GKR Karate Warringah Mall will host a free community self-defence class on October 25 as part of the club’s second annual “Stop Domestic & Family Violence” Purple Belt Campaign. The class will focus on situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, and basic self-defence skills suitable for participants of all ages.

The class is part of a month-long national initiative, which aims to raise funds to support RizeUp Australia’s programs for domestic violence victim-survivors. In 2024, GKR Karate raised over $80,000 for RizeUp across all of its clubs nationally. 

Throughout October, GKR students and instructors nationwide will wear specially designed purple belts and campaign t-shirts during regular classes, with all merchandise proceeds going to RizeUp Australia to help fund their rapid response, youth support, and housing programs.