The vision for all of the Integrated Academy participants is to be welcomed into a positive environment in which they feel a strong sense of mutual respect, encouragement and support. The purpose of the integrated classes is to provide an opportunity for each participant to develop themselves as unique individuals and also together with others through positive unity and generative sharing.

One of the main things I see as being absolutely vital is to help the young generation to be filled with inspiration and to also have the courage to live from their hearts with truth and respect towards themselves and others. Throughout the classes each participant is encouraged to see themselves as part of an interconnected family of the universe and to recognise each day as a sacred opportunity oflife. The journey within the Integrated Martial Arts/Development Academy provides an effective catalyst of remembrance towards what we already know inside our hearts and souls.

I feel that it is very important to support the young generation in the processof developing the inner confidence and understanding that may empower them to become leaders on a pathway of positive development and unity, instead of potentially following on a trail of destruction and separation. One of the best quotes regarding this was from Gandhi when he said...

"We must Be the change that we wish to see in the world."

And each of us as individuals regardless of our age, are definitely able to make a powerful contribution inthe world through our personal choices, thoughts, emotions, actions and behaviours.

Another recent progression within the Academy is inproviding personal development courses and workshops for many of the local youth organisations and schools throughout the community. One of our main areas of focus though is dedicated towards supporting local and international charity organisations, in which we hope to be able to generate not only financial abundance but also to ripple out the consciousness of generosity, kindness and compassion into the world.