Our FREE Five Step Self-Defence Challenge equips you with practical tools to build strength, improve confidence and stay safe.
ADDED BONUS: Five Step Self-Defence Challenge participants also receive 7 days of FREE ACCESS to exclusive training videos in the GKR Online Karate & Fitness Academy.
Have questions about online karate training? Find answers about GKR Online Dojo, including online classes, training at home, belt progression, grading, fitness, self-defence and membership. Whether you're new to karate or continuing your training online, you'll find helpful information to get started.
Yes. GKR Online Karate & Fitness Academy provides training suitable for people at different experience levels. Beginners can start with foundational techniques, fitness sessions and easy-to-follow training videos before progressing through the GKR curriculum.
Absolutely. Online training can be a convenient way to begin learning karate from home. You can practise fundamental movements, techniques and fitness exercises at your own pace before attending live online classes or progressing further.
Consistency matters more than trying to train for long periods. Regular short sessions can help you develop coordination, technique, fitness and muscle memory. As your confidence improves, you can increase your training frequency
Yes. Premium members who participate in the live online classes can progress through GKR Karate grading and belt levels, subject to the required grading criteria and assessments.
Online karate classes allow you to train using live and on-demand lessons through the GKR Online Karate & Fitness Academy. You can train from home or wherever you have a suitable internet connection.
Live classes allow you to follow scheduled training and receive real-time instruction and feedback. On-demand sessions allow you to choose training videos and practise whenever it suits your schedule.
Premium members can attend as many live online classes as they like, there is no weekly limit. Regular training can help develop technique, strength, coordination, speed and endurance.
Yes. On-demand training gives you the flexibility to choose sessions that fit your schedule. The academy also offers classes and training sessions of different lengths, making it easier to incorporate karate into a busy routine.
Yes. GKR Premium members who attend the live online classes can progress through the GKR Karate grading system, provided they meet the required grading standards.
Online grading follows specific criteria designed to maintain the standards and integrity of GKR Karate. Students may also need to complete pre-grading assessment classes before undertaking a grading.
Online training can support your progression through the GKR Karate belt journey. Students must demonstrate the required skills, knowledge, technique and commitment at each grading level.
If you have any questions not answered above or require any assistance, please contact our Academy Support team at academysupport@gkrkarate.com and a member of our team will respond within 2 business days.
You do not need a large training area. GKR's online training videos are designed to be performed in a standard-sized room, with around a metre of clear space on either side of you being enough to get started.
Not necessarily. Comfortable clothing that gives you plenty of freedom to move is suitable when starting with on-demand classes. As you progress, especially when participating in live classes and grading, a karate uniform may be recommended.
You can get started with very little equipment. You need an internet connection and a suitable device such as a computer, tablet or phone. No specialised equipment is required for many of the online training sessions.
Yes. You can use compatible casting or screen-mirroring options to display the Online Dojo on a larger screen. This can make it easier to follow techniques while training at home.
Yes. Karate training can help develop strength, coordination, balance, endurance and overall physical fitness. GKR's online academy also includes dedicated fitness, conditioning, flexibility and training sessions.
Online training can introduce you to important self-defence principles, techniques and awareness skills. GKR's Five Step Self-Defence Challenge is specifically designed to teach practical self-defence techniques in an easy-to-follow format.
Regular martial arts training can help develop discipline, focus, coordination and confidence. GKR's online program combines technical training with fitness and personal development.
It is a free five-step program designed to introduce practical self-defence skills. Participants also receive seven days of free access to exclusive GKR Online Karate & Fitness Academy training content.
