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"If I could have only one wish it would be for
my students to truly understand what a gift Taekwondo can be. It has
made me who I am and influences everything I do every day of my life.
I am eternally grateful to Master Mark Doran and Grand Master Kang Ik Mu for teaching me, believing in
me and insisting that I become all that I could be".
Kwan Jang nim Bob Smith
In 1983, Master Bobby Smith opened the doors of Smith Taekwondo Center. It wasn't long before the press realized they had a champion in their midst. Honolulu Advertiser ran several feature articles. Master Smith's record speaks for itself. See biography below. His actual ring experience has helped create hundreds of National Champions. Jacob Smith started his taekwondo training at the age of 2. Master Smith sponsors many seminars in order to enrich the Teakwondo experience of his students. Here Master Sang H. Kim poses with Master Smith. In addition to being skillful in martial arts and kickboxing, Master Smith also teaches rappelling. Here he demonstrates Australian rappelling. Photo reprint of Master Smith.
Feature article Taekwondo Today. Master Smith and Mr. Victor Solier enjoy a moment before a fight. Smith Taekwondo students benefit from the experience of others when Master Smith hosts seminars. Master Smith and Jacob pose in front of the Texas Ranger Museum. Master Smith and Randy Weaver - February 2000
Las Vegas, Nevada Master Smith demonstrates a brick break with his head! Master Smith and Ricky Hesia - June 2002 Master Bobby J. Smith
President, Hawaii State Taekwondo Association
2000 - 2003
In 1983, Master Bobby Smith opened the doors of Smith Taekwondo Center.
Master Smith's Biographical Data
| Taekwondo |
- 1973 Started Taekwondo
- 1979 Received Black Belt - 1st Dan
- 1980 Received Black Belt - 2nd Dan
- 1982 Received Black Belt – 3rd Dan
- International Taekwondo Federation,
Odokwan
- 1984 Received Black Belt – 4th Dan
- World Taekwondo Federation,
- Government of South Korea
- 1985 Opened Smith Tae Kwon-Do Center
- 2000 Received Black Belt - 5th Dan
- World Taekwondo Federation,
- Government of South Korea
- 2007 Received Black Belt - 6th Dan
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| Role Models |
- Master Mark Doran
- Chuck Norris
- Bill Wallace
- Dennis Alexio
- Grand Master Kang Ik Mu
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| Titles &
Awards |
- 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
- State Champion in Taekwondo
- 1985, 1986, 1987 Lt. Heavy Weight Kickboxing
Champion,
- World Karate Assoc.
- 1987 Honolulu Marathon - finished in 3:17
- 1991 International Cup Gold Medalist
- 1992 United States National Bronze Medalist
- 1992 United States Olympic Team Trials Qualifier
- (couldn’t compete due to
broken left foot)
- 1997 North American Champion, Mui Thai Kickboxing
- I.S.K.A. Pacific Lt. Heavy Weight Champion
- W.K.A. State Champion
- P.K.C. Super Middle Weight Champion
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Affiliations & Memberships |
- United States Army:
- - Served with 25th Combat Aviation
Battalion,
- 25th Infantry Division, 169 Combat
Aviation Battalion,
- - Served with 271 Inn Keepers and 282 Black Cats
while in Korea
- - Served with 101st Airborne Screaming
Eagles
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- Vice President, Hawaii State Taekwondo
Association, 1999
- President, Hawaii State Taekwondo Association,
2000-2004
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| Quotes |
- Chuck Norris:
- "Best display of kicking I’ve ever seen in real
competition".
- Dennis Alexio:
- "You’re better than Trimble, Roufus, and Wallace
put
- together".
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| Education |
- Lexington University, BA Asian Studies, May 2000
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Consulting/Training Services |
- Security & Bodyguard Detail for executive
VIP, musicians, military
and government officials.
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- Personal Training to:
- - Drug Enforcement Agency Agents
- - Honolulu Police Officers
- - Supermodel Patricia Ford
- - 25th Infantry division soldiers of
147th Combat aviation unit
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- Security and Risk Management Training &
Consulting to:
- - The Honolulu Medical Group, Inc.
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- Rappelling Classes
- - Private Instruction through
"On Rappel"
Stunt Work
- Island Sun
- The Raven
Licensed and Certified
Hypnotherapist
- private sessions through
The Mind-Body Connection
Licensed Concealed Carry
Permit
Front Sight Instructor
Development Training (click
to go to the Front Sight website)
- Taught edged weapons & firearm disarm
and retention classes to Front Sight Instructors
Handgun and Rifle Training
- Current ranking
expert
- Tactical rifle graduate
- Tactical handgun
graduate
- Defensive handgun
graduate
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