Curt Malin is a committed and experienced educator with a strong background in working with diverse student populations. He began his teaching career with Bosco Homes in Edmonton, where he spent five years educating children with severe at-risk needs. Following this, he dedicated 15 years to teaching at Donnan Elementary School. For the past four years, Professor Malin has divided his time between teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu full-time at Vimy Ridge Academy in the mornings and continuing his instruction in BJJ at Donnan Elementary in the afternoons. Curt is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and director of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program, the only martial arts program operating during school hours in partnership with a Public School Board in North America! The 2025-2026 school year marks the 18th anniversary of the inception of the BJJ Program!
The BJJ Program has been featured in numerous media highlighting the correlation between martial arts and self-confidence and the impact martial arts has on students’ academic and social experiences at school. Curt has been featured in local media (T.V. & Print) and speaks at anti-bullying events, sharing his passion for bullying prevention and empowerment. Click the link to see the featured article in Jiu-Jitsu Style Magazine
Curt is also the co-founder of the bully prevention program “Shift the Power.” This program uses practical and functional self-defense techniques, including situational awareness, verbal/non-verbal messaging, and if necessary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self-defense techniques to increase students’ self-confidence and awareness. This results in a more compassionate and empathetic school culture.
Curt played NCAA hockey during his University career and has been in martial arts for over 23 years. He has helped numerous children develop a sense of identity and overcome bullying, successfully moving on with their lives.
For more information on this program or Donnan BJJ contact Professor Malin at curtis.malin@epsb.ca
