Mike Williams

Mike Williams: A Distinguished Karate Instructor and Representative

Mike Williams has dedicated his life to the martial arts, amassing extensive experience and prestigious titles over four decades. He began his karate training in 1982 with Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu in Perth, Australia, achieving his Shodan rank in 1998 and Nidan in 2000. His passion and commitment to karate led him to affiliate directly with Mabuni Kenzo in Osaka, Japan.

In 2003, Mike became the official representative for Mabuni Kenzo, and following Mabuni Kenzo's passing in 2005, he continued under the guidance of Mabuni Tsukasa. He has traveled regularly to Japan, earning his Sandan, Yondan, Godan, and Rokudan ranks with Shito-Ryu Nippon Karate-Do Kai in Osaka. His dedication and skill were recognized in 2009 when he received his Shihan menkyo (Master Instructor license), and in 2022, he was honored with the title of Kyoshi after grading to Rokudan.

Mike's journey in karate is marked by continuous learning and teaching. In 1999, he founded the Williams Family Karate Academy, where he has been imparting his knowledge and expertise to students for over two decades. Although he now teaches out of a local community center, his influence extends beyond his immediate locality. He has students in Lithgow and Bathurst who are affiliated with him through Seito Shito-Ryu Phillips Dojo, as noted on the international Seito Shito-Ryu website.

Mike holds several high-ranking titles and certifications:
- **1998**: Shodan, Hayashi Shito-Ryu
- **2000**: Nidan, Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu
- **2003**: Sandan, Shito-Ryu Nippon Karate-Do Kai
- **2005**: Yondan, Shito-Ryu Nippon Karate-Do Kai
- **2009**: Godan, Shito-Ryu Nippon Karate-Do Kai, Shihan menkyo
- **2022**: Rokudan, Shito-Ryu Nippon Karate-Do Kai, Kyoshi title

Mike also holds a Cert IV in Sports Coaching (Martial Arts) and a Cert IV in Workplace Training & Assessment, credentials that further underline his comprehensive approach to martial arts instruction.

For more information on his contributions and affiliations, you can visit the international Seito Shito-Ryu website   https://seitoshitoryu.com/branches.php#australia.