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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) - Steve "Yoda" Lin: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Professor
and Master Instructor
Professor Steve is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt with TEAM LLOYD IRVIN, one of the TOP
BJJ and MMA teams in the WORLD. He has over 26 years of Martial Arts experience
and 16 years of experience as a BJJ/MMA coach and trainer. Professor Steve has competed
successfully in Canada and the United States in National and International level competition.
He is one of the BEST, and MOST technical and accomplished BJJ coaches in Canada and has produced successful local, national, and World Champions. (see testimonials). Several of his students have gone on to win World titles and/or compete successfully in professsional Mixed Martial Arts events.
An Engineering Science graduate from U of T, as well as an Artist, Professor Steve is an excellent instructor who's approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling is both technical and creative. Professor Steve's progressive, unique teaching style makes the art fun and easy to learn.
"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art for everybody -
large or small, slow or fast, young or old. By training wisely,
anyone can excel at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It's a great way to
have fun, stay in shape, and ultimately, enrich your life!"
- Professor Steve Lin
- Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, TEAM Lloyd Irvin
- he has coached his Team to Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals in
- IBJJF No-Gi World Championships
- Abu Dhabi Pro World Championships - North American Trials
- NAGA World Championships
- Can-American BJJ Championships
- Relson Gracie BJJ US Nationals
- Copa Atlantica BJJ Championships
- Ontario Submission Wrestling Invitationals (OSWI)
- Joslins Canadian Open Championship
- GTA Grappling Championships
- Bravado BJJ Championship
- Ontario Submission Wrestling Grand Prix
- Ontario Open BJJ Championship
- his own competitive experience includes Medals at
- NAGA World Championships, Expert Division
- Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling Canadian Trials
- Can-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
- Arnold Schwarzennegger Gracie World Championships
- Specialty in No-Gi Submission Grappling/Wrestling
- Over 26 years invovlement in the martial arts, including experience in Karate and Kung-Fu
- One of the most technical and effective BJJ coaches in Canada
Judo - James Lin: Judo Sensei and Karate Sensei
Sensei James is a lifelong martial artist with a passion and commitment to learning and practicing
the arts. In addition to to local training, Sensei James has also travelled to Asia,
where he has trained at the world famous Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, Japan,
and with the Taiwanese Olympic Judo team in Kaoshiung, Taiwan.
A mechanical engineering graduate from U of T with a post-grad MBA degree from Schulich, Sensei James often applies an analytical and innovative approach to learning martial arts."
"From my experience as a student of various arts, and from my experiences training abroad in Japan, Taiwan, and the USA, I believe that a combination of traditional and modern training methods is the best way to help others achieve their goals. Ultimately martial arts is about learning to improve ourselves every day. It is my hope to share the things I have learned from my many great teachers and unique experiences to help others grow."
- 26 years martial arts experience
- 2nd degree Black Belt Shotokan karate
- 1st degree Black Belt Kodokan Judo
- Blue Belt BJJ
- 2 years Kali/Arnis
- NCCP Level 2 Coaching Certification Karate
- NCCP Level 2 Coaching Certification Judo