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Senior Adviser to the Board
Soke Gary Smith
I started Taekwondo training in 1978. I trained for about 3 years and was rewarded with promotion to 1st Dan. In 1984 I joined the United States Army. I was blessed when the Father brought Shihan Tony Chester into my life. While studying under Shihan Chester, I had the opportunity to meet and train with a number of truly outstanding martial artists. Included in this group were Professor Steve Patton and Shihan Craig Hamm. Shihan Chester, Professor Patton and Shihan Hamm were the keys to opening my eyes to the true Christian Martial way. They also brought me back to my Christian roots. I was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame in 2002 and during the associated Training Camp, I had the opportunity to meet Soke Hank Williams and enjoy training in Hard Hand Hapkido and Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo. Under Shihan Williams, I hold 7th Dan in Hapkido and Chon-Tu Taekwondo and 5th Dan in Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo.
Simply stated, my primary mission in life is two-fold; my relationship with Jesus Christ and bring others to a relationship with Him.
I can be reached at shihansmith@gmail.com
I am currently working with Springhill United Methodist Church in Huntsville, AL to open a Martial Arts Outreach. I have never taught as a ‘commercial” venture. I have been blessed to be able to offer free instruction in Churches. (More to follow on this, please pray that God’s will is done.)
