Welcome to ilovegkr.com, the world's largest site for GKR karate information.

This site has kata footwork charts, information about how to perform techniques, games and quizzes for kids and adults, tips and essays, articles about the instructors in GKR, reviews of books, DVDs and martial arts movies, and lots more cool stuff. It also includes dedicated sections for senseis and regional managers.

GKR stands for Go Kan Ryu, which is Japanese for "hard complete school". GKR is a traditional style of Japanese karate formed in 1984 in Australia by fusing Keishinkan, and Goju Kai, both styles go back to the very birth of karate. Our founder and chief instructor is Kancho Robert Sullivan, and our assistant chief instructor is Shihan Stacey Karetsian.

GKR currently has over 40,000 students and thousands of classes across Australia, England, and New Zealand, with full-time centres in Wellington, Sydney, and Texas.

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Japanese Translator Your name in Japanese
To see how your name should look on your black belt in katakana, choose the Calligraphy option.

Service kindly provided by
Phil Ronan of Japanesetranslator.co.uk

karate phrase

Maeshi

Using the front limb.
ie maeshi mae geri - front leg front kick

 


What's new?
9th July Being the Sempai - A historical perspective on the sempai's role
9th July

How to help your child to fail at karate and everything else
19 Jan Completely updated all Stances with new animations
2nd January Book Review - Fit to Fight
2nd January Book Review - Moving Towards Stillness
2nd January Book Review - The Karate Way
2nd January Book Review - Four Shades of Black
2nd January Book Review - Meditation on Violence
26th Nov Two new Christmas cards for you to print and give
25th Nov Find the weapons puzzle
23rd Nov New certificates in Sensei area
23rd Nov Sensei area updated
16th Nov Two new Christmas cards for you to print and give
15th Nov New tip - Deciding when you're ready to grade
11th Nov Don't be defined by your challenges
10th Nov Uploaded Shimbun index
7th Nov All new Body parts in Japanese charts
7th Nov Added a short essay on the History of the Karate Belt
6th Nov Added What happens at a tournament
6th Nov Complete site redesign - better menus
3rd Nov Added Frequently Asked Questions
30th Oct Added a Media article in which Kancho talks about the business side of GKR
25th Oct DVD review - Winning Competition Karate
25th Oct DVD Review - Competition Winning Techniques
23rd Oct Book review - In the Dojo - Rituals and etiquette
8th Oct Alphabet quiz in Fun and Games
8th Oct New survey on homepage - when do you want to attend seminars and events?
3rd Oct Martial arts styles of the world puzzle in Fun and Games
1st Oct New look Tips - easier to use
26th Sept Meridians and pressure points poster for you to print in Health
25th Sept New Spot the Difference in Fun and Games
18th Sept Major new article - GKR - Karate's Special Blend