Linda is a Certified Rape Prevention Instructor under the American Women's Self Defense Association, a Coach Level II Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Sensei Erik Paulson, and is certified in the Confined Area Survival/Safety Tactics (CAST) program.

Born and raised in Victoria B.C., Linda has been a competitive "jock" for over 25 years. Prior to getting involved in the martial arts she was an all around athlete who participated and excelled in many team and individual sports.

As a Conditioning Instructor, Linda brings to Kombat Arts her vast knowledge of drills taught by past & present coaches, as well as new ones she learns on an ongoing basis. Her current is mentor is wayne Fisher aka "Scrapper" out of Hawaii. Linda has incorporated many of his drills in her program. (This guy is incredible! Check out his site at: www.trainforstrength.com)

As the founder of R.A.V.E.N. (Rape And Violence Extinction Now), Linda regularly holds Female Self Defense courses and is available for group or private instruction.

Currently, Linda's competitive focus is on grappling competitions and Mixed Martial Arts fighting.

Linda is also a member of VIEWS (Voices Inspiring Equity for Women in Sport & Physical Activity). VIEWS is a program developed by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS). VIEWS was created in order to encourage female athletes, coaches, volunteers etc… to become more involved in spreading the word about the positive aspects of girls and women being involved in sport and physical activity.