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GKR Karate

Locality: Bribie, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 407 695 005

Address: Bribie Youth Centre, Sunderland Drive 4507 Bribie, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.gkrkarate.com/

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25.01.2022 TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE DUE BY TONIGHT!!! So that you don’t miss out on this AWESOME event either hand your entry to your Sensei at class or email them to [email protected] Contact Sensei Andrew on 0407695005 if you have any questions.

25.01.2022 BREAKING KARATE NEWS!!! From THIS WEDNESDAY ONWARDS classes return at the Sunshine Beach, Morayfield and Dakabin Dojos!!! As we have now been given perm...ission from those schools to resume teaching there from the 1st of July. We will also have other locations returning over the next 2 weeks and the Bokarina, Coolum and Gympie Dojos will start again on the 13th of July in line with the first day of Term 3. Thank you to our parents and students for their patience and support as it has meant a lot to our club and especially our Instructors who can’t wait to see everyone and their big smiles at class this week! Please remember to book in by sms to Sensei Andrew Howell on 0407695005 as we can only currently have 20 people per venue until further notice from the State Government. See more

25.01.2022 BREAKING KARATE NEWS!!! With some younger students being able to return to school Sensei Deb has put her afternoon Kids Club Classes back an hour to kick o...ff at 4pm from today. Plus why not do a double header by training with Sensei Carly straight afterwards as it’s the best way to catch up with your Karate friends and family. See more

24.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! A big WELL DONE to all of our amazing students who were successful at the September Grading yesterday. As the effort and focus from al...l students was inspiring to see and our dedicated young students were very impressive indeed. A big thank you to our outstanding Sensei Team who prepared their students to display their best and for their professionalism and compassion at the Grading as well. Remember to rise up to the challenges in the Dojo and to use that strength to power you forward towards your next Karate goal whether it is our Tournament in 2 weeks or learning a new Kata. Yours with respect, Andrew Howell Regional Manager/Senior Instructor See more

23.01.2022 Hello Students and Families, We are at the Morayfield Shopping Centre Sports Sign On Event from today until Saturday offering Free Membership and Discounted Uni...forms for those wanting to start training with us. If you have a friend or a family member who is interested in joining the GKR family then send them down to talk with us or tag them in this post. As we all need a gentle push of encouragement sometimes. See more

23.01.2022 #humility #bushido

22.01.2022 Sending out a HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all of our Karate Dads, Step Dads, Grandads, Great Grandads and all the father figures/role models who stepped up to help out... when it was needed. Enjoy your day whether that’s some quality time in person or over Zoom as us Dads are an easily pleased bunch with the simple needs of food and fun with our families...also we love Dad jokes because they are the best. So if you are going to buy a present for your Dad avoid Velcro because it’s a rip off.... How did Darth Vader know what Luke Skywalker got him for Fathers Day? He felt his presents... Did you hear about the Dad that accidentally ate some Scrabble tiles? Well his next trip to the toilet spelled disaster... Let the Dad jokes and the laughter flow thick and fast today...and if you have a great(because they all are!) Dad joke then comment below! See more

22.01.2022 URGENT CLASS INFORMATION!!! Due to the lockdown affecting the Moreton Bay Council area the following classes will unfortunately not be operating from today to M...onday the 11th to comply with the State Government directive. -Burpengary -Bribie Island -Caboolture -Deception Bay -Morayfield -North Lakes Thank you in advance as we really appreciate the support of our GKR families and students and plan to return to normal classes from Tuesday the 12th onwards. If you have any questions please contact me on 0407695005 or [email protected] Yours with gratitude, Andrew Howell Regional Manager/Senior Instructor See more

21.01.2022 #wearealltherewithyou

21.01.2022 To all GKR students, please find a short video from our founder and Chief Instructor, Kancho Robert Sullivan.

21.01.2022 These two Champions graded to their orange belts today with a super focused effort!!! Ian Mckee and Judith Jones. Congratulations to you both. You did yourself proud!!! Super proud of you!!!!!

20.01.2022 TOMORROW IS OUR XMAS BEACH CLASS!!! This is going to be such a FUN way to end our Karate year and kick any negatives from 2020 away for good!!! Remember if you haven’t handed in your slip then register by sms to Sensei Andrew on 0407695005

20.01.2022 Thank you for a great 2020 to all my students. You have excelled in one of our most challenging years ever. I look forward to an even more productive 2021. I would like to wish everyone a Fantastic and Safe Christmas Break and a Happy New Year!!! See you all on the 4th January!!!!... Also a Big Thank you to Sempai James for all his help this year, it is Greatly Appreciated. See more

19.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to our new Sempai Team!!! Their 8 week course was put on hold due to the temporary closure of our classes and in the past two weeks th...ey have shown great improvement indeed. A MASSIVE THANK YOU to Sensei Jason Witham and Sensei Carly Deakin for running the newly revamped course expertly and for being outstanding mentors to the group. It’s an absolute pleasure to introduce our new members of the Region 24 Instructor Team from left to right with the exception of the 2 smiling bookends and the spiky haired guy in the middle... Sempai Joshua James-Rayner, Sempai Rodney Whitaker, Sempai Gavin Chainey, Sempai John Douglas Pratt, Sempai Scot Kirkwood, Sempai Iszabella Randall, Sempai Amanda Fardell Sempai Janis Lamont and Sempai Belinda Thornton. Enjoy teaching and most importantly enjoy helping others improve their Karate and their lives too. Yours with much respect, Andrew Howell Regional Manager/Senior Instructor See more

18.01.2022 LATEST TIMETABLE RELEASE!!!! Exciting news that almost all of our classes are back and running from this Monday the 13th with the exception of Maroochydore ...and Caboolture which will by reopening on the following Monday the 20th. THANK YOU to all of our patient and loyal students, families and instructors as we have certainly missed everyone of you and look forward to seeing you back in the Dojo if we haven’t already!!! Feel free to contact Sensei Andrew on 0407695005 if you have any questions regarding classes or email to [email protected] See more

18.01.2022 YAHOOOOO!!! BOKARINA, BRIBIE ISLAND, COOLUM & GYMPIE DOJOS ARE BACK!!! Enjoy training with your Karate friends and family again from tonight!!! Thank ...you again to all of our students, parents and Instructors as we have been doing our best behind the scenes to reopen our classes and we can’t thank you all enough for your support and belief in us. See more

18.01.2022 The voice we always listen to is our own so make sure you remind yourself to keep going and to overcome what is trying to hold you back.

18.01.2022 XMAS BEACH CLASS THIS SUNDAY! The weather is clearing and there is a very high chance of AWESOMENESS If you haven’t been to one of our EPIC Beach Classes t...hen you are guaranteed to have fun, get sandy, get wet, learn lots of cool stuff and just incase you missed it have FUN!!! Remember to either hand in your booking slip at class or sms to 0407695005 to attend. See more

17.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS!!! ABSOLUTE AWESOMENESS!!! A MASSIVE WELL DONE to all of our students who successfully graded to their next belt level today at our f...irst Grading in 5 months. Each and every student should be extremely proud of their achievement as it came with the extra challenge of our classes being on hold for a few weeks. I was personally very impressed by the focus and determination of our younger students across all belt levels as their resilience has been tested in recent times in many ways. A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our outstanding instructors for their commitment and compassion to help their students prepare for today and for assisting to make the event such a success for all present. Also a sincere thank you to all of our Karate families who train, teach and support our club as the belief you have in us means the world to me. Remember to take the strength from today’s Grading into your next class at the Dojo and enjoy the next step. Yours with much respect, Andrew Howell Regional Instructor See more

17.01.2022 KARATE CLASSES ARE COMING BACK VERY SOON!!! We’re in the process of confirming reopening dates with our venues and as per the previous update last week w...ith our classes being in a number of different locations the process is happening in stages. Stay tuned to this page for accurate information and please check your inbox for updates as to when your local Dojo is up and running. The following locations are about to return and a new revised timetable will be available next week as others are confirmed. -Bli Bli Dojo Saturday the 13th of June 9am. -Burpengary Dojo Saturday the 13th of June 9am & 10:30am, Monday the 15th 7pm and Wednesday the 17th 7pm. -Caloundra West Dojo Tuesday the 16th of June 4pm and Friday the 19th 6pm. -Deception Bay Dojo Thursday the 18th of June 6pm and Saturday the 20th 9am. -Kallangur Dojo Wednesday the 17th of June 6pm. -Nambour Dojo Wednesday the 17th of June 6pm and Thursday the 18th 4:30pm. -Tewantin Dojo Monday the 15th of June 6pm. All instructors will follow our Covid-19 safety plan to ensure we can all train in a safe and positive manner and guidelines will be explained to students and parents before each class resumes. Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions and once again check this page and your email inbox daily please for up to date information. Thank you to every student, parent, friend and instructor for your patience and your support as it’s meant the world to us and WE CANNOT WAIT to see you all back in the Dojo soon. Yours with much gratitude, Andrew Howell Regional Manager/Senior Instructor 0407695005 [email protected] See more

16.01.2022 Embrace the challenge, enjoy the development and feel the sense of accomplishment on your path this week.

15.01.2022 XMAS BEACH CLASS 2020!!! Such a fun way to end our Karate year with our students, families and instructors and even better when you get to throw a fri...end around too A BIG BIG THANK YOU to all who came along today by either training or being support crew as it was so enjoyable to have our beach classes again after this sometimes mad and challenging year. Everyone literally embraced our beach Bunkai and the jumping Karate Kid kicks in the water were a great way to finish Also a special thank you to my stuntmen Sensei Jason Witham and Sensei Dylan Brennan for making me look superhuman Once again thank you for supporting today as I enjoyed it immensely as well and I deeply appreciate all of our wonderful Karate families for they are what really makes teaching so rewarding. Yours with much gratitude, Andrew Howell Regional Manager/Senior Instructor See more

15.01.2022 Our Grading is TOMORROW and please remember the following to ensure you are prepared the best way possible. 1. Please plan to arrive at 9:30 for a 10am start as... the check in process can take a few minutes. 2. Please wear your full uniform as Training Tees are only for regular classes. 3. Also please remember to have your badge sewn or pinned on or you will have to purchase one at the start. 4. Bring your own water as we can’t use the drink fountains. 5. Sleep well, eat a good breakfast and remember that your Sensei believes in you otherwise you wouldn’t be invited to attend. 6. Look forward to the challenge and enjoy the experience from the beginning to the end. See more

15.01.2022 KATA TOURNAMENT IS ONLY 6 DAYS AWAY!!! Our regional Tournament is coming up really really fast and why not challenge yourself and join your Dojo frien...ds in a Team event. This is the ideal way to pave a path towards our State Titles in December with 3 guaranteed rounds of Kata competition in individual events. If you haven’t already handed in your entry then you have until this Thursday and you can either do so at your class or email it to [email protected] See more

15.01.2022 Hello R24 Karateka, You may have heard the rumour and it’s true as our next Grading has been confirmed for Sunday the 9th of August at 10am in the Bokarina Dojo.... Feel free to talk with your Sensei regarding what is required from yourself so you can qualify to attempt your next belt level. As Instructor and Student share the path together and they share the obligation to grow together as well. See more

14.01.2022 Yes TODAY is a public holiday and a MASSIVE YES TO OUR CLASSES BEING ON IN EVERY DOJO!!! Don’t forget to look after your physical and mental well being by going... to class tonight and if you are planning/wishing/hoping to be assessed or Graded this week then your training bag should already be packed for class. See you there See more

14.01.2022 Here is a great chance for all of us to train with Shihan Gavin and support our mates in too!

13.01.2022 Who is a little guilty of these?.... It’s the best habit to have in life

13.01.2022 Hello R24 Families, Applications are open today for the State Government FairPlay Initiative which provides $150 of funding per year to eligible children betwee...n the ages of 5-17 years to register and participate in sporting activities and GKR Karate is an accredited activity provider that you can redeem your Voucher with. These can be used for new Membership or for existing students to cover registration and/or training fees with options for Unlimited Training Pass credit or for Training Pass stickers. Once you have received your Voucher by email please forward it to [email protected] with your preferred option as our head office will take care of the rest for you that day or the next at the latest. If you have any questions please contact Sensei Andrew Howell on the above email or by phone on 0407695005. This State Government Initiative is a great way to make the financial side of either starting or staying with Karate a little easier and most importantly your children will continue to gain the important life lessons that are taught in our classes week after week. https://www.qld.gov.au/recrea/sports/funding/fairplay/apply

12.01.2022 Hello R24 Students training in Moreton Bay Council Classes, The following letter has been emailed out to as many of you who train in the affected Dojos and plea...se read carefully so we can all continue to enjoy our training in a safe and happy manner. This is for the classes listed below- Bribie Island. Burpengary. Caboolture. Dakabin. Deception Bay. Kallangur. Morayfield. North Lakes 1 and 2. Please feel free to contact me on 0407695005 or email [email protected] if you have any questions. Yours with gratitude, Andrew Howell Regional Manager/Senior Instructor See more

11.01.2022 A fantastic first night back for the Morayfield Team with lots of smiles and focus to kickstart(yep deliberate pun) their return to the Dojo.

09.01.2022 Hello R24 students and families, With the lifting of some restrictions in Queensland our classes will be opening as soon as we are given the green light for eac...h venue as our classes are in a number of different locations and council areas. The GKR management team headed by Shihan Gavin Samin are doing their very best to speed up this process and to ensure we can all train in safe environment. Thank you all for your patience as I am sure you are missing your Karate family and friends as much as your Instructors are missing you. Watch this space for updates and the official dates that our classes will be returning!!! Yours with much gratitude, Andrew Howell Regional Manager/Senior Instructor See more

09.01.2022 If you feel Ike this and want to add some happiness/stress relief into your life then call or sms 0407695005 as you can join our club for free with a Lifetime Membership until Sunday night.

08.01.2022 HAPPY KARATE MONDAY! 1. Please remember to listen to your Sensei as they will always have your best interests at heart. 2. Also it’s ok to ask them what y...ou have to work on and develop. 3. Refer to number 1 otherwise you shouldn’t have asked. With our Assessment classes on at Bokarina tomorrow night and Burpengary on Wednesday make sure you are there and ready to display your best. Also you should have a Grading plan in place with your Sensei if not then discuss one as Sunday is approaching very rapidly and it’s our second last Grading for the year. #aimforprogression #beopentoimprovement See more

06.01.2022 BEACH CLASS THIS SUNDAY!!! Get excited to end your Karate year the best way possible and either return your slip at class or sms 0407695005 to book your place.

05.01.2022 Our club genuinely is the family club and if you are already a parent training with your children then thank you for doing the best thing you can. If you haven’...t discovered for yourself how rewarding and enjoyable sharing Karate with your children is yet then contact Sensei Andrew Howell on 0407695005 or email [email protected] to book in for a Free Trial Class See more

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04.01.2022 REGIONAL KATA TOURNAMENT FINALLY OVERCOMES COVID-19 SHUTDOWN!!! Such a special experience to have the Tournament that we planned to hold in March happ...en today!!! It was certainly a morning full of smiles, camaraderie, sportsmanship, awesome Karate and LOTS of medals. A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all of our dedicated Instructors and Officials who made the day the AWESOME success that it was for everyone involved. It was our first time running this style of Kata Round Robin Tournament and it was great to see how much the competitors and judges enjoyed the minimum 3 rounds per entrant as it made for some very close decisions in the medal tally. Well done to all of our competitors as the standard was solid across all divisions and particularly amongst our younger first timers and our Junior Team Kata entrants who were AWESOME in their focus and encouragement of one another. Whether you won a medal or did your best version of a Kata that you have before take that positive to class tomorrow night and hold your head a little higher in a humble way. Yours with much respect, Andrew Howell Regional Instructor See more

02.01.2022 Please remember that ALL of our classes are on today as per schedule because a public holiday doesn’t stop our training it just reminds us that our long term goals are more important than short term gratification.

01.01.2022 GRADING DAY TOMORROW!!! It’s certainly very exciting to be able to run our first regional Grading since March and if you have been given the authorisation from ...your Sensei then please note the following important points. - Be early please to avoid any minor delays and particularly if you haven’t been to the Bokarina Dojo before as it’s tricky to find. If you aim to be there at 9:30am it gives you enough time to park, walk, get changed, check in, warm up and be ready for the 10am start. - Please wear full Gi which includes jacket with a badge sewn or pinned on as you will be asked this as you check in and badges are for sale there as well. Training Tees are only an option for classes and are not to be worn at Gradings. - Remember to bring your own full water bottle as no access to drink fountains is allowed for the time being. - Use the hand sanitizer stations as you enter, as you leave and at every drink break during the Grading please. - Please remember to be mindful of your social distance at all times when entering and leaving the Dojo, as well as when queuing up to check in, also when families are seated together and when taking photos afterwards too. - There will be no partner work or Sparring for this Grading as per our current Covid Safe Plan in all of our classes. - If you or a family member you live with are feeling unwell then contact Sensei Andrew Howell on 0407695005 beforehand and stay home to ensure that yourself and others stay healthy. - Most importantly enjoy the experience and let it be a reminder of your perseverance during this challenging time in history. See more