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SCHOOL PROGRAMS

RESILIENCE PROGRAMS THAT RESONATE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

Not another PowerPoint. Real stories, real skills, real change.

Delivered by a former professional fighter turned psychotherapist – someone students actually listen to.

THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING

Many students today face challenges that impact their wellbeing and engagement:

  • Disengagement from school and learning
  • Anxiety, stress and mental health concerns
  • Bullying and low self-confidence
  • Difficulty regulating emotions
  • Lack of healthy coping strategies
  • Isolation and disconnection

Traditional classroom approaches don’t always reach these students.

Our programs meet them where they are – using movement, practical skills, and real conversations.

OUR APPROACH

HANDS-ON HEARTS-IN LEARNING

We combine martial arts, yoga, breathwork and life skills coaching to help students develop:

PHYSICAL CONFIDENCE

  • Practical self-defense skills
  • Body awareness and control
  • Safe space to release energy and tension

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

  • Evidence-based breathwork techniques
  • Mindfulness and stress management tools
  • Processing difficult emotions safely

MENTAL RESILIENCE

  • Goal-setting and achievement strategies
  • Growth mindset development
  • Building self-worth from within

SOCIAL CONNECTION

  • Respectful relationships and boundaries
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Peer support and belonging

All programs align with the Victorian Curriculum for Health & Physical Education and Personal & Social Capabilities.

WHO THIS HELPS

PROVEN RESULTS WITH DIVERSE STUDENT GROUPS

✓ Students experiencing bullying or social difficulties

✓ Those disengaged from traditional learning

✓ Youth with anxiety, stress or mental health concerns

✓ Students transitioning through difficult life changes

✓ Alternative education and specialized school settings

✓ At-risk youth referred through council or community services

✓ Students needing confidence and self-esteem support

Ages: Primary (Years 5-6) through Secondary (Years 7-12)

Programs adapted for developmental stage and needs

TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS
"Thank you so much for the breathwork session today! I was quite nervous and anxious beforehand at what might come up for me. I felt so safe and comfortable throughout the entire session and went to some really deep places, it felt like I was travelling my inner world for 20 years. Coming out of the session I feel really content and grounded, my anxiety has completely shifted and I'm feeling so much love for myself and my journey! Thank you for creating such a beautiful safe space! You're gifted at what you do Kael!"
"I brought my class into Kael's gym today for our first session. A lot of my students have disengaged from school and struggle to focus but Kael had their full attention from start to finish. He was not afraid to get in and grapple with the kids while maintaining a high level of professionalism, as well as share his story. The kids and I are keen as for our next session!"
Travis Jones
Teacher, Drouin Secondary School
"Kael is now a regular scheduled activity within our school holiday program. Our program varies with children from 3–12 and Kael demonstrates patience and array of skills to accommodate all age groups. Kael not only shares his passion and skill for mixed martial arts but also how and why Kael discovered MMA and the impact it has had on his journey. Highly recommend including Coster MMA in your next program to not only provide an excellent sporting program but an opportunity to create excellent conversations around how trying a new sport can positively influence your life and wellbeing."
Mikaela Weeding
St Pauls Anglican Grammar
"In my role as Principal and Head of Secondary I've known Kael Coster for over 5 years now and during that time Kael has delivered High School programmes for students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and always tailors or adjusts to the needs of each school or students he is working with. His ability to engage and help students build self confidence, awareness, respect and decision making skills has been outstanding!! I highly recommend Kael to work with!!"
Peter Bruce
Principal, Narre Warren South P-12

KAEL'S STORY

FROM BULLIED KID TO PROFESSIONAL FIGHTER TO THERAPIST

Kael understands the student journey firsthand. As a “nerdy kid” who collected crystals and read fantasy novels, he experienced severe bullying and assault that shattered his confidence.

At 16, he threw himself into martial arts – earning multiple black belts and becoming a professional fighter with over 27 professional fights and multiple title belts.

But external achievements couldn’t heal internal wounds. Through yogic philosophy, Buddhist psychology, and breathwork, Kael discovered that real transformation comes from inner work, not just outer strength.

Now as a qualified psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, he brings this unique blend of lived experience and clinical expertise to help young people navigate their own challenges – before they reach crisis point.

Kael Coster, Somatic Psycotherapist, Black belt and breathwork facilitator

STUDENT PROGRAMS

FLEXIBLE DELIVERY TO SUIT YOUR SCHOOL
All programs can be delivered on-site at your school or at our Warragul facility.

9-10 WEEK INTENSIVE PROGRAM

90-minute workshop per session

Perfect for:

  • Year 7-10 comprehensive wellbeing curriculum
  • At-risk students
  • Alternative education settings
  • Ongoing support

Covers:

  • Bullying
  • Mental health
  • Decision-making
  • Goal-setting
  • Gratitude
  • Healthy habits
  • Conflict resolution
  • Identity
  • Mindfulness

Customized to your school’s specific needs and student cohort.

ONE-OFF WORKSHOPS

90 minutes

Perfect for:

  • Mental health awareness days
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Special events

Topics:

  • Bullying & resilience
  • Mental health & stress
  • Goal-setting
  • Healthy choices

KEYNOTE
PRESENTATIONS

Perfect for:

  • Whole school assemblies
  • Parent evenings
  • Staff professional development

Kael’s personal story from bullied kid to professional fighter to therapist

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Equip Your Staff With Practical Tools for Student Wellbeing

When teachers understand these approaches firsthand, they can reinforce the skills students are learning and create a more supportive classroom environment year-round.

TRAUMA-INFORMED CLASSROOM PRACTICES (2-3 hours)

Understanding student nervous system responses

  • Recognizing trauma behaviors vs. behavioral issues
  • Simple somatic tools for classroom regulation
  • Creating psychological safety for learning

TEACHER WELLBEING & BURNOUT PREVENTION (2-3 hours)

  • Evidence-based stress management techniques
  • Breathwork and mindfulness for educators
  • Managing vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
  • Sustainable self-care strategies

EMBODIED STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT (2-3 hours)

  • Movement-based classroom management
  • Using breathwork with anxious or dysregulated students
  • Practical de-escalation techniques
  • Building connection with disengaged students

COMBINED PACKAGES
Bundle student programs with teacher PD for maximum impact and preferential rates.

Kael Coster, Somatic Psycotherapist, Black belt and breathwork facilitator

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED & TRUSTED

THERAPEUTIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced Diploma in Clinical Trauma Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy

  • 560-Hour Biodynamic Breathwork Training (BBTRS)

  • Clinical Resource Therapy Training

  • 4 Yoga teacher trainings: 600-Hour Yoga Teacher (Krishnamacharya Lineage)

CURRENTLY STUDYING

  • 2 year Post-Graduate Buddhist Psychology (AABCAP) 

  • 6 month Polyvagal Certificate with Stephen Porges

MARTIAL ARTS CREDENTIALS

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

  • Taekwondo Black Belt

  • Krav Maga Instructor (Israeli special forces self defence system)

  • 20+ Years Professional Fighting & Coaching

  • Multiple Title Belt Winner (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA)

  • Government Accredited Combat Sports Coach

  • Head Coach, Tribe MMA Warragul

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 10+ years delivering school programs across Victoria

     

  • Worked with students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds

     

  • Experience with disengaged, at-risk, and special needs students

     

  • Partnerships with councils and community organizations, Quantum, VOCAT, Orange Door etc

     

  • Working With Children Check & First Aid certified

VICTORIAN CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT

MEETING CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

All programs support Victorian Curriculum outcomes in:

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

  • Identity and personal development
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Respectful relationships
  • Making healthy and safe choices

PERSONAL & SOCIAL CAPABILITIES

  • Self-awareness and management
  • Social awareness and management
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Conflict resolution and resilience

Comprehensive curriculum mapping provided with program booking.

PARTNERSHIPS
& FUNDING

WORKING WITH COUNCILS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

We partner with local councils, youth services, and community organizations to deliver programs for at-risk and disengaged young people.

 

GRANT FUNDING SUPPORT

We can provide detailed program outcomes data and evaluation frameworks to support your grant applications for youth mental health and wellbeing programs.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT THE KIDS HAVE TO SAY
"Thank you so much for the breathwork session today! I was quite nervous and anxious beforehand at what might come up for me. I felt so safe and comfortable throughout the entire session and went to some really deep places, it felt like I was travelling my inner world for 20 years. Coming out of the session I feel really content and grounded, my anxiety has completely shifted and I'm feeling so much love for myself and my journey! Thank you for creating such a beautiful safe space! You're gifted at what you do Kael!"
"I brought my class into Kael's gym today for our first session. A lot of my students have disengaged from school and struggle to focus but Kael had their full attention from start to finish. He was not afraid to get in and grapple with the kids while maintaining a high level of professionalism, as well as share his story. The kids and I are keen as for our next session!"
Travis Jones
Teacher, Drouin Secondary School
"Kael is now a regular scheduled activity within our school holiday program. Our program varies with children from 3–12 and Kael demonstrates patience and array of skills to accommodate all age groups. Kael not only shares his passion and skill for mixed martial arts but also how and why Kael discovered MMA and the impact it has had on his journey. Highly recommend including Coster MMA in your next program to not only provide an excellent sporting program but an opportunity to create excellent conversations around how trying a new sport can positively influence your life and wellbeing."
Mikaela Weeding
St Pauls Anglican Grammar
"I just went to a teens mindful and resilience session and loved it. I think it's great for kids with anxiety (like me), ADHD (like me) and maybe autism. It's great for kids who don't have the skills to defend themselves in a one on one scenario or maybe is being bullied. Kael and all of the other teachers have great experience with dealing with children. The photo below is me putting Kael in a 'headlock' and I think it was very good."
Liam
Google Review, 5 stars

READY TO BRING THIS TO YOUR SCHOOL?

Book a no-obligation consultation to discuss:
  • Your school’s specific needs and challenges
  • Which program format would work best
  • Curriculum alignment and learning outcomes
  • Pricing and scheduling options
  • Trial session opportunities

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