The biggest site in the World for GKR karate. Articles, kata, tips, tournament, video, and more.

Online since November 2001

Welcome to ilovegkr.com
This site is the most complete reference source for GKR Karate material on the web. It has many features not found on other GKR web sites including:

kata footwork charts, technique diagrams, multimedia quizzes, grading photos, Japanese pronunciation clips, refreeing help, kata bunkai videos, and more!!!

karate phrase

Maai

Distancing, timing and opportunity

The correct proximity to your opponent, and the timing and recognition of opportunity to take advantage of it.


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

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Phil Ronan of Japanesetranslator.co.uk

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What's new?
1st June Karate wins UFC in News
17th April Added cards and software to the shop
13th April The new shop is now open!
2nd March New tip in student area
8th December New essay - Should I become a sensei?
8th December New tip in student area
7th December Four new cards to print and send
29th November Buy stuff, help the site
26th November New tip in Sensei Area
21st November I've designated this month
Japanese music appreciaton month
18th September Film review - The Foot Fist Way - comedy about martial arts instructors
16th September Kata – Perfect and timeless or imperfect and ever-changing? in Essays
17th August Gradings - What do they represent? in Essays
12th August Lachlan Carr & Samantha Palmer interviews in Blitz mag
12th August Responses to different types of assailant in Essays
24th July New tournament rules summary
27th June New Shihan article in Media
10th June New tip in student area
10th June 2 new tips in Sensei Area
3rd April Article about UK NAS Champion Caroline Smith in Media
3rd April Start of site redesign