GKR Karate

About

GKR Karate is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence and stress relief.

Story

Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR) is a traditional Japanese style of karate. GKR was founded by Robert Sullivan in Adelaide, South Australia. Robert first began training in the art of karate in 1964, and spent time training and teaching in both Japan and the USA before establishing GKR in 1984.

GKR Karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence and stress relief.

People of all walks of life can train together and learn the art of karate in a safe, fun and encouraging environment.

"GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 years, through to men, women and families of all ages.Karate is one of the most popular and respected Martial Arts in the world. Apart from the development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, self-discipline, determination, focus, courtesy, self-control and of course, fitness.Our classes are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life.The Sockburn Full Time Centre services surrounding suburbs, including Wigram, Horby, Islington, Hei Hei, Avonhead, Prebbleton, Yaldhurst, Addington and Christchurch .Take your first step towards an exciting and enriching Karate journey!"