Emma Lynds

Emma started her Martial Arts training at 16 years of age and became the first woman to be awarded a black belt at age 24 under her Grandmaster. Emma currently hold a 3^rd degree Black Belt in Hapkido.

In 2009, after 7 years of partnership in her first Martial Arts Club, Emma went out on her own and opened Elements Academy of Martial Arts. Emma is the first and only female to own and operate an independent Martial Arts studio in Vancouver.

Elements Academy successfully caters to families in our community and allows Emma to follow her passion for training people to become their best. Personal growth and experience has shown Emma that her skills are best served by teaching self-defence to women and girls. Emma is proud to role model that being a strong woman who is capable of defending herself is an admirable quality.

Emma's training pursuits include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing and Muay Thai. In 2010, she won her first Muay Thai fight while training in Thailand and later that year was promoted to a Blue Belt under Royce Gracie in Jiu-Jitsu. Emma is currently training for local and National competitions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing.