1% better everyday

2025 Case Study

We recently documented the journey of students, and the results have been staggering. By using Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for emotional regulation and resilience, we’ve seen:

52% drop in negative well-being data

33% reduction in suspension rates

Significant improvements in school attendance

It’s an absolute pleasure seeing these legends find a sense of belonging and purpose through our program. If you are serious about promoting well-being in your school, we invite you to watch our latest case study.

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Empowering disengaged & disadvantaged Youth

The Kaizen Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation. All trades and income generated will be reinvested into programs development, capacity building and coaches training. This reinvestment drives our mission.

Our mission is to empower our disengaged and disadvantaged youth by improving their sense of self-worth through developing a resilient and positive mindset.

We want to give these young people the opportunity to break the cycle and prevent them from early engagement with the social services and justice system.

The Kaizen Foundation is a registered charity with the ACNC with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. All donations over $2 are 100% tax-deductible.

Youth Development Pathway Programs

Introductory Program in Schools

10 Weeks
Improve physical health, mental wellbeing and engagement in structured activity and develop life skills: teamwork, resilience and social inclusion.
For Primary, High School and Special Education School

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After School Programs

“Third Space” Community Hub Model
Extension of in-school programs into after-school sessions at a local community hub to build continuity, reinforcing skills learned during school hours and provide ongoing support.

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ACE Leadership Program

ACE (Attendance, Commitment, Effort)
Junior Assistance Coach training that directly supports NSW PDHPE K-10 outcomes (resilience, teamwork, movement skills).
Delivers on the NSW Wellbeing Framework pillars (Connect, Succeed, Thrive).
For Year 9 - 12

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Kaizen + AI Workshop

Real Life Opportunities for Young People
Ensures long-term sustainability through partnerships with Clube De Lutas and the broader Kaizen Foundation network and create access opportunities for work placements, paid assistant coaching roles and further vocational and personal development pathways.

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Inclusion

Programs

Female Only Program

Neurodivergent Youth

Youth Living with Disabilities

LGBTQI+ Programs

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Why?

Disengaged young people at school are at risk of continuing the vicious cycle of poor mental and physical health, substance misuse, bullying, harassment, engagement in social systems and entering the justice system.

Young people make decisions often influenced by family and community factors that consequently put them in a disadvantaged position in society.

Did you know?
On average, the day cost of 1 young person in juvie (under 18) is $2700, totalling $985,500 per year. This continuous cycle impacts our society, community and taxpayers’ contributions.