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Grandmaster Smith

Grandmaster Smith has earned his reputation not only as an elite Taekwondo and Kickboxing athlete, but also through his diverse work experience.

He is dedicated to bringing the benefits of Taekwondo to all of his students.  His classes offer the perfect blend of sport, real life skills, discipline and enthusiasm.  He is committed to helping each student achieve their personal best.

Grandmaster Smith has made it his mission to not only teach every class but to also contribute to the community.  For over 30 years, he has continuously provided seminars, training to local law enforcement, schools, local hospitals and medical groups, and free courses to the community at large.

​Grandmaster Smith lives and breathes his art.

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TAEKWONDO ACHIEVEMENTS
1979 received 1st Dan WTF Taekwondo
1980 received 2nd Dan WTF Taekwondo
1982 received 3rd Dan WTF Taekwondo
1984 received 4th Dan WTF Taekwondo
1985 opened Smith Taekwondo Center
1985-1991 Hawaii State Champion
1991 International Gold Medalist
1992 United States National Bronze Medalist
1992 United States Olympic Team Trials Qualifier
1999 Vice President, Hawaii State Taekwondo Association
2000 received 5th Dan WTF Taekwondo
2000-2004 President, Hawaii State Taekwondo Association
2007 received 6th Dan WTF Taekwondo
​2017 received 7th Dan WTF Taekwondo

KICKBOXING ACHIEVEMENTS
1985-1987 Lt. Heavy Weight Kickboxing Champion, WKA
1997 North American Champion, Muay Thai Kickboxing
1997 ISKKA Pacific Light Weight Champion
1997 WKA Champion
​1997 Kickboxing Super Middle Weight Champion

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HANDGUN, RIFLE & WEAPONS EXPERIENCE
Current Ranking: Expert per DOD Op-Nav 3591
Expert M4 carbine
M9 service pistol
Tactical rifle & handgun, Expert ratings
Automatic weapons: M-16; Mp-5, UZI
Edged Weapons & Firearm Disarm & Retention Instructor
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​MILITARY EMPLOYMENT
Anti-terrorism Protection Instructor
Visit-Board-Search & Seizure (VBSS) Specialist & Instructor
Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) Specialist & Instructor
Former Site Lead Specialist & Instructor for DET Pearl Harbor Center for Security Forces