Jon Linder
- First (Given): Jon
- Last (Family): Linder
- Commenly Know As: Jon Linder
Primary Lineage:
(Ip Man) Ip Ching
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Full Lineage:
Leung Yee Tai > Dr. Leung Jan (Leung Tak Wing) > Leung Bik > Ip Man 葉問 (Yip Gai-Man) > Ip Ching 葉正 > John Melillo > Jon Linder
biography (con't)
Sifu Jon Linder began his Wing Chun training in 1992 under Jason Zenobia, studying for 4 years. In 1995, he met Sifu John Melillo and began training under him in January of 1996. Sifu Linder came up through the ranks and became an assistant instructor and then full instructor at Sifu Melillo's school. Sifu Jon has been head instructor of Authentic Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy for the last 9 years and, along with Sifu Melillo, a full instructor for Team AWC. Besides his lengthy Wing Chun background, Jon also trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitstu, under Prof. Eduardo Martinez, and competes in tournaments where he has won Gold Medals in the men's light heavyweight divisions of N.A.G.A. and Grappler's Quest, respectfully. Sifu Jon is the only instructor certified to teach Wing Chun under Sifu Melillo.