Integrity Martial Arts Academy

Craig Donaldson

Head Instructor

1974

Craig is born via an epic hip escape

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1990

Started Australian Freestyle Combat Karate with Sensei Robert Reid, directed by Mick Nichols

1993

Earned Black Belt in Australian Freestyle Combat Karate

Attended John Will’s ‘Shootfighter 2000’ seminar series which led to an interest in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and visits to John Will's Shootfighting school in Geelong

Robert Reid creates his own style: Advanced Fighting Arts & Self Defence (AFAS)

1994

Earned 1st Dan Black Belt in Advanced Fighting Arts & Self Defence (AFAS)

Started enhancing weapon training with stick, blade, and flexible weapons with Guru Nino Pilla

1996

Earned 2nd Dan Black Belt in Advanced Fighting Arts & Self Defence (AFAS)

Started working in crowd control and personal protection

1998

August 1998 started taking private lessons from John Will in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This would continue for the next 10 years gaining Craig a mentor, coach, and friend

2000

Earned 3rd Dan Black Belt in Advanced Fighting Arts & Self Defence (AFAS)

2002

Started instructing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Taipan Muay Thai (now Greensborough Mixed Martial Arts)

2007

Earned Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

2009

A back injury halted Craig’s training with the recovery process providing an insight into the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's leverage that translated into his teaching style

2011

‘Integrity BJJ’ is introduced as the group’s name

2012

Further injury recovery meant an evaluation of everything learnt over the last 20 years and brought on a focus of efficient body mechanics in training

2014

Integrity Martial Arts Academy opens

2015

Earned Floro Fighting System Level 1 Instructor

2016

Earned Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

2018

Earned Floro Fighting System Level 7 Instructor

2018

Earned Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Get in touch with Craig

Integrity Combatives

Combining elements of Filipino Martial Arts, BJJ, Muay Thai, Aikido and situation awareness drills. Techniques used are developed for Integrity self defence, anti-bullying applications and composure in threatening situations.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Highly efficient grappling using position control and leverage to submit opponents wearing a gi. ‘The gentle art’ is compared to a physical game of chess and allows a smaller or weaker person to successfully defend against a larger, stronger one.

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Mixed Martial Arts

A combination of a variety of styles, bringing together striking, submission wrestling, fitness and conditioning.

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No-Gi Grappling

Submission wrestling without the use of a gi. Techniques, grips, strategies and movement are adapted and streamlined.

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Muay Thai Kickboxing

Knows as ‘the art of 8 limbs’ Muay Thai is a full combat style using hands, elbows, knees and shins for maximum impact and efficiency. Muay Thai is arguably the most effective striking style and techniques are widely used in MMA bouts.

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The Minions!

The next generation of superheroes combining the powers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Combatives and MMA with focus, discipline, and a positive attitude. The Minions! and The Minions! Muay Thai classes are designed for kids aged 3–14 years old.

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Women’s Self Defence

Learn how to protect yourself at home, on public transport and on the street with a practical and effective self defence system – it gets you fit and equipped to handle any situation.

	Access to all classes
	Unlimited styles
	No minimum term
	No cancellation fee
	No membership fee
	No grading fees

	1 x class per week
	2 x Open Mats per month
	No membership fee
	No grading fees (Restricted to 6 total sessions per month)

	Access to all Minions classes
	No minimum term
	No cancellation fee
	No membership fee
	No grading fees

	1 x Minions class per week
	No minimum term
	No cancellation fee
	No membership fee
	No grading fees

We are not just a gym.

We teach a mix of traditional and modern martial arts, self defence, fitness training and general awesomeness.

Achieve your goals.

Learn how to protect yourself on the street, how to submit someone twice your size or how to become a UFC hall-of-famer. It’s completely up to you.

Train with Integrity.

Train with purpose in a relaxed atmosphere, get fit, have fun and discover the benefits martial arts training can have on your life.

ABOUT US

who we are

Craig Donaldson

Head Instructor

1974

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Get in touch with Craig

STYLES

what we teach

Integrity Combatives

Combining elements of Filipino Martial Arts, BJJ, Muay Thai, Aikido and situation awareness drills. Techniques used are developed for Integrity self defence, anti-bullying applications and composure in threatening situations.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Highly efficient grappling using position control and leverage to submit opponents wearing a gi. ‘The gentle art’ is compared to a physical game of chess and allows a smaller or weaker person to successfully defend against a larger, stronger one.

Mixed Martial Arts

A combination of a variety of styles, bringing together striking, submission wrestling, fitness and conditioning.

No-Gi Grappling

Submission wrestling without the use of a gi. Techniques, grips, strategies and movement are adapted and streamlined.

Muay Thai Kickboxing

Knows as ‘the art of 8 limbs’ Muay Thai is a full combat style using hands, elbows, knees and shins for maximum impact and efficiency. Muay Thai is arguably the most effective striking style and techniques are widely used in MMA bouts.

The Minions!

The next generation of superheroes combining the powers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Combatives and MMA with focus, discipline, and a positive attitude. The Minions! and The Minions! Muay Thai classes are designed for kids aged 3–14 years old.

Women’s Self Defence

Learn how to protect yourself at home, on public transport and on the street with a practical and effective self defence system – it gets you fit and equipped to handle any situation.

MMA Afterburner

An explosive combination of fitness and self defence utilising Tabata interval training. Guaranteed to get you fighting fit in no time!!

Open Mat

Free training time to work on techniques, spar or prepare for competitions.

Yoga

Increase your longevity on the mat and enjoy better flexibility, mobility, recovery, balance and injury prevention.

CULTURE

how we train

At Integrity Martial Arts Academy, we pride ourselves on having an outstanding culture.

WITH DEDICATION,

RESPECT,

CONFIDENCE

AND HONOUR

YOU CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING.

Our Pledge

Join the Integrity family

TIMETABLE

when we train

COVID-19 timetable

Due to the global pandemic, we'll be running a different timetable for a while. Classes include regular cleaning times to comply with our COVID-safe plan.

FEES

join the family

OPTION 1

Unlimited

$42 per week

Access to all classes

Unlimited styles

No minimum term

No cancellation fee

No membership fee

No grading fees

OPTION 2

Base 6

$24 per week

1 x class per week

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Integrity Martial Arts Academy