GKR Karate in Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

GKR Karate

Locality: Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 413 991 517

Address: Albany Creek State High School, Albany Forest Drive 4035 Albany Creek, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.gkrkarate.com

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24.01.2022 CLASS REMINDER!! There is no class at Albany Creek tonight (Thursday 15th) or tomorrow (Friday 16th) due to hall unavailability. You are welcome to instead train at GKR Karate Strathpine tonight. ... Strathpine State School (entry off Wirraway Street) from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Those attending Black Belt Assessments - that will follow at Strathpine from 7:30pm. Back to normal next week!

24.01.2022 A few photos from an AWESOME final Thursday class of the year - a lot of fun, food, laughs and celebration! We hope everyone has a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Sensei Chris and Sensei Kimberlee look forward to welcoming everyone back to our first class for 2021 on Thursday 7th January (GKR classes resume Monday 4th). ...

22.01.2022 Congratulations to all who graded today !!!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to all our students who graded today!! Dont forget its games and fun tomorrow for our end of year party You can wear christmas tshirts and hats!!

19.01.2022 Class on tomorrow? You bet! With the current Brisbane restrictions, we’ll be making a few changes to make sure our class is COVIDSafe What we need your help to do, if you’re over 12 and not exempt, is make sure you rock up to class in a mask , and wear it until you start training. Spectators in masks too, please! There are a few more protocols - but we’ll help you through everything else to make sure we can still train, safely!... See you tomorrow, Thursday champions!

19.01.2022 STATE TEAM OPEN NIGHT POSTPONED Due to an issue out of our control, the State Team Open Night planned for Sunday 11th April at Mansfield will not be able to go ahead. We will postpone and it will instead run on our second open date: Sunday 2nd May. As this is late notice, please pass on to anyone else who was intending to come along. Our apologies and look forward to seeing you in May!

17.01.2022 Hi Albany Creek students, Please see the below note from Sensei Ray regarding the Brisbane lockdown. At this stage (pending further advice), classes will resume Thursday 6pm. ===... Good morning Region 11 parents and students All GKR classes will close from today and resume at 6pm Thursday Please be safe in the meantime and we look forward to seeing you all back in the dojo soon Classes will run through the Easter break and school holidays Thankyou Regards Sensei Ray Bettridge

16.01.2022 Albany Creek Thursdays are back TOMORROW 7th January! Sensei Chris and Sensei Kimberlee look forward to welcoming you all back to class and smashing some goals in 2021!

14.01.2022 Lots of energy at Thursday night class this week! Defensive drills with pool noodles Breaking down grade katas Freestyle kumite... One-step self defence drills Tournament practice Good luck to those from our class competing at the Queensland State Titles this weekend!

11.01.2022 Big grading for Albany Creek today! Congratulations to all our Monday, Thursday, and Friday students who levelled up today

11.01.2022 ALBANY CREEK CLASS UPDATE IMPORTANT NOTE: This message is future notice for classes NEXT week (15th/16th) - classes this week are still per normal at Al...bany Creek!! ============ Due to unavailability of the Albany Creek hall for a school event next Thursday 15th October & Friday 16th October, classes will not be run at Albany Creek for these two nights. There is no impact to the Monday afternoon/evening classes, nor the public grading, which will both still be at Albany Creek. ============ THURSDAY night students (Sensei Chris & Sensei Kimberlee) are invited to train at the nearby class at Strathpine State School (entry off Wirraway Street) from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, on Thursday 15th. Classes resume at AC as normal from the following week. Senior (Instructor) Training will also relocate on Thursday 15th to Strathpine from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Students currently attending Senior Class for the purpose of Black Belt Assessment Preparation are invited to attend this alternate senior class at Strathpine. ============ FRIDAY night students (Sensei Peter & Sensei John) are invited to train at Bray Park State High School on Saturday 9:30am - 11:00am. AC Friday will resume as normal from the following week. ============ Classes will resume at Albany Creek as normal from Monday 19th October - this is for one week only. Any questions, please drop a note below or message the page.

10.01.2022 Hey Thursday crew We are finally back in the main hall tonight! See you at 6 Hey Thursday crew We are finally back in the main hall tonight! See you at 6

10.01.2022 CLASSES BACK TONIGHT Wanting to get out of the house after a few days of lockdown? Class is back on tonight! We know how this works as we’ve been here before. Bring your mask as everyone in the hall needs to wear one, and ensure spectators sign in. Students can take it off when training starts. There’s a few more restrictions which we’ll take care of to make sure you can train in a distanced and COVIDSafe environment ... See you tonight!

10.01.2022 Do you practice Mokuso in your Dojo? Mokuso literally means silent/still (moku) + thoughts/thinking (so). Mokuso is a common way to start and to end a train...ing session in the Japanese Martial Arts. However it is not just mindlessly sitting in seiza position. Proper Mokuso is almost as important as the actual training. It is a reflection for the practitioner's state of mind and It is also a good step to be able to reach mushin. A state of mind into which trained martial artists are said to enter during combat. We know there are various ways of placing your hands, arms, and even eyes positioning in Mokuso that are practiced in different schools. But the most important thing to pay attention to is your 'state of mind'. Having a proper state of mind during Mokuso is very important as it will positively influence the rest of your training and even the rest of your day! During the practice of Mokuso, it's essential to keep the balance between vigilance and relaxation - we should avoid going one way or the other. During Mokuso, it's important to keep your mind in the now, fully aware of yourself and your surrounding, not lost in your thoughts. The goal of Mokuso is to be fully present and aware in the moment. Note that Martial arts is not just a physical practice. Yes working hard in class will teach you self defence and improve your fitness. But being a true martial artist is more than that. It is a path towards greater awareness, concentration and patience in and outside of the dojo. This cultivation of mindfulness, introspection and self analysis are all important techniques to the martial artist. Tamashii Kokoro is building a movement. not just a brand. We believe the world needs more Budoka. Follow us at Tamashii Kokoro #TheBudoLife

10.01.2022 Lots of fun last Thursday! After practicing our grading combinations, we moved straight into some kata time with a dedicated instructor for each kata See you tomorrow Thursday champions!

09.01.2022 Albany Creek Thursday night class with Sensei Chris and Sensei Kimberlee... come join us! Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00pm at Albany Creek State High School. All levels welcome from beginners to black belts. Great family atmosphere and solid training, all whilst keeping you safe and distanced.

07.01.2022 Thought of the week keep practicing until you can’t get it wrong, not just until you get it right

06.01.2022 Dear students and instructors, Be part of this historic online experience as Kancho Robert Sullivan conducts his first ever LIVE Zoom seminar on Sunday 9th August at 5pm AEST. This class is being hosted by GKR Karate Victoria, the majority of whom are back in lockdown at the moment. ... Numbers will be limited so click the link below to secure your place here: onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/kancho-robert-sullivan-seminar

05.01.2022 Great day for our Albany Creek students who levelled up today!

05.01.2022 Effective immediately All class in Region 11 will be closed from Friday 8th jan and including Monday 11th January Please be safe everyone and stay at home Regards Sensei Ray... Regional Manager See more

05.01.2022 Issue 5 of Shimbun Magazine (our club magazine) is open for preorder now! Order it here: https://shimbunmag.com/2021/01/16/an-issue-with-bite/

05.01.2022 Dear students and instructors Join us for this exciting online experience as Shihan Anthony Ryan conducts his first ever LIVE Zoom seminar on Sunday 6th September at 5pm AEST. This class is being hosted once again by GKR Karate friends in Victoria, who are... still living in lockdown at the moment. If you've trained with Shihan Anthony before, then you'll know what an amazing instructor he is. If you haven't yet trained with him, then now's your chance! Click the link here to secure your place : https://onlinedojo.gkrkarate.com/shihan-anthony-ryan-seminar See more

05.01.2022 Attention students and parents of Region 11 please check your emails today(including spam) for information regarding your return to karate from monday. If you do not receive it TODAY.. please contact head office 0883680600 to update your contact details. we are all excited to see you return to classes.

04.01.2022 Spot yourself! Always fun at Albany Creek. Kids to adults. White Belts to Black Belts. All welcome to join us... Thursdays 6pm - 7pm at Albany Creek State High School.

03.01.2022 Great success from students across all of our Albany Creek classes today - congratulations on your new belts!

02.01.2022 Reminder - class as usual at Albany Creek today & tomorrow! Relocation is NEXT week 15/16th