Master
Bobby Triantafillou
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Master Bobby Triantafillou – Martial Arts Biography

Master Bobby began his martial arts journey in 1985, joining Hapkido and developing an immediate and lifelong passion for training. Throughout his early years, he demonstrated exceptional discipline and commitment, never missing regular classes and earning multiple annual attendance awards.

Between 1988 and 1994, he was a Hapkido Tournament Champion for seven consecutive years, establishing himself early as an elite competitor.

Ranks & Martial Arts Development

1991 – Earned Black Belt in Hapkido

1994 – Earned 2nd Dan Black Belt

1997 – Earned 3rd Dan Black Belt

2000 – Earned 4th Dan Black Belt

2006 – Earned 5th Dan Black Belt

2016 – Awarded 6th and 7th Dan Black Belts by Grand Master Byung Ock Yoon (Score: 85/90)

2024 – Awarded 8th Degree Black Belt by Grand Master B.O. Yoon following testing at the 38th Annual Hapkido Championship

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Teaching & Coaching Career

Began teaching Hapkido at age 16 at community centers throughout the city

At 18, began teaching part-time at Master Yoon’s Martial Arts School while attending college

1997 – Transitioned to teaching full-time at Master Yoon’s studio

Long-time MMA coach with a strong competitive record
Team: Aetos Pankration

Education & Recognition

1992 – Named CFCN Athlete of the Week

1997 – Graduated from Mount Royal College with a certificate in Marketing Management

2006 – Certified Level 3 Coach under the Greek Pankration Confederation of Canada

2003 became a certified personal trainer and opened up athlima fitness

2006 – Assistant Coach and Competitor for Team Canada at the Pankration (Amateur MMA) World Championships

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Achievements

2008 – Began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

2010 – Gold Medal, Sarasota WBJJA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship

2012 – Gold Medal, CBJJF B.C. Open (Blue Belt Masters Division)

2022 – Awarded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Josh Russell, a black belt under Carlos “Carlinhos” Gracie Jr.

2026 - Received his first degree on his BJJ Black belt

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Bobby is also a high level personal trainer, and the owner of Athlima Fitness, Bobby is now working with select clients on a application basis. To find out more contact Bobby at Athlima Fitness (403) 607 1992.

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