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United Kingdom 331

Australia 312

New Zealand 70

One membership, every dojo. Your membership lets you train at any GKR class in the world — handy when you’re travelling, or when a different night suits you better that week.

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Individual dojos are run by their instructor. For membership, billing or anything the dojo can’t answer, these are the national offices.

Australia

Every state · 25 regions

Where it all began — Adelaide, 1984. Today: every state, 25 regions, two Zone Directors. GKR was founded here in 1984. Two Zone Directors and 25 Regional Managers oversee training and standards across QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA and WA.

International Head Office · 139-145 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide, SA 5015
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New Zealand

North & South Islands

Dojos across the North and South Islands, run from our Auckland office. From Auckland to Christchurch, GKR New Zealand runs classes for the whole family, coordinated from our Howick office.

National Office · PO Box 38003, Howick, Auckland 2145
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United Kingdom

England · Scotland · Wales

Hundreds of classes across England, Scotland and Wales — home of the GKR World Cup. The UK is home to the GKR World Cup at Telford — and to hundreds of weekly classes from the North West to the South East.

National Office · Widnes Business Park, Unit 10, 10 Foundry Lane, Widnes WA8 8GU
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Why GKR Karate?

Why GKR Karate?

GKR creates the right environment for our members to train in. Although we promote self defence and fitness, our style also fosters positive values, confidence, discipline, focus and well being. GKR teaches you not only how to punch and kick, it teaches you to be a better person.

We encourage students of all ages, from all walks of life to join our club and be part of the supportive ‘family’ that is GKR Karate.

Self Defence

­Synonymous with martial arts, self defence and inner self confidence are one of the key takeaways from regular training. From the age of 5 GKR teaches basic self defence and extraction moves, continuing right through to our senior grades.

Weight Loss

­Karate is a great way to lose or maintain a healthy weight, with most classes consisting of aerobic, stretching and toning activities. For those who may not have exercised in some time, GKR provides a supportive environment where students can train at their own pace and physical ability. Our classes are a mixture of men, women and children of all ages.

Focus

­Many parents are keen to see their children develop greater focus and discipline through their martial arts training, and GKR’s classes provide the perfect environment. Instructors teach in a respectful and supportive atmosphere through karate inspired games, activities and drills.

Family

­GKR promotes a family environment, encouraging kids, parents and relatives to all train in the same class. Staying a few karate grades behind your children, will encourage them to continue a regular training program.

Respect

­As a traditional Japanese martial arts, karate promotes respect to our instructors, our club, each other and most importantly ourselves. This is a key part of your learnings as a student of GKR karate.

Friendships

­Although karate is considered a solo sport, it is still the foundation for many life long friendships. Classes include games and partner work where children and adults alike take the opportunity to learn about and bond with their fellow class mates.

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