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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. |
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 |
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 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 |