Guyana Karate College - Georgetown

The GKC is accredited by the International Karate Daigaku (IKD), the Caribbean Karate College, and the Guyana Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. GKC is a member of the Guyana National Sports Council and the Guyana Karate Federation. The IKD, CKC, and the GKC are headed by Master Frank Woon-A-Tai, M.S., F.G.M.S., 9th Dan. The college provides administrative, educational, and technical expertise in traditional karate-do of the highest standards.
We are guided by the teachings of karate-do founder, Master Gichin Funakoshi, and world karate advocate, Master Masatoshi Nakayama, 10th Dan. Their teachings are transmitted to us through Shuseki Shihan Frank Woon-A-Tai.
Our programmes are based on the Dojo Kun philosophy of Character Development, Physical Education and Fitness, Self Defence,  

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and Sports Budo (Martial Art Way). We offer International programmes for Kyu Certification, Dan (Degree) Diploma Certification, Instructor, Examiner, and Judge Licences, and GKC Coaches, tournament strategy, and Self Defence courses.
The idea of a karate college was in response to the inclusion of karate as a component of the Physical Education Exam Syllabus in Caribbean high schools. Another motivator for the college was the need to help break the ‘cycle of crime and violence’ and help young people find direction in life; young people are attracted to the power of karate and will thus be influenced by its value.