Why Kata is an Integral Part of Karate
August 27, 2018 | All ArticlesBunkaiKataSelf DefenceTraining
Without kata, most styles would be virtually the same - a series of punching and kicking techniques. Kata represents the…
NSW Black Belt Open
August 21, 2018 | All ArticlesTournament Articles
On Saturday August 18, GKR conducted its first ever Black Belt ONLY tournament, the NSW Black Belt Open. This tournament…
Children and Nutrition
August 13, 2018 | All ArticlesHealth and FitnessKidsLife
I won't deny it, managing your child’s nutrition can be a bit of a juggling act. But one need only…
Becoming a Black Belt
August 8, 2018 | All ArticlesEthics & ValuesGradingLifeMental TrainingTraining
Whatever your perception of a black belt, try to forget about the title or the idea of ‘getting‘ a black…
Your Greatest Teacher – by Shihan Gavin Samin
July 19, 2018 | All ArticlesLifeMental TrainingSelf DefenceTraining
From the title of this article, you may be wondering who or what I am referring to when discussing your…
Self Defence: Deciding in Advance
July 19, 2018 | All ArticlesMental TrainingSelf Defence
When it comes to self-defence, there is no half defense. It’s not a tournament, where you can be down by…
The Myth of Strength
July 19, 2018 | All ArticlesLifeSelf DefenceTraining
Even during training, we’re told to go as hard and fast as we can and to push ourselves. So even…
You’re Good…For a Girl
March 3, 2018 | All ArticlesHealth and FitnessInspirational StudentsLife
This article was inspired by a recent conversation I had with one of my female students. She trains with a…
