2914 days ago

KARATE special joining offer at our Open Nights this week

Anne Howie from GKR Karate

KARATE Membership – special offer this week only.

Learn Self-Defence, Build Confidence, Improve your Fitness.

Have you ever wanted to learn self-defence? Karate is one of the most popular martial arts and self defence systems in the world today.

Our beginner classes are a great introduction to karate training, and can put you on a path to continue to develop new skills, strengthen your mind and body, and empower yourself to reach your maximum potential in all areas of your life.

As a way of helping people try it out, GKR Karate North Canterbury is having Open Nights this week in Rangiora (Mon 5th) and Kaiapoi (Wed 7th and Fri 9th).

There is a special joining offer for those who decide to join after the class, including a FREE membership.

Beginners classes are starting in the Rangiora and Kaiapoi areas. Adults and children (5years+) welcome. Training fee is as little as $12 a class (family discounts apply).

Contact Anne on 021 337 168, anne@onpurposeco.nz, or message back for more information.

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