved on to targeting our partners with kicks before lower grades broke off to go through not only basics but also advanced techniques🥋.

Higher grades worked through all of their known katas, from First Kata to Bassai Dai, before workshopping their grading katas in groups🥋.

Congratulations to Hanah, who attained 8th kyu and to Tuheed and Zahra, awarded certificates for focus and effort 💪👊

22/09/2026

Congratulations to the Craigmore (and Angle Vale) students who successfully graded to their next belts on Sunday. Excellent work everybody, especially considering the warm weather.

You all did a brilliant job 👍👊💪

22/09/2026

Sunday class update:

Everyone practiced first kata to basadai and then kicks into the bag. Class finished with orange belts and above showing off their katas in front of class.

Certificates going to Isaiah for courtesy and respect and Tuheed for awesome kicks.

15/09/2026

Please support our Purple Belt campaign this October

08/09/2026

Tuesday Champs worked on their legs tonight, starting with Sumo stance while keeping the beat to Queen's 'We will rock you' before using pool noodles to practice getting our knees up high before putting our kicks out there. We used noodles again to practice blocks in stance before finishing off with kata.

Congratulations to Adhvik who attained 9th kyu (yellow tip) while certificates for focus and effort went to Yasmin (Happy Birthday) and Emily.

Unfortunately, there was a dearth of students for the second class - where have you all gone??? I know the weather has been a little ordinary lately but please, come back 😢

We miss you 😉

06/09/2026

Hmm, some of those sumo stances might need a bit of work 🤔 😁👍

06/09/2026

A bit of a different class today.
After a normal warm up, the class dropped into sumo and clapped our hands to the beat of Queen's 'We Will Rock You'. We paired up and used pool noodles to practice getting our knees nice and high before executing Mae Geri (Front Kick).
Another noodle activity had the pairs practising blocks before it was back to the floor, cranking Queen again while we held our feet up off the floor and clapped in time. Excellent core work out 😁
We finished class off with the Sally Squat challenge while practicing our punchies.
Certificates for effort and focus went to Zahra and Isla, while congratulations to Annabel who attained her Orange Tip (7th kyu ho)

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

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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