instructors

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3rd Dan IOGKF Goju-Ryu Karate 

Certificate II in Sports Coaching

Sensei Mitchell Hill began his Goju-Ryu journey in 2008, training in every class offered at Illawarra Karate. He is fully qualified to teach the next generation using the traditional methods of Goju-Ryu, staying true to the art’s origins from 1930. Sensei trained under Sensei David Lambert Jr. at Lambert Karate Dojo & Family Fitness Centre and has spent the past 15+ years developing his skills both in Australia and internationally, including England, Scotland, New Zealand, and Okinawa, Japan—the birthplace of Karate.

Over his competitive career, Sensei Mitchell has competed across Australia and has been awarded National Champion for Kata multiple times: 2013, 2014, 2017–2020, 2022, and 2023.

Since opening Illawarra Karate Dojo & Family Fitness Centre in 2023, Sensei Mitchell has loved being part of the Illawarra community and welcoming students of all experience levels. He is passionate about teaching traditional Goju-Ryu and sharing its history, and he’s excited to continue growing the dojo and helping students reach their potential.