Instructor Mitch
Mitch began martial arts in the 1980s under his father, later training in Kyokushin Karate where he developed strong fundamentals through rigorous practice and competition.
Since 2002, he has studied Red Boat Wing Chun under Sigung Rick Spain, a system integrating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and realistic application of Wing Chun.
Outside martial arts, Mitch works as a senior consultant in human-centred design, with experience as a design director and teacher.
His approach to training reflects the same principle: Start with the individual. Understand their needs. Build from there.
As a qualified Stunt Actor (Provisional), Mitch also brings experience in physical performance, screen fighting, movement and controlled physical training.
Today, he provides individual and small-group Kung Fu Personal Training in Southern Sydney and Alexandria. Driven by a core purpose to support those seeking to build character, strength and resilience.
Rick Spain (Circa 1990s)
Sigung Rick Spain
Mitch's teacher, Sigung Rick Spain, has dedicated his life to martial arts. He trained full-time in Wing Chun under Grandmaster William Cheung, an Ip Man student who trained with Bruce Lee in Hong Kong. He is a former World Full Contact Middleweight Champion (1982/83) and also holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kyokushin Karate.
His experience across traditional martial arts, full-contact competition and in the street has shaped the development of Red Boat Wing Chun. Rick continues to teach and develop the system from the Sydney headquarters in Alexandria.
"Mitch has shown exceptional martial skills performing at an elite level, he is an avid student of the arts and a highly disciplined individual." Sigung Rick Spain
William Cheung (Circa early 1980s)
Ip Man and Bruce Lee training chi sao (Circa 1950s)
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Southern Chinese martial art developed during a period of social unrest. While many systems of the time imitated animals and required years of rigid conditioning, Wing Chun took a different approach - direct, practical, and human-centred.
Built on economy of movement, structure, leverage, and efficiency, it was designed to produce functional skill in a shorter time frame.
This training provides the martial foundation for Mitch's personal training approach. The result is personal training with a difference, developing yourself while learning a genuine martial art.
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Affiliated with Red Boat Kung Fu.