Kata: Our Perception Of Perfection
October 31, 2021 | karate doKataSelf DefenceTraining
If kata mocks us all, why do some adore it while others fear it? The answer lies in the way…
Our Kata Training Videos Have Arrived!
April 22, 2020 | All ArticlesKataTraining
The highly-anticipated Kata Video Collection is now available to purchase from the GKR Karate Online Dojo!…
Kids Tips For Karate Tournaments
August 12, 2019 | All ArticlesKataKidsKumiteTournament Articles
With State/Zone Titles coming up featuring many children competing in a karate tournament for the first time, we wanted to…
Preparing for a Major Tournament
April 29, 2019 | All ArticlesKataKumiteMental TrainingTournament ArticlesTraining
As the 10th GKR Karate World Cup is drawing closer, we take a look at the story of David and…
Kumite: More than Sport
February 7, 2019 | karate doKataKumiteSelf DefenceTraining
I hope this article speaks volumes to you and succeeds in opening your mind to something bigger than the dojo…
Understanding Kata And Its Relationship To Bunkai
September 10, 2018 | All ArticlesBunkaiKataSelf DefenceTraining
While kata is regarded as the ‘art form’ of karate, the original premise behind all kata is self-defense. Behind each…
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…
Training for World Class Kata
August 1, 2018 | KataTournament ArticlesTraining
Alex Pereda is one of GKR’s top Karate exponents. At the 2001 GKR Karate World Cup, Alex won the World…
Develop Tournament Winning Kata
July 26, 2018 | KataTournament ArticlesTraining
When it comes to tournaments, kumite is generally a little easy to work out the winner because you have visible…
Performing Your Best Kata When It Counts
May 15, 2018 | KataTournament ArticlesTraining
Angela Uytingco is no stranger to winning under pressure having taken out numerous National and World Titles in GKR and…