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25.01.2022 Did you know... the original Karate Kid film was released in Australia on this day 1984? Coincidentally, that's the same year as Kancho Sullivan founded GKR Karate! We're sure most of you remember Mr Miyagi's fourth lesson for Daniel-san - "Paint the Fence". Here's a quick excerpt from Shihan Anthony Ryan's seminar earlier this month to get you moving, and bring back some memories.

25.01.2022 If you've recently graded, Shimbun Magazine want to hear about it! Send details of your grading, along with a celebratory photo (if you like) to [email protected] by this Saturday 17th October.

25.01.2022 Last weekend Regions 1, 14 and 15 got together and held their Zone Titles for 2020. Congratulations to all competitors and thankyou to all officials who helped to execute such a fantastic day! Check out the awesome action shots from the event below.

24.01.2022 In Australia and want to read Shimbun Magazine but don't want to wait for postage? Enjoy the latest edition online for just $4AUD! Take a peek though the pages of Issue 4 at https://bit.ly/3pWBD7u

24.01.2022 Shihan Anthony Ryan, GKR Karate's International Director of Coaching, is kicking off our Trilogy of Super Seminars this Sunday. This is your last chance to register for all 3 seminars for the price of 2! Register now at onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/trilogyuk A recording of all seminars will be available in your Online Dojo Library within a week of each event for registered participants. So even if you can't make it on the day, we've got you covered!

24.01.2022 Because life is too short to live someone else's dream.

22.01.2022 Issue #4 of Shimbun Magazine is out this Friday! Order your copy today: Australia ($14.50 AUD): https://bit.ly/3412i8X UK (5): https://bit.ly/2SbnjZr New Zealand ($15 NZD): https://bit.ly/3cLahLz

21.01.2022 Some Christmas cheer from the little ones at GKR Karate Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

21.01.2022 Today is #WorldAnimalDay - a day to recognise and improve welfare standards for animals around the globe. The influence of animals in martial arts can be traced back many centuries. Shihan Anthony Ryan’s major passion in Karate has been studying the 5 major animal styles of the Fujian Province (the area that highly influenced the development of karate) and showing how they are still highly relevant to all Karate-ka today. Despite their differences, each animal can be success...ful against another, essentially giving us 5 different ways to attack and defend. In this short video, Shihan Anthony demonstrates 21 different ways to execute a leading hand straight punch based on the 5 animal styles. These five animal styles are dragon, tiger, white crane, serpent, and leopard. Each style is briefly characterised below... Dragon Fighting spirit, wisdom and flexibility Tiger Courage, tenacity and power Crane Balance, elegance and patience Serpent Precision, deception and rhythm Leopard Speed, agility and coordination

20.01.2022 Our November gradings are well underway but we'd like to take a moment to congratulate everyone who graded throughout October! Here's a selection of photos from gradings around the globe. If you graded in October, post any photos below or send them to us via private message to have them added to our album. For those of you in lockdown in the UK, and other areas who are currently unable to train in the dojo, keep up your home training and stay strong. We hope to see you back in the dojo very soon!

20.01.2022 What’s your go-to track to keep you motivated while you train? Your song could make it into the Ultimate GKR Karate playlist in the next issue of Shimbun Magazine!

20.01.2022 Att: Victorian Students and Families We hope you’ve all managed to stay well over these past few months, and that our free online classes have contributed in some way towards maintaining your good health during this unprecedented time. Finally we have some great news WE’RE RE-OPENING ON MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER! ... The exciting news is that Victoria has been given the go-ahead to re-open indoor recreational activities and our first classes will be starting back at selected dojos from this Monday 9th November! Click the link below for more details about our return to the dojo.

19.01.2022 Thanks to Sensei Jess from GKR Karate Region 22 Christchurch, New Zealand for these wise words. Share your Sensei Love in the comments. What does a Sensei do? My Sensei doesn’t just teach me karate.... My Sensei is my role model. Someone who has already walked the path I want to go. My Sensei is my motivator. They inspire me to push to points I never thought I could reach. My Sensei is my coach. They help me through the toughest times in my journey. My Sensei is my drill sergeant. They keep me in line, on task to achieve my goals. My Sensei is my biggest fan. They believe in me when I struggle to believe in myself. My Sensei teaches me integrity, discipline, and the highest standards of personal character. My Sensei teaches me to fail, and they teach me to stand back up again, to never give up. My Sensei teaches me to show respect and courtesy to all who walk this earth. My Sensei teaches me to be calm and in control, responsible always for my behaviour. My Sensei teaches me to be faithful and sincere in all that I do. My Sensei doesn’t just teach me karate. My Sensei prepares me for life.

19.01.2022 Congratulations to all students who have passed a grading so far in 2021! Here's a selection of photos from gradings around our dojos. If you've graded this year, show off a photo of you with your brand new belt in the comments below.

18.01.2022 For the very first time, Kancho Robert Sullivan, Shihan Gavin Samin and Shihan Anthony Ryan will conduct a trio of Zoom Super Seminars, especially for GKR Karate UK students! This is an ideal opportunity to train with our 3 most Senior Instructors and be part of the biggest ever GKR Karate UK online event. Open to all students and Instructors. Don't miss out! Secure your place at onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/trilogyuk

17.01.2022 This time next week, we'll be getting ready to warm up and work out with Sensei Bob McCracken, our UK National Director! This seminar is a 90 minute class followed by a 30 minute Q&A session with Sensei Bob. This will be the first of four in our series of 2021 Super Seminars. Book your spot NOW for just 24 per family for ALL 4 seminars (approx $45 AUD/NZD), or 8 per family per seminar (approx $15 AUD/NZD) onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/SuperSeminars2021 Local Times:... United Kingdom: 10am New Zealand: 11pm Australia - AEDT: 9pm ACDT: 8.30pm Qld: 8pm WA: 6pm Don't miss this opportunity to train with our most Senior Instructors! See you there

17.01.2022 Special Constable Daniel Palmer tells Shimbun Magazine how time in a GKR Karate gi helped to ready him for a career in the police force. Read his story in Issue #5, due out early next year. Got some catching up to do? You can now get Issues #1-4 delivered direct to your door! Australia: $55 https://bit.ly/3mFVFkA UK: 14 https://bit.ly/3qzGo7w

16.01.2022 Please join us in wishing a very big congratulations to Sensei Ann Eyes from GKR Karate Region 21 Wellington, New Zealand who was awarded the rank of Yondan, 4th dan last Saturday. "Ann is truly the epitome of a Sensei and a black belt. Someone who has never given up when things got hard, never gave up on anyone else and has always been humble in her success and karate journey. There are not many people who can say they have been an inspiration to others but I am yet to meet anyone who has not been inspired by Sensei Ann."

15.01.2022 We have some exciting news for all GKR Karate UK Students and Parents...GKR Karate classes will be returning very soon! We hope you’ve all managed to stay as healthy as possible over these past few months, and that our online classes have contributed in some way towards maintaining your overall wellbeing during this unprecedented time. In line with the government’s roadmap for reopening, classes for students under 18 years of age can re-commence from Monday 12th April. Stude...nts 18 years and over can resume training from Monday 17th May. As these dates draw closer, please keep an eye on your inbox and local Region’s Facebook page for more specific information about classes reopening in your area. We’re thrilled to be getting back in the dojo and we’re looking forward to catching up with everyone in our GKR community very soon!

15.01.2022 Celebrate your wins, and grow from the lessons of your disappointments. You will never regret giving your all!

14.01.2022 If training with our live Zoom classes or through our Online Dojo has helped you stay focused on your goals and get through this strange year, Shimbun Magazine would love to hear from you! Comment with your story on this post, or send it directly to the editors at [email protected]

13.01.2022 Dear UK students During this upcoming lockdown period, we’ll be running regular Online Zoom classes across every region so please check your email for a recent message we’ve sent you about this. If you haven’t received an email from us about our online training options then please message us at [email protected]. Stay active, stay healthy and stay in touch! ... We hope to see you at one of our online classes soon.

13.01.2022 TRAIN WITH OUR BEST! Hosted by GKR Karate UK Following the success of the UK Trilogy of Super Seminars last year, we have now locked in our next round of Zoom special events with GKR Karate's top Instructors! ... Book your spot NOW for just 24 per family for ALL 4 seminars (approx $45 AUD/NZD), or 8 per family per seminar (approx $15 AUD/NZD) onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/SuperSeminars2021 Local Times: United Kingdom: 10am New Zealand: 11pm Australia - AEDT: 9pm ACDT: 8.30pm Qld: 8pm WA: 6pm Each seminar will consist of a 90 minute class followed by a 30 minute Q&A session with our most senior Instructors over 4 weeks, starting Sunday February 14th. Even if you can't make it on the day, a replay will be available to view in your Online Dojo Library at any time. Seminars are open to all ages and grade groups - this really is Karate for Everyone! Don’t miss this opportunity to train with this awesome collection of instructors. It will be some time before they can travel and conduct classes in person, so this is the next best thing and it’s delivered to your home (contact-free).

13.01.2022 Have you registered for our upcoming Zoom seminar with Shihan Gavin Samin? This will be Shihan's first ever public online class, and as you can see in this video, he has a wealth of karate knowledge, accumulated over many years, to share with everyone. Register now at onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/trilogyuk This video from the 2019 NSW Black Belt Camp shows Shihan Gavin taking the class through a drill where both the attacker and the defender work together on economising their mov...ements to minimise necessary reaction times. Please note that the purpose of this drill is to develop sound hand-habits. It is not suggesting that one should block 10 techniques before attempting to intercept with their own attack. Nor is it suggesting that this is a sound 10-move-attack one should commit to memory. The 10 move (attack or defence) drill is to train students to focus on economy of movement in a close-quarter percussive (striking) situation. Many karate-ka practice kumite like their kihon, where the hands stay well apart and often even bring the returning (Hikite) hand back to the floating ribs. When kumite operators from a distance, this is not too dangerous (although full Hikite should only be used when grabbing an opponent). However in close quarter percussive (striking) combat, fractions of a second matter, and the hands should stay much closer together.

13.01.2022 Get your legs warmed up with some great strength & conditioning tips from Sensei Mark in GKR Karate Region 2 Sydney, Australia!

11.01.2022 Our UK reopening is just around the corner, with students under 18 able to return first, followed soon after by adult students. We're working hard to secure re-opening dates for each of our training venues, and hope that the majority should be ready to go by the start dates scheduled by the government. You can read a breakdown of our re-opening dates and conditions here: www.gkrkarate.com/articles/uk-class-reopening/... We can't wait to see you back in the dojo!

11.01.2022 Time is running out to join Shihan Gavin Samin on Zoom this Sunday for his first ever live, online Seminar! Register now at onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/trilogyuk If you purchase the upcoming two seminars with Shihan Gavin and Kancho Robert Sullivan, you'll receive access to the replay of Shihan Anthony Ryan's seminar from Sunday 8 November for free!... If the time doesn't suit you, a replay will be available within one week of the event so you won't miss out.

10.01.2022 Some great highlights from the GKR Karate Region 2 Sydney, Australia Kata Seminar held on the weekend.

09.01.2022 Inspired by the classic karate phrase - Train hard 100 times, tens of thousands of karateka worldwide have completed the 100 kata challenge since it started 7 years ago. The Senior students at GKR Karate Region 1 Sydney, Australia took on the challenge earlier this month, and here it is in under 4 minutes!

09.01.2022 Welcome to 2021! The majority of our Australian and New Zealand classes resume this week. If you're not sure when your class is back, please check with your local Sensei through the individual Region/Dojo Facebook page. Unfortunately our classes in the UK are yet to reopen due to the current lockdown but we are running plenty of Zoom classes to keep our UK family fit and focused as we head into the New Year. We would love to know what goals you have set for this year - both in and out of the dojo. Let us know in the comments!

09.01.2022 Shihan Gavin Samin is conducting his first ever online Zoom Seminar as part of our trilogy of Super Seminars with GKR Karate's top instructors! Book your spot at onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/trilogyuk

08.01.2022 Dear GKR students and families, 2020 has been an extraordinary year, filled with many unexpected twists and turns. We thank you for your patience as our classes closed and openedand closed again in various parts of the world. Despite the chaos, the events of this year have no doubt made us more resilient and reminded us not to take our good health for granted. Our thoughts are with those who have been adversely affected by the events of this year and we thank everyone who ha...s been working on the frontlines providing health care or other essential services throughout the most difficult times. On behalf of everyone at GKR Karate, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and Happy New Year. Our first day back for classes next year is January the 4th. Please check with your local dojo for reopening dates. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!

08.01.2022 2020 has thrown all of us several curveballs but it's important to remember that adversity is a stepping stone on the path of personal growth. Each and every one of you have it within you to succeed and we are here alongside you to help. Keep strong!

08.01.2022 What’s your go-to track to keep you motivated while you train? Your song could make it into the Ultimate GKR Karate playlist in the next issue of Shimbun Magazine!

07.01.2022 Dear NSW and ACT students and instructors, Whilst the Coronavirus threat level in NSW is gradually declining and class timetables are back to normal, there are still a significant number of restrictions in place with regards to holding large indoor events like tournaments. Given that the State Titles invites students from all over NSW, we felt it inappropriate at this time to be promoting an event that encourages attendance from such a wide variety of places across the state.... With the well-being of our competitors and officials in mind, and given the many extra rules and personnel required to conduct such an event with the current Covid-safety regulations in place, we have decided not to hold the NSW State Titles this year. We apologise to those students who have been looking forward to this competition but we hope you appreciate the reasons behind our decision. Please note that there may be some regions in NSW who conduct their own localised competition days prior to Christmas so keep an eye out for any news of this via your branch instructor. Hopefully we will continue to see Covid conditions improve in the coming weeks/months and we look forward to hosting our next large combined event in NSW in the first few months of 2021. Thank you for your understanding.

07.01.2022 Have you registered for our upcoming Trilogy of Super Seminars? We're kicking it off this Sunday with Shihan Anthony Ryan - GKR Karate's International Director of Coaching. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to train with three of our most senior instructors! These Seminars are to help support our UK students, however everyone is welcome to join. If you can't make it at the time, a recording will be available within one week of the event in your Online Dojo Library, so y...ou won't miss out! Register now at onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/trilogyuk

07.01.2022 Wise words from Chris Bradford, martial artist and author of the best-selling Young Samurai series. Keep an eye out for an interview with Chris in the next edition of Shimbun Magazine!

06.01.2022 Congratulations to this little superstar from GKR Karate Region 26 Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wyndham! Well done to everyone who has graded this month, and good luck to those of you with upcoming gradings.

06.01.2022 Research says that 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by the second week of February, with less than 10% of people achieving their annual goals. If you're working towards some goals this year, don't despair - we've put together some tips on making your resolutions work for you. If you've got any other advice for achieving your goals, drop a comment below and share your secrets!

06.01.2022 With our UK family still in lockdown, our Zoom Classes and Online Dojo have been invaluable resources for many of our students. If you've been training with us online, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments!

06.01.2022 Between gradings, seminars and special classes, September was a busy month around the GKR Dojos! Here's a selection of photos from our September gradings around the globe. If you graded in September, post any photos below or send them to us via private message to have them added to our album. For those of you in regions that are still in lockdown, we’re thinking of you, and can't wait to see you all back in the dojo soon. Stay safe!

04.01.2022 Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to GKR Karate's founder and Chief Instructor, Kancho Robert Sullivan! We hope you have a wonderful day.

04.01.2022 It's Shimbun Magazine day! Issue 4 of GKR Karate's official magazine is out now. Grab yourself a copy... Australia ($14.50 AUD): https://bit.ly/3412i8X UK (5): https://bit.ly/2SbnjZr New Zealand ($15 NZD): https://bit.ly/3cLahLz

03.01.2022 Hi to all GKR Karate UK students we’ve prepared a special home-training project for you while we’re unable to train in the dojo. Keep your body and mind strong by joining us for the GKR Karate 21 Day Karate Challenge! Over the next 3 weeks starting from this Monday 8th February, we’ll be setting you 3 different week-long assignments. Each one is designed to keep your key karate muscles active during lockdown. Please note that you don’t have to complete these weekly tasks in... one day in fact in the comments below you will find a '21 Day Challenge Progress Tracker' for you to print out and fill in each day as you go. Remember a little bit of something is better than a lot of nothing, so aim to do a bit each day towards the target and you’ll be over the finish line by the end of the week! Let us know how you’re going along the way via our Facebook page and we’ll be issuing certificates at the end of the 21 days to those who completed the challenge. See you at the starting line this coming Monday!!!

02.01.2022 Regardless of whether you're Team LaRusso or Team Lawrence, one thing all fans of Netflix’s Cobra Kai can agree on is January 8th is too long to wait for Season 3. Which is why Shimbun Magazine, the official magazine of GKR Karate, has teamed up with GameMill Entertainment to provide two lucky readers with a fighting fix! Ahead of the review in Issue #5, Shimbun Magazine have a copy of Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues video game on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 to give a...way. For your chance to duel as your favourite characters from Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai, simply email [email protected] and tell them the name of the karateka featured on the front cover of Shimbun #4 (see page 3!) and your preferred format (XO/PS4) by December 21st. Not got Issue 4 yet? UK readers can get a hard copy delivered direct to their door for 5: https://bit.ly/2SbnjZr and, with postage times too tight for comfort, those in Australia and New Zealand can find the answer in the digital edition for $4 AUD: https://bit.ly/3pWBD7u

01.01.2022 Got a question to throw at the baddest badass? Shimbun Magazine the official magazine of GKR Karate is preparing to spar with Sensei John Kreese (screen legend Martin Kove) and they’re giving readers the chance to join the interrogation. Comment below with your The Karate Kid/Cobra Kai queries and, if the editor is brave enough to ask them, you may see them answered in Issue 5!

01.01.2022 There’s less than 24 hours until Shihan Gavin Samin conducts his first ever online Zoom Seminar! Don’t miss your chance to train with one of our most senior Instructors - book your spot now at onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/trilogyuk

01.01.2022 Between gradings, seminars and special classes, September was a busy month around the GKR Dojos! Here's a selection of photos from our September gradings around the globe. If you graded in September, post any photos below or send them to us via private message to have them added to our album. For those of you in regions that are still in lockdown, we’re thinking of you, and can't wait to see you all back in the dojo soon. Stay safe!

01.01.2022 Sensei Katherine from GKR Karate Region 29 Brisbane, Australia recently shared these great photos of her and her son Marshall, 11 years apart! Marshall has recently returned to the dojo, and Katherine couldn't be more thrilled to be training with her family again. We want to see your karate "glow-ups" and family training pictures - feel free to share them in the comments!

01.01.2022 GKR Karate is immensely proud of the gender diversity in both our student and Instructor base. On International Women's Day, we remain committed to empowering current and future generations through the many gifts that come from karate training. Today, we celebrate each and every one of you on this path! #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021

01.01.2022 We received these great shots of one of our newest students, Anni, from Christchurch, New Zealand. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who has joined the GKR Karate family recently, and congratulate you on taking that first step towards all the benefits that karate training will bring you!

01.01.2022 The results from the 2020 Western Australian State Champs held on Sunday 22 November are in! We had a great turnout, and the level of competition was extremely high. Well done to everyone who competed, and congratulations to those of you who walked away with medals!