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“Legend” Vincent Li

Sensei, Coach

Sensei Vinny came onto the Canadian boxing scene, guns blazing. Vinny has competed in over 24 amateur and pro fights under Boxing BC. As our head striking coach, Vinny has the heart of a warrior, fists like bricks, and a deadly body shot.

What started as a mission to get in shape turned into a lifelong journey of community involvement and helping others achieve their own fitness, mindset, and mental health goals. For kids and adults alike, Vinny’s classes focus on technique, conditioning, and precision to create a well-rounded class that not only teaches techniques but life skills to help kids and adults become better people.

MMA Credentials:

  • Karate: Second-degree blackbelt in Shotokan karate

  • BJJ: Brown belt under Ben Dyson, Josh Crone, and Caio Terra.

  • Boxing: Pro and amateur boxer with Boxing BC

  • Training: Wrestling, judo, kickboxing, and Muay Thai

Career

  • Master’s degree in social work from UBC

  • In addition to being a Sensei at Flow, Vinny is the head kids instructor at Kuzushi Grappling Team

  • Level 1 first aid certification

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 1

  • Level 1 nutritionist

  • Behaviour interventionist

  • Safety and self-defence program head with Burnaby South Secondary

Passions
Training, training, more training — and cats.