CURRENT NEWSLETTER

Written on the 1st of December 2025

A big welcome to the new members and families who have recently joined in with our classes and thank you to everyone for your continued support and participation within the Integrated Academy. This newsletter covers some of the recent occurrences and then focuses on some upcoming events to look forward to experiencing in the future.

🌟 19th of December 2024: Green Belt Grading. Congratulations to Cheyne Fuss for attaining his Green Belt at the Integrated Academy Grading.

Thank you to the assistant instructors and also to everyone for being there in support.   

🌟 22nd of December 2024: Integrated Academy Christmas BBQ & Awards Presentations.  This was a great way to celebrate another empowering year of Integrated Academy experiences! I hope everyone enjoyed the BBQ food and cold drinks provided, thank you to everyone in attendance and especially the generosity of those who helped me set up the event and also the BBQ volunteers. We also presented over 50 Gift Bags & Certificate Awards to all those in attendance. Heartfelt appreciation to everyone for being part of the shared journey throughout 2024.

🌟 24th of March 2025: Thankyou to Mako's Health Club for inviting me to provide a Women's Self-Defence class coinciding with International Women's Day. It was an honour to be able to contribute through providing Martial Arts techniques and empowerment for each of the participants.

🌟 10th of May 2025: Integrated Martial Arts Demonstration. Well done to Jayden Brooke, Jesse Brooke and Eva Templeton for doing so well at this event    And we helped raise abundance for Hervey Bay Hospice. Thank you to Lizzie Macaulay for all of her organisational dedication, and a special thanks to Pete Brooke and Kerrie Coy for their support leading up to and during the event.

🌟 24th of June: Well done to all of the Hervey Bay High School students for experiencing the Integrated Martial Arts Empowerment session held at the Botanic Gardens in Urangan. Thank you also to Simon Lemanu for joining forces and ensuring it was a very empowering experience for all involved.       

🌟31st of July: Blue Belt Grading. Congratulations to the seven students for attaining their blue belts (Vance, Veda, Kevin, Bikram, Xander, Maria and Anne).     Heartfelt gratitude also to all of the assistant instructors and everyone who was there in support.

🌟 3rd of August: Q1 Muay Thai Amateur Series. Well done to the three fighters involved in this event (Alex, Chase and Mitch). Much respect and appreciation also to Integrated Instructors Royce Smith and Josh Seedsman for their personal dedication and commitment towards helping these students prepare for the event. All three Integrated students fought well showing true warrior spirit, skill and mutual respect to their opponents. 

🌟21st of August: Kerrie Coy and I had the privilege of providing a combination of classes for about 50 awesome year 2 kids at the Fraser Coast Anglican College. Kerrie facilitated the Dance Fitness classes in one area of the school property while I simultaneously provided some Integrated Martial Arts Development classes. Well done to all of the children involved and thankyou to each of the teachers and students for welcoming us to be part of your annual outdoor education program.

🌟 31st of August: Integrated Martial Arts Friendship Challenge. Congratulations to all those involved in this annual event!! It was awesome seeing everyone having such a positive and empowering experience together. Thank you for the support from the families and friends connected to all of the participants    Heartfelt appreciation also to the volunteers who helped enable the event to be such a great experience for everyone involved (Kerrie Coy, Tyson Kotevski, Cheyne Fuss, Luke Agnew, Royce Smith, Josh Seedsman, Cathie Graham, Leanne Gablonski, Cameron Harris, Peter Brooke. Brad Schafer, Kevin Walsh & Bobbie Walsh). Thank you also to the sponsors of our Integrated Centre (JAD Flooring, Tasty Thai Restaurant, Oz Auto Electrics, Wide Bay Bricklaying). 

🌟 2nd of September: TEDx Event. Well done to all of the students involved in the TEDx event at the Maryborough Brolga Theatre where I was invited to facilitate a series of three consecutive Empowerment Sessions for about 80 students. Thank you to the teachers at the Saint Mary's College for organising my participation   

🌟 16th of October: Black Uniforms earned. Congratulations to the three awesome young warriors (Jayden Brooke, Jesse Brooke and Eva Templeton) who were awarded with their black uniforms at the Integrated Martial Arts dojo in Dundowran. Each of these students have been training for many years now and are well on their way towards attempting their 1st degree black belts at the scheduled grading on the 18th of December.

🌟 19th of October: Congratulations to all of the participants at the  "777 Empowerment Event" ! Everyone did really well, and it was so good to see many of the participants conquering the 21.1km half-marathon distance for the first ever time     I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to my amazing partner/kindred soul flame :) Kerrie Coy for all of her co-creative work in helping me facilitate the event, ensuring that everything went smoothly for all involved. Thankyou also to our Ambulance Officers Kevin & Bobbie Walsh for being there in support as always.   And much gratitude to everyone who supported this community event and helped it be such a positive experience (including Otto Acron who helped bring the event into life in 2023). We weren't formally raising money for charity this year but on behalf of the participants involved I was able to donate a further $70 to Parkinson's QLD of which we have been generating funds for in the previous two events. Sending infinite love and respect to All.

🌟11th of November: Recreational Running Coach Course. Throughout the previous few months both Kerrie and I gradually progressed our way through the Athletics Australia Running Coach modules and video conferences. And after some final assignments and tests we both received our official Certificates of Accreditation as governed by the Australian Sports Commission. Kerrie has now created the “Chi Run Club” and we are both very enthusiastic to provide support to anyone who may like to join us on an empowering journey of personal fitness and goal setting throughout 2026.

🌟 27th of November: My Brother Tony & I joined forces on the STRONG Legacy podcast hosted by good friend Amit Singh who led us through a series of questions reflecting on the journey of life. (The podcast episode can be accessed through the STRONG Legacy channel on Spotify). I feel grateful for everyone who has helped me and supported me, most of which I mentioned within the discussion. I would also like to express my appreciation towards a few other people who have strongly supported the Integrated Martial Arts journey from its beginning (Shona Minns, Chep Krummel, Dale Mackenzie and Harmony Irvin). Heartfelt appreciation also to my beautiful partner Kerrie for being such a loving and supportive person in my life. I would like to also express my humble gratitude to James Mahu (WingMakers) for creating all of the heart-empowering materials that has helped me so much in this life. 

🌟Current and ongoing throughout 2025: Saturday morning 8:30am fitness classes. Well done to all involved for continuing to tap into the united warrior spirit of inner strength 🌟 courage 🌟 and heartfelt determination 🌟 

🌟Current and ongoing throughout 2025: Hervey Bay Parkrun. Representatives of Integrated Martial Arts & Wellbeing continued to stay dedicated each Saturday morning. If you are interesting in improving your personal fitness levels and simultaneously being part of an awesome community initiative, feel welcome to meet at the Urangan Pier area each Saturday morning, the 5km timed run begins at 7am. There are also volunteering opportunities available if you would like to make a personal contribution in this way. www.parkrun.com.au  

۞ Thankyou Note: Much appreciation to all of the other instructors at the Integrated Martial Arts & Wellbeing Centre who continue to join forces with me in offering a wide variety of health and fitness classes in the community. Thankyou Joshua Seedsman, Royce Smith and Tyson Kotevski. Each of your personal dedication and commitment to helping others in the community is inspirational and I am grateful for all that you do.

۞ I would like to also extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of the families and students involved for your continual support and participation within the Integrated Academy.

May you continue to be uplifted and empowered through Inner Strength, Courage, Truth and Love.

With the Light of Friendship, Harmony and Appreciation,

From Michael )))...∞

۞ 18th of December:  Black Belt Grading at the Dundowran Dojo. Sending continued best wishes and support to our three long-term courageous students (Eva Templeton, Jayden Brooke and Jesse Brooke). They have all prepared with deep determination and personal commitment so I am very confident they will do well at their grading. 

۞  Sunday the 21st of December: The Integrated Academy Christmas BBQ & Award Presentations. The location is at the Esa Park area on the Point Vernon esplanade (about 100 metres past the Gables area). The gathering will commence at 11:30am. Please bring a chair or picnic blanket to sit on. 

🌟CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR holiday BREAK🌟

۞ The final 2025 class at the Integrated Centre in Pialba will be the Saturday morning Warrior Fitness class on the 20th of December. Then classes will be recommencing in 2026 from Thursday the 8th of January.

۞ The final 2025 class at the Dundowran Hall will be on Thursday the 18th of December. Then the Dundowran dojo classes will be recommencing 

in 2026 from Thursday the 8th of January.

۞  Well done to everyone who has been participating in any of the classes at the Integrated Centre in Pialba and/or the Integrated Dojo in Dundowran. Much appreciation to the team of instructors who have been providing all of the classes on the timetable. It is great to see everyone benefitting from and enjoying the variety of classes that we offer and provide each week, including Muay Thai, Integrated Martial Arts, MMA & Grappling, Yoga & Meditation, Strength Training and Integrated Warrior Fitness.

۞ We have a webpage for the Integrated Martial Arts Wellbeing Centre ! The page also includes a downloadable and printable class timetable. www.integratedacademy.com/wellbeingcentre

۞ The webpage for the newest edition of the “Inspiration For Life’s Journey” book has been updated. A PDF of the book is available for free so just feel welcome to contact me and I will send it to you personally. If you would like to borrow a paperback copy of the book just let me know. 

There is also a Facebook page that each week or so I put a new inspirational affirmation, artwork or poetry page taken from within the book or other sources. www.facebook.com/InspirationForLifesJourney

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“Recognise and use the Spiritual Power of the Infinite. 

The intangible represents the real power of the Universe. 

It is the Seed of the tangible. It is the Core of Life because 

all forms come out of it, and whosoever realises the Void 

is filled with Life and Power and the Love of all Beings .” *Bruce Lee

May you continue to be uplifted and empowered through Inner Strength, Courage, Truth and Love.

With the Light of Friendship, Harmony and Appreciation, 

From Michãel )))…