Instructor Spotlight
“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.