Gkr Karate

Hi all, a reminder that tonight's second class will be working on two kata's for most of the night in smaller groups, with additional instructors on hand. The plan is to focus on seiunchin & Empi for those below black belt and shisoshin + another higher grade kata for the black belts and above. A chance to improve your kata or learn something new.
Regards Sensei Ed

Inspired and proud of the students from Duston who took part in the recent World Cup Qualifers.
17 Students, all qualified and brought back 21 medals between them, plus 3 instructors who train at times at Duston brought back another 7 medals.
Well done to Adam - Gold Kumite, Hannah - Silver Kata, Charlie - Silver Kata, Kian - Bronze Kumite, Darren Bateman - Gold Kumite, Max - Bronze Kata & Silver Kumite, Dave Jackson - Bronze Kata & Silver Kumite, Gerald Aberneithie - Bronze ...Kata & Silver Kumite, Jo Jennings - Gold Kumite, Kurt Chambers - qualified an lucky 4th in a tough division, Sonia Chambers - Gold Kata, Lani - Bronze Kata, Leo - Bronze Kata, Linda Shanahan - Silver Kumite, Maddison - Bronze Kumite, Stacey Taylor - Bronze Team Kata & Silver Team Kumite, Teo - Silver Kata & Silver Kumite.
Keith Mcgee - Gold Kata & Gold Kumite & Bronze Team Kumite, Richard Webb - Silver Kumite & Bronze Team Kumite, Leigh Palmer - Silver Kata & Bronze Team Kumite.
You all did an amazing job, a tribute to all of your hard work and well rewarded for performances you did on the day.
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Well done to all who attended the Duston Dojo's Fun mini Kata Tournament on Wednesday. Based on Power and Focus you all put masses of effort in, with some awesome performances.Well done to all who attended the Duston Dojo's Fun mini Kata Tournament on Wednesday. Based on Power and Focus you all put masses of effort in, with some awesome performances.

Great to see so many training and improving kicks last night, lots of rosy faces leaving the Dojo. Don't forget to let me know if you're planning on competing in the World Cup qualifiers so we can help you get prepared. Would be good to see lots of you competing and trying to gain a place in this year's World Cup tournament.

Don't forget GKR no longer accepts cash payment for class training fees, you will require a 12 visit training pass or Direct Debit training pass to attend classes. Cash payments are still being accepted for equipment and seminars.

This year's dates for you to make a note of.

Time to get your Gi out and kit bag packed ready for class. Karate at Duston Dojo starts back up tonight. Looking forward to seeing everyone back with new goals & targets to work towards.
If your a green belt or above and want to push your karate a little further, why not come down and join the group in the Advanced class 7:15-8:45 pm. You'll be made most welcome by the great group of students there.
See you all later.

Well a fantastic year came to an end with the last classes of the year last Wednesday. Well done to the students of the year, a very hard choice to make from such a dedicated group of students. It's been a pleasure and honour to teach you all this year, with some high level grades achieved at the end of 2018.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and an exciting 2019.

Tonight see's the last classes of 2018 at Duston Dojo, feel free to dress up in something festive, there will be a prize for best Xmas costume, just make sure you are still able to train and join in tonight's fun classes.
Don't miss out on the fun tonight make the most of you're last classes.
Remember make a note in your diaries that Duston Dojo will be back open in the new year on wed 9th Jan 2019.

GKR annual Xmas party, lots of fun, music, games. food & drinks!

R33 end of year seminar with some hard training and then a bit of fun at the end

Two great classes last night, no 'Tricks' just lots of hard work by all who came to train, a few laughs along the way, with a few 'treats' at the end of class. Remember if your a 3rd kyu or above you should go along and train at the blackbelt assessment on Sat 10th Nov, a great chance to see what to expect, plus a great chance to train with Sensei Daniel and some of the other senior GKR instructors.

For those attending the advanced class tonight 7:15 - 8:45pm please ensure you have your kick shields with you.
Looking forward to see all students in both classes tonight. I'll be there will you?

Looking forward to seeing everyone in both classes tonight.
If you're coming to the advanced class 7:15-8:45pm please remember to bring kick shields and focus mitts if you have them.

We will have a stall at this event. It would be great if any of you can get there 😎

Remember we have air conditioning so Duston dojo is the place to be on Wednesday 😎

Congratulations to Duston students who got medals at the tournament last weekend. A fantastic result from you all. Well done 😎

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, c...onfidence 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.
If you would like to know more about GKR, from class times, to prices or anything else, you can contact the Senior Instructor for Northampton and Peterborough on 07931 504712, email at region33uk@gkrkarate.com, or via the regions primary Facebook page GKR Karate Region 33 Northampton & Peterborough
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Wish I could still be attending and learning, unfortunately my elbows won't let me. But loved my time there.

We joined GKR at Duston dojo as a family, we were looking for an activity that we could do as a family that involved fitness and fun that we would all enjoy and we have found it! The Training is excellent and it is a friendly environment that makes you feel very welcome. I would highly recommend it and although I am only at the beginning of my Karate journey I am very much looking forward to furthering my training.

Such amazing class .a great training session. With fellow students and sensei s good for all grades

Me and my 5yr old son started our karate journey at this class and we continue to enjoy it more and more each week. This is a class full of helpful and very friendly people, with an awesome Sensei who is one of the most senior ranked in the region. This class has improved our fitness, discipline and continues to develop our karate knowledge and technique........Highly recommended for any ages!

I love coming to this class, i started Karate 9 months ago and I've now increased my lessons as it really helps with my fitness levels. I learn something new every lesson, and train with awesome people and an amazing Sensai. I've only recently started coming to this particular class but it feels like I've been coming for years...everyone has been amazing.

Hi karate friends went to sensei Sally's class when I was a green belt and now I am a red belt I find her class very good the she teaches in a way that is fair and straight she makes you feel good about yourself it's made my karate journey stronger go into her class on a Wednesday night and that you're much appreciate her feedback she's an excellent sensei if I was you I would go to the class

Great dojo with an amazing instructor. I always learn so much going to this class.

Fantastic, my son loves going to the Dojo every week. Everyone there is incredibly friendly and Sensei Sally makes sure everyone learns and is welcome.

Brilliant, I took my 3 boys aged 41/2, 6 and 10 along with myself and all of us were well looked after and learned so much. Will be coming back for sure

Awesome Instructor who has really helped me with my Karate journey!