Freestyle Kung Fu Academy

🔥ANNUAL INSTRUCTORS DEVELOPMENT RETREAT 2026🔥
25–27 September | Frogs Hollow Bush Camping

At Freestyle Kung Fu Academy, we believe that better instructors create stronger students — and stronger students build a stronger Academy.

Later this month, our Sifus, Sibaks and Sihings will step away from the Academy for our Annual Instructors Development Retreat — a dedicated weekend of training, leadership, reflection, personal growth and team development.

Hosted by Master Sifu Frank Mechler, the retreat will draw on more than 30 years of experience teaching, mentoring and developing martial artists, with one clear purpose:

To continually raise the standard of the people entrusted with teaching our students.

Being an instructor at FKFA is about far more than knowing techniques or holding a rank. It is about leadership, discipline, communication, responsibility and understanding how to bring out the best in every student who walks through our doors.

Throughout the weekend, our instructor team will train together, challenge themselves, share knowledge and strengthen the bond that makes our Academy what it is.

We have always believed that we cannot expect our students to keep growing if we are not prepared to keep growing ourselves.

After almost three decades of teaching in our local community, our commitment remains the same: to continue improving, continue evolving and maintain the highest possible standard of Kung Fu instruction for our students and families.

This retreat is an investment in our instructors.

And investing in our instructors is an investment in every student they teach. ❤️🥋

TRAIN • REFLECT • GROW • LEAD

🔥 FREE BODY • FREE MIND • FREE SPIRIT 🔥

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR KUNG FU DADS!

Today we want to recognise all the amazing fathers, grandfathers and father figures within our Freestyle Kung Fu Academy family.

As a father, one of the greatest things we can give our children isn’t simply what we provide for them — it’s the example we set for them.

Strength. Discipline. Courage. Respect. Resilience.

Every time you bring your child to training, encourage them when things get difficult, celebrate their achievements or help them get back up after a setback, you’re teaching lessons that extend far beyond the Kung Fu floor.

To all our dads who sit and watch classes, hold pads, travel to competitions, help with training, cheer from the sidelines and proudly watch their children grow — thank you.

And to the dads who step onto the floor to improve themselves as an example for their children, you’re creating an example that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

From myself and the entire instructor team at Freestyle Kung Fu Academy, we wish all our Kung Fu dads a fantastic Father’s Day.

Enjoy your day with your families. ❤️🥋

Happy Father’s Day, Dads!

FIGHT TRAINING AND WEAPONS CLASS CANCELLED – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 🥋

Hi FKFA Family,

Unfortunately, Fight Training at 4:00 pm and Weapons Class at 5:00 pm will both be cancelled tomorrow afternoon, Friday 4 September. Both classes will recommence as normal next Friday.

I also want to personally apologise to all of our students and families for my absence from the Academy this week. I’ve been hit pretty hard with the flu and, as much as I hate being away from the floor and our students, I’ve needed to take the time to recover properly.

I want to give a massive thank you to our incredible team of instructors who have stepped up throughout the week and kept the Academy running smoothly. Classes have continued on schedule, and I’m extremely grateful knowing that our students have continued to receive the high standard of instruction and training we pride ourselves on at Freestyle Kung Fu Academy.

It really demonstrates the strength of the team we have built and the quality and commitment of our instructors. 🙏🥋

Thank you also to all our students and families for your understanding and for the messages wishing me well. They have been greatly appreciated.

I’m looking forward to getting back into the Academy and seeing everyone again soon.

Fight Training and Weapons Class will be back next Friday — ready to work! 👊🔥

Master Sifu Frank
Freestyle Kung Fu Academy

Qld State Titles…. Boom 👊🏼😎

Be a good sport-Aggressive and inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated at any NAS event towards NAS Officials, Staff and helpers
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EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
NAS- NATIONAL ALL STYLES
Queensland State Championships Gold Coast
30 August - Runaway Bay Sports Centre.

( GET YOUR ENTRYS IN )
Closing Date- 27 August

The NAS- National All Styles tournament circuit, brings together a multitude of Martial artists of all ages. Whether you're ready to show your skill in points-sparring, continuous sparring, forms/kata, weaponry, self-defence demonstrations or extreme/MA - or just want to see some of Australia's best Martial artists

Competitor’s Entry Fees:
Take note when entering
1 x Division - $80
Additional Division Box “place # of entered divisions there” - $20 each

a) Please make sure you tick events you are entering
b) Please make sure payment is made before submitting your entry by selecting (pay via square )

Note; Please make sure you double check your entry and divisions before submitting.

Click onto link below to register for competition Sunday 30th August

ENTERING EVENT REGISTRATION BELOW
( NOW OPEN - GET YOUR ENTRY IN )

Please click onto link to access entry form.
https://www.nationalallstyles.com.au

a) Once on NAS FRONT page locate FORM
Press ( = ) Top left - Go to QLD Link
b) This will take you to entry form to register

Need help or having a problem entering .... Give Virginia Casey a call for assistance - 0410391909

(NOTICE TO ALL COMPETITORS)
First events morning ( 8am Sharp ) Be at Venue 7.40am
a/ Male Black Belt Forms/Points events
d/ Women Black Belt Forms/ Points events
c/ Veterans Forms and Points sparing

1/ Competitors check in - Doors open 7.30am
2/ Spectator Entry Costs are as follows
• Adults $20
• Child $15
• Family $45 x Two Adults,Two Children

We are looking forward to seeing all at State Championship

(Please share with team )

Yours in Marital Arts

Jim and Virginia Casey
Queensland State Directors
Owners National All Styles Australia
Mobile 0402695717

Time to start our preparations for the Qld State Championships🔥

🥊🔥 FKFA FIGHTERS CAMP 2026 🔥🥊

The countdown is on!

From Friday 3rd July to Sunday 5th July, our Fighters and Competition Team will head to the stunning surroundings of Gordon Country for an unforgettable weekend of training, challenge, growth, and team bonding.

This isn’t just another training session.

This is where skills are sharpened, confidence is built, and champions are forged.

Over three action-packed days, students will be pushed beyond their comfort zones through:

👊 Intense fight training
👊 Sparring strategy and drills
👊 Strength and conditioning
👊 Mental toughness development
👊 Leadership and teamwork challenges
👊 Campfire discussions and personal growth

Success in martial arts doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from dedication, discipline, persistence, and the willingness to do the hard work when others won’t.

Hard Work Overtime To Accomplish Great Skills.

I am looking forward to spending the weekend with an amazing group of dedicated students who continue to represent Freestyle Kung Fu Academy with pride, respect, and determination.

The friendships built, lessons learned, and memories made at Fighters Camp often last a lifetime.

🥋 Train Hard. Fight Strong. Be Unstoppable.

Friday 3rd July – Sunday 5th July
📍 Gordon Country
👊 For Fighters & Competition Students Only

Master Sifu Frank Mechler
Freestyle Kung Fu Academy

🔥GRADING WEEK STARTS TODAY!🔥

Good luck to all of our White and Yellow Sash students who are grading today and taking the next step in their Kung Fu journey!

📍 Today’s Grading Times:
👊 Kids White & Yellow Sashes – 4:00 PM
👊 Teens & Adults White & Yellow Sashes – 6:00 PM

⚠️ Important Reminder:
All students must attend in their full Kung Fu uniform, including their traditional Kung Fu jacket.

This week marks the beginning of our Mid-Year Grading Week, where students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills, discipline, focus, and dedication they have developed through their training.

📢 Please Note:
There will be NO general classes this week due to gradings. All regular classes will resume next week.

Remember, grading is not about being perfect—it is about showing your improvement, effort, attitude, and commitment to your training.

We wish all of our students the very best today. Train hard, stay focused, and enjoy the experience. We are proud of every one of you! 👊🔥

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