Tim Shears
Tim Shears trained with Wellington “Megaton” Dias before opening a school and later promoting two named students.
Biography
Sources for this profile
GracieMag, “Tim Shears does GB Vancouver proud,” 21 December 2009.(opens in a new tab)
A 2009 GracieMag profile says Tim Shears began gi training with Wellington “Megaton” Dias in 1994, opened his first JKD/BJJ school in 1997, joined Gracie Barra in 2002, and received his black belt from Carlos Gracie Jr. in 2006.
Where in the source: “Tim Shears does GB Vancouver proud,” paragraphs 1–3
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Pacific Top Team Vancity, “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructors,” current instructor page.(opens in a new tab)
Pacific Top Team Vancity's current instructor page says Gary Hsueh received his black belt in 2009 from Tim Shears and Marcio Feitosa, and says John Tompkins received his black belt in 2011 from Timothy Shears and the Gracie Barra Association.
Where in the source: Pacific Top Team Vancity Instructors — Gary Hsueh and John Tompkins entries
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ADCC News, “ADCC 2007 - North American Trials This Weekend!,” 26 October 2006.(opens in a new tab)
An ADCC announcement for the 2007 North American Trials lists Tim Shears of Gracie Barra, Vancouver, Canada, in the 77–87 kg men's cruiserweight field.
Where in the source: ADCC 2007 North American Trials announcement — Men’s Cruiserweight, 77–87 kg list
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Lineage
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