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| About Sifu Vincent Lyn Sifu Lyn (Ling Wing Shi) is the 22nd generation of the famous Ling lineage, the first person to ever teach Ling Gar outside the family dating back to the sytle's origin in the early 1300's. He is probably best known for his co-starring role in Jackie Chan's "Operation Condor". He has also worked in 25 other films as actor, stuntman and/or choreographer (some considered among the greatest martial arts movies ever made). Sifu Lyn is the last living master authorized to teach Ling Gar having also trained extensively in Tai Chi Ch'uan, Qi Gong, Hung Gar, Choy Li Fut, Hung Kuen, and Wing Chun. As well as being a national (1983 and 1984) and international (1985 & 1987) kickboxing champion. The National Soki Council selected Vincent as "Man of the Year" for 1998, making him one of the youngest members ever inducted into its Martial Arts Master, Pioneers, Legends Hall of Fame. He was the only person inducted into the 1998 World Martial Arts Hall of Fame of the Legendary World Soki Council in two separate categories: "Most Outstanding Kung-Fu Master Instructor" and "Most Outstanding Martial Arts Actor". In 1999, he received his Ph.D. as Professor of Martial Sciences/Sports Medicine and has bestowed upon him the title "Si-Tai Gung", i.e. 10th Degree Black Sash and Grandmaster of his family's Chinese Martial Arts system, Ling Gar. In 2000, Lyn was inducted into the World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame for "Master Instructor of the Year". In 2001, he received the Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award from the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame awards. In June 2002, Lyn was inducted into the World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame for "Martial Arts Film Legend". Brendan has an associate’s degree in general studies and is a certified personal trainer. Brendan works part time at the hospital, helping rehab the elderly. During the summer, he is the Martial Arts Director for a summer camp in Greenwich, CT. His past experience includes conducting weekly adult sessions in Kung Fu in Norwalk, CT. This diversity has made him passionate about teaching all ages. He has certification in CPR and First Aid from the American Red Cross.
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![]() Sifu Lyn (Grand Master of Ling Gar) ![]() Brendan Stote ![]() Charles Caviola |