background - GKR Karate
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background - GKR Karate
CAREEROPPORTUNITY GKR KARATE background GKR Karate is the largest martial arts organisation of its kind in the world with over 50,000 students training each week across Australia, New Zealand, UK and the USA. The organisation was established in 1984 by Robert Sullivan. Robert is a 7th Dan Black Belt, and has trained in various forms of traditional karate since 1964. In addition to being the Founder and Chief Instructor of the Go-Kan-Ryu karate style, he is also the President of GKR Karate International, which comprises over 500 management and Enquiries Contact: operations personnel worldwide. WWW.GKRKARATE.COM CAREER OPORTUNITY 2006.indd 1 24/4/06 11:57:22 AM GKR KARATE - THE CLUB WHY IT WORKS! SELF DEFENCE CONSULTANTS GKR has always prided itself on being a ‘family club’. The classes cater for all ages ranging from 5 to 75, with approximately 40% of our students being female! These people are involved in a multi-faceted management traineeship that incorporates: As with most traditional martial arts systems, GKR is a ‘non-contact’ style of karate. This helps to develop a student’s focus, control and selfdiscipline. For many people, going to a karate class for the first time can be very intimidating as its public image can often create a variety of misconceptions. We overcome these fears by answering their questions, and by helping them to see that karate can be for everyone. Most importantly, people can learn all of these things in the comfort of their own home, thanks to this unique and personal approach. THE BUSINESS Karate promotes… GKR’s business plan involves providing comprehensive karate and leadership training to Self Defence Consultants, in order to prepare them for future management positions within the organisation. Apart from being a successful karate organisation, GKR is also a professional business. This provides an even greater level of tuition for the students, and a backdrop of financial stability for the organisation to constantly expand and improve. This intensely professional approach has naturally enhanced the standard of the karate, and this has been proven by the success of GKR’s representative tournament teams. THE DIFFERENCE Over the years, GKR has been both a leader and an innovator in the Martial Arts field. Clearly the most revolutionary concept created is the way that students are recruited into classes. While most clubs use more passive or conventional methods to attract new students, GKR adopts a much more pro-active approach. Instead of waiting for people to come to us – we go to them! Self Defence Self Discipline Confidence Inner Security Fitness Co-ordination Self Control Respect Our ‘low-key’ but professional approach has been an enormous success, and is a far cry from the ‘old school’ promotional methods of passive advertising and waiting for the phone to ring! GKR KARATE - THE CAREER This groundbreaking marketing system has not only been responsible for GKR’s incredible membership growth over the past 20 years, but it has also created a unique career opportunity for hundreds of people worldwide. Whilst all applicants need to have a genuine interest in the Martial Arts field, GKR is essentially a ‘people business’. Therefore, the criteria for selecting new personnel is based more so on communication skills, work ethic, and attitude, rather than on academic background. • New student enrolments. • Learning karate. • Subsequent instructor qualification and accreditation programs. • Management & leadership training. • Events co-ordination. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Whilst GKR reserves the right to select only the most suitable candidates, as a general guide an applicant would need to show a strong desire to… •Forge a career in the martial arts field. •Achieve a ‘black belt’ & eventually become an accredited instructor. •Work in an empowering team environment with like-minded people. •Ultimately work in a management role. •Pursue high income levels. The self-defence/fitness industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world with widespread interest being generated from a combination of Hollywood action stars, interactive video games and people’s growing desire for greater fitness and personal safety. GKR has the product, the systems and the qualified trainers to take advantage of these trends, making a lucrative career in the Martial Arts field a reality for the right people. CAREER OPORTUNITY 2006.indd 2 24/4/06 11:57:26 AM