Assistant Instructor
Sensei Mitesh, discovered his passion for martial arts as a child, inspired by Bruce Lee films. Growing up in Tanzania, his father enrolled him in a local Goju Ryu Karate Dojo, one of the few martial arts schools available at the time.
In the early years of his training, he loved learning fundamental concepts of Kata (sets of patterned moves), Kumite (sparring) and Bunkai (applications).
The pursuit of perfection through rigorous training instilled in Mitesh discipline, focus, hard work, patience, determination, and perseverance. His favourite part was honing his Katas through frequent and continuous repetitions, which were physically demanding and rewarding at the same time filling him with both a sense of accomplishment and a deep connection to the art. In particular, Goju Ryu style’s harmonious blend of hard and soft techniques combining scientific and the artistic aspects resonated with him very much.
Despite the joy he found in training under the tutelage of excellent instructors, family commitments required Mitesh to temporarily set aside his martial arts journey shortly before achieving his green belt. By then, the seed of Karate had been planted, and he knew it would always be a part of him. He was determined to resume training as soon as another opportunity rose.
Years later, having immigrated to the UK, Mitesh discovered Sensei Aamar’s Dojo. He enrolled himself and his daughters, eager to resume his martial arts journey. Balancing work, family, and training was a demanding task, however Mitesh remained dedicated and continued to train diligently, obtaining his black belt in the Summer of 2023.
Sensei Mitesh has had the opportunity to attend various seminars in London training with Sensei George Andrews (8th Dan)
Mitesh believes that with the help and support of his instructors, Karate has provided him with a platform for personal growth and self-expression, developing him into a better karateka. It also rekindled his commitment to health and well-being.
Driven by a desire to share his knowledge and inspire others, Mitesh has become a mentor to younger members of the academy. He actively supports his fellow instructors, contributing to the training of others and officiating at tournaments.
Achievements
1st Dan Karate Academy UK – TOGKF (September 2023) (London)
“Karate has become ingrained into my life and helped me to become the person that I am today in many ways, whether that be discipline, self-confidence or hard work. I hope to keep training and learning, and to hopefully pass on knowledge to future students too.”